Joam Baez

Joan Baez.

Staten Island, New York City

Joe DiMaggio sitting pretty.

In forty one a hitting streak

fifty six games he did complete.

This year Joan Baez was born

midst a mighty snow storm.

January the month of birth

even a watery sun, dearth.

Quakers mum and dad became

Joan elected to do the same.

A Scottish mother Joan had

her father a Mexican lad.

Pacifism the family theme

a peaceful world Joan's dream.

A ukulele Joan acquired

rhythm and blues inspired.

Moved by Pete Seegers music

singing his work exclusive.

Where Have all The Flowers Gone

a really big come on.

http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=Joan+Baez+All+Songs&Form=VQFRVP#view=detail&mid=343E3248A367F3DDAAA3343E3248A367F3DDAAA3

Bob Dylan

Bob Dylan.

Jewish origins the family came

fleeing a pogrom in Russia's Ukraine.

The United States they headed for

not far from Lake Superiors shore.

Europe at war when Bob was born

Hitler determined, Europe war-torn.

Nineteen forty one the date

May, Bob began to actuate.

Duluth. Minnesota our hero's birth

St. Mary's Hospital he graced the earth.

Robert Allen Zimmerman named

not the name that made him famed.

A normal university career

mentally music would domineer.

Emphasis on rock n roll

figuring he'd dug himself hole.

Felt more at home with folk music

more natural more intrinsic.

Then it all came pouring out

he didn't need a talent scout.

Like a Rolling Stone does it for me

unless we agree to disagree.

It captures the time the place

flower power, breathing space.

http://songstube.net/video.php?title=Like%20A%20Rolling%20Stone&artistid=16264&artist=Bob%20Dylan&id=213373

Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello.

Royal Tan The National winner
Declan Patrick McManus a beginner.
Fifty four the year born
Paddington London his first yawn.

His father a musician too
with Joe Loss and crew.
Singer and trumpeter
Declan would do a little better.

With Stiff Records a name change
Elvis Costello a creative exchange.
A solo career he began
an able and confident man.

Less Than Zero a reasonable start
on a subject close to his heart.
An anti fascist put down thing
recognition it would bring.

Advisor on humanitarian schemes
still trying to realize his dreams.
Works for the US jazz foundation
not looking for acclamation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpprOGsLWUo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ow1S4DJtLOk

Elvis Costello

Elvis Costello.

Royal Tan The National winner
Declan Patrick McManus a beginner.
Fifty four the year born
Paddington London his first yawn.

His father a musician too
with Joe Loss and crew.
Singer and trumpeter
Declan would do a little better.

With Stiff Records a name change
Elvis Costello a creative exchange.
A solo career he began
an able and confident man.

Less Than Zero a reasonable start
on a subject close to his heart.
An anti fascist put down thing
recognition it would bring.

Advisor on humanitarian schemes
still trying to realize his dreams.
Works for the US jazz foundation
not looking for acclamation.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpprOGsL

Religion is just a Ponzi scheme.

Religion is just a Ponzi scheme.
pay, pay, they promise a dream.
Don't stop paying, don't take a rest
neither you or family will be blessed.

To get you past that pearly gate
we'll need more money on the plate.
It could be standing room only by now
there's no half price for thee and thou.
.
If you wish to book en suite
give your self an eternal treat.
You'll need a huge lottery win
enough to make the Bishop grin.

Those Atheist, secularist too
we're definitely warning you
We've tortured and burnt in the past
pay up  now or they''ll be one big blast.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFhlsI3weQM

Patrick Mcgoohan

Patrick Mcgoohan.
d 2009.

The roaring twenties, gangster rule
Al Capone plays it cool.
Prohibition on a high
molls and gangsters, nothing dry.

In this Patrick’s mother gives birth
our hero graced the earth.
Nineteen twenty eight New York
no mention of a white stork.

Quickly back to Ireland then
unimpressed with gangster mayhem.
Seven years in the Emerald isle
then Sheffield a different living style.

World War Two and evacuation came
Loughborough in Leicester, life's game.
Ratcliffe College he excelled
boxing and maths were upheld.

Back to Sheffield as war subsides
chicken farmer, bank clerk, driving besides.
Then stage manager at Sheffield Rep. Theatre
thing getting a little better.

Spotted by Orson Wells as an actor
playing in Serious Charge a turning factor.
Signing a contract with Rank organisation
later becoming a cult sensation.

The Prisoner filmed in Wales
Portmeirion scenery excels
Opposed to authority of all kinds
pleasing revolutionary TV minds.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDsQlmctJOU

freddie mercury

Freddie Mercury

British protectorate of Zanzibar

birth place of our star.

Nineteen forty six the year

father a British Colonial office cashier.

Zanzibar revolution a bit of a shock

his parents carefully taking stock.

A move to England they decided on

the slaughter increasing whereupon.

Freddie seventeen in this year

career wise, unclear.

West Thames College studies art

but music closer to his heart.

Worked at Heathrow Airport awhile

then tried the Liverpool life style.

Lived above a Liverpool pub

The Dovedale Towers with its pub grub.

Not till he met Brian May

did he show his musical array.

Guitar, piano, vocalist too

innate talents came shining through.

Composing songs amongst his skills

an individual success 'Love Kills'.

With Queen though, world fame

super-stardom, international acclaim.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldRtpSWvnOs