For the Turnstiles
Neil Young * Track #4 On On the Beach
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For the Turnstiles by Neil Young
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This song is about being a struggling touring band: leaving their (seasick) girlfriends at home, following in the footsteps of previous musicians who have made it (great explorers), singing songs for club owners (pimps with tailors). Some never make it (bushleague). When the local opening band leave...
For the Turnstiles Lyrics
[Verse 1]
All the sailors with their seasick mamas
Hear the sirens on the shore
Singing songs for pimps with tailors
Who charge ten dollars at the door
[Chorus]
You can really learn a lot that way
It will change you in the middle of the day
Though your confidence may be shattered
It doesn't matter
[Verse 2]
All the great explorers
Are now in granite laid
Under white sheets for the great unveiling
At the big parade
[Chorus]
You can really learn a lot that way
It will change you in the middle of the day
Though your confidence may be shattered
It doesn't matter
[Verse 3]
All the bush league batters
Are left to die on the diamond
In the stands the home crowd scatters
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For the Turnstiles Q&A
Who wrote For the Turnstiles's ?
For the Turnstiles was written by Neil Young.
Who produced For the Turnstiles's ?
For the Turnstiles was produced by David Briggs & Neil Young.
When did Neil Young release For the Turnstiles?
Neil Young released For the Turnstiles on Tue Jul 16 1974.