Track 6 from their third album "Sidewalk" released in 1984 copyright Chrysalis Records. It was recorded at EMI Studios 301 in Sydney and Baby-Oh and Eldorado Studios in Los Angeles and was produced by Iva Davies and John Brand. It was the first album of two to feature bassist Guy Pratt, who's playing is a highlight. Pratt went on to a successful career as a session musician and worked with Pink Floyd, Roxy Music, David Bowie, Madonna and Michael Jackson among many others. A couple of songs were used in the Australian film "Razorback," for which Iva Davies composed the score. The influence of Bowie and Roxy Music's sound is really evident on this release. The album received lackluster reviews and reached No. 39 in Germany, No. 8 in Australia and No. 2 in New Zealand.
It was certified Gold in New Zealand. Written by Iva Davies and produced by Iva Davies & John Brand. Featuring:
Iva Davies - Lead vocals, lead & rhythm guitars, oboe, Fairlight CMI synthesizer & drum machine programming
Robert Kretschmer - Lead & rhythm guitars & background vocals
Andy Qunta - Keyboards
Guy Pratt - Bass & background vocals
John Lloyd - Drums, percussion & background vocals
Special Guests:
Joe Camilleri - Sax
Remy Corps - Background vocal on "Taking the Town"
James SK Wan - Bamboo Flute
Whoa-ho
Sidewalk, asleep on the sidewalk
The ragman stands at the end of the line
His eyes burn hard in the light of day
He's so proud of the American way
But it's a lie, yeah, a lie
And you believe every word
But it's a lie, yeah, a lie
But what goes on in your mind?
And when the walls come down
On the American dream
You're gonna sleep on the sidewalk
In your hands, dirt and blood on your hands
In your day you didn't need anyone
So look around, remember, yeah, these are your friends
But it's a lie, yeah, a lie
And you believe every word
Well, it's a lie, yeah, a lie
But what goes on in your mind?
But when the walls come down
Yeah when the walls come down
When the walls come down
On the American dream
You're gonna sleep on the sidewalk
Sleep with the redhead
When you're so proud, it's the American way
It's the American way
Sidewalk, sidewalk
Sleep on, sleep on the sidewalk
It's the American dream
