written/performed/recorded by Dave Berry, with some awesome assistance from Keith Berry
Dave: lyrics/vocals, electric guitar (Epi SG, Strat, Jazzmaster), acoustic guitar,
GB drums and keys (organ, synth)
Keith: Bass, mellotron app
recorded on an iPad into Garageband
Title: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: Bluesberry on May 26, 2023, 06:00:08 PM
Post by: Bluesberry on May 26, 2023, 06:00:08 PM
I wanted to do a song for the news fest, but the news is so much doom and gloom lately...I went looking for a lighter, fun story.....and boy did I find one......this guy from Newfoundland (the town of Dildo) was taking drone pictures of icebergs and he saw one with a very distinct shape.....he posted his pictures on Facebook and of course it went viral....based on the news reports of that story I was inspired to write a fun little song about it...it was originally intended ot be a kind of folk rock song, but it grew a bit from the original concept....I'll find a link to the story to post here.....For your listening pleasure I present you with the Legend of Dickie-berg...in all his glory ...may he now rest in peace.....
Link to the news story:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/oddly-shaped-iceberg-nl-1.6825578 (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/oddly-shaped-iceberg-nl-1.6825578)
The Legend of Dickie-berg
Long ago when the world was young
a tale was told of a glacial remnant
The stately visage would one day thrust
above the ocean deep
When the people would gaze upon it
their excitement surely will grow
The legend told how the dead will rise
and dreamers roused from their sleep
Chorus: Dickie-berg we were excited to see you
We could tell you were excited too
But the sun was high, your gumption was low
All we have are these memories, and this tattoo
One day a man from the town of Dildo
Set out to take pictures of icebergs
He sent his drone up into the sky
Out over Conception Bay
What he saw made him gird up his loins
10,000 year old sculpted masterpiece
He put the pictures on the World Wide Web
Proclaimed it "Dickie-berg"
Chorus: Dickie-berg......and this tattoo
Nine months later, almost to the day
a great cry went up across the land
Babies born in nearly every house
along Conception Bay
Chorus: Dickie-berg......and this tattoo
a tale was told of a glacial remnant
The stately visage would one day thrust
above the ocean deep
When the people would gaze upon it
their excitement surely will grow
The legend told how the dead will rise
and dreamers roused from their sleep
Chorus: Dickie-berg we were excited to see you
We could tell you were excited too
But the sun was high, your gumption was low
All we have are these memories, and this tattoo
One day a man from the town of Dildo
Set out to take pictures of icebergs
He sent his drone up into the sky
Out over Conception Bay
What he saw made him gird up his loins
10,000 year old sculpted masterpiece
He put the pictures on the World Wide Web
Proclaimed it "Dickie-berg"
Chorus: Dickie-berg......and this tattoo
Nine months later, almost to the day
a great cry went up across the land
Babies born in nearly every house
along Conception Bay
Chorus: Dickie-berg......and this tattoo
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: cuthbert on May 26, 2023, 06:45:40 PM
Post by: cuthbert on May 26, 2023, 06:45:40 PM
I think I saw the pic on Facebook originally, but I couldn't believe some of the details (especially the photog's hometown, lol) once I read the news story you linked. If it was fiction, I wouldn't have believed any of it!
Anyway, to the song - it's a massive (and I do mean MASSIVE) musical achievement. Love the proggy arrangement, and those lyrics - well, they rise right up to...um...meet the challenge of the, erm, monumental subject matter. Truly must have been hard... ;D
His head may be gone now, but the legend of Dickie Berg will live on!
Well done (and well-played), gentlemen. 8)
Anyway, to the song - it's a massive (and I do mean MASSIVE) musical achievement. Love the proggy arrangement, and those lyrics - well, they rise right up to...um...meet the challenge of the, erm, monumental subject matter. Truly must have been hard... ;D
His head may be gone now, but the legend of Dickie Berg will live on!
Well done (and well-played), gentlemen. 8)
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: Bluesberry on May 26, 2023, 07:18:02 PM
Post by: Bluesberry on May 26, 2023, 07:18:02 PM
Quote from: cuthbert on May 26, 2023, 06:45:40 PMAnyway, to the song - it's a massive (and I do mean MASSIVE) musical achievement. Love the proggy arrangement, and those lyrics - well, they rise right up to...um...meet the challenge of the, erm, monumental subject matter. Truly must have been hard... ;D
That's what she said.........
