Behind the Wall of Sleep (The Smithereens song) - Wikipedia
Learn about the origin, release and reception of the 1986 power pop single by The Smithereens, inspired by a Boston bassist. The song features references to 1960s model Jean Shrimpton and Rolling Stone bassist Bill Wyman.
The Smithereens “Behind The Wall Of Sleep” - So Much Great Music
2023年2月15日 · DiNizio practically sneers through his lyrics, which include references to swinging ’60s supermodel Jean Shrimpton (“She had hair like Jeannie Shrimpton/Back in 1965”) and Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman (“She held a bass guitar and she was playing in a band/And she stood just like Bill Wyman/Now I am her biggest fan”).
Lyrics for Behind the Wall of Sleep by The Smithereens - Songfacts
Well she held a bass guitar and she was playing in a band And she stood just like Bill Wyman Now I am her biggest fan Now I know I'm one of many who would like to be your friend And I've got to find a way to to let you know I'm not like them Now I lie in bed and think of her Sometimes I even weep Then I dream of her behind the wall of sleep
The Smithereens are still rocking after 30 years
2010年5月31日 · Two of its songs became hits on Billboard’s Album Rock Tracks chart: the tension-filled “Blood and Roses” (which was anchored by Mesaros’ ominous bass line) reached No. 14, while the driving “Behind the Wall of Sleep” (in which DiNizio name-checks 1960s model Jean Shrimpton and Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman) peaked at No. 23.
The Smithereens – Behind the Wall of Sleep Lyrics - Genius
Behind the Wall of Sleep Lyrics: She had hair like Jeannie Shrimpton, back in 1965 / She had legs that never ended / I was halfway paralyzed / She was tall and cool and pretty / And she dressed...
The Smithereens Talk Beatles, Blood And Roses, Wall Of Sleep - Forbes
2015年8月11日 · We’d done a gig with The Bristols, four fabulous women who looked, sounded and dressed like Roger McGuinn’s The Byrds. Kim had black hair, really long: “She looked like Jeannie Shrimpton back in...
Behind the Wall of Sleep by The Smithereens - Songfacts
There are some references to real people in this song: Jean Shrimpton was a model in the '60s, and Bill Wyman was the bass player in The Rolling Stones. >>
Meet the Smithereens - KQED
2007年2月13日 · Later I learned the riff was courtesy of “Behind The Wall of Sleep” by The Smithereens and guitarist Jim Babjak, who plugged his Rickenbacker into a Marshall stack rather than a Vox AC-30 to create guitar crunch heaven.
Who actually played bass on Old Brown Shoe : r/beatles - Reddit
2022年3月9日 · It's a 6 string bass that John or George could pick up easily if they needed. I'd love to credit Paul for the great bassline, but I'm going with most likely George. It was originally believed that it was McCartney playing his Fender Jazz bass but George said in an interview during the 80s that it was him.
Mod Ball 1964 with The Rolling Stones. See show info, and more.
2024年4月8日 · Went solo in 1966.Starred alongside Jean Shrimpton in the movie Privilege. Now back with the reformed Manfreds. 16 Keith Richards , lead guitarist for the Rolling Stones.