Al Barton & Spirit of Smokie
Come for Me Sacred Heart Highways And Heartaches Send Me An Angel My Baby's Got Storm Damage I.O.U. All Out Of Love Stay With Me Til Dawn Small Town Boy Long Way Home All Through The Night
Alan Barton, former frontman of Smokie (1986-1995) tragically died on March 23rd 1995 in a Cologne hospital. This was the direct result of an accident involving the band’s tour bus.
In the years prior his death (1993 to 1995) he was working on material for his second solo album; a follow up to the succesful top 10 album ‘Precious’. Due to his untimely death the album was never completed.
A decade later Alan’s son Dean decided to finish the project and together with Andy and Graham ‘Room with a view’ was born.
The album features a catalogue of songs written and sung by the late Alan Barton, the original soundtrack recorded on 2 inch tapes, uncovered in Andy’s loft! Over the years storage and time had cemented the old tapes, rendering them unplayable, but a suggestion was made to bake them in an incubator! Miraculously this clever idea was a resounding success and the songs were finally transfered onto a workable format! Musicians who were friends of Alan (including Alan Silson, original Smokie guitarist) were brought forward to play on the album, his vocals and harmonies were kept and new instrumental arrangements added. Dean duets with his father on the track ‘IOU’ and on ‘Storm Damage’ Alan duets with Teri Sullivan (Chris Norman’s cousin).
COME FOR ME A passing glance across the crowded dance floorPromissed love, than you’re turning shyCome on lines from the guys leaving you boredTells me you could be mineYou could be mine I catch your eye, again I see that long loveA sweet suggestion in your smileI’m the one to turn you on with my intentionsImaginations running wild You’re the kind of girl for meOh my you look so fineI like to have you within the sheetsTonight’s the night I make you mine CHORUSIf you want lovin’, come for meWhen you do, come for meLet it all go, come for meOoh, come for me I’m connecting with your body languageMy intentions all on youYou want some lovin’ and affectionWell baby I’m here for you Cos you’re the kind of girl for meOh my, you look so fineMe and you between the sheetsDon’t rush it girl we’ve got all night. CHORUS Ooh yeah, come for meCome for meCome for meYeah CHORUS A.Barton SACRED HEART You’ve captured my sacred heart, I’m taken by youHold on to my sacred heart ’cos this one is true Baby I know just how you feel it’s written all over your heartBaby I know nobody will keep this love apartBaby if I had time again there’s nothing I’d changeBaby I know that in the end our love will remain Darling,You've captured my sacred heart with all that you doBe sure that my lovin’ arms are open for youBe sure of my sacred heart ‘cos my heart is trueWhen I knew I had found a friend and I can be sure So hard it was until the end I couldn’t once moreNo one can take away this feeling insideCos baby love’s here to stay, yes you can rely Darling,You've captured my sacred heart with all that you doBe sure that my lovin’ arms are open for youBe sure of my sacred heart ‘cos my heart is true I feel so strong about youI can’t go on without youDon’t let there be one dayDon’t let us lose loves warm embrace You’ve captured my sacred heart I’m taken by youHold on to my sacred heart ’cos this one is trueDarling,You've captured my sacred heart with all that you doBe sure that my lovin’ arms are open for youBe sure of my sacred heart ‘cos my heart is true A.Barton HIGHWAYS AND HEARTACHES My mind drifts back to Wolfman Jack on the radioThe past is another country, baby, that’s for sureIf I’d known than what I know no, baby, I had seenBut I was wild and crazy at the age of seventeen CHORUSAnd it’s been highways and heartachesBut I guess I’ve had some good times in betweenIt’s been highways and heartachesFor my six string dream When I was standing on this highway bridge at midnightWatching tail-lights role on down the lineI’m the soul survivor of the class of ‘63The sleepy towns – nine to five are never meant for me CHORUS A.Barton/A.Whelan SEND ME AN ANGEL If I could find a reason to stop lovin’ youIf only my mind would reason why I’m missing youIf I had wings to fly away take me back