Whirling Dervish

Peter Bauckham

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The lyrics to this are ninety percent true – there is someone in my office (marketing support to a nationwide retail chain) that really does fit this almost perfectly… Of course this is a little bit tongue-in-cheek!

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Ten years is a bloody long time, I wish I could retire
‘Coz every hour I’m in here with you sends my blood pressure higher
And every time you start to speak peace and quiet I yearn
Every time I’m on the phone your ears start to burn

You really are the most paranoid person
That I’ve ever known
My head is like a whirling dervish
by the time I get home

You manipulate every word that anyone says
You make drama out of nothing just to try and impress
Any work the bosses like you claim that it is yours
You’re fooling them but you don’t fool me or any of the stores

You really are the most paranoid person
That I’ve ever known
My head is like a whirling dervish
by the time I get home

Those cheap CDs you’re playing are driving me ‘round the bend
I hear Mrs Mills, and Mantovani, I wish that it would end
You keep threatening to leave, and then never do
I must have been bad in a previous life to deserve someone like you

You really are the most paranoid person
That I’ve ever known
My head is like a whirling dervish
by the time I get home (x2)

Song Stats

Hits: 1285
Comments: 42
Fans: 15
Plays: 281
Downloads: 82
Votes: 10
Uploaded: Sep 22, 2007 - 03:10:42 PM
Last Updated: Sep 22, 2007 - 03:10:42 PM Last Played: Oct 16, 2009 - 06:39:05 PM

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Taylor 110 Acoustic, Epiphone Les Paul, Yamaha DGX300 Keyboard, Early Learning Centre Shaker and Triangle. Shure and AKG Mics

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Comments

Feter	Feter said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	Whirling Dervish hey this has lil eastern feel ..very nice singin Peter .nice job welldone my friend !! Check out my latest song called A Night With Feter feat'(Roxylee sloparts crissew johnwhitehead and Yamin AL Yamani )

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	Thank you Feter - Yes I thought that too. It wasn't intentional - although I love eastern sounds. Thanks for listening and your comments. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

davisamerica	davisamerica said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	lol really lol!!! what a gem to find after a long day. great song! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	Thanks for dropping by and listening - glad you enjoyed it. I seem to have missed my chance to listen to most of your songs - I'm sure you had loads posted or did I imagine it? Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

davisamerica	davisamerica said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	hello peter yeah we kinda got manic and posted way more than were ready, got some great feedback from folks like you and are in the process of adjusing and re posting. once again....loved this song! Check out my latest song called No Son(egobandit band)

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	Thanks I'll keep a look out. Requiem is excellent BTW. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

bud	bud said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	Very clever tune astutley observed - feel like I'm there with you. You have my sympathy. You're in fine voice here. Check out my latest song called try not to think

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	Thanks Bud for your comments. Sorry if you feel like you're there too! I'm having a peaceful week next week as someone's on holiday! Joy. All the best Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

lengold	lengold said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	This is my favourite Peter Bauckham song - great lyrics (I think I know him too) and lovely melody. I agree with Feter about the Eastern feel which I love. Where did you download the Early Learning Centre Shaker and Triangle from? I want them too. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Dodgy Doughnut

Peter Bauckham

Peter Bauckham said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)

HaHaHa
I keep them hidden in a plastic box in the corner... The triangle's rather good but the shaker sounds, well like a kiddies one - needs rather a lot of tweaking in the mixing. I guess, although purely by chance, the eastern feel goes with title! Funny how things turn out! Glad you like it.

Thanks and all the best
Peter

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Moviz

Moviz said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)

Such
a nice clear voice you've got and it's great. I love the backing and the beat, which would stand up even without the vocal; really catchy; and as Feter said "eastern" sounding, but it would be wouldn't it? for the title's sake. The lyrics came as a suprise to this backing I must say and although it seems to be getting you down, it comes across as a funny sitiuation.You have a way with words LOL. Nice work as always Peter, cheers M

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Peter Bauckham

Peter Bauckham said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)

You're
absolutely right about the title/eastern sound - although it was really by chance that it turned out this way - it was written as a simple acoustic folk song and got embelished somewhat. I like to juxtapose jolly/catchy tunes with lyrics that suggest something completely different. I was trying not to be too cutting on this one and I think it's nice to have a bit of humour thrown in for a change.

Thanks for listening.
Peter

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TripeWagon	TripeWagon said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	Dervish fans We're big fans of the whirling dervishes Pete, wow those guys spin! We enjoyed this tune it's popfab. We love you. Check out my latest song called Lil Cheesy Boy

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	Yeah so does my head after a day at work! Those Whirling Dervishes are amazing. Thanks for dropping by and listening. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

	said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	NEW SONG !! Mr. Peter, this is very nice song .. agree with feter about a little eastern influence in the music ! You have your own signature in the way of the music and i love that ! Excellent post ! Enjoyed ! Thanks Take Care ============== Yeman Auf Al-Rawi

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 796 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)
	Thanks Yeman The slight eastern flavour was by chance but it works so well. I like to upload a song a month but find it hard to find the time. Glad you enjoyed this one - I appreciate your support. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 796 days ago (September 22nd, 2007)
	don't let her hear this she'll only take credit for it as well. Well I really can relate. Why do they always migrate to advertising and marketing? Great tune, light and bouncing and a polite way of telling them off. Usually four letter words pop into the scenario in my experiences. Check out my latest song called November

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 796 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)
	A polite telling off indeed! I did tone this down a bit because I decided that it was a little bit too harsh - but passing someone elses work off as there own is inexcusable. Thanks for listening Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

echoroom	echoroom said 796 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)
	Peter.... ... that trip to the Early Learning Centre was certainly worth it. Greta little poppy tune - I love the jangly guiatr on this, and the low string sounds in the chorus. This reminds me of every team meeting I have. Do people still play Mrs Mills??! Nice work! steve Check out my latest song called Deeper (w/t Racerat)

Peter Bauckham

Peter Bauckham said 796 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)

Hard
to believe Steve isn't it - Mrs Mills does still get a dusting off in Sevenoaks, where I work. I'm pretty good at switching off but at times I have to rebel and take Leonard Cohen, Johnny Cash or Nina Simone in (who 'someone' though was a man)! I think I've exhausted the toy box of instruments - have to go a get some new ones!

Cheers
Peter

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caroline	caroline said 795 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)
	nice work... esp. the ELC shaker - we looove those!!! and... i know just the person to send this to - if i only had the courage!! did you play this to the culprit in question?? i left here with a big grin on my face - ty for sharing xox Check out my latest song called clink that link mjrf

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 795 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)
	Thank you Caroline. Well no, not yet, but I have played this to another collegue who knew who it was about without me saying anything. Gave us a good laugh! I don't think they'd own up to hearing it. Glad it made you smile. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

said 795 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)

Wow!
This is way cool Peter! This could be Oysterband-Lite...

Awesome lyrics! We've all met anal self-promoting hacks like this. How the hell do they sleep at nite? No conscience perhaps?

Oh well. Great tune! Gandhi taught us to channel our anger into constructive projects and you have done this here and done it well. Love the music and, of course, I always enjoy your singing.

Be well my friend!

Peter Bauckham

Peter Bauckham said 795 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)

Hi Mike
Thanks for dropping by and for the compliments. I rather like the Oysterband (I'm a bit a a folkie really). I find writing about something (or someone) that really drives you mad is an excellent way of dealing with it - even better if you can inject a little humour with it too! Thanks again - glad you enjoyed it.

Peter

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	said 795 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)
	Wow This might be my first PB post, I totally love this! what grabs me are the melodies and sounds, it is true to what its based on mid east rythyms, very nice PB

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 795 days ago (September 23rd, 2007)
	Cheers! Thanks for listening - and for your kind words. I'll be checking out your page. All the best, Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

Estella	Estella said 794 days ago (September 24th, 2007)
	Well, I am mildly obsessed with Rumi and his whirling, so I was surprised when I started listening to the lyrics. But then I got such a kick out of this. I think it's funny. You make this silly (and oh so human) office situation into this melancholy/catchy-sounding song. I like that Check out my latest song called Este Momento

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 794 days ago (September 24th, 2007)
	Thanks Estella Always nice to hear from you. Yes, with the title you'd be expecting something very different! Great that you found this amusing - I try to inject a little bit of humour in many of my songs! Thanks again for listening. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

Dj French Toast	Dj French Toast said 794 days ago (September 24th, 2007)
	I love the use of the word bloody ! Great song indeed dude : ) Damn drama queens ! Check out my latest song called Its The French Toast(Colab W/WillBill808)

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 794 days ago (September 25th, 2007)
	Thanks DJ Yeah, it's a great word. I think my collegue should become a headline writer... Today's news could be 'England devistated by gail force winds' meaning 'Slight breeze in the South'. Thanks for listening Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

DWL	DWL said 794 days ago (September 25th, 2007)
	I know someone like this in fact I know lots of people like this. The bigger the organisation the more HR and marketing tossers appear. Great subject for a song Peter and excellently done :-) Cheers Dick Check out my latest song called A Good Night's Sleep with Macferret, Sir Dennis Crowther and Pete Young

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 793 days ago (September 25th, 2007)
	Hi Dick Yes, I'm sure every work place has them - it drives me 'round the bend (as you may have guessed). I can't be bothered with 'sucking up' to the bosses - I'm too world weary for all that. Cheers for listening. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

stevel	stevel said 793 days ago (September 25th, 2007)
	Have you played this at work yet? Would be fun to see the reaction hehe. I work in an office too, luckily my colleagues are all pretty cool but I have had a few eccentrics to deal with down the years. Well...at least it provides good material for a song hehe Nice one Steve Check out my latest song called Electricity

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 793 days ago (September 25th, 2007)
	Well I did play this to another collegue - It didn't take long before they realised who it was about! Gave us a good laugh! Perhaps they'll check MacJams sometime... I don't think I'd want to own up if I thought it was about me. Thanks for listening and you support Steve. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

	said 793 days ago (September 25th, 2007)
	dervish Dont know what that is but i feel like it too! Love the lyrics I think anyone can relate to them at some point in there life. Great song!

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 793 days ago (September 25th, 2007)
	Thank you! My wife's always moaning about office politics - I beginning to think I've got off lightly (at least there's only one). I'm sure I'm not the easiest person to work with... Thanks for your comments - glad you enjoyed it. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

mccannmp1	mccannmp1 said 755 days ago (November 2nd, 2007)
	* Well done Peter...I thought the music and singing were excellent!! Check out my latest song called Push and Shove

Peter Bauckham	Peter Bauckham said 753 days ago (November 4th, 2007)
	Thanks Mike I appreciate you droping by and listening - and thanks for your nice comments. Peter Check out my latest song called All The Same (CBGB) (Last Chance Challenge)

	said 619 days ago (March 18th, 2008)
	Amazing. Hi your voice has the Wow Facter for me and I love your music, love the lyrics too there great. Now I wonder who you were singing this song about ? Oh by the way you asked me on one of my pages was the 1962 something to do with my dob cos yours is 1962. My answer is no and a lady never gives her age away lol. Well done keep up the good work. Peace Dee.

Char	Char said 526 days ago (June 18th, 2008)
	" I must have been bad... in a previous life to deserve someone like you." You made me laugh. Yep! That explains it, exactly. Because, I sure didn't do anything, this time around. Great way to get rid of the frustration. Inspiration is always worth whatever gets you there. Enjoyed that, I did! :) Check out my latest song called Break Away (Mark Holbrook & Awigze)

Cori Ander	Cori Ander said 121 days ago (July 28th, 2009)
	Good production again Hi, thank you for another good production from you. I am getting curious about how you go about making the music. Are you for example doing the drums yourself? Check out my latest song called Guitar test — Martin CSN (Gerry Tolman Tribute)

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 86 days ago (September 1st, 2009)
	Great melody That 3rd to 4th note of the melody is really nice, but the melody in the choruses is king. I think we all work with someone like this. I know I work with like 8. Check out my latest song called Anarchy, Inc.

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