P.F. Sloan

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About P.F. Sloan

"P. F. Sloan" is a song written by singer-songwriter Jimmy Webb about his contemporary, P. F. Sloan. The song first appeared on Webb's solo debut album Words and Music in 1970. Cover versions of the song were recorded by the Association in 1971, Jennifer Warnes, and by British band Unicorn in the early 1970s – released as a single and album track on Transatlantic Records. Jackson Browne performed the song with Webb on Webb's 2010 album Just Across the River. British female singer-songwriter Rumer has also recorded the song. It was released as the lead single from her second studio album, Boys Don't Cry, on May 4, 2012. 


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2012
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No no no no no no no no
Don't sing this song
No, don't sing this song
No no no no no no no no
Don't sing this song
It belongs to P.F. Sloan

I have been seeking P.F. Sloan
But no one knows where he has gone
No one ever heard the song
That boy sent winging

Now you might sigh
And you might moan
And sweat about the skin and bone
And you just smiled
And read the Rolling Stone
While he continued singing
Now listen to him singing

No no no no no no no no
Don't sing this song
No, don't sing this song
No no no no no no no no
Don't sing this song
It belongs to P.F. Sloan
Oh, from now on

Nixon's come and bound to stay
He's taken all my sins away
I heard it on the news today
But it set my ears to ringing
Can't you hear the people singing

No no no no no no no no
Don't sing this song
No, don't sing this song
No no no no no no no no
Don't sing this song
It belongs to P.F. Sloan
Oh, from now on

Last time I saw P.F. Sloan
He was summer burned and winter blown
But he turned that corner all alone
And he was singing
Listen to him singing

No no no no no no no no
Don't sing this song
No, don't sing this song
No no no no no no no no
Don't sing this song
It belongs to P.F. Sloan
Oh, from now on

No no no no no no no no
Don't sing this song
No, don't sing this song
No no no no no no no no
Don't sing this song
It belongs to P.F. Sloan
Oh, from now on

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Rumer

Sarah Joyce (born 3 June 1979), better known by her stage name, Rumer, is a Pakistani-born British singer–songwriter. Her stage name was inspired by the author Rumer Godden. Rumer's voice has been described by The Guardian and many others as being reminiscent of Karen Carpenter. Supported by leading music industry figures including Burt Bacharach, Jools Holland and Elton John, Rumer was nominated for two Brit awards on 13 January 2011. She has performed at several festivals such as Glastonbury Festival. more »

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Written by: JIMMY WEBB

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12 facts about this song

Song Lyric Meaning
"P.F. Sloan" is a tribute to P.F. Sloan, who was a prolific songwriter in the 1960s. P.F. Sloan wrote the lyrics for hits such as Barry McGuire's "Eve of Destruction" and Jan & Dean's "Dead Man's Curve."
Composer
The song was written by one of America's most acclaimed songwriters, Jimmy Webb.
Artist Influence
Webb was greatly influenced by P.F. Sloan in his early career as a songwriter.
P.F. Sloan Connection
According to Webb, he never actually met P.F. Sloan but he felt very close to him as through his records and music, Sloan had a profound effect on Webb.
Album Release
Webb's original version of "P.F. Sloan" first appeared on his album "Words and Music" which was released in 1970.
Collaborative Cover
British singer Rumer, along with Jimmy Webb, performed a cover of the song "P.F. Sloan" that appeared on Rumer's album "Boys Don't Cry" in 2012.
Hit maker
Rumer’s cover of the song helped introduce a new generation of listeners to the work of P.F. Sloan and everlasting influence on songwriters in contemporary music.
Webb-Rumer Connection
Webb played piano on Rumer's version of "P.F. Sloan" and also co-produced the song.
Inspired Work
The song aims to acknowledge and honor the works of the anonymous songwriters who create many of the world's most famous songs, but often live in relative obscurity.
Multiple versions
In addition to Rumer and Webb's rendition, artists such as P.F. Sloan himself, The Association, and Jennifer Warnes have also recorded versions of the song.
Song Meaning
The song signifies the struggle of P.F. Sloan and his decline in the music industry after being commercially famous for writing chart-topping songs, yet managing to still live in the hearts of inspired songwriters like Jimmy Webb.
Nostalgia
The song brings about an overwhelming sense of nostalgia for the golden era of rock and popular music, and pays tribute to all those songwriters who were, and continue to be, the backbone of the music industry.

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