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Brother Radcliffe
- FB Fan -
Kazakhstan
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 Posted - 01/10/2004 : 09:22:35
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does anyone have any insight into the inspiration for the lyrics to the song "Billy Radcliffe?" I may be tripping but there is a uncanny resemblence between the Billy character in the song, and my deceased brother William Radcliffe.
My brother Billy was born in 1959. That year a movie entitled "The First Man in Space" was released (just over a year later in 1961 the Sovet Union put the first person in to space).
My brother had Brown eyes.
My brother was the first born of 5 children.
My brother was "split in half" by a nasty divorce 6 months prior to his death at age 29.
He considered himself a failed Christian, the "flesh being weak."
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Edited by - El Barto on 01/10/2004 18:20:10 |
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2004 : 09:34:37
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Wow. It seems very likely that the song was written about your brother. They must've known eachother. *shrug*
 "Join the Cult of Gunn / And Then You'll Be Destined to be a Rock and Roll Star of Epical Proportions!" |
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El Barto
= Song DB Master =
USA
4020 Posts |
Posted - 01/10/2004 : 18:20:47
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That's very interesting...I'd like to hear from FB on this one!
 "I joined the Cult of Clops / If I were you, I'd sleep with one eye open." |
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Thomas
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1615 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2004 : 08:32:29
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At first listen I thought he wrote this song after reading a Sci Fi novel. It would be an interesting read. I always thought the song was about a man who was born in space and could never go "home" to earth because his bones would be to weak, this makes him very lonely to the point of suicide. Maybe someone will run with it. I would if I could stop writing run on sentances or write more than once sentance at a time.
Join the Cult of Little Black Francis / Our Love is Rice and Beans and Horses Lard |
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billgoodman
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Netherlands
6214 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2004 : 13:45:19
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Jane the Queen of Love is about my brother
 "I joined the Culf of Frank/ And now I do not know what...to do" |
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TRANSMARINE
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
2002 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2004 : 14:53:53
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...and I am Adda Lee.
Catchin' blue in his eyes that were brown
-bRIAN |
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ramona
"FB Quote Mistress"
USA
3988 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2004 : 14:59:47
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That is so crazy cause I am Nadine.
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Little Black Francis
> Teenager of the Year <
3648 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2004 : 15:24:37
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| My Daddy is Samuel Beckett and he handed me down his pants. |
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Brother Radcliffe
- FB Fan -
Kazakhstan
4 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2004 : 16:00:32
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quote:
Originally posted by El Barto
That's very interesting...I'd like to hear from FB on this one!
"I joined the Cult of Clops / If I were you, I'd sleep with one eye open."
Does FB monitor, or participate in this forum? I'd like to get his take on my inquiry. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2004 : 16:03:04
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I'm the man who was too loud. But fear not - I've toned it down now.
 "I joined the Cult Of Cheese/E-Damn!" |
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1938 Posts |
Posted - 01/11/2004 : 18:59:10
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quote:
Originally posted by Brother Radcliffe
quote:
Originally posted by El Barto
That's very interesting...I'd like to hear from FB on this one!
"I joined the Cult of Clops / If I were you, I'd sleep with one eye open."
Does FB monitor, or participate in this forum? I'd like to get his take on my inquiry.
Yes he does, see this:
http://forum.frankblack.net/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=3015
Join the Cult Of Gunn / and you'll never need a hair stylist again" |
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mrgrieves1971
= Cult of Ray =
USA
544 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 11:45:33
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| How is it that your brother's life would have come to the attention of FB? Did he know your brother? Was your brother's life somehow reported in the media? |
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Brother Radcliffe
- FB Fan -
Kazakhstan
4 Posts |
Posted - 01/12/2004 : 18:57:38
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quote:
Originally posted by mrgrieves1971
How is it that your brother's life would have come to the attention of FB? Did he know your brother? Was your brother's life somehow reported in the media?
I don't know if he knew my brother or not. I left home at age 17, and did not see my brother again until his funeral 11 years later. it is unlikely the song was inspired by my brother's actual life in any case. Even so, I shivered the first time I heard the song. Whether it is merely coincidence or not, feeling a connection enhances the entertainment value (not to mention my tenuous connection to the BIG PICTURE). |
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Scarla O
= Cult of Ray =
United Kingdom
947 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 01:35:36
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I'm the ghost of Shazeb Andleeb and boy am i pissed. |
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Brother Radcliffe
- FB Fan -
Kazakhstan
4 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 04:12:41
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Originally posted by Scarla O
I'm the ghost of Shazeb Andleeb and boy am i pissed.
I'd be pissed to if my entry into the physical world was through a over-educated, suburban, Anglo-Saxon malcontent. |
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FrequencyOfGlow
- FB Fan -
USA
157 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 07:54:14
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I just realized—I'm a western star. And you know what, it's not that hard.
I think the winter is going to be a real whirligig |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 08:11:02
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I'm a militia of mimes. Put that in your pipe and smoke it.
 Swedish Chef's "Dumpling of Wisdom": Øder tis moodle in der noggin tu smacken der ouchey und vinger-slingers ur to smacken-backen und fix de morkin, yøobetcha! |
Edited by - apl4eris on 01/13/2004 08:28:27 |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 08:58:31
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yeah, well I"m a......no, I got nothin'
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MY LOVE IS LIKE A TICKING CLOCK--BERSERKER!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUCK MY COCK--BERSERKER! |
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GoddessTheory
= Cult of Ray =
USA
675 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 11:32:28
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 11:34:50
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madonna as in the Material Girl?
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MY LOVE IS LIKE A TICKING CLOCK--BERSERKER!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUCK MY COCK--BERSERKER! |
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GoddessTheory
= Cult of Ray =
USA
675 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 11:37:34
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wasps as in white anglo saxon protestants or that metal hair band WASP?
Predictable does not equal clever. |
Edited by - GoddessTheory on 01/13/2004 11:43:07 |
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 11:41:38
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someday, I aspire to be precictable
--oh sure, correct your spelling error to try to discredit me! I'll see you burn in hell for that!!!!!!!!!!!
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MY LOVE IS LIKE A TICKING CLOCK--BERSERKER!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUCK MY COCK--BERSERKER! |
Edited by - STITCHES on 01/13/2004 11:44:26 |
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GoddessTheory
= Cult of Ray =
USA
675 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 11:44:04
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| You're right. When describing you, one must always remember that it's DIC. |
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 11:55:12
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DIC: "Dairy Industry Committee(USA)" as well as "Died In Captivity."
Are you saying that dear old Stitches is going to be held captive by mad cows while they drip milk from their udders all of the time much like the chinese water torchure until he finally kills himself? Hmm? Is that it?! You should be ashamed of yourself.
"Join the Cult of Gunn / And Then You'll Be Destined to be a Rock and Roll Star of Epical Proportions!" |
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GoddessTheory
= Cult of Ray =
USA
675 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 12:00:28
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STITCHES
= Cult of Ray =
USA
915 Posts |
Posted - 01/13/2004 : 12:01:13
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that's actually been a secret sex fantasy of mine for years!
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MY LOVE IS LIKE A TICKING CLOCK--BERSERKER!
WOULD YOU LIKE TO SUCK MY COCK--BERSERKER! |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 01/16/2004 : 20:05:45
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I'm the King AND Queen of Siam! Beat THAT!
-Nathan
And how does lemur's skin reflect the sea?
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