Day 493 - Day 128
“I'm not the kind to use a pencil or rule. I'm handy with love and I'm no fool. I fix broken hearts, I know that I truly can…”
Handyman: James Taylor, James Taylor Live
I discovered this song by complete random accident, when I bought James Taylor’s double disc live album for the song “Fire and Rain”. Most other songs on that album had to grow on me, but this is one that immediately stood out and said “Wow!!” to me.
I love the sound capture in the music- the Fender Stratocaster that opens the song is simply beautiful, but the real essence of the song is Taylor’s lyrics and voice. He always has such a softness to his songs and pairs well with other artists or by himself. I don’t think I could picture him pairing up with Twisted Sister or Motley Crue though…
I think what stood out for this song is that lyrically it is a great concept and story… but more than that it seems like every word of every line is perfectly placed. There isn’t a line I would re-write or say “This would have been a better phrasing.” Not that he or anyone else would even listen to my advice but the concept is the same. It all works so very well and so when I approach composing music if something doesn’t fit- I turn to a perfectionist until it feels right.
*** Artist Notes ***
My tool chest and the infamous heart used in several shots. Best $1 I ever spent!
Lyrics:
Hey girls, gather round
Listen to what I'm putting down
Whoo baby, I'm your handyman
I'm not the kind to use a pencil or rule
I'm handy with love and I'm no fool
I fix broken hearts, I know that I truly can
If your broken heart should need repair
Than I am the man to see
I whisper sweet things, you tell all your friends
They'll come runnin' to me
Here is the main thing I want to say
I'm busy 24 hours a day
I fix broken hearts, I know that I truly can
Come-a, come-a, come-a, come-a, come, come
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Come-a, come-a, come-a, come-a, come, come,
They'll come runnin' to me
Here is the main thing I want to say
I'm busy 24 hours a day
I fix broken hearts, baby I'm your handy man
Come-a, come-a, come-a, come-a, come, come
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Come-a, come-a, come-a, come-a, come, come,
They'll come runnin' to me
That's me.
Day 493 - Day 128
“I'm not the kind to use a pencil or rule. I'm handy with love and I'm no fool. I fix broken hearts, I know that I truly can…”
Handyman: James Taylor, James Taylor Live
I discovered this song by complete random accident, when I bought James Taylor’s double disc live album for the song “Fire and Rain”. Most other songs on that album had to grow on me, but this is one that immediately stood out and said “Wow!!” to me.
I love the sound capture in the music- the Fender Stratocaster that opens the song is simply beautiful, but the real essence of the song is Taylor’s lyrics and voice. He always has such a softness to his songs and pairs well with other artists or by himself. I don’t think I could picture him pairing up with Twisted Sister or Motley Crue though…
I think what stood out for this song is that lyrically it is a great concept and story… but more than that it seems like every word of every line is perfectly placed. There isn’t a line I would re-write or say “This would have been a better phrasing.” Not that he or anyone else would even listen to my advice but the concept is the same. It all works so very well and so when I approach composing music if something doesn’t fit- I turn to a perfectionist until it feels right.
*** Artist Notes ***
My tool chest and the infamous heart used in several shots. Best $1 I ever spent!
Lyrics:
Hey girls, gather round
Listen to what I'm putting down
Whoo baby, I'm your handyman
I'm not the kind to use a pencil or rule
I'm handy with love and I'm no fool
I fix broken hearts, I know that I truly can
If your broken heart should need repair
Than I am the man to see
I whisper sweet things, you tell all your friends
They'll come runnin' to me
Here is the main thing I want to say
I'm busy 24 hours a day
I fix broken hearts, I know that I truly can
Come-a, come-a, come-a, come-a, come, come
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Come-a, come-a, come-a, come-a, come, come,
They'll come runnin' to me
Here is the main thing I want to say
I'm busy 24 hours a day
I fix broken hearts, baby I'm your handy man
Come-a, come-a, come-a, come-a, come, come
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Come-a, come-a, come-a, come-a, come, come,
They'll come runnin' to me
That's me.