I was a young kid roaming through the record store and seen 10cc’s first album on the rack. Not knowing anything about the band I bought it solely because of the cover artwork. When I got home and started playing the album I was hooked for life. Fantastic band that never got the attention it deserved.
Beautifully composed and artful song, from one of the greatest LP's of the 1970's. The whole record is brilliant, with its balance of perfect pop, raw creativity; satirical throughout and poignant from start to finish. More gizmo!
How do you remaster something that was already masterful? The production levels of 19CC were never more than immaculate. A truly wonderful group of musicians.
In all my aged years of music litening) I have to admit although I am aware of 10cc alas, I am unfamiliar with "all" of their music: then again, on a bright note, I do remember "I'm a neanderthal man". Good stuff.
"Down on the casting couch". Sadly, this reminds me of Harvey Weinstein now. A perfect song perfectly performed. I bought this when it came out and have loved it ever since. I was singing it with a friend yesterday. We both still knew all the words.
I was thinking exactly the same thing, but it also cut both ways. Many women in this era, such as Marilyn Monroe and Joan Crawford, used to have sex with film producers, in order to secure film roles. In the 20's, it was common for them to go straight from one directors casting couch, to another's on the same day and do whatever was asked for. Often not even bothering to get washed and changed in between "auditions"! Weinstein is one of a long list of many, but back in the day it was never talked about as women did not have a voice. Many feminists would say they were exploited and were forced by abusive men, but that is not totally true in every case. The more successful starlets openly used their sexuality, and were pretty matter of fact and business like about it. For a female actress to succeed back in those days, they had to be pretty accommodating. Even their male leads, especially the A list actors, were all in on it. So the name Hollywood became basically a euphemism for a seedy brothel.
It's an early sunday afternoon in january as i report you this.i Think i just have this marvelous idea as i"m getting ready to play the Sheet music and first 10CC albums in a row today.
Some of the early stuff is so good. 4 guys that all brought something special. Wasn't the same after the split but I enjoy the later stuff too. I really hope there's some reconciliation between Eric and Graham one day soon. We all make mistakes.
They should have just taken a break for Consequences. Reconvened. An album that was a combination of Deceptive Bends and L would have been something else.
This was the first song I heard, and my introduction to 10cc......stoned-in Pasadena Ca. Had a friend at the time who had a zillion albums standing upright on the floor to flip though, and this album was right in the front.
Down on the casting couch A star is gonna be born A star with the stature of a Harlow Who's doomed And groomed to enrapture All her co-stars, and stuntmen, the co-stars Oh, let there be lights, action, sound Lights, action, sound - Roll 'em! Out in the mezzanine On the arm of a dumb marine Her beauty looks out like a trailer Norman Mailer Waits to nail her He's under the bed And he's waiting for her to be dead He's out on the patio With his polaroid and scenario And he's armed and he's dangerously Close was the weather When I was a kid She gave me a feather from her gown To cool me down, to cool me down And I was the galley slave Who lost his heart when the ship went down Lights, action, sound Roll 'em I had a part in the talkies When you were a little girl I've taken Lassie for walkies When she was the pup that Vaudeville threw up And destiny lead her Hand in paw to somewhere In Hollywood That's crazy, a dog up in Beverly Hills Crazy, crazy La, la, la, la, la
Typical 10cc … A story for your ears with a sound track ..all written on sheet.. this is what people Love about 10cc and each album has twist and turns ..just like.. Sheet Music. Memory’s of old.. 1974 ( 13 )
..to add, if I may, synth keyboards (played properly) accompanied with a/the bass is effective and, as you suggest, K.J., moving...may I suugest Tangerine dream???
Down on the casting couch A star is gonna be born A star with the stature of a Harlow Who's doomed And groomed to enrapture All her co-stars, and stuntmen, co-stars Oh, let there be lights, action, sound Lights, action, sound - Roll 'em! Out in the mezzanine On the arm of a dumb marine Her beauty looks out like a trailer Norman Mailer Waits to nail her He's under the bed And he's waiting for her to be dead He's out on the patio With his polaroid and scenario And he's armed and he's dangerous Ly... Close was the weather When I was a kid She gave me a feather from her gown To cool me down, to cool me down And I was the galley slave Who lost his heart when the ship went down Lights, action, sound Roll 'em I had a part in the talkies When you were a little girl I've taken Lassie for walkies When she was the pup that Vaudeville threw up And destiny lead her Hand in paw to somewhere In Hollywood That's crazy, a dog up in Beverly Hills Crazy, crazy La, la, la, la, la... (You better lie low)
