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Nobody Home
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perhaps the most revealing and honest song ever penned by Roger (and he wrote a lot of those types of songs...)
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some people get by with a little understanding, some people get by with a whole lot more..
think back to when Gary Numan wrote and recorded 'Cars' in 1979 and if we don't think we've lost something we're crazy...but if we think it's coming back anytime soon then we are complete fools... can you still recall in the juke box hall when the music played and the world spun round to a brand new sound in those far off days.. in their blue suede shoes they would scream and shout as they sang the blues, let it all hang out.. rock and roll..
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Genre
Alternative • Cover Songs
Charts
Peak #12
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
Roger Waters
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c. 1979 Roger Waters
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April 01, 2025
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MP3 4.6 MB • 179 kbps • 3:37
Story behind the song
story behind Rog's two LP's, The Wall and Pros and Cons...Roger had both suites of songs pretty much ready to go but he also knew he would (at some stage in the future) leave the band so he wanted to keep the most introspective and emotionally charged set for his solo debut...so, as we soon discovered that sure did see 'Pros and Cons' elevated to some sort of lofty and exalted level, being thought of by it's author as more emotionally wrought, nakedly honest and achingly real than that of The Wall.. man, just gotta love Rog! this version have used Kath's sampled & OG vocals in the mix.
Lyrics
Got a little black book with my poems in Got a bag with a toothbrush and a comb in When I'm a good dog, they sometimes throw me a bone in I got elastic bands keeping my shoes on Got those swollen hand blues I got thirteen channels of shit on the TV to choose from I've got electric light And I've got second sight I've got amazing powers of observation And that is how I know When I try to get through On the telephone to you There'll be nobody home I've got the obligatory Hendrix perm And the inevitable pinhole burns All down the front of my favourite satin shirt I've got nicotine stains on my fingers I've got a silver spoon on a chain. I've got a grand piano to prop up my mortal remains I've got wild staring eyes And I've got a strong urge to fly But I got nowhere to fly to Oooooh, babe when I pick up the phone There's still nobody home... I've got a pair of Gohil's boots But I got fading roots...
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Nigel Hardy
Sep 23
Brilliant cover Greg. I think it’s from the wall album if I’m not mistaken. Love the way you perform this. The female part sounds great also. You really nailed all the orchestral parts! Fantastic production and performance
soundsbyramolly
Jun 17
Good cover production, nice work on your interpretation, love the background vocal.
Tony DeLecce
Jun 17
Excellent musical production. Enjoyed the piano performance. Vocals are very good I am not familiar with this song but I hear the Roger touch. Nice !
MikeBennett
Jun 15
Another fine version of a classic. Love piano tone and mix with the vocals riding on top. Nice!
steveweyman
Apr 29
I think the vocals are great ! Production and playing are really good . You portray Roger Waters brilliantly!