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: kenny mac on May 27, 2023, 01:29:11 AM
Post by: kenny mac on May 27, 2023, 01:29:11 AM
Lol the lyrics are genius on this.
I was just enjoying it but then it came to an end.
It's not long enough but then again size isn't everything ;D
Nice guitar work and storytelling.
I was just enjoying it but then it came to an end.
It's not long enough but then again size isn't everything ;D
Nice guitar work and storytelling.
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: Hook on May 27, 2023, 05:53:02 AM
Post by: Hook on May 27, 2023, 05:53:02 AM
What fucking pleasant surprise to find my brother Bluesberry the 1st song in the jukebox!!! Great song brother, A+ storytelling , loving the solo section and then it kicks in early Yes style. Massive production a d you really nailed it. Good to hear you singing brother...I've been missing this.
Rock on!!
Rock on!!
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: StephenM on May 27, 2023, 06:53:51 AM
Post by: StephenM on May 27, 2023, 06:53:51 AM
Dickie from Dildo.... sounds like a follow on song... well sir... this made me laugh so hard... laugh so hard... laugh so hard.
If one doesn't pay attention to the lyrics the music (which the voice and singing becomes part of) is a prog masterpiece. an epic track remin of early to late 70's greats. Lot s of incredible and interesting intricate parts weaved in and out of the track. From the horns to the guitar to the organs all in their place and coming forth at just the right times... love the drum track as well.
But when one actually follows the lyrics along the song this thing becomes very very big.... so big it rises from deep within to stir up an amazing laughter... if a person follows this song and doesn't roar in a big laugh then they must need some sort of HD medicine (humorectice deficiency)
great idea... great idea and I am happy to know about this.
goes almost Allman like at about 3:20 into the 4's .... wow
If one doesn't pay attention to the lyrics the music (which the voice and singing becomes part of) is a prog masterpiece. an epic track remin of early to late 70's greats. Lot s of incredible and interesting intricate parts weaved in and out of the track. From the horns to the guitar to the organs all in their place and coming forth at just the right times... love the drum track as well.
But when one actually follows the lyrics along the song this thing becomes very very big.... so big it rises from deep within to stir up an amazing laughter... if a person follows this song and doesn't roar in a big laugh then they must need some sort of HD medicine (humorectice deficiency)
great idea... great idea and I am happy to know about this.
goes almost Allman like at about 3:20 into the 4's .... wow
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: Ray Brookes on May 27, 2023, 02:41:33 PM
Post by: Ray Brookes on May 27, 2023, 02:41:33 PM
Cool fun song and apart from the humorous lyrics that are crafted so well, the production is first class. Love some of those bass lines, in fact the whole instrumentation is stellar.
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on May 28, 2023, 06:01:00 AM
Post by: DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee on May 28, 2023, 06:01:00 AM
First of all what a story haha..it sounds made up can't believe it was real. A town called dildo ? A man called dickie..and an iceberg shaped like..well..a dick ;D brilliant story and an inspired song .
The music is brilliant guys. Love those guitars, bass and drums really cool too. I really like your vocal.
The music is brilliant guys. Love those guitars, bass and drums really cool too. I really like your vocal.
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: Ted on May 28, 2023, 07:23:46 AM
Post by: Ted on May 28, 2023, 07:23:46 AM
;D I really like your organ! And those Joyo pedals sound great too!
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: Bluesberry on May 28, 2023, 07:44:29 AM
Post by: Bluesberry on May 28, 2023, 07:44:29 AM
Quote from: Ted on May 28, 2023, 07:23:46 AM;D I really like your organ! And those Joyo pedals sound great too!
That's what she said.........hahaha
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: thetworegs on May 28, 2023, 12:54:59 PM
Post by: thetworegs on May 28, 2023, 12:54:59 PM
Excellent production.... nothing more than Dickie deserves....that bass pumps away deep surrounded by that lovely organ :o
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: Zoltan on May 28, 2023, 01:23:26 PM
Post by: Zoltan on May 28, 2023, 01:23:26 PM
What a wonderful composition from such a decent man! It's the mark of a decent man that you're able to sing about these kinds of topics and make it sound like sunday school. Even the nuns would like this.
A bonafide 70s hit single. That's what this is. It just a few decades late for it to get on the top of the list.
If this was a single release you could have used this slogan to sell it: don't be a dick, buy it.
