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1952 Vincent Black Lightning

One of the great motorcycle songs. Written by Richard Thompson.

Said Red Molly to James that's a fine motorbike
A girl could feel special on any such like
Said James to Red Molly, my hat's off to you
It's a Vincent Black Lightning, 1952
And I've seen you at the corners and cafes it seems
Red hair and black leather, my favourite colour scheme
And he pulled her on behind
And down to Boxhill they did ride

Said James to Red Molly, here's a ring for your right hand
But I'll tell you in earnest I'm a dangerous man
I've fought with the law since I was seventeen
I robbed many a man to get my Vincent machine
Now I'm 21 years, I might make 22
And I don't mind dying, but for the love of you
And if fate should break my stride
Then I'll give you my Vincent to ride

Come down, come down, Red Molly, called Sergeant McRae
For they've taken young James Adie for armed robbery
Shotgun blast hit his chest, left nothing inside
Oh, come down, Red Molly to his dying bedside
When she came to the hospital, there wasn't much left
He was running out of road, he was running out of breath
But he smiled to see her cry
And said I'll give you my Vincent to ride

Says James, in my opinion, there's nothing in this world
Beats a 52 Vincent and a red headed girl
Now Nortons and Indians and Greeveses won't do
They don't have a soul like a Vincent 52
He reached for her hand and he slipped her the keys
He said I've got no further use for these
I see angels on Ariels in leather and chrome
Swooping down from heaven to carry me home
And he gave her one last kiss and died
And he gave her his Vincent to ride

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Comment by Mr.C on June 27, 2013 at 9:13pm: Very good sir

Comment by The Professor on June 27, 2013 at 7:57pm: Great work

Comment by Clock The Wolf on June 27, 2013 at 7:26pm: W๏๏f! LIKE! W๏๏f!

Comment by the anonymous pick on June 27, 2013 at 7:04pm: grat tunes btw ;-)

Comment by the anonymous pick on June 27, 2013 at 7:03pm: awesome bikes .. if you have ever had the luxury of checking one out in detail in person , you know you are witness to true art . the handlebar array alone will leave you in awe . not to mention the motor etc ..

altho im a Harley and Triumph fan mostly . still got a soft spot for any British bike .