DAVE. It was Rick's idea to take my guitars out of the first verse and it works really well, giving the listener a rest and giving the guitars more impact when they eventually turn up. It was also Rick's idea to re-record the guitars to turn a lot of my E minor chords into majors on the chorus. That was a good choice too as it makes the song more rocking and accessible.
RICK. Draper's Cool has a classic Bloomfield guitar solo. One of his best, in my opinion. I think the track benefits from a bit of space now and then. Cool.
JOHN. This is based on a dream I had set in the 60s. It was all about the TV series Mad Men, civil rights and music. The drumming was a bit of a challenge for me. I normally keep things simple but the verse is a bit whacky on the timing front. I love how the chorus just hits you in the face. Dave's solo is weird and wonderful.
lyrics
I DREAMT THERE WAS A STAMP
OF KENNEDY UP HIGH
THE 60S LINGER LARGE
IT'S NOT OUR TIME
I DIDN'T KNOW THE WRITING
BUT IT MUST BE FROM YOU
THE MAD MEN STILL THE SAME
THEY'RE DROPPING CLUES
I GUESS WE'VE SEEN
THE WRITING ON THE WALL
DRAPER'S COOL
THERE'S NO LOVE AT ALL
WE'VE NEVER MET BUT AIRWAVES
BRINGS MUSIC TO YOUR EARS
ANOTHER DIAMOND
FINDS ITS WAY TO YOU
RAISING SLOGANS TO THE SKY
JUST LIKE THEY USED TO DO
THE DECADES BLEND
AND RACE AWAY FROM VIEW
I GUESS WE'VE SEEN
THE WRITING ON THE WALL
DRAPER'S COOL
THERE'S NO LOVE AT ALL
WE'VE NEVER MET BUT AIRWAVES
BRINGS MUSIC TO YOUR EARS
ANOTHER DIAMOND
FINDS ITS WAY TO YOU
I GUESS WE'VE SEEN
THE WRITING ON THE WALL
DRAPER'S COOL
THERE'S NO LOVE AT ALL
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