Skyhooks was an Australian rock band of the 1970s, sometimes classified as a glam rock band, although this is mainly the result of the band's flamboyant costumes and makeup.
The band shocked conservative middle Australia with their outrageous (for the time) costumes, lyrics, and on-stage activities, leading to seven of the ten tracks on their first album being banned from commercial radio. Much of the group's success derived from its distinctive repertoire, most of which was penned by bassist Macainsh.
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Date: Mon, 26 Jan 1998 21:44:08 +1100 From: Russell & Charlie Subject: PRO: s/skyhooks/carlton_(lygon_street_blues)
Song: Carlton (Lygon Street Blues) By: Skyhooks Album: Living In The 70's Transcribed by: Russell Edwards [email protected]
Intro: [E] [B] [D] [A] x 3
Ah, when the [E]sun sets over [B]Carlton And the [D]moonlight floods the [A]streets All those the [E]pizza places And [B]spaced out paces They [D]all get on the [A]beat
Ah, when the sun sets over Carlton And the stars begin to shine All those grey haired riders And drunken fighters They all step out of line
Short break [E] [D] [B] [A] [E] [D] [D] [E]
Ah, when the sun sets over Carlton And the day beings to fade All those nighttime junkies And long haired monkeys They all pull up the shade
Ah, when the sun sets over Carlton And the light begins to go All those here-by-nighters And windows wipers They all put on a show
Short break
When the [E]sun sets over [D]Carlton ) And you're [A]out to make a [E]deal ) [E]Check out who you're [D]talkin' to ) x 2 And [A]make sure they are [E]real )
Short break
D ---5---7-5-----------------| A -7---7-----7-----5---7-5---| E ---------------7---7-----7-|
Well Lygon street really got me beat I can't seem to stand on my own two feet Well Lygon street really got me down 'Cause I'm a poor boy on the wrong side of town
Short break
[Em]Ah, Lygon street limbo ) How low can you go, go ) repeat