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Denim And Leather Lyrics
Where were you in '79 when the dam began to burst
Did you check us out down at the local show
Were you wearing denim, wearing leather
Did you run down to the front
Did you queue for your ticket through the ice and snow
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Did you read the music paper from the back and to the front
Did you find out where to see your favorite band
Did you listen to the radio every Friday night
Did hang around your local record store
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Do you dream of playing guitar or smashing up the drums
Maybe you can learn to play the bass
You can always be a singer like me and front the band
When on the stage we wait at your command
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
It was you - that set the spirit free
It was you - that put us here today
It was you - that filled the concert halls
It was you - that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
(Repeat to end)
Did you check us out down at the local show
Were you wearing denim, wearing leather
Did you run down to the front
Did you queue for your ticket through the ice and snow
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Did you find out where to see your favorite band
Did you listen to the radio every Friday night
Did hang around your local record store
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Maybe you can learn to play the bass
You can always be a singer like me and front the band
When on the stage we wait at your command
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
It was you - that put us here today
It was you - that filled the concert halls
It was you - that set the spirit free
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
Denim and Leather
Brought us all together
It was you that set the spirit free
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A tribute to the band's legions of fans, as most of the came to gigs wearing mostly denim and leather. A bit obvious, but the instrumental parts which split up the third verse really re-inforce the point!
The song is an anthem that celebrates the unity and camaraderie among rock music fans, particularly during the late 1970s when the band was founded. It makes references and questions for the fans, inviting listeners to reflect on their experiences as devoted fans. They ask if their fans were present at their shows, wearing denim and leather, which was a popular clothing choice in rock subculture, and dedicated fans who queued for tickets through harsh climates, braving any obstacle to attend their shows. Overall, it's a fantastic tribute to the rock music community of the late 1970s, acknowledging the fans as the driving force behind the vibrant and inclusive culture, and emphasizes the importance of unity, shared experiences, and the sense of freedom that music provides.