sincity
Rocker Rollin'
Posts: 367
Favourite Quo Album: Hello
Favourite other bands.: Blackberry Smoke, AC/DC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Iron Maiden
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Post by sincity on Dec 31, 2016 10:54:11 GMT
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Post by 4th Chord on Dec 31, 2016 11:14:15 GMT
From Rhino's Facebook.
I first met the hurricane that was Rick Parfitt at a London recording studio in 1985. We hit it off straight away, and since then hardly a day has gone by without thinking about, talking to or seeing him. He made me cry so often, always with laughter, the funniest person I have ever known, then last week for the first time, he made me cry with sadness.
It’s surreal that there’s now an I in the middle of RP.
There are a few of us who knew the Reverend Rock Parfait well, and it was my privilege to be one of them.
We wrote a song together in 2004 called This is me. I’m finding the lyrics very poignant at this time:
I opened up the paper, I was all across the page.
With another Signorita, will I ever act my age?
I alway hurt the people that care for me it’s true, but I can’t help myself, it’s just one of those things I do.
I ain’t no Casanova, not like it reads in the book.
I’m just trying to find this love thing, though it’s taken a long hard look.
If you need your heart breaking you’ve come to the right place, be aware of the buyer beware sign written on my face.
This is me, this is me. What you get is what you see, this is me.
I don’t need your sympathy.
I can’t help what you think of me.
Looking for something.
Laughing at nothing.
Dreaming of what could be.
One day I will meet my fate, complete my destiny.
No pearly gates, angel mates, waiting there for me.
Don’t ask me the reasons why I take it to the wire, I just live it fast, life’s a blast, sometimes you got to play with fire
This is me, this is me. What you get is what you see, this is me.
Love you Ricardo. Rhino xx
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Post by threechordboogie on Dec 31, 2016 11:25:05 GMT
I hope you'll forgive me for asking, but where did you get hold of this?
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Post by 4th Chord on Dec 31, 2016 11:33:53 GMT
I hope you'll forgive me for asking, but where did you get hold of this? I've updated the post. |
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Xland
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Post by Xland on Dec 31, 2016 12:29:16 GMT
Well said Rhino.
I played two Rick sung tracks yesterday Unspoken Words, followed by Shine On, actually then followed that with The Way It Goes as it's on the album.
Two tracks from completely different Quo eras, but two great Quo tracks all the same and sadly just have even more meaning to them now than they already did.
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Post by madtom on Dec 31, 2016 12:39:13 GMT
Nice words Rhino.
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Post by Victor on Dec 31, 2016 12:49:48 GMT
Well said Rhino. I played two Rick sung tracks yesterday Unspoken Words, followed by Shine On, actually then followed that with The Way It Goes as it's on the album. Two tracks from completely different Quo eras, but two great Quo tracks all the same and sadly just have even more meaning to them now than they already did. Oh nice to pick Shine On !! Absolutely love that track and stronger then that, I consider it to be one of Rick's best with Coming and Going. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2016 12:51:39 GMT
31 years of daily friendship is clear to see in that message.
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Post by derryquo on Dec 31, 2016 12:55:57 GMT
Good tribute, shows how close they were. And forgot that it was Rick's fault that rhino ended up in quo....ah well, water on the bridge now.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2016 15:43:11 GMT
I'm not on Facebook so can't seem to read it....what does he say?
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Post by paradiseflats on Dec 31, 2016 15:52:43 GMT
I'm not on Facebook so can't seem to read it....what does he say? I first met the hurricane that was Rick Parfitt at a London recording studio in 1985. We hit it off straight away, and since then hardly a day has gone by without thinking about, talking to or seeing him. He made me cry so often, always with laughter, the funniest person I have ever known, then last week for the first time, he made me cry with sadness. It’s surreal that there’s now an I in the middle of RP. There are a few of us who knew the Reverend Rock Parfait well, and it was my privilege to be one of them. We wrote a song together in 2004 called This is me. I’m finding the lyrics very poignant at this time: I opened up the paper, I was all across the page. With another Signorita, will I ever act my age? I alway hurt the people that care for me it’s true, but I can’t help myself, it’s just one of those things I do. I ain’t no Casanova, not like it reads in the book. I’m just trying to find this love thing, though it’s taken a long hard look. If you need your heart breaking you’ve come to the right place, be aware of the buyer beware sign written on my face. This is me, this is me. What you get is what you see, this is me. I don’t need your sympathy. I can’t help what you think of me. Looking for something. Laughing at nothing. Dreaming of what could be. One day I will meet my fate, complete my destiny. No pearly gates, angel mates, waiting there for me. Don’t ask me the reasons why I take it to the wire, I just live it fast, life’s a blast, sometimes you got to play with fire This is me, this is me. What you get is what you see, this is me. Love you Ricardo. Rhino xx |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2016 15:54:56 GMT
Thanks PF much appreciated.....just listening to the track now.
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