Paul Pilnick's early career was promoted and managed by Mr George Roberts whilst Paul worked as lead guitarist for the band, "Vince & the Volcanoes", led by Mr Vincent Tow/Ismail;
(Vinnie was an early, informal & friend, guitar tutor to, Lennon & McCartney)
They all worked at and from Liverpool 8, 'granby' during and including 1959 to 1963 and from 54 Huskisson Street Liverpool 8.
Gets So Lonely
Stealers Wheel Lyrics
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Nothing is lost and nothing's gained,
It's the same old situation again,
No, I can't give or take anymore.
Gets so lonely there's really nothing left to say,
Gets so lonely and everything's so far away.
No one is right and no one's wrong,
How can I say right now which side I'm on?
No, I can't give or take anymore.
Gets so lonely there's really nothing left to say,
Gets so lonely and everything's so far away.
Joe Egan: Vocals, Keyboard
Gerry Rafferty: Vocals, Guitar
Paul Pilnick: Lead Guitar
Tony Williams: Bass
Rod Coombes: Drums
The song "Gets So Lonely" by Stealers Wheel is a poignant expression of the feelings of loneliness and despair that can engulf us during challenging times. The lyrics convey a sense of detachment and ambivalence, with the singer feeling stuck in a repeating cycle of disappointment and unable to make progress. The opening lines "Nothing is lost and nothing's gained, It's the same old situation again, No, I can't give or take anymore" set the tone for the song, with the sense of futility and resignation being a recurring theme.
The chorus of the song echoes this feeling of isolation; "Gets so lonely there's really nothing left to say, Gets so lonely and everything's so far away" creating a haunting sense of distance and emotional desolation. The lyrics convey the sense of being adrift in a sea of uncertainty, with no clear path forward, and no direction to follow. The line, "No one is right and no one's wrong, How can I say right now which side I'm on?" further emphasizes the confusion and uncertainty of the singer.
As a whole, the song is a powerful expression of the depths of loneliness and despair, and the feeling of being lost or stuck in a cycle of hopelessness.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing is lost and nothing's gained,
No progress is being made, everything remains the same.
It's the same old situation again,
The situation is repetitive and unchanging.
No, I can't give or take anymore.
I have reached my limit and cannot compromise any further.
Gets so lonely there's really nothing left to say,
The feeling of loneliness is so strong that there is nothing to talk about to anyone.
Gets so lonely and everything's so far away.
The sense of loneliness makes everything seem much farther out of reach.
No one is right and no one's wrong,
There is no clear winner or loser, each side has its own arguments.
How can I say right now which side I'm on?
It's hard to pick a side when both appear to be equally compelling.
No, I can't give or take anymore.
The artist has reached the limit of their flexibility.
Gets so lonely there's really nothing left to say,
The feeling of loneliness is so strong that there is nothing else to talk about to anyone.
Gets so lonely and everything's so far away.
The sense of loneliness makes everything seem much farther out of reach.
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Flash Gordon
I love how modest the production is, and yet simultaneously so polished - makes you feel like you're in the room with them.
Mr Murph and the Magic Tones and Blu Lou
"Gordon's alive"!
Glenn Evans
Very underrated band couldn’t agree more...Star....a great tune...lots of passion...in the voices lyrics
Hans de Wit
So good to hear it back after too many years. Just love it
frankjohns2011
Gerry and Joe. Absolutely superb. wonderful,melodic songs.Thank you boys !
Eric McDowell
I remember listening to this album when I was 15 years old. . .great stuff!
Carmen Bernardo
There's something about music from that era that resonates with me. Nice and mellow, especially with the sound from that electric piano (Fender Rhodes, right?). Gerry Rafferty will be missed.
Aad Lezer
RIP Gerry Rafferty - thank you for the music
SpietProductions
The most unheard underrated band I know.
John Brinkman
he meant they should have been MORE famous than what you just said. but it is an opinion, that's all. no one really mentions them as one of the greats of the seventies and they deserved that.