to yesterdayBe save in your lovin' arms is where I want to stay Send me an angel to take me to youSend me an angel I’m still missing you If I could find a reason why I’m missing youIf only my mind would reason why I’m missing youIf I had wings to fly away take me back to yesterdayBe save in your lovin' arms is where I want to stay So send me an angel to take me to youSend me an angelSend me an angel to take me to youSend me an angelI’m still missing you A.Barton MY BABY'S GOT My baby’s got long legsMy baby wears high heelsMy baby’s got big lipsMy baby knows how I feel Yes she’s alright and she’s all mineWhen she sais alright, tonight’s the night My baby’s got blue eyesMy baby’s got sex driveMy baby’s got a sassy walkMy baby likes dirty talk And she sais hold tight, let's make it tonightCos baby tonight we’re gonna fly I’m gonna say it to you one more timeYour reputation babe is on the lineWhen she’s good she’s just fineWhen she’s really good… My baby’s got rock ’n’ rollMy baby loves Motown SoulMy baby’s got looks and brainsMy baby likes whips and chains Yes she’s alright and she’s all mineWhen she sais alright, we’re gonna flyLet’s fly baby My baby’s got…My baby’s got…My baby’s got…My baby’s got…My baby’s got long legsMy baby wears high heelsMy baby’s got big lipsMy baby knows how I feel My baby’s got blue eyesMy baby’s got sex driveMy baby’s got a sassy walkMy baby loves dirty talk My baby’s got rock ’n’ rollMy baby loves Motown SoulMy baby’s got looks and brainsMy baby likes whips and chains A.Barton/A.Whelan STORM DAMAGE You put the arrow in my heartYou went and tore it apartThree hundred nights have rolled byThree thousand teardrops I’ve criedJust when I think that I’m over you nowYou knock on my door and I can’t help myself the trueI’m a fool for you ‘cos you strike like lightning CHORUSAnd my heart beats like thunder I’m thorn and tearn and scared of a sunderWell I can’t go onHow will I manageWhen lovin’ you leaves me like storm damageLovin’ you leaves me like storm damage Don’t wanna hear no excusesDon’t wanna make no lovers trucesDon’t wanna look you in the eyeDon’t wanna see me behind the hide ‘Cos I’m better without youI know that’s for sureIt’s just that my heart won’t believe me what I sayThis time I walk away‘Cos you strike like lightning CHORUS 3x You put the arrow in my heartYou went and tore it apart J.Matthews I.O.U. Every time I think of youAll those things you did for me to pleaseAnytime I’m feeling lowYou’re love real shows my heartAnd I know: You’re always there for meI’ll be here for youIt’s written in love I.O.U.Oooh, I.O.U.Oooh, I.O.U. Every time I’m near to youThere’s a closeness that we share, we care forWhen I dream I dream of youI don’t want to wake or miss‘Cos I would miss. All that you do for meI want to do for youIt’s written in love I.O.U.Oooh, I.O.U.Oooh, I.O.U. I want you to know that I appreciate your lovin’And how you understand my heart ‘Cos I want you here with me I’ll be there for youIt’s written in love I.O.U.Oooh, I.O.U.Oooh, I.O.U. A.Barton ALL OUT OF LOVE Guess you’re learning how to pay the priceUp a broken heartNow you’re livin’ in your private worldA brand new startYou thought you would find happinessYou thought you want to his caressYou’re all out of loveDon’t you give upDon’t give into lovelessness Yes it really was a tragedyLove is still in his armsNow you’re waiting by the telephoneTo hear his callYou’re looking for some sympathyBut is it what you really needYou’ve got to be strongYou’ve got to hold onBaby you’ve got to believe Now you’re all out of loveYou’re mind is mixed up‘Cos you’re on your own babyAll out of loveOooh, oooh You know you can mend your broken heartAll you need is timeIf you’re lookin’ for a brand new startThan girl be mine‘Cos girl you will find happinessDon’t you believe in nothing lessDon’t you give inYou know you can winI’ll show you some tendernessBaby, All out of loveYou’re mind is mixed up‘Cos you’re on your own babyAll out of loveOooh, oooh Yes girl you will find happinessDon’t you believe in nothing lessDon’t you give inYou know you can winI’ll show you some tendernessBaby, All out of loveYou’re mind is mixed up‘Cos you’re on your own babyAll out of loveOooh, oooh… A.Barton/N.Ferguson/T.Uttley STAY WITH ME TIL DAWN