I cannot take this track seriously. Skipper. About the solo... well ge plays the song note for note.. can't find anything in it that's very special. Pity but had no expectations after the first describtions. That Junkie Doll Cover precidely note for note is somewhat outrageous.
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I feel pretty disappointed and dejected too, at the moment. When I heard GOYS and Dancefloor I was overjoyed, especially Dancefloor, which is right up my street. Then last night I heard Trapperman and One Song at a Time. Agreed, they are nice songs, but for me they are just too long and rather monotonous and I really dislike Guy's synths. I listened to Just a Boy this morning, but, sorry, I don't like that one either. The slide guitar, which everyone likes, sets my teeth on edge! I hope these songs will grow on me, as I'm sure they will - I will have to give them time. There are a couple of songs - Bacon Roll and Nobody Does That, which I can't bring myself to listen to yet. Now, I understand how Nick14 felt! I hope the rest of the album will restore my faith!
Clearly the first part of this song is just an excuse to get to the other side with the slide guitar. You can almost imagine how this track was written/constructed: you have an idea of playing "You'll Never Walk Alone" on slide guitar, what should you do? You can't just play it and that's it. You have to build it up from something.
So forget about lyrics, forget about Junkie Doll cover, the main focus is on the slide solo and it's amazing, gives you goosebumps.
Much like this "Playtime Deluxe" blues song on Bill Wyman 80th Birthday. You're waiting for this big reveal at the end.
Just A Boy Away From Home is a track for people who loves solid groove, emotional slide guitar and GOOD arrangements.