30 Oct 02 - 01:17 PM (#814539) Subject: Lyr Req: LYRICS/WORDS TO SONG 'MICHAEL FAGAN' From: GUEST,ray Hi There, I am looking for the lyrics/words to the song "Michael Fagan". The song is a about a true story where an Irsihman broke in Buckingham Palace and actually sat on the queens bed and had a chat with her. Another i have heard for the song was "The Palace Prowler". I would be very greatful if you could help me out. Slainte, Ray. |
30 Oct 02 - 02:53 PM (#814640) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: LYRICS/WORDS TO SONG 'MICHAEL FAGAN' From: Joe Offer Hi, Ray - I swear that song has been posted here, but I can't find it. No doubt, somebody will come up with it. You can find an interesting retelling of the story here (click). In the meantime, take a look at Corgi and have a chuckle. -Joe Offer- |
01 Nov 02 - 01:40 PM (#816194) Subject: LYRICS/WORDS TO SONG 'MICHAEL FAGAN' From: GUEST,ray Hi There, Can anyone help me please with the lyrics for the song "Michael Fagan". The song relates to an alleged true story where and Irishman was said to have broke into Buckinghame Palace and sat on the Queens bed. I would be very grateful if you could help me out. Slainte, Ray. |
01 Nov 02 - 01:41 PM (#816195) Subject: RE: LYRICS/WORDS TO SONG 'MICHAEL FAGAN' From: Sorcha refresh |
02 Nov 02 - 10:39 AM (#816815) Subject: words to song 'Michael Fagan' From: GUEST,ray Can anyone help me please with the lyrics for the song "Michael Fagan". The song relates to an alleged true story where and Irishman was said to have broke into Buckinghame Palace and sat on the Queens bed. I would be very grateful if you could help me out. Slainte, Ray. |
02 Nov 02 - 06:25 PM (#817105) Subject: RE: words to song 'Michael Fagan' From: Susanne (skw) The incident certainly took place, just a few years ago, and IIRR Elizabeth II was in her bed at the time. Fagan (sp?) was pronounced of unsound mind or something, and I believe a few heads rolled (figuratively speaking ...) because he'd managed to get in at all, let alone to the Queen's bedroom, entirely undetected. But I haven't come across a song about it. |
03 Nov 02 - 03:13 AM (#817281) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: MICHAEL FAGAN From: Joe Offer Duplicate threads combined. Ray - please start one thread per subject. If you don't get an answer right away, come back a few days from now and put Fagan in the Filter box and set the age back. Then post a new message to the thread (Refresh, if you can't think of something new), and the thread will move to the top of the Forum Menu. One "refresh" a day is OK, not more. Thanks. -Joe Offer- |
03 Nov 02 - 07:40 AM (#817343) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: MICHAEL FAGAN From: Noreen Ray, where/how did you hear (about) the song? Has it been recorded/ who sang it? A bit more information might help us to locate a source for the words. |
08 Nov 02 - 09:51 AM (#821416) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: MICHAEL FAGAN From: Jim Dixon You can read the true story of Michael Fagan here. Maybe there's a detail there that will jog someone's memory and help us find the song. (At least it confirms we've got the man's name right.) |
31 Dec 11 - 06:26 PM (#3282658) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: MICHAEL FAGAN From: Gda Music As there is yet no answer to the original very old request in this thread for the lyrics, I`m sure that during the intervening time many must by now have come across the answer. Even so I think it well worth recalling the day of *Philip my dear*, as the Mighty Sparrow suggests in this stage performance "the Palace Guard were playing hopscotch in the yard!" Sparrow with his clear diction in this calypso does make it an easy task to transcribe should one need to. GJ |
28 Sep 12 - 04:52 PM (#3411515) Subject: Lyr Add: PHILLIP MY DEAR (Mighty Sparrow) From: Gda Music Events at Buckingham Palace, 9th July 1982 - Michael Fagan on the prowl!. *PHILLIP MY DEAR* - (A man in me bedroom) (Francisco / Devine) Phillip my dear, last night I thought was you in here Were did you go working for good old England Missing out all the action My dear do you know There was a man in me bedroom Wearing you shoe, trying on the royal costume Dipping in the royal perfume Ah telling you true There was a man in me bedroom Anxious for a rendezvous and I thought it was you CHORUS He big just like you but younger He thick just like you but stronger He lingay like you but harder He lay-lay