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Dead Eyed Kids
The Bemsha Swing Lyrics
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Sam Dave Pollard
My step-father was a carpenter. In the 60’s, the firm he worked for got a job making some alterations to the house that Charlie Watts had bought in Lewes (near Brighton, about 50 miles south of London).
Dad’s first day on the job, he and his mate went out to the van and were sitting in the vehicle, just about to make a start on their lunch, when Charlie’s wife Shirley came out and asked them what they thought they were doing.
‘Just going to have our sandwiches,’ they said.
She insisted that they come back in the house and eat at the dining table with her and Charlie who were also just about to have lunch. She’d just made some soup.
The four of them sat and had their lunch together.
Dad was working there for a few days, and also saw Charlie a few times when he’d pop into the workshop, in the town, and ask how the work was going. Dad could remember Charlie showing him his collection of Jazz records.
Dad said there was absolutely nothing of the rock star about Charlie Watts. If you hadn’t known who he was, you would never have guessed that he was a star. He had zero airs and graces and never treated Dad and his mate with anything other than total respect, just an ‘ordinary’ guy, pleased that these two craftsmen were able to help him get the house the way he wanted it.
I miss my step-father. He was one of the good guys.
Not surprisingly, I guess, Charlie’s always been my favourite Rolling Stone. :-)
Sam Dave Pollard
My step-father was a carpenter. In the 60’s, the firm he worked for got a job making some alterations to the house that Charlie Watts had bought in Lewes (near Brighton, about 50 miles south of London).
Dad’s first day on the job, he and his mate went out to the van and were sitting in the vehicle, just about to make a start on their lunch, when Charlie’s wife Shirley came out and asked them what they thought they were doing.
‘Just going to have our sandwiches,’ they said.
She insisted that they come back in the house and eat at the dining table with her and Charlie who were also just about to have lunch. She’d just made some soup.
The four of them sat and had their lunch together.
Dad was working there for a few days, and also saw Charlie a few times when he’d pop into the workshop, in the town, and ask how the work was going. Dad could remember Charlie showing him his collection of Jazz records.
Dad said there was absolutely nothing of the rock star about Charlie Watts. If you hadn’t known who he was, you would never have guessed that he was a star. He had zero airs and graces and never treated Dad and his mate with anything other than total respect, just an ‘ordinary’ guy, pleased that these two craftsmen were able to help him get the house the way he wanted it.
I miss my step-father. He was one of the good guys.
Not surprisingly, I guess, Charlie’s always been my favourite Rolling Stone. :-)
Scott Clute
@Eric Lindsey same here!!
Scott Clute
Mr.Pollard, the tears will not end
Am going to take life very much differently now,after reading that precious,precious story of a one of a kind man. A true blessing. Thanks again sir. We salute you.
Isabelle Jeakins
Thank you for sharing. Great story about a few solid guys.
GOLDENFLY WARRIOR
@Sam Dave Pollard thank you for sharing your step dad's story.
We're ALL missing Charlie deeply.
Elinor Hawke-Szady
Wonderful story - thank you for posting it. I always loved Charlie and this was one of the reasons why.
wizardofx
One of the classiest musicians in music. I love Watts' style. It's more difficult than he makes it look.
Dave Brokenshire
@Glenn Havinoviski Exactly! I was struggling to put that into words, but you've said it for me.
Glenn Havinoviski
@truckeemick What was unique is he let Keith's guitar lead ever so slightly which gave the music that little bit of swing. He led from behind.....
Joe Larkin
@Jeff Zabelski The Stones are now a thing of the past. Whatever Mick does will not be the same and he'd be deceiving his audience by billing whatever band he comes up with as The Rolling Stones.