One of my favorite songs from the 90's... heard it as elevator music today. Sheesh!
Here's the original, with Bob Dylan's kid Jakob and the Wallflowers. 6th Avenue Heartache...
Sirens ring, the shots ring out
Here's the original, with Bob Dylan's kid Jakob and the Wallflowers. 6th Avenue Heartache...
Sirens ring, the shots ring out
A stranger cries, screams out loud
I had my world strapped against my back
I held my hands, never knew how to act
Chorus:And the same black line that was drawn on you
Was drawn on me
And now it's drawn me in
6th Avenue heartache
Below me was a homeless man
I'm singin' songs I knew complete
On the steps alone, his guitar in hand
It's fifty years, stood where he stands
Now walkin' home on those streets
The river winds move my feet
Subway steam, like silhouettes in dreams
They stood by me, just like moonbeams
Look out the window, down upon that street
And gone like a midnight was that man
But I see his six strings laid against that wall
And all his things, they all look so small
I got my fingers crossed on a shooting star
Just like me-just moved on
Never a number one hit, 6th Avenue Heartache took a back seat to "One Headlight" from the 1996 blockbuster album by the Wallflowers. My passion for this band was shared by my nephew, Carl. 28 years divided us, but we were crazy about the band. They're still kickin' around....
