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Greatest Hits Vol 1 (Remastered)

by Lorraine Bowen

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inclass I've always recognized the brilliance of this great album, the wonderful vocals, funny, clever lyrics and Lorraine Bowen's superb musicianship, often playing most of the instruments on these tracks, including bass guitar, clarinets, piano and keyboards, as well as singing her own vocal harmonies. Having these amazing new mixes is a treasure. This is an album you'll love. Favorite track: Crumble Song (original demo).
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1.
Bicycle Adventure 02:17
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Bicycle Adventure We’re on a bicycle adventure And you’re racing in front on the bike that I lent ya We’re on a bicycle adventure I packed a picnic My lipstick for later So wait for me… We’re whizzing along, whizzing along This open country road Whistling a song, whistling a song and Your bicycle shorts, bicycle shorts are bobbing up and down It’s so much fun, so much fun cycling around On a bicycle adventure Sometimes you get the urge To pull over on a grassy verge Ooooo, absolutely lovely Gliding over the gears Ooooo, absolutely lovely We’re…
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Julie Christie 03:29
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Julie Christie by Lorraine Bowen Julie Christie She makes me go misty She makes me go “Ah!” Oh what a star Julie Christie She makes me go misty She makes me go “Ah!” Oh what a star Everybody’s entitled to a bit of fantasy And how I’d love to step inside that screen Everybody’s entitled to a bit of fantasy Well you know that film “Billy Liar” She set my heart on fire! Julie Christie She makes me go misty She makes me go “Ah!” Oh what a star Julie Christie She makes me go misty She makes me go “Ah!” Oh what a star
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Pier Song 04:25
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Pier Song by Lorraine Bowen On Saturday we go away Far from the city smell The fare of the train Makes us complain Oh why do we live here? But look at the view! And the only place The only place to be is Right at the end of the pier Cos though England has seen better days I love to be here To look at the view Look at the view! And as the lights go on and The mist rolls in You tell me it’s time to go home But England has seen better days and Quite frankly I’d prefer to stay here At the end of the pier At the end of the Pier
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Modern Way of Living 03:06
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Modern Way of Living by Lorraine Bowen Flash, Bash, Motorway Crash, Transport Tragedy Everybody’s grooving along It’s the Modern Way of Living It’s the Modern way of carrying on And we’re running, around, running around, running around And everybody’s singing this song It’s the Modern Way of Living It’s the Modern way of carrying on Horse Power, rush hour Giddy up, giddy giddy on home I’m staring at the man All alone with his mobile phone City Central Heating I won’t need a jumper today There’s a bumper to bumper delay In the fast lane I choke on the smoke But I laugh cos I’ve just got the joke It’s the Modern Way of Living It’s the Modern way of carrying on And we’re choc-a-block Blocked on a grinding gridlock It’s the Modern Way of Living It’s the Modern way of carrying on We grind on, wind on clogging up clogging on strong Who cares where the motorcar and us belong We’re churning up, burning muck But don’t say there’re too many cars Let’s build another by-pass cos jams are for jam jars!
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Spinach Song 02:45
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Spinach Song by Lorraine Bowen What’s better than eating a nice bit of vegetable for your tea What’s better than eating a nice bit of spinach Take a tip from me Spinach is lovely, spinach is leafy You don’t cook it long and it’s TASTY Spinach is lovely, spinach is leafy You don’t cook it long and it’s TASTY I’m going to tell you once, I’m going to tell you I don’t like stalks. But those horrible men down the market sell a lot of them They’re a load of hawks But today’s the day I’m feeling courageous Today’s the day I’m feeling brave I’m going to tell those horrible men down the market I’m gonna tell those horrible men how to behave Leave, leave, leave, leave the leaves on Spinach is lovely, spinach is leafy You don’t cook it long and it’s TASTY
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Interesting Mail 02:39
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Interesting Mail Oh this bus trip is boring Everybody’s yawning and This morning there’s nobody’s paper to glance at over their shoulder And the old man is snoring I hope his friend is not ignoring him cos It’s normally here she taps him to wake him for his bus stop But what is happening over there? Something is going on Quite a commotion over there In the front row He’s opening his letters on the bus Opening his letters in front of us He’s got a big pile of interesting mail If I stretch my neck out far enough I can see handwritten mail On colourful paper Postcards with foreign stamps on Too much for me to bear I only had one letter today And that was from the Council Tax And only a reminder! How can someone be so cruel Tortueing the top deck How can someone be so cruel Grinning in the front row He’s opening his letters on the bus…
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Crumble Song (original demo) 02:20
