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Paradise in the Picturehouse

by The Stunning

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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Consistently voted one of the best debut Irish rock albums of all time, 'Paradise in the Picturehouse' spent 5 weeks at number one upon it's first release in 1990. This bonus re-issue contains extra tracks and an updated lyric sheet. Remastered and with the original artwork this album is a must have introduction to a legendary Irish band.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Paradise in the Picturehouse via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Buy both LP's and save €10.

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  • Record/Vinyl + Digital Album

    Buy the LP and book together and save €10. Includes digital download of album.

    Includes unlimited streaming of Paradise in the Picturehouse via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
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  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

    High resolution PDF of the album cover with insert sleeves and lyrics.
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      €9 EUR  or more

     

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VERSE: G Em – A BREAK: Em - A (G) THE GIRL WITH THE CURL THREE TIMES A WHIRL FLAMING RED HAIR FLIES WHEN SHE TWIRLS (Em) (A) (Em) (A) SHE SHINES BY NIGHT, HIDES BY DAY (Em) (A) (Em) (A) NO ONE CAN STOP HER GLOW-WORM WAYS SHE MAKES A JOKE OF VANITY SHE DOESN’T SIP SHE SLURPS HER TEA PEOPLE STARE NO MATTER WHAT SHE WEARS SHE’S NOT AFRAID TO GO ANYWHERE ALONE HEY, HEY, HEY! ON HER CHEEK SHE BEARS THE SCAR OF A LOVERS RING WHEN HE WENT TOO FAR NOW HE’S ALONE IN HIS WHITE MG WITH NO ONE TO FILL THE EMPTY SEAT BATTERED SHOES AND A TATTERED SHIRT SHE COULD WEAR A SACK AND STILL LOOK GOOD SHE SITS DOWN NEXT TO ME, PUTS HER HAND UPON MY KNEE, LOOKS ME IN THE EYE AND SAYS - “I WISH THE SUN WOULD SHINE.” HEY, HEY, HEY (Em) (A) (Em) (A) EVERY TIME SHE HITS BOTTOM THE URGE COMES ON TO HIT THE BOTTLE (G) (A) (C) (D) THERE’S A BARMAN DOWN, THE DARK SIDE OF TOWN (G) (A) (Em) (A) SAYS HE NEVER SAW A GIRL THAT WAS QUICKER, (Em) (A) (G) SHE WAS QUICKER, ON THE DRAW HEY, HEY, HEY! (Em) - (A) THE GIRL WITH THE CURL (X 4)
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THE STUNNING - ROMEO'S ON FIRE (S.Wall) Verse: D - G - A Chorus: Em - G – A Middle 8. “Burning up”: D – G – A (played in a Ska style) I WAKE UP TO THE SOUND OF SINGING BLACKBIRD ON A TREE OUTSIDE DOES SHE KNOW THE JOY SHE’S BRINGING TO THIS ACHING HEART OF MINE CHORUS: ROMEO’S ON FIRE (X 3) I SAW HER ON HER WAY TO CHURCH ON A FROST SUNDAY MORNING INNOCENCE UPON HER KNEES I THOUGHT – THIS IS WHAT I USED TO SCORN ROMEO’S ON FIRE (X 3) HUMILITY IN A DOWNWARD GLANCE SERENITY IN A GENTLE TOUCH QUEEN OF HEAVEN TURN TO ME TELL THE TRUTH BEFORE I BURN TOO MUCH ROMEO’S ON FIRE (X 3) HE’S BURNING UP, HE’S BURNING UP……… ROMEO’S ON FIRE ETC.
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GOT TO GET AWAY - THE STUNNING (S.Wall) VERSE: C – F CHORUS: Bb – F – C – F - C (C) (F) (C) (F) (C) JOHNNY, YOU WERE JUST ABOUT TO TELL ME WHY YOU’RE SO UNHAPPY WHEN TEARS WELLED IN YOUR EYES IT’S CLEAR THAT EVERY LITTLE TEAR THAT DROPS INTO YOUR BEER REFLECTS THE REASON WHY CHORUS: (Bb) (F) (C) (F) (C) GOT TO GET AWAY AND MAKE ANOTHER START GOT TO GET AWAY, THAT WOMAN BROKE HIS HEART SHE BROKE HIS HEART MY FRIEND, YOU KNOW YOU ARE MY FRIEND, I’LL PUT YOU ON THE MEND YOUR SORRY DAYS ARE OVER IT’S TRUE, WHEN IT GETS ON TOP OF YOU, THE ONLY THING TO DO IS GET OUT ON THE DOUBLE CHORUS AH JOHNNY NOW, I THINK YOU’RE FEELING SORRY NOW GET UP ON YOUR FEET SOMEHOW AND GET OUT ON THE DOUBLE YOU’LL FIND THAT LOVE IS ALWAYS BLIND TO EVERYTHING UNKIND AND YOU’LL WIND UP IN TROUBLE CHORUS INSTRUMENTAL BREAK: C – F C – Bb (play both sets twice) HARMONICA SOLO CHORUS
