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Roxy Music — End of the Line
Album: Siren
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6.9

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Released: 1975
Length: 5:02
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Think I'll walk out in the rain
Called you time and time again
I've got no reply, you've gone
Reached the point of no return
The more I see the more I stand alone
I see the end of the line
Were you ever lonely?
Mystified and blue?
Realizing only your number's up
You're through
Done my share of winning
Now's my turn to lose
After a fair beginning
The game's up I'm through
Think I'll walk out in the storm
There's no love to keep me warm inside
And hope it's fine at the end of the line
Now is the time to take a dive
Try a magic carpet ride
Everything is wrong
You've gone
If you ever miss me
If I should cross your mind
You know where to find me
I'll be waiting at the end of the line
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 njegbers wrote:

That's Jerry Hall on the cover, right?



Yep, a pre Mick Jagger Jerry hall
Posted 1 month ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
That's Jerry Hall on the cover, right?
Posted 1 month ago by njegbers    [ Reply ]
 ed_cardiff wrote:
I can't hear Roxy Music without instantly thinking of the Big Train rendition of Virginia Plain. I wish it were on RP
But until Bill grants my wish, you can check it out here.



Thank You for the info.
Posted 7 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I can't hear Roxy Music without instantly thinking of the Big Train rendition of Virginia Plain. I wish it were on RP
But until Bill grants my wish, you can check it out here.
Posted 8 months ago by ed_cardiff    [ Reply ]
 nightdrive wrote:

Just constant whining



You could just stop.
Posted 8 months ago by Jakethemuss    [ Reply ]
 Aud wrote:


How about "nearly 40!!!"


How about "nearly 50?"
Posted 10 months ago by TWIMC    [ Reply ]
A good song for New Year's Eve. Or any time. Happy New Year, all!
Posted 11 months ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
The only thing worse than more Bryan Ferry is less Bryan Ferry. 
Posted 1 year ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
wow! i don't remember hearing this one before. thanks RP!!
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:

"Both Ends Burning" does it for me on this album...




Great Tune!!  But, it is NOT on the RP playlist.  Please add it!!!  Thank You! 
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
outstanding!
Posted 1 year ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 Aud wrote:


How about "nearly 40!!!"

How about nearly 50?!?!?
Posted 1 year ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
GREAT TUNE!!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Thanks to RP this branded itself on me while embarking on a long distance relationship. Great music that fits like a glove.
Posted 1 year ago by Dr_Ross    [ Reply ]
 nevar23 wrote:
Love. {#Music} Concrete Blonde does an excellent cover of this one.


googling that now!
Posted 1 year ago by bialia    [ Reply ]
why not put the album cover in the rotating image carousel? 

Alot of  these album covers are works of art!
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 DaidyBoy wrote:

"Both Ends Burning" does it for me on this album...




The vindaloo song.
Posted 2 years ago by msbolton    [ Reply ]
"Both Ends Burning" does it for me on this album...
Posted 2 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]


In June 2011, Ferry was made a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours for his contribution to the British music industry, and in 2012 he was awarded the French national honour of Officier de l'ordre des Arts et des Lettres.[37] In 2014, Ferry was made an honorary Doctor of Music by Newcastle University.[38]

://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
Posted 2 years ago by skurin59    [ Reply ]
Just constant whining
Posted 2 years ago by nightdrive    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!!!  
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Ok_Sobriquet wrote:


A long time ago, I read this about being a songwriter and musician-- "You have your entire life to write your first album, you have one year to write your second."

That second album is where a lot seem to run out of material, isn't it?

Kinda gives you a different perspective on artists such as The Rolling Stones, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, etc. Still rockin' after all these years.


Except that a songwriter/musician will likely have quite a number of songs in their catalogue, not just a first album's worth.  They might put their "strongest" songs in the first album, though "strongest" is a pretty subjective measure.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 cmactavish wrote:

I never understood why this band was so popular but after hearing this brilliant song I get it.  I though the song and album Avalon was kind of numbing to be honest. Like most bands I guess you have to go back to the earliest stuff to really appreciate them.  Having worked in a record store I made the observation that most bands have one or two great albums in them and start to sound uninspired after that.   Not all but most. Thanks RP for opening up my musical  tastes! 



A long time ago, I read this about being a songwriter and musician-- "You have your entire life to write your first album, you have one year to write your second."

That second album is where a lot seem to run out of material, isn't it?

Kinda gives you a different perspective on artists such as The Rolling Stones, Carlos Santana, Bruce Springsteen, etc. Still rockin' after all these years.
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
I never understood why this band was so popular but after hearing this brilliant song I get it.  I though the song and album Avalon was kind of numbing to be honest. Like most bands I guess you have to go back to the earliest stuff to really appreciate them.  Having worked in a record store I made the observation that most bands have one or two great albums in them and start to sound uninspired after that.   Not all but most. Thanks RP for opening up my musical  tastes! 
Posted 3 years ago by cmactavish    [ Reply ]
It's "Both Ends Burning" from this album, for me, every time...
Posted 3 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Man, haven't heard this in ages. Still sounds so good!
Posted 3 years ago by TreyCowhig    [ Reply ]
Bryan Ferry has one of the most memorable voices in music. Instantly recognizable.
Posted 3 years ago by cavemanleong    [ Reply ]
Just gotta say  - Thanks! for mixingRoxy Music from time to time.
Posted 4 years ago by dgjenkins    [ Reply ]
 capooti wrote:
This one can't be less than 8 guys!
 