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The Crumble Song Everybody’s good at cooking something and I’m good at cooking crumble In fact, I’ve got one in the oven Would you like some? Not too tangy, not too sweet It’ll make your saliva glands weep Not too juicy, not too dry Go on… go on give it a try CHORUS A bit of custard, a bit of cream It’ll remind you of your best dream Anything you want with it, anything you like If you don’t tell me soon I’ll be off on my bike! CHORUS But what’s that, what are you saying? What’s that I can’t quite hear! What’s that? Please don’t mumble Just, just, just take a bit of my crumble! CHORUS
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Bet Down the Launderette (cassette version) 04:01
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Bet Down the Launderette by Lorraine Bowen My boxer shorts are torn! My boxer shorts are torn! A bachelor’s complaining Angry that his boxer’s are torn It’s Friday And the busiest time in the morning “I’m sorry, sorry, sorry that your boxers are torn But quite a lot of your underwear Is very shabby and worn You know Passion lasts longer than fashion And fashion doesn’t last forever” Says Bet down the launderette She copes very well with this man And gives him advice She tells him where to go To get some more shorts comfortable and nice Because “Passion lasts longer than fashion And fashion doesn’t last forever” Says Bet down the launderette She’s a philosopher of words She’s helft and strong She’s sitting there thinking I’ve been taken for granted for too long! And the washing machines keep turning Her passions , her passions are burning…. And as she puts on her coat She leaves a note on the shelf If you want another service wash You’ll have to do it yourself Because my passion lasts longer than fashion And fashion doesn’t last forever Says Bet down the launderette
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Chaos in the 99p Store 03:07
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Chaos in the 99p Store by Lorraine Bowen 1 Chaos in the 99p Store… 30p off everything on the shop floor People going wild –like a rave on the dance floor Chaos in the 99p Store It’s Chaos Chaos Chaos in the 99p Store x2 2 Chaos in the 99p store 30p off, scenes of a world war Punching and shoving, fist fights and a lot more For things such as a 69p plastic dinosaur It’s Chaos, Chaos Chaos in the 99p store…. Take it away SOLO Helicopters are out over the 99p store The CNN News team turn up I ask the manager Why all the chaos He says Well the 99p store is closing down……. but We’re opening a new one next week: it’s the ONE POUND STORE!
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A Cup of Tea in Bed 02:59
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Cup Of Tea In Bed by Lorraine Bowen A cup of tea in bed When waking up is something I normally dread But this cup of tea Was made for me By you A cup of tea in bed And the morning’s flowing to my head Ooo, this Is better than bliss And wetter too My favourite mug But China’s so hard to hug I’d rather hug you You’ve perfected by brew Let’s not leave it to stew… Switch off the alarm A couple more minutes in this fabulous bed won’t do much harm This cup of tea Ha filled me With you You’ve brought me a cup of tea in bed Now I’m drifting off instead of Trying to get up
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Railway Song 03:41
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Railway Song by Lorraine Bowen I hadn’t seen this notice before It caught my attention It read A woman was raped at knifepoint at this station Yesterday at 7pm on her way back home from work Please ring if you have any further information It’s a sign I could’ve passed by It was roughly written and played on my mind (clarinet and cello) Oh this terrible news Oh this cannot be true And written on a scruffy note So what are we meant to do When we use this train everyday And there is no other way (clarinet and cello) I hadn’t seen this notice before It caught my attention A small crowd has gathered around But no one dares to mention And I wonder what kind of effect it will have on us When we already run home breathless And I wonder what kind of effect it will have on us When we already run home breathless
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Floating 03:08
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Floating by Lorraine Bowen I’m floating on my back At the local swimming pool I’ve just got the knack And I’m feeling very cool And the lovely lifeguard Is staring at me And thinks I’m beautiful! I’m floating on my back At the local swimming pool I’m floating on my back And I’m feeling very cool And I could be in the Carribbean Could be far away With the life guard in the shimmering sun Sizzling sex, having fun Yes I’m floating, floating…
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Insect Song 02:05
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Insect Song Buzzing insect over my drink I stop to think of that wonderful feeling Hovering near, over my beer Lapping up the summer cheer woa! Buzzing insect sits on my glass I stop to ask myself about nature The wonderful birds and bees, that live in the trees And how we all get on together The wonderful birds and bees that live in the trees And how we all get on together Drowning insect in my drink I stop to think of the trouble I’ve caused it Hovering near, over my beer Just lapping up the summer cheer (cheerio insect) Drowning insect in my drink I stop to think of the trouble it’s caused me Now I’ll have to buy myself another beer To stop me catching diarrhoea (Now she’ll have to buy herself another beer To stop her catching diarrhoea) Now I’ll have to buy myself another beer To stop me catching (to stop her catching) Severe (severe) Diarrhoea
