[1] A Northern Ireland… Read Full Bio ↴Lee Rogers is a name of at least two artists:
[1] A Northern Ireland, UK, blues rock singer-songwriter (b. 1977).
[2] A USA Northern soul / doo wop singer Lee Rogers Craton (b. 1942 - d. 1990).
[1] A Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland, blues rock singer-songwriter who débuted with EP Promise Of Day (2004) and album Drawing Clocks (2006).
Recorded in 2005's Italian summer, Drawing Clocks showcases Rogers' narrative talent and restlessness. Diversely travelled, he draws on his own experiences to deliver stories that appeal to the ear and heart, with poignant phrasing and delivery that may keep a song in the head for days. How Will I Sleep? was used on The River King (2005, Myriad Pictures), film soundtrack. He also featured on Worldspace/XM satellite radio's week-long 'Best of British Music' programmes, in conjunction with their exclusive live USA coverage of 2006 Brit Awards - recorded live from Abbey Road Studios, London.
His influences, include: Tom Waits, Bruce Springsteen, Sting and James Taylor - plus, fellow countrymen, Van Morrison and Paul Brady. Solo acoustic or with regular backing, live sets combine heart stopping vocals, slick acoustic guitar and showcase a penchant for story telling, within his songs. He might come across as a Homeric minstrel, narrating reality. An ambassador for times gone, and times to come, creating a tangible / honest performance, to connect with all ages.
Sites: LeeRogers.co.uk (official).
[2] A USA 'Northern soul' / 'doo wop' singer Lee Rogers Craton (b. 1942 - d. 1990).
His voice, rooted in gospel, rocked alongside soulful / funky dance grooves and he was to D-Town (Detroit), what Marvin Gaye was to Motown. Many of his singles are much sought after, within the 'Northern soul' scene. Albums inc: Sock Some Love Power To Me, Boss Love: The United Kingdom Collection and The Hollywood Sessions.
Sites: Discogs, 45cat and SoulfulDetroit.com (fan biography).
Long Gone Days
Lee Rogers Lyrics
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The sunshine streaming through my dusty window
The children laughing in the street
Long gone days I'm glad I seen
Long gone days I'm glad I seen
Long gone days I'm glad I seen
Its hard to believe those Summers are gone
When the sun revolved around me
Long gone days I'm glad I seen
Long gone days I'm glad I seen
Long gone days I'm glad I seen
Mid July and school was so far from mind, a lazy Sunday running free
We'd walk for miles 'til the town was out of sight
Just the old man, the dogs and me
Long gone days I'm glad I seen
Long gone days I'm glad I seen
Long gone days I'm glad I seen
As sure as the trees will turn a shade of brown, the Autumn chill will bite the skin
I dont think it ever rained in that sunny little town
Though I'm pretty sure sometimes it did
Long gone days I'm glad I seen
Long gone days I'm glad I seen
Long gone days I'm glad I seen
Whatever happened to.........?
Where did the laughter go.......?
The lyrics to Lee Rogers's "Long Gone Days" reminisce about a simpler time, filled with nostalgia for days gone by. The first verse begins with the line "Indiana wants me on my radio," which serves as a nod to a popular song from the 1970s by R. Dean Taylor. It sets the tone for a reflection of a beautiful day with sunshine and children laughing in the street, and the singer's recognition of the value of these long gone days. The second verse references a woman who stood out "bolder than the mid-day sun," but now fades as time goes on, symbolizing the fleeting nature of youth and the passage of time. The third verse reflects on a lazy Sunday, where the singer and their companions would walk for miles until the town was out of sight, a simpler time where school was not yet on the horizon. The final verse acknowledges the inevitability of change, with the trees turning brown and the chill of autumn biting the skin. The lyrics end with questions about what happened to the past and where the laughter went, suggesting that the longing for these long-gone days is bittersweet.
Line by Line Meaning
' Indiana wants me on my radio', what a wonderful day its been
Today has been a wonderful day with the sunshine streaming through my dusty window and the children laughing on the street. I'm glad Indiana wants me on my radio.
Long gone days I'm glad I seen
I'm grateful for the long gone days of my youth that I was fortunate enough to witness.
She stood there bolder than the mid-day sun, she fades as the day draws in
She was bold and vibrant like the mid-day sun, but as time passes, her memory begins to fade.
Its hard to believe those Summers are gone, when the sun revolved around me
It's difficult to accept that the carefree Summers of my youth are gone, when it felt like the world revolved around me.
Mid July and school was so far from mind, a lazy Sunday running free
In mid July, with school far from my mind, I spent a lazy Sunday running free with no responsibilities.
We'd walk for miles 'til the town was out of sight, just the old man, the dogs and me
I used to go on long walks with the old man and the dogs until the town was completely out of sight. It was a moment of peace and tranquility.
As sure as the trees will turn a shade of brown, the Autumn chill will bite the skin
Just as the leaves on the trees turn brown in autumn, the chilly weather will soon arrive and bite the skin.
I dont think it ever rained in that sunny little town, though I'm pretty sure sometimes it did
Although I don't recall it ever raining in that sunny little town, I'm pretty sure it did happen occasionally.
Whatever happened to.........?
I wonder what happened to certain things or people from my past.
Where did the laughter go.......?
I miss the laughter and joy that used to be so prevalent in my life.
Contributed by Julia V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.