Lyr Req: The Jukebox as She Turned (Jeff Deitchman

Subject: '...what was on the jukebox'
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 04:57 PM

A song with the line "I still remember what was on the jukebox as she turned".

Sort of song that I'd call country, but country people might say was folk.

Any ideas?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: '...what was on the jukebox'
From: Sorcha
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 05:36 PM

I didn't find lyrics, but found this is old page. I don't know if it is still available.

hidden from the eye of chance is now available.

I'd like to say a big, big 'thank you' to all my friends who foolishly encouraged me; to the friends that have unselfishly passed on songs to me; to the folk clubs that have booked me over the years and to all those who helped me put the cd together. (Especially John Sutherland, Liz Merton, Tony Ricketts, Kerrin Worsfold and Tom Miskin.) A selection of traditional and contemporary classics (well I think they are). Twelve of my favourite ballads drawn from 30 years of singing in folk clubs in England and New Zealand. Songs to tug at head and heart:

pharaoh
the broom o' the cowden knowes
ned of the hill
chimes at midnight
holding back
the leaboy's lassie
bushes and briars
anathea
master kilby
gulf coast highway
I'm blowing away
I still remember what was on the jukebox as she turned

Also featuring two of New Zealand's most talented folk musician: John Sutherland: vocals, guitars and harmonica, Liz Merton: vocals and fiddle (Thank you John and Liz for your lovely harmonies and music!)

It's not a big production job, so if you'd like a copy please see me around the clubs or festivals or contact me direct:
[e-mail] or 04 479 6136 COST $18.00 (plus cost of post & packaging if ordered by phone or email)
Thanks Tony Hillyard

Don't know if that will help or not.......

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: '...what was on the jukebox'
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 14 Sep 01 - 05:48 PM

Well it might. If noone else comes up with the goods I can try emailing Tony Hilyard - if that address still works, of course.

Thanks. It's a song that I heard sung in a singaround, and it's hovered on the edge of my mind since. I remember it struck me as very effective, without wasting words, and I'd like to know who wrote it.

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: ...what was on the jukebox
From: McGrath of Harlow
Date: 15 Sep 01 - 03:00 PM

Anyone ever come across this one?

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: ...what was on the jukebox
From: folkmonster
Date: 24 Jan 02 - 04:50 AM

This is a song by Maggie Holland called 'Smokey's Bar' and is featured on the CD 'By Heart'. It also performed by Nic Jones and is featured on the CD 'unearthed'.

FM

Subject: Lyr Add: THE JUKEBOX AS SHE TURNED (Jeff Deitchman
From: GUEST,MCP, Lyric Add
Date: 24 Jan 02 - 07:51 AM

In fact Nic Jones titles the song The Jukebox As She Turned and credits the song to Jeff Deitchman. His notes say he got it from Rick and Lorraine Lee (who give the same title and credit on Contrasts - see Rick and Lorraine Lee). This is the Nic Jones version from Unearthed.

Mick

THE JUKEBOX AS SHE TURNED (Jeff Deitchman)

Now all the boys down at Smokey's Bar they could easily understand
How Judy left without a word, but not without a man.
That old routine that she had going was like the sun so sure
That by surprise just may not rise but it always has before.
Chorus:
And I still remember what was on the jukebox as she turned -
The dobro part out of Cheating Heart. She never has returned.

She snapped the little plated latch and she closed her pocket book.
And then paying for what she had drunk, she gave all us boys a look.
And something in that little glance sent creeps throughout the room.
Noone stared or even dared to breathe or even move.
Chorus

And I cannot say just what others thought, Ah, but I can likely guess.
Well they were probably scared of where, just where, she'd take what we'd confessed.
Chorus

So now that good old gang down at Smokey's Bar they've just about busted up,
With noone here left to drink our tears or to fill out empty cup.
Chorus

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: ...what was on the jukebox
From: Noreen
Date: 24 Jan 02 - 11:41 AM

As mentioned above, this song is on the recently released Nic Jones compilation see this thread for details.

Definitely recommended, for this song and everything else on it! Available by post direct from Nic and Julia, address here

Noreen

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: ...what was on the jukebox
From: Noreen
Date: 24 Jan 02 - 12:05 PM

Oh bother- that should have linked directly to the post containing the address details- I wonder why it doesn't work that way any more?

At the risk of hijacking this thread (sorry), address is as follows:

Nic and Julia Jones,
Mollie Music
52 Newland Park Drive
York
Y01 3HP
UK

Price £16.99 (inc p&p)

Subject: RE: Lyr Req: ...what was on the jukebox
From: folkmonster
Date: 24 Jan 02 - 04:03 PM

Whoops, I made the assumption that it was one of Maggie Hollands' just because she sings it and it sounds like one of hers ... I really *must* stop doing that!