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Heated Rollers (BBC Comedy Theme) 00:55
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Heated Rollers by Lorraine Bowen A cup of tea And time for me! Half an hour with my heated rollers Time to dream Time to scheme Half an hour with my heated rollers And the world seems to fly by in a permanent wave All I want is a couple of curls And a good night out with the girls So shut the door Who could ask for more? Half an hour with my heated Rollers Time to dream Time to scheme Half an hour with my heated rollers Half an hour with my heated rollers
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Dreaming of Summer 03:49
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Dreaming Of Summer Winter falls And the curtain calls Skies are grey We’ll just have to pretend today Dreaming of summer Dreaming of those sunny days Dreaming of summer I love to feel those sunny rays It’s funny how a little bit of sunshine Makes you feel like having fun It’s funny how a little bit of sun Makes you want to dance and sing Love Everything Dreaming of summer Dreaming of sunny days Makes me feel happy Makes me want to sing high! Dreaming of summer Dreaming of those sunny days Dreaming of summer I love to feel those sunny rays Dreaming of summer
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Going Home Late 03:50
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Going Home late by Lorraine Bowen I’m drunk on the bus And so is everyone else The lights seem ever so bright And they are…. It seems so nice to be sitting here For once I can see all the good things About travelling down this road The people next to me are having a chat Yes they are, yes they are It seems so nice to be sitting here Dizzy round my head A couple long for bed All the top deck are sharing a bottle I’m sure I must be in a dream Cos on Monday this bus won’t be like this No it wont’, no it won’t It seems so nice to be sitting here
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Clean Sheets 02:29
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Clean Sheets by Lorraine Bowen I’ve just put on some Clean sheets Warn winceyette, they’re so cosy Lovely and fresh, they smell rosy Why don’t you join me? In my Clean sheets Nothing can be so exciting That is why I am inviting You to join me in here too Clean sheets After a bath even better You’ll find that you won’t need your sweater Come into my warm Clean sheets This is where heaven and hell meets One kiss and we’ll join up our heartbeats And our love will never end In my clean sheets Warn winceyette, they’re so cosy Lovely and fresh, they smell rosy Why don’t you join me? In my Clean sheets Why don’t you join me…
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Hibernate with Me [LIVE] (feat.Martin Newell) 04:04
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Hibernate With Me by Lorraine Bowen Hibernate – by Lorraine Bowen Hibernate with me Hibernate till April Curl up in the duvet down And not come out till Spring Hibernate with me Hibernate all season In winter days the time seems vague I fancy sleeping in SOLO Cancel all the post Reject events in facebook I’m sure in all we won’t be missed In our long staycation In dormouse style we’ll sleep the months away Like polar bears and slow worms I’ve enough body fat to last till next Christmas And the TV’s so dull we won’t miss much So hibernate with me….. SOLO
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CHAOS in the 99p Store 03:09
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Chaos in the 99p Store by Lorraine Bowen 1 Chaos in the 99p Store… 30p off everything on the shop floor People going wild –like a rave on the dance floor Chaos in the 99p Store It’s Chaos Chaos Chaos in the 99p Store x2 2 Chaos in the 99p store 30p off, scenes of a world war Punching and shoving, fist fights and a lot more For things such as a 69p plastic dinosaur It’s Chaos, Chaos Chaos in the 99p store…. Take it away SOLO Helicopters are out over the 99p store The CNN News team turn up I ask the manager Why all the chaos He says Well the 99p store is closing down……. but We’re opening a new one next week: it’s the ONE POUND STORE! CHORUS

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Lorraine's Greatest Hits Volume ONE - originally released in 1995 has had a revamp! Newly remastered from original DATS to a lovely clear collection of recordings in 2018! Plus three bonus tracks!
Lorraine took two years finding the original DATS, working patiently with sound genius Wayne McIntyre (Abbey Road etc) to rekindle the recordings from their rather sharp early recording masters.
The result is that these little gems have new life and sound more like they were mastered years ago on analogue 8 track tape recorders.
Bandcamp gives most money to the artist and take only a small percentage - it's BETTER sound quality (WAVS) and gives you the lyrics - HURRAH!

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released August 22, 2018

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Lorraine Bowen London, UK

Lorraine Bowen is a quirky fabulous songwriter with SEVEN albums up her sleeve! Her music is highly original has lovely melodies for all to sing along with!

Lorraine's Bandcamp is an alternative to Spotify streaming. Lorraine loves BANDCAMP! The audio is much better and each sale counts for about 10,000 Spotify streams.
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