A bonafide 70s hit single. That's what this is. It just a few decades late for it to get on the top of the list.
If this was a single release you could have used this slogan to sell it: don't be a dick, buy it.
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: Hilary on May 30, 2023, 12:56:45 AM
Post by: Hilary on May 30, 2023, 12:56:45 AM
I've just Googled Dickie Berg Dildo - his name's Ken Pretty - there are photos - it's a Pretty Dickie Berg.
We don't have such things around our way - well not that I can recall :D
What a splendid addition to the fest.
We don't have such things around our way - well not that I can recall :D
What a splendid addition to the fest.
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: Farrell Jackson on May 30, 2023, 09:08:59 AM
Post by: Farrell Jackson on May 30, 2023, 09:08:59 AM
This is a monster of a song and subject! I like the way the production reaches to the sky. There are a lot of proggy elements that draw some real attention. Ok, enough jousting about, lol. A very good song, lyrics, vocals, and instrumentation, Bluesberry! The guitar solo and the chords movement at the outro are an excellent way to wrap this one up. Well done!
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: des0free on June 05, 2023, 09:51:41 AM
Post by: des0free on June 05, 2023, 09:51:41 AM
Great massive sounding guitars on this and very good vocal and production. The lead guitar especially nicely cuts though the mix just right. Also like the alternation between acoustic and electric rhythm guitars. Nice mellotron part by Keith too! Hilarious lyrics!
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: Redler on June 07, 2023, 06:54:13 AM
Post by: Redler on June 07, 2023, 06:54:13 AM
Very fine proggy number with unbelieveable story. I'm liking the chord progression...
Excellent performance and production!!
Excellent performance and production!!
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: Bluesberry on June 19, 2023, 10:13:48 AM
Post by: Bluesberry on June 19, 2023, 10:13:48 AM
Thanks everyone...it's amazing when inspiration grabs you and you go with it...that's the best thing about songwriting for me...that flow state when you are inside the bubble so to speak.....I wanted to do something from the news...but everything is so damn depressing right now........and I was searching the web...and this story appeared.....and I thought, bloody hell I must turn that into a song.....but I wasn't sure if I could do it up right...then the inspiration took hold and away I went........probably one of the funnest things I have written and recorded......and I am pleased how it turned out......the original idea I had in my head was "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" if you can imagine.....that was what I was thinking about when I set off on my journey....thanks Dickie-Berg for the big inspiration ...hahaha
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: StephenM on June 20, 2023, 10:29:06 AM
Post by: StephenM on June 20, 2023, 10:29:06 AM
Quote from: Bluesberry on June 19, 2023, 10:13:48 AMThanks everyone...it's amazing when inspiration grabs you and you go with it...that's the best thing about songwriting for me...that flow state when you are inside the bubble so to speak.....I wanted to do something from the news...but everything is so damn depressing right now........and I was searching the web...and this story appeared.....and I thought, bloody hell I must turn that into a song.....but I wasn't sure if I could do it up right...then the inspiration took hold and away I went........probably one of the funnest things I have written and recorded......and I am pleased how it turned out......the original idea I had in my head was "The Wreck of the Edmond Fitzgerald" if you can imagine.....that was what I was thinking about when I set off on my journey....thanks Dickie-Berg for the big inspiration ...hahaha
The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald! The Legend of Dickie Berg! The Canadiens sure can muster up some interesting songs from interesting stories. As much as I enjoyed Gordon Lightfoot over the years now I can connect into the legendary Bluesberry....
Indeed it is so much better on the site when you are writing and posting.... much better and very very interesting and excellent music too.
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: StephenM on June 20, 2023, 10:32:27 AM
Post by: StephenM on June 20, 2023, 10:32:27 AM
Quote from: Ted on May 28, 2023, 07:23:46 AM;D I really like your organ! And those Joyo pedals sound great too!
oh geesh! I just saw that one!!! ha!
Title: Re: The Legend of Dickie-berg (Newsfest)
Post by: Bluesberry on June 20, 2023, 10:38:56 AM
Post by: Bluesberry on June 20, 2023, 10:38:56 AM
Quote from: StephenM on June 20, 2023, 10:32:27 AMThat's what she said........lolQuote from: Ted on May 28, 2023, 07:23:46 AM;D I really like your organ! And those Joyo pedals sound great too!
oh geesh! I just saw that one!!! ha!