WELL LOVE AIN'T (1973) Norman Chop Trio by Mountain Songs published on 2014-09-12T15:16:47Z WELL LOVE AIN’T Written by Brian Reeves, Feb./April 1973 Recorded October 1973 Additional recording at Core Arts Studio, Homerton, September 2014 A while ago, someone made a comment about a song we’d posted being like ‘street-corner music', a description which got lodged in my brain. This song seemed to lend itself very well to that concept and we visualized The Norman Chop Trio setting up on said corner to entertain the passers-by. The original recording was done very quickly – probably first-take if memory serves – and we continued this principle when adding the harmonica, bass and percussion parts, all of which were strictly first-take, in order to give the track the ‘live’ feel we wanted it to have. Grateful thanks go to my good friends Craig Shaw (https://soundcloud.com/craigshawmusic) and Mickey Howard (https://soundcloud.com/mickey-howard) from Core Arts (https://soundcloud.com/coreartsmusic) for not only their musicianship but also their invaluable assistance in the recording process. Also to Jono Trott(https://soundcloud.com/jonodog) and Kostas Tsitsas (https://soundcloud.com/fortune-5) for their help with the final mix. Thanks lads. So join us on the street where you live and don’t forget to join in on the handclaps. Have fun now. (Gary Reeves) Brian Reeves: 12 string guitar, Vocals Katy Heath: Backing vocals/Handclaps Gary Reeves: Backing Vocals/Handclaps/Percussion Steve Jinks: Backing Vocals/Handclaps Mickey Howard: Bass Craig Shaw: Harmonica Lyrics: Well love ain’t your only friend you know Kick you in the knackers when you’re all alone Come on everybody don’t you be no square If you can’t find a partner use a wooden chair Do a lot of thinking now Let it settle in your head waiting to be said Do a lot of wasting time Buy yourself a copy of the TV Times Well love ain’t your only friend you know Kick you in the knackers when you’re feeling lonely Come on everybody don’t you be no square If you can’t find a partner use a wooden chair Do a lot of lovin’ child If you can’t make love then write it on a bog wall but Do a lot of lovin’ boy You know how to do it ‘cause you read it in the papers Well love ain’t your only friend you know Kick you in the knackers when you’re all alone Come on everybody don’t you be no square If you can’t find a partner use a wooden chair Something has struck me now, the other day now I feel like rolling myself into a ball and Throwing myself away Throw myself away I wonder where they’ll take the rubbish today? I may be on BBC TV Well hate ain’t your only friend you know Kick you in the tootsies when you’re feeling cute Come on everybody don’t you be no drag If you can’t be pretty use a paper bag Keep last year’s plans in mind You never can tell when they may come in useful and Blow the windmills in your mind You knew how to do it ‘cause you heard it from the DJ Well love ain’t your only friend you know Kick you in the tootsies when you’re feeling cute Come on everybody don’t you be so dainty If you can’t find a slipper use a hobnail boot Boot! Genre Folk (Street) Comment by winkandwoo this is so brilliant , getting shivers of a genius moment here love it , and so strongly British which makes it even better to me. 2023-02-07T20:38:53Z Comment by winkandwoo following your inspiration to put out some more "OLD" tracks soon too mate 2023-02-07T20:36:57Z Comment by idematoa Magnifique composition !! 😍 🙏 🍀 🎶 🎧 2022-02-06T15:07:34Z Comment by Dominique Briand Great song! love that sound and energy, very catchy :_) 2019-12-22T13:26:40Z Comment by cam-o the chameleon incredible bridge - such a great recording as well 2018-05-11T12:41:40Z Comment by CHEENA BLACK OFFICIAL nices 2016-03-12T19:48:12Z Comment by The Fudge Nutz one of my favs on the cloud 2016-03-12T19:17:00Z Comment by Mountain Songs @jason-cyders: You've got it in a nutshell, Jason. Thanks so much, mate! 2016-02-02T12:49:14Z Comment by HERCULESZENTRALE 100% good (and safe) to be here my friends:)<3 2015-12-16T14:04:28Z Comment by Mountain Songs @fingerstyle_guitar: Always a lovely thing to hear. Thanks so much, Frizz! 2015-11-16T08:29:20Z Comment by NayJ. lol.....super cool....like, like, like 2015-11-12T12:02:06Z Comment by MOONDUST SO GOOD 2015-11-12T09:42:10Z Comment by Mountain Songs @mskathyfreeman: Wonderful comment, Kathy! Very much appreciated by all involved…thank you so much 2015-11-07T06:08:50Z Comment by Sarah Shamash So great and fun!! So this is you in a band? 2015-06-30T01:08:49Z Comment by Kyo Arakane probably socond lisetn. very enjoyable song!!! 2015-06-14T10:50:53Z Comment by Against the Meuchelpuffer what could I say more than: OH YEAH a zillion times:):):)!!!! 2015-05-27T10:29:08Z Comment by Against the Meuchelpuffer DOPE!!!! 2015-05-27T10:25:24Z Comment by Dudean Walker this is great music! 2015-05-03T13:49:10Z Comment by Mountain Songs @mu_isa: It's been quite popular, hasn't it? Many thanks, my friend…and also for putting some of our songs in your top 100 playlist. Really kind of you. 2015-03-27T09:59:50Z Comment by Russell Sinfield Great fun 2015-03-25T21:54:08Z Comment by Jean-Michel GEORGE Love this chromatic descent of guitar chords ... 2015-03-24T15:19:47Z Comment by Jean-Michel GEORGE You simply cannot NOT like this :-))) Totally contagious groove and instantly uplifting vocals and music !!! Fabulous share again Gary. Love it 2015-03-24T15:18:16Z Comment by Arkestar Fervent, exhausting, uplifting, breathless, inspiring. love the change in the middle with the vocal harmonies 'Something has struck me now'. this could have been a whole other different song-What a refreshing treat this track is. Great Harmonica, lyrics.....everything! blimey Gary what a genius Bri was mate. Would have loved to have known him. 2015-03-19T11:50:09Z Comment by Head of Hydrus wonderful music!! 2015-03-18T23:24:59Z Comment by Liroj Anakarkis + Hiddenz This is so, so cool! 2015-03-16T20:32:57Z Comment by Broad Street Ears Love it! 2015-03-15T12:53:07Z Comment by Piano Hibiki wow! I like it! 2015-03-07T11:41:56Z Comment by Adrian Hallam This really gets your toes tapping! Brillant! 2015-03-01T10:11:30Z Comment by tbr great harmonies! 2015-02-27T20:46:23Z Comment by tbr love the subtle harmonica on this ! 2015-02-27T20:45:59Z