THE FRAYING EDGE - CRIPPLE CLUB, HANS ALBERS & JANICE SLATER by Mountain Songs published on 2022-12-31T16:01:57Z (Song Terry Reeves, Lyrics Janice Slater) Terry Reeves: Vocals Gary Reeves: Vocals, Congas, Drums Hans Albers: All other instruments, Arrangement & Production Cover pic from Janice Slater's personal archive. Arterial-flow – Rive-gauche australianjazzrealbook.com/artists/janice-slater/ bentenlaughing.blogspot.com/ www.reverbnation.com/janiceslater I arrived in London in early ‘71 and landed on the Holland Road, Shepherd’s Bush not long after. My good pal Julie Lewis (from Durham) with whom I’d worked with in Sydney, had digs there and invited me to stay. Nonetheless I found it a challenging place to be after Sydney, Summer, beaches, family and gigs. Amongst Julie’s record collection was Nick Drake’s 'Bryter Later' which brought solace to me as I often felt very alone and completely at a loss as to how to navigate London town. Years later I was to learn that Freddie Mercury was living just a few doors down from us on the Holland Road...no I never knew him...but when I wrote the lyric it seemed apt to pay homage to Freddie and our collective dreams. I’m so happy with Cripple Club’s interpretation of the lyrics, bringing to life a musical collage that depicts the highs and lows of living on the Holland Road through my first cold winter! From my heart; thank you Terry & Gary Reeves; you are two soulful & gifted brothers; I feel so indebted to you both and to Hans Albers for his powerful musical contributions. Thank you, everyone, for listening. (Janice Slater) Having been such a good friend to us over the years, it has been such an honour to work with Janice on this song. It is dedicated to every one of the beautiful friends we have made here on the Cloud. Thank you all for the support you have given to our music. The last ten years have been filled with such wonderful memories. Much love to you all. (Gary & Terry Reeves) I’m standing on the fraying edge Of golden russet gown Everything’s evolving Spinning and turning my head around A familiar voice insulted And 'Bryter Later's so understated There’s evidence of a circumstantial nature But once again, I don’t feel the danger (Spoken) But now I’m declining all invitations... I hear the doorbell But there’s just a stranger Standing on the fraying edge of fear Of a city without pity and you’re not near Freddie he’s walking Heading down the street Just like me The snow and sleet under his feet Oh but we’ve yet to meet Looking down the Holland Road Nobody can see us Standing on the fraying edge (Spoken) I was just like you Freddie, looking for that song... Or three or four We are looking for salvation On the Holland Road And Shepherds Bush Station Freddie he’s still walking, heading down the street Just like him, singing music for trick or treat (Spoken) Oh but we’ve yet to meet… GUITAR BREAK (Spoken) Just around the corner from… Portobello Road On the fraying edge (repeat x 8) Of a fraying town Genre Alternative Rock Comment by Ricardo da Silva Real music.. 2023-12-08T00:24:03Z Comment by learningtoplay Awesome song, with seamless collaboration from all involved. 2023-11-13T23:53:02Z Comment by Uli Stonedigger Classic Reeves, Albers and co greatness! 2023-10-17T18:03:45Z Comment by Ingo Bremenkamp 🤤💞 2023-09-14T14:14:08Z Comment by WalkerBlackBeatz killer drums! 2023-08-15T02:40:34Z Comment by WalkerBlackBeatz this deep! 2023-08-15T02:40:26Z Comment by spade13 (13R.I.P)from太陽の王国 Great Rock Track!! 2023-08-10T07:23:20Z Comment by Béjar Music great job, excellent, congratulations 🙂 2023-08-02T10:39:01Z Comment by Encounter 743 Super fabby! 2023-07-31T19:37:49Z Comment by Emilio GS Wonderful song ,like the energy on the guitars and vocals! 2023-07-02T10:18:51Z Comment by Ingo Bremenkamp 🤤💞 2023-06-15T15:05:23Z Comment by Kurt Mottershead Sounds awesome great groove 2023-06-06T11:31:45Z Comment by N.R.G. New Rock Gods This track is awesome guys 🔥🔥so well done ❤️❤️❤️ 2023-05-11T05:23:40Z Comment by senfsuck Yeahhhh! Great music as allways. Gary you groove so superdoopercool! Megaguitars and vocals💚 2023-05-07T23:42:11Z Comment by Baking Jazz Power Once again, it's a great performance !! Love that authenticity in your music !! :) 2023-04-01T19:52:06Z Comment by Tea R. Sea Real quality piece guys! The vocals are fantastic, really nice balance to the mix, great production! 2023-03-27T22:00:52Z Comment by The Gobi Desert Canoe Club Loving the production, great post. 2023-03-22T16:19:41Z Comment by floxyde pretty cool 2023-03-20T13:44:23Z Comment by Frank DANA Excellent rock song , with some passionate vocals . Bravo a tous !! 2023-03-18T06:31:40Z Comment by Ian Stokes Brilliant track!! Love it! 2023-03-10T14:38:53Z Comment by HEART HOUSE AND THE NEW KINDNESS Great guitar melodies and I love your vocal delivery- nice mix too! 2023-03-09T20:25:54Z Comment by Alan Hamilton An excellent track and production.... 2023-03-09T12:24:07Z Comment by Gina Wood Totally Rocking !! what playing and vocals Brilliant! 2023-03-08T19:23:26Z Comment by Helge Great rock track. Great sound and performance 🎶😊👍 2023-03-07T08:14:25Z Comment by Helge Great guitar groove here 🎸🎶😊 2023-03-07T07:54:47Z Comment by Linda Straub This is a reallly great track. Has it all! :)) 2023-03-04T13:23:27Z Comment by No killie fish What a great story Gary, great song a brilliant recording you guys are top notch. Johnny 2023-03-04T12:16:20Z Comment by Dominique Briand What a very beautiful song, amazing music and lovely expressive vocals. I love the meaning of this song ❤️ 2023-03-04T08:54:09Z Comment by . great..!! 2023-03-03T12:05:58Z Comment by Lyrical Smirk Feeling the vibes - catching up with my main ;) 2023-03-03T00:46:34Z