James Walmsley Live Cover Jokerman
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Jokerman Lyrics
from the album: Infidels (1983)
Standing on the water, casting your bread
While the eyes of the idol with the iron head are glowing
Distant ships sailing into the mist
You were born with a snake in both of your fists while a hurricane was blowing
Freedom just around the corner for you
But with truth so far off, what good will it do.
Jokerman dance to the nightingale tune
Bird fly high by the light of the moon
Oh, oh, oh, Jokerman.
So swiftly the sun sets in the sky
You rise up and say goodbye to no one
Fools rush in where angels fear to tread
Both of their futures, so full of dread, you don't show one
Shedding off one more layer of skin
Keeping one step ahead of the persecutor within.
Jokerman dance to the nightingale tune
Bird fly high by the light of the moon
Oh, oh, oh, Jokerman.
You're a man of the mountain, you can walk on the clouds
Manipulator of crowds, you're a dream twister
You're going to Sodom and Gomorrah
But what do you care ? Ain't nobody there would want marry your sister
Friend to the martyr, a friend to the woman of shame
You look into the fiery furnace, see the rich man without any name.
Jokerman dance to the nightingale tune
Bird fly high by the light of the moon
Oh, oh, oh, Jokerman.
Well, the Book of Leviticus and Deuteronomy
The law of the jungle and the sea are your only teachers
In the smoke of the twilight on a milk-white steed
Michelangelo indeed could've carved out your features
Resting in the fields, far from the turbulent space
Half asleep near the stars with a small dog licking your face.
Jokerman dance to the nightingale tune
Bird fly high by the light of the moon
Oh, oh, oh, Jokerman.
Well, the rifleman's stalking the sick and the lame
Preacherman seeks the same, who'll get there first is uncertain
Nightsticks and water cannons, tear gas, padlocks
Molotow cocktails and rocks behind every curtain
False-hearted judges dying in the webs that they spin
Only a matter of time 'til the night comes stepping in.
Jokerman dance to the nightingale tune
Bird fly high by the light of the moon
Oh, oh, oh, Jokerman.
It's a shadowy world, skies are slippery grey
A woman just gave birth to a prince today and dressed him in scarlet
He'll put the priest in his pocket, put the blade to the heat
Take the motherless children off the street
And place them at the feet of a harlot
Oh, Jokerman, you know what he wants
Oh, Jokerman, you don't show any response.
Jokerman dance to the nightingale tune
Bird fly high by the light of the moon
Oh, oh, oh, Jokerman.
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Decided to bring you James today a real old soul here a Bob Dylan song covered to perfection and beyond a real song with a message in the story which one could talk about and never quite get. I hope you are all keeping well I know Another lockdown just keep well Stay safe and be sure a Video a Day will be up here Enjoy folks and Thank You for Subscribing
So much emotion and soul playing to the emotionless and soulless was a strange contrast.
Boo Yaa James you are Awesome 😍😍
Wow! Sensacional! Parabéns!!
Great interpretation of a great song.
Wow, what a surprise to stumble across this fantastic cover.
@buskbeats
10 ай бұрын
Thanks for listening
This is an incredible difficult song to cover, but you did it brilliantly.
@profcarlos.pazciencia
3 жыл бұрын
Yes!
@Chief-
10 ай бұрын
Incredibly difficult song to pull off even adequately and this is done pretty well for a street performance. Takes guts to even attempt it. Most covers blow it in one way or another but this has got a nice feel to it. Nice job.
@mailander2911
2 ай бұрын
To play in the street might difficult but sing…it’s quite a miracle!
In 1983 I heard this for the first time on RTE's MTV USA and it turned me into a lifelong Dylan fan, this is a stunning cover, James is one talented musician.
i am an old german man(70) you made the song very good, respect! go on0 making classic songs, for my opinion you have a great talent🖒🖒🖒
I can't get enough of this. I listen to it a few times a week. Just brilliant.
Here... in Brazil... listen to this music... drinking a whiskey....
Wow Enchanting to say the least :)
Loved it wow 😎😎😎
As time goes by Classics like this seem to hold there meaning loved it thank you James
Beautiful voice brilliant thank you irl
@buskbeats
3 жыл бұрын
Thank You for your kind words
Ok more please 💖💖💖
Brilliant! just can't understand all these people passing by and don't give a shit, on this very talented dude. Respect! Great cover!
Normally hate dylan covers,very few ever do his tracks justice,but wow u smashed it brother,great job man, thanks.😊
Excellent
Real good :)
@buskbeats
3 жыл бұрын
Tks
That was perfect.
Deserves a hell of a lot more views, Very nice performance, and true to the original
Wonderful work
Congrats from brazil
This is great!
Loving it!
Mind boggling, Absolutely Love this song. Love John Cruz's cover. Believe I will Love this as well. You certainly Own this version. All Peace All Love Beau
@Eddiecurrent2000
Жыл бұрын
Try this one too: kzread.info/dash/bejne/gZVnrdFror2aj9o.html
I loved this man. It’s a song I’ve just revisited and learned to play. You’re playing in G , the 1983 was played in A I think. You played and sang it beautiful ly. The people walking by always amaze me.
Excellent performance from James Walmsley! Wonderful rendition of this Dylan classic! Brilliant guitar skills, and lovely vocals that do an amazing job of telling the story in this song! Well done James!🔥🔥🔥👏👏🙏🎶
Always good to hear some Dylan. Nicely done James. 👏👏👏
A wonderful cover. Brilliant. Could feel it ! ❤
Wow. I wasn't expecting something so awesome. What a sonic treat.
Nice one James 👍
Like I said Real people real music love this channel thank you for sharing James :)👍👍👍
When the music is within, it's just got to come out. Most excellent man.
excellent
Wonderful....!!!
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@buskbeats
3 жыл бұрын
Hello Ffion :)
Just wonderful! I have no more words for that. Thanks for sharing Seamus. Take care and stay safe my friend!
@buskbeats
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Waus you two :)
That was intense, beautiful and inspiring ........... James is a true performer who lives the lyrics
@buskbeats
3 жыл бұрын
He sure is tks for kind words
very good .i do like your music an the perfekt intonation of the huge text🖒🖒🖒
A definite yes - you tell the story well - nicely done James. 👌👏👏👏👏👏
Arnt you glad you ain't one of them people who hurry and walk by oblivious to a great performance and song .
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Excellent!
Woow!👌👌Muy bueno!👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🎤🎸🎼👍👍👍
Nice. Dude has got IT.
Seamus, you are a gifted artist, one of the best Dylan covers ever.
Nice cover! Lovely feel. 👍
@buskbeats
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot!
Well done. Respect.
Damn fine cover of a great tune
I'm getting mumford and sons vibes😊 Real nice! 🙌
Terrific cover. Thanks for the sonic treat.
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@buskbeats
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome and Thank You :) Gerri
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he looks like Paulo RIcardo from BR. from the band called RPM. haha so, beautiful video, your voice is very god!
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Paulo Ricardo artista de rua. Não está fácil para ninguém.......
this is an extremely intense song, not an easy one to sing if you care about the words and you mix with the sound. it is hard to see that many people passes you untouched, but in the hand there are some cheering people, unfortunately not recorded by the video
Where was this performed
@TheSamoht67
3 жыл бұрын
Dublin I believe
John Cruz does the best cover.
Excellent!