A friend called round today to tell me of your newsNothing’s left the same except I’m here for youWell I’m not here to criticizeI just want to make you realize Stay with me til dawnI will keep you warmI’ll take you through the nightI’ll wrap you in my arms, darlingStay with me til dawnTake shelter from the stormI help you through the nightI keep you save from harmI soath you aching heart My heart goes out for you love can be cruel but we find I’ll be waiting here if you need some timeTo give you all the love you needDon’t ever fear of down in me if you Stay with me til dawnI will keep you warmI’ll take you through the nightI’ll wrap you in my arms, darlingStay with me til dawnTake shelter from the stormI help you through the nightI keep you save from harmI soath you aching heartShower you with loveYou will see the beauty of good lovin’ girl Stay with me til dawnI will keep you warmI’ll take you through the nightI’ll wrap you in my arms, babyStay with me til dawnTake shelter from the stormI help you through the nightI keep you save from harm, darling Stay with me til dawnStay with me til dawn A.Barton SMALL TOWN BOY You’re just a small town boyWith a big attitudeA new boy aroundWith so much to proof Moved around so many times when you where youngDidn’t know where you was coming fromDidn’t know who you where supposed to beYou seem a lot like meStill searching to find yourselfBut you don’t know where to lookYou’ve build so many wallsSo misunderstood You’re just a small town boyWith a big attitudeA new boy aroundWith so much to proofJust a small town kidStill singing the bluesA new boy aroundYet so much to lose So you made a promise to yourselfYou would be like no one elseYou’d end up all your dreams you’d beAnd forsake insanityStill trying to work things outTo make the pieces fitDon’t be so hard on yourselfAnd start to life Just a small town boy You’re just a small town boyWith a big attitudeA new boy aroundWith so much to proof You’re just a small town kidStill singing the bluesA new boy aroundYet so much to lose A.Barton LONG WAY HOME This live has taken me farSo many roads I had to chooseSome win some loseThis live has been a gambleI've played my cards close to my heartAnd took my partBut somehow the mist of time washed all over meI’ve lost what I’m supposed to be And it’s a long way homeAnd I don’t know which way to goLong way homeTo travel all aloneIt’s a long way homeAnd I don’t know which road to takeLong way homeBut I'll no longer hide from my mistakes I get so tired of dreamin’Where is the boy that burned insideWith all his prideThis flame became a candleSo fragile with the autumn windThe need to winSomehow the sense of time weights heavy over meTell me who I’m supposed to beOh yeah ‘Cos it’s a long way homeAnd I don’t know which way to goLong way homeTo make it all aloneYes it’s a long way homeAnd I don’t know which road to takeLong way homeBut I'll no longer hide from my mistakes Long way homeI don’t know which way to goLong way homeTo make it all aloneIt’s a long way homeAnd I don’t know which way to goLong way homeTo make it all aloneLong way home A.Barton ALL THROUGH THE NIGHT I’ve been comin’ round here most every nightI’ve been trying so hard to catch your eyeThere’s something that I know is thereSomething baby we could shareBetween the sheets of night Yes, we could take it higherWho knows how far we can goWe’ll discover everything that all true lovers should knowI’ll gently bring out all the woman you have hidden insideAll through the nightAll through the night We can ride down the beach in my carI would lay you down under the stars, oh yeahA summer breeze washes you and meGently ride into ecstasyWe can move the sky Yes, we could take it higherWho knows how far we can goWe’ll discover everything that all true lovers should knowI’ll gently bring out all the woman you have hidden insideAll through the nightAll through the night Yes, we could take it higherWho knows how far we can goWe’ll discover everything that all true lovers should know Yes, we could take it higherWho knows how far we can goWe’ll discover everything that all true lovers should know Yes, we could take it higherWho knows how far we can goWe’ll discover everything that all true lovers should know A.Barton/A.Whelan
