A song about new acquaintances and introductions…and for that reason, a fitting start to the record. The song was inspired by a collection of poetry by reclusive English poet Rosemary Tonks entitled 'Bedouin of the London Evening' purchased from Collected Works Bookshop, Melbourne. The song prompted a search for images of the Melbourne suburb of Fitzroy, which ultimately lead to the discovery of a painting of Brunswick Street at night by Sydney-based Impressionist artist Fred Marsh. With Fred’s permission given to use the painting, the album cover (and title) fell into place.
lyrics
I am just a weary traveller
Passing through the streets of your town
Pull into a little whisky bar
Make it a double
And drink it down
I saw a lady asking who I am
Now she’s coming up to me
You may refer to me as the Bedouin
Of the Fitzroy Evening
She looked me over and she crossed her legs
She saw me look and sipped on her straw
I took a drag just like DeNiro did
She flicked her hair and sipped some more
I saw a lady asking who I am
Now she’s coming up to me
You may refer to me as the Bedouin
Of the Fitzroy Evening
credits
from Bedouin of the Fitzroy Evening,
released February 5, 2019
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Matt Reiner: vocals, guitars
Matt Hills: bass guitar, guitar swells, backing vocals
Brett Walter: Hammond organ
Max Tulysewski: drums
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