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HALF PAST TWO – THE STUNNING (S.Wall) Half past two and because of you I haven’t slept a wink Mixed up in a mixing bowl my mind is on the brink The dishes are all dirty my dinner’s on the floor The cat is scratching at my leg, crying out for more. Every day is grey when she’s not in town But those grey days are so much brighter When she’s around Hurry up now you mustn’t linger Or you’ll be too late You don’t want to get the sticky finger on this important date should I clean up my bedroom and make my bed in case should I buy some rubber balloons just to play it safe? Every day is grey when she’s not in town But those grey days are so much brighter When she’s around. INSTRUMENTAL BREAK Every day is grey when she’s not in town But those grey days are so much brighter When she’s around……when she’s around I’m not looking for the gold ring thing I’m just flying on new love’s wings I’m looking for the beautiful looking for the beautiful looking for the beautiful looking all around when she’s in town looking all around when she’s in town looking all around looking all around looking all around looking all around
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BREWING UP A STORM - THE STUNNING (S.Wall) Intro: Am C Em G Am C Em G Am HONEY IF THE TRUTH HURTS DON'T LOOK IT MIGHT GO AWAY IT'S EASY TO PRETEND THAT LIFE IS A ROSY BOUQUET I DON'T NEED A PLATTER, I'LL TAKE IT STRAIGHT FROM THE SHELF GIVE IT TO ME RAW, I'LL TAKE IT HOME AND COOK IT MYSELF. CHORUS: Am C D BREWING UP A STORM (X 2) BREWING UP INSIDE AND HIS EYES ARE WILD AND IT CAN'T GO ON BREWING UP A STORM. CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE TOUCH, CAN'T AFFORD TO LOSE CONTROL THE DOORS ARE OPEN WIDE AND THE WIND BLOWS A BITTER COLD MAN HOLDS A MYSTERY SOMEONE ELSE HOLDS THE KEY IT'S A SHAME THEY'RE THE SAME, THE ANSWER DOESN'T HAVE TO BE. CHORUS: SOLO SECTION: FIRE IN HIS EYES, IN HIS HEAD, FIRE IN HIS TOUCH BUT I CAN'T SHOUT FIRE 'COS I LOVE YOU TOO MUCH THE RACE IS ON THE MESSAGE IS IN YOUR SOUL AS A THOUSAND THOUGHTS A SECOND NOW EXPLODE CHORUS: DA, DA DA DA, DA DA DA, DA DA DA DA, ................ETC.
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MEN WITHOUT SOULS - THE STUNNING (S.Wall) INTRO: G - C G Am I’M TIRED OF ALL THAT G C I’M TIRED OF ALL THAT Alternate lyrics from B-side version G C I’M TIRED OF THE TALKS (I’m tired of your scandals) Am C ABOUT TALKS ABOUT TALKS (Your crooks and your vandals) G C WHILE THE GUNS HAVE THEIR SAY (I’m tired of your ways) I’M SICK TO THE TEETH YEAH I’M SICK TO THE TEETH SOME MEN ARE SO ILL THEY CAN BUTCHER AND KILL FOR WHAT THEY BELIEVE I CRIED WHEN I READ THERE’S A BOY NEARLY DEAD THEY SHOT HIM WITH HOLES AND THEN BROKE A FEW BONES AREN’T YOU TOUGH MEN DO YOU DREAM IN YOUR SLEEP DO YOU DREAM IN YOUR SLEEP YOU LEFT HIM HALF DEAD AND YOU WENT HOME TO BED YOUR WIFE BRUSHED YOUR COAT AND SHE MADE YOU SOME TOAST CAN YOU HEAR HIM MOAN MEN WITHOUT SOULS MEN WITHOUT SOULS THE WHOLE WORLD IS FILLED WITH THEM DRAGGING THEIR FILTH WITH THEM MADMEN WILL KILL FOR THEM AND THEIR MOTHERS STILL FEEL FOR THEM MEN WITHOUT SOULS

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The Stunning's debut album ‘Paradise In The Picturehouse’ was released in 1990 and spent five weeks at number one. It became one of the most-loved Irish albums of all time and contained four hit singles: Brewing up a Storm, Half Past Two, Got to Get Away and Romeo's on Fire. It has gone on to sell more than 100,000 copies in Ireland alone.

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released July 1, 1990

Produced by The Stunning and Chris O'Brien.

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The Stunning Ireland

Formed in 1987 The Stunning broke up in 1994 having released just three albums. But in their absence the songs grew stronger and were rarely off the airwaves. Their debut album "Paradise in the Picturehouse", spent 5 weeks at No. 1 in 1990, and has since been re-issued. The band now reform every couple of years with the original members and play to packed venues around Ireland. ... more

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