like you but badder A man in me bedroom He came on the bed doo-doo and I took him for you The palace guard were playing hop-scotch in the yard Abandon the throne me with this perfect stranger The jewel was in danger For I was alone With a man in me bedroom Loaded with brew Yes this mal-odourus urchin On top ah me bed was perching Like a cock-a-too A man in me bedroom Sorry dear I misconstrued when I took him for you In Buckingham, no one respond to the alarm So this plunderer Displayed inside me boudoir A tool made for agriculture I stood there in awe With a man in me bedroom Seven feet or more He told me come hither and foil And all me good linen he soiled He was so obscene There was a man in me bedroom So nasty and mean singing now God go save the Queen Evidently I suffered great indignity From this commoner Instead of be free in London He should be put in a dungeon Under the tower There was a man in me bedroom Enjoying the view This vicious immoral scoundrel Son of a common mongrel Scared me through and through There was a man in me bedroom Your input was overdue and I thought it was you. THE FACTS - http://history1900s.about.com/od/1980s/a/queensintruder.htm THE MUSIC - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1A7eBmpXJw |
29 Sep 12 - 05:05 PM (#3411876) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Michael Fagan / Palace Prowler From: LadyJean In Victoria's Reign, there were a couple of boys who got into the palace and LIVED there for a few days, before they were noticed. There was a sentimental movie made about it, "The Mudlark". |
29 Sep 12 - 07:19 PM (#3411922) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Michael Fagan / Palace Prowler From: zozimus Here is a link to the song "The Queen's Bed" sung by Tim Quan in the Goilin Singers Club written by a Wexford man. Enjoy http://youtu.be/3A4P0pjF984 |
08 Jun 20 - 11:51 AM (#4058170) Subject: Lyr Add: THE QUEEN'S BED From: Jim Dixon These are my transcriptions. I found the first version on Spotify: THE QUEEN'S BED I. As recorded by Paul O'Reilly on "The Poet's Dream" (2009) 1. I once sat down for to write a song with a foolscap sheet and my pencil bare. I scratched my head for God knows how long but not a more(?) subject I found there. I allowed my mind to ramble free through heroes bold and ladies fair. 'Twas then I got my inspiration from Charles Mitchel o'er the air. CHORUS: Who was the man sittin' in the queen's bed? How many times was he there before? If he wasn't gettin' somethin' nice, why did he keep goin' back for more? 2. They say he asked her for a fag but he only meant a cigarette, So she stepped in to somehow drag and rang the bodyguard to get, But the bloody bell was out of order and hadn't worked for quite some time. Now I don't know if they've fixed it yet, but I hear they've locked up all the wine. 3. The question that was posed by many: where was Phillip on that morn? Some say he hadn't slept with her since the last young prince to her was born. But I think she still was fond of Fagan, for she never screamed or hollered "Thief!" If a woman can't get home assistance she must get total(?) relief. 4. Well, there isn't very many reasons a man would be in a woman's bed. He was either tired an' sleepin' or searchin' for the maidenhead; But we're not supposed to talk like that, for after all she is the queen, But I wouldn't put me walkin'-stick in the place where poor old Fagan's been. II. As sung by Tim Quan on YouTube. No significant differences from the above, except: Verse 1, lines 2-3: I struggled for some inspiration; nothin' unto me appeared. I thought of kings and queens of ancient, and common folk just to compare. Verse 2 line 2: She went through and somehow ragged(?)…. Verse 3 line 3: Still I think she was kind of fond of Fagan…. Verse 4 line 2: He's either settlin' down for sleep…. - - - I am still not satisfied with verse 3 line 4. I don't think the word is "total" but I can't make out what it is. I suspect it is some term from the Irish welfare or health care system. |
12 Jun 20 - 04:54 PM (#4059005) Subject: RE: Lyr Req: Michael Fagan / Palace Prowler From: cnd Verse 1 line 2 is "no theme or subject I found there" Also, for verse 2 line 2, I think it could be "So she slipped in to somehow drink..." I think that works because it explains the reference to locking up wine in line 4. Also, unfortunately I can't help a ton with verse 3 line 4. I understand your suspicion of the line, but I can't think of anything better. |