10 for me. Godlike
Posted 4 years ago by srv9863    [ Reply ]
 GoodKarm wrote:


oh wow...  I forgot about that.  True!  I have at least four Concrete Blonde Cd's.  Geeeze I never play my CD collection since RP is always taking care of the soundwaves.  (and teaching me new facts... I didn't know this was a RoxyMusic song.  And I have a best of Bryan Ferry CD.  Again... collecting dust.   ...  LONG LIVE RP!  :)
 
Johnette has said she's a huge Brian Ferry/Roxy Music fan. CB even did a song called "Roxy" about them.
Posted 4 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
 GTT wrote:
What is it about Ferry's harmonizing that makes it among the most distinctive and best ever?
 

TONE
Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
 capooti wrote:
This one can't be less than 8 guys!
 
There's 6 guys in the wikipedia photo...
Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 nevar23 wrote:
Love. {#Music} Concrete Blonde does an excellent cover of this one.
 

oh wow...  I forgot about that.  True!  I have at least four Concrete Blonde Cd's.  Geeeze I never play my CD collection since RP is always taking care of the soundwaves.  (and teaching me new facts... I didn't know this was a RoxyMusic song.  And I have a best of Bryan Ferry CD.  Again... collecting dust.   ...  LONG LIVE RP!  :)
Posted 4 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
you found me. njoyment goes to 11
Posted 5 years ago by Art_Mickey    [ Reply ]
Looking forward to seeing Bryan Ferry in Oakland at the end of this month (on my birthday!)
Posted 5 years ago by poetdancer    [ Reply ]
This effort and Country Life are faves for me.
Posted 5 years ago by chuck.b.meyers    [ Reply ]
Only rating 7 to me
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
This one can't be less than 8 guys!
Posted 5 years ago by capooti    [ Reply ]
great record. To me, the hidden gem on this one is  "Nightengale".
Posted 5 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 sfyi2001 wrote:

          

            Jerry Hall, who took Ferry's edge with her when she left him for Jagger, is the siren on the cover. 

 

 
I agree Jerry took Ferry's edge, but the direction he then pursued led to Avalon — one of my desert island selections.  That made it all worthwhile.  
Posted 6 years ago by abujack    [ Reply ]
Love. {#Music} Concrete Blonde does an excellent cover of this one.
Posted 7 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
Surprised that the average on this song is as low as it is...... This is the song I think of when I think of Siren. Ethereal, I think.
Posted 7 years ago by ckevin63    [ Reply ]

          

            Jerry Hall, who took Roxy Music's edge with her when she left Ferry for Jagger, is the siren on the cover. 


 
Posted 7 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
Cool tune.  I prefer this era of Roxy Music to the comparatively "easy-listening" stuff they put out in the 1980s.

 
I couldn't agree more if I tried. That being said...the "easy listening" phase is still better than most of today.
Posted 7 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
What is it about Ferry's harmonizing that makes it among the most distinctive and best ever?
Posted 7 years ago by GTT    [ Reply ]
End of the Line—Try a magic carpet ride.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Cool tune.  I prefer this era of Roxy Music to the comparatively "easy-listening" stuff they put out in the 1980s.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 dkehler wrote:
excellent. brings back memories

 
I remember seeing Roxy Music on the tour for the Avalon album. That was one great band.
Posted 9 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]
excellent. brings back memories
Posted 10 years ago by dkehler    [ Reply ]
 tes a funnby story about squidish wrote:
Mick Jagger's ex Jerry Hall playing the Siren on the album cover...while she was Bryan Ferry's girl.

 

Eric relates a funny story about those three in Clapton.
Posted 10 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
There are few things in this world as beautiful as BF's voice, and it's displayed here in all its glory.
Posted 10 years ago by GTT    [ Reply ]
Mick Jagger's ex Jerry Hall playing the Siren on the album cover...while she was Bryan Ferry's girl.
Posted 10 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
Wow! I had no idea this was Roxy Music from the other room during the folksy breakdown at the bridge...holy crap!
 
 
Love it.
Posted 10 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
 Bargamon wrote:

More obscure cut holds up well after nearly 30 years!  The power of RP to bring back to life those fogotten!



 

How about "nearly 40!!!"
Posted 10 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Makes me think how many other classic gems are still not in rotation on RP....much still to come (I hope!)
Posted 10 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 Yes, I agree.  JohnnySockhead wrote:
Digging deep for this. Excellent track. Siren is a great cd beyond love is the drug 
 


Posted 10 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Digging deep for this. Excellent track. Siren is a great cd beyond love is the drug 
Posted 10 years ago by JohnnySockhead    [ Reply ]
Check out the complete Roxy Music studio recordings collection available on amazon. I picked it up as a Christmas present and am pretty pleased with it thus far.  Price is very reasonable but there are no liner notes...read the reviews before purchase...
Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 Monkeysdad wrote:
Boo-yaa!

Not enough Roxy played anywhere anymore.

 

Amen to that.  Siren is their best release.
Posted 10 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Boo-yaa!

Not enough Roxy played anywhere anymore.
Posted 11 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]

More obscure cut holds up well after nearly 30 years!  The power of RP to bring back to life those fogotten!


Posted 11 years ago by Bargamon    [ Reply ]
One of my all-time favorite songs and albums. Thanks for playing!
Posted 11 years ago by ckevin63    [ Reply ]