Ignorance is Bliss

[Ron D Bowes]

A rock 'n' roller. There's a surprise! I struggled getting this one going. Couldn't come up with the lyrics Was stumped and then the line "Pardon my confusion" came to me and I was away LOL. Usual set up for the instruments the outro was an add on that I thought would work well. Status Quo inspired.

IGNORANCE IS BLISS

I woke up in a gloomy place
I looked up and saw your face
i didn't know just who you were
My memories were just a blur

I think I had a blow right to my head
Maybe it was something that I said

My head aches like a hammer blow
How I got here I don't know
Is it the drink that made me fall
Well, if it was I don't recall

I think I had a blow right to my head
Maybe it was something that I said

Pardon my confusion
But where the Hell is this?
I'm the Living proof now
That ignorance is bliss

Can you tell me what's my name?
I think it went, but then it came
And you can call me Mr. Black
It'll do till it comes back

I think I had a blow right to my head
Maybe it was something that I said

Pardon my confusion
But where the Hell is this?
I'm the Living proof now
That ignorance is bliss

I'll be leaving if I may
Where I'm going I can't say
I don't know where I came from
All I know's I'm on the run

I think I had a blow right to my head
Maybe it was something that I said
I think I had a blow right to my head
Maybe it was something that I said

Pardon  my confusion
But where the Hell is this?
I'm the Living proof now
That ignorance is bliss
Pardon my confusion
But where the Hell is this?
I'm the Living proof now
That ignorance is bliss

[Farrell Jackson]

I liked the rockin' beat on the drums, right out of the gate. It sets up the listener for a good experience. The words and vocals are cool. I can see your subject waking up and not knowing where the hell he is or how he got there. I hear the Status Quo inspiration and maybe a bit of Chuck Berry in the outro lead solo. Good stuff Cuz!

[Ray Brookes]

Good old rock n roll - can't beat it. Great recording/production and gotta love that drum programming. Good strong vocal and love that guitar section at the end a la Quo.

[SE]

Cool rock,in blues, great vocal, great vibe and recording the double guitar solo and bass are excellent, great stuff  enjoyed it lots!!

[DarrenG / The Devil's Toupee]

Great rock and roll track Ron. I love the quo vibe. They've done some great rock songs in their day too.
Musically it sounds great, great guitars and I love the drums. Cool vocals and lyrics. Production also sounds great.

[Pru]

i really like these kind of rock songs. sort of simple yet complex and so listenable. everything rocking away fabulously in this song

[Ted]

This isn't punk, but it definitely could be punk if you had the inclination.

the line "Pardon my confusion" came to me and I was away

I've had that happen before – when I thought I already knew what the lyrical center was, and suddenly another phrase barges in and pushes everything aside. You have to know if this rude intruder needs to be sent away, or welcomed in. You made the right call.

You've been making me miss dive bars with rock bands. Those are hard to come by here where I live – unless you count the occasional gigs where I am in the band.

[hardlock]

Another fine rocker! Interesting lead break. Great listen!

[Blooby]

Some very cool rhythm parts in there, and what you do with background vocals always seems to resonate with me. I'm also curious how you treat your lead vocal. Is that a tight slapback?

Drums sound perfect for this tune, and your fingers are nimble, my friend. Great leads.

Blooby

[StephenM]

I was with the grandkids for a week.  I heard this and did not get to comment.

I really enjoy the classic rock feel to this.  It is my favorite "genre"

It's hard to not love stuff like this for me.  A top 10 band for me is Bad Co.  and this reminds me of them in a big way.  This kicks ass.  As does pretty much everything you do Ron.

Even if one doesn't know the song, I know the vibe and it makes total sense.  Another one for the already lengthy rock and roll party festival playlist