Sayer, Leo - The Dancer Lyrics






Jeanette was a dancer
I suppose I knew her well
Her feet danced miracles
I was lost within her spell
Jeanette knew a singer
Was the leader of some band
Looked just like a boy
And stood just like a man
And it rains all down the avenue
Yes it rains all down the avenue
Just for you
Just for you
Just for you boy
Just for you
The kids in the back street cry
You hear their voices in your brain
The world is full of hungry souls
Behind the window panes
Little Jenny on the high wire
Slow motion as she fell
Sometimes I think the wire is me
The tragedy as well
And it rains all down the avenue
Oh yes it rains all down the avenue
It rains all down the avenue
Just for you
Just for you
Just for you boy
Just for you
Just for you boy
Just for you

[Solo]

I work on the west side
Jeanette I pulled your strings
I stood upon the pavement
I never owned a thing
And still I am the singer
I know my song so well
The rain falls through my eyes
And lands below the shell
And it rains all down the avenue
Yes it rains all down the avenue
Oh yes it rains all down the avenue
Just for you boy
Just for you
Just for you boy
Just for you





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  1. a.... ....

    I didn't realize how talented Leo Sayer was till a few months ago. Shame on me.

  2. B.... B....

    Thanks so much for posting this

  3. G.... M....

    Dance with the devil in the play pale moon light Hearted procession brother from another mother batman partially sighted

  4. 8.... 1....

    just a genius

  5. D.... W....

    bitchen!

  6. J.... W....

    So,so beautiful. My mother just passed and she loved this. She always said boy honey that sure was pretty. My heart is breaking for you Mom. Thanks Leo for all the memories!!

  7. D.... P....

    Jeannette was a dancer, supposed I knew her well.,. from then on all perfection. brilliant human being!! thanks

  8. K.... ....

    Amazing.

  9. D.... P....

    One of the most beautiful song's ever sang. Clown suit perfect. love Leo Sayer alot.

  10. M.... S....

    Such a meaningful and enigmatic song from the Silverbird album, one of the most underrated albums of all times surely? This track will be played at my funeral when the time comes. I hope the mourners enjoy it!

  11. C.... B....

    Timeless simple beauty.

  12. B.... ....

    This is one of the first times I saw Mr. Sayer on TV, latenight. This song in particular was a revelation: that soaring chorus! Wonderful.

  13. N.... W....

    What a song, what a singer, what an album too. Genius.

  14. D.... S....

    Best Song Ever!! Yes

  15. V.... ....

    Almost as good as the cover by pop/rockgroup Smokie ...

  16. S.... B....

    Awesome...

  17. S.... T....

    He cuts me Thank you this is mine.

  18. A.... R....

    A beautiful pure voice. Love you Leo.

  19. M.... 7....

    And he’s dressed up as a clown because why?

  20. A.... H....

    my dears when it rains. It rains just for you boys.

    Tomo Hibberd.

  21. S.... T....

    What a great performance, this is mine, my legacy, my tears of enjoyment, never again, a tear down my cheek

  22. D.... S....

    I absolutely love this classic song as one of the best ever!! Leo !!! Wow

  23. t.... ....

    Beautiful, beautiful song, tho it makes me sad, because it takes me back more than 40 years to when I was a troubled 13-year-old boy. Wish I could somehow go back in time and talk to myself, tell the Young Me how to cope with the huge fucking shitstorm that was coming my way...

  24. M.... B....

    First saw him on old grey whistle test in 1973 what a talent .

  25. D.... S....

    This Song is far away beyond most beautiful.

  26. D.... S....

    Leo is one of my Favorite singers ever!! This Song is the most beautiful thing ever!!!!

  27. J.... S....

    Beautiful song it makes me think of a ballerina dancing to this, ballet is so expressive just like this song.

  28. M.... ....

    Why is "The Show Must Go On" at over 1 million views but this one (and other songs from this televised performance) only stands at 300,000? Man....when I saw the first clip of this performance, you bet I wanted to see the rest of it!!!! I watched every single song from this show. All the songs from this show should have over a million views each!

    M.... ....

    because its the better song. Do you even understand how ratings work? :D

  29. M.... S....

    i have always loved this song: he is so unique

  30. A.... H....

    Thank you Roger Daultry.

  31. A.... H....

    deep within a spell. it rains on downing avenue. just for you. they even named torquay and stkilda just for you. downing avenue sun shines for you just for you. just for me. who is this you and me we all collectively call I

  32. A.... H....

    dont look back

  33. H.... M....

    I'm A HARD ROCK METAL AND HEAVY FUNK KINDA
    GUY👊BUT WHEN I WANT SOMTHING ELSE?ITS LEO (MOTHER FUCKIN) SAYER✌

  34. M.... S....

    Haven't heard this in years: loved it then and love it now

  35. J.... F....

    sunshine, lollipops, rainbows, butterflies and unicorns.

  36. A.... H....

    it rains on every quarter every inch of every part of our global home just for you. your just skin and bones swimming in the pool of the ocean of the acvumulative soul. just for you. why. you are the one

  37. p.... ....

    his vocal control his just amazing, it makes exactly every tone and inflection he wants. nothing accidental. he's mesmerizing.

  38. A.... H....

    i spose i knew him well i was deep within a aspell stood just like a boy who looked like a man it rained on my neighbourhood avenue just for you boy
    just for you
    just for you boy
    sing to yourself and your find the answer for all just for you
    the kids in the back street they cry you hear voices in your brain
    slow motion is found the tragedy as well it rains on every avenue
    for the benefit of you
    boy
    just for you boy
    just for you your voice resonates inside for you because you are the light and life of the future
    the foundation stones of the sound that will welcome the winter and the summer stand upon the pavement be the singer and the player and know rain sprinkles diamonds unkonwingly on downing avenue for you boy
    just for you girl , boy
    just for you can you hear you are the one you are the union you are the heart the harp the pianao the song they lyrics you are the answer

  39. D.... A....

    amazing

  40. N.... C....

    Can anyone confirm that this song was about Ginette, a dancer who featