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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

meauclaire Feb 25, 2013 - 09:02	Outstanding! [ Reply ]
gypsyman Feb 25, 2013 - 09:01	Very likeable. Reference to Mods and Rockers? [ Reply ]
Lonestar Nov 23, 2012 - 09:24	Like this song, but Del McCoury's version is way better. [ Reply ]
rsfc_carp Nov 23, 2012 - 09:15	clive369 wrote: So the poor blighter gets killed in a motorcycle crash (on a Vincent '52) and "there wasn't much left". He then gives his girlie the keys to said machine. I rather doubt "having run out of road" that it was in any kind of ride-able state. But maybe he meant for her to cash in the scrap metal and to treat herself to something nice? Love eh? You need to listen more closely. "Shotgun blast to his chest..." [ Reply ]
clive369 Sep 21, 2012 - 12:32	So the poor blighter gets killed in a motorcycle crash (on a Vincent '52) and "there wasn't much left". He then gives his girlie the keys to said machine. I rather doubt "having run out of road" that it was in any kind of ride-able state. But maybe he meant for her to cash in the scrap metal and to treat herself to something nice? Love eh? [ Reply ]
Seahunt Sep 21, 2012 - 12:32	Thanks Bud! On my list to learn! buddy wrote: Guitarists: Open G, drop bottom G to C, capo 3rd fret. Very manageable in this configuration. Go for it! [ Reply ]
FogAudio Sep 21, 2012 - 12:31	Saw Richard Thompson in Tampa's historic Tampa Theatre early this year. He played this song which was great! There were rumors that his ex Linda Thompson was also going to be there (unfortunately that didn't happen). Cool concert in a cool venue none the less. [ Reply ]
d-don Sep 21, 2012 - 12:29	My favorite Thompson song. Love it. [ Reply ]
robotbass Sep 21, 2012 - 12:28	buddy wrote: Guitarists: Open G, drop bottom G to C, capo 3rd fret. Very manageable in this configuration. Go for it! I saw him do this on the AMAs the other day. Thanks for the info. I don't know if I can replicate his finger picking though. [ Reply ]
buddy May 18, 2012 - 07:42	Guitarists: Open G, drop bottom G to C, capo 3rd fret. Very manageable in this configuration. Go for it! [ Reply ]
Stingray May 18, 2012 - 07:38	Certainly not made for our beloved STINGRAY.... [ Reply ]
bluecshells May 18, 2012 - 07:35	This one still gives me chills. [ Reply ]
DanO-1 May 18, 2012 - 07:34	lemmoth wrote: Man is an amazing guitar player. Yup. Seen him live twice. Brilliant. [ Reply ]
lemmoth Apr 16, 2012 - 14:06	Man is an amazing guitar player. [ Reply ]
Seahunt Feb 13, 2012 - 03:38	Saw him do this live a couple months ago. Chills. Just him and his guitar on stage for two hours. Awesome! [ Reply ]
Poacher Jan 12, 2012 - 09:20	The reference to Box Hill (" And down to Box Hill they did ride") is a road near Dorking in Surrey UK that was one of the first dual carriageway bypass to be built in the UK. It is on a hill and has lovely sweeping curves although has unusual reverse camber in places making it a tad 'interesting'. The road was (and is) very popular to blat down and commands bikes from many a mile and for many years, usually on Sundays. Sadly, this has now all passed now the filth have put stop to the 'fun' what with speed cameras and plain clothes cars and, well, people killing themselves, but you often still see a bike rally on Sundays at the bottom of the hill. [ Reply ]
HearsayDave Jan 12, 2012 - 09:17	Does this go to 11? [ Reply ]
ceillydee Dec 11, 2011 - 13:50	This song makes my heart sing like no other! [ Reply ]
bachbeet Nov 09, 2011 - 21:03	Guess I'm in the minority here. It's OK but I could not rate it nearly as high as an 8. [ Reply ]
(former member) Nov 09, 2011 - 21:03	This is a profound song with some sweet acoustic guitar work... awesome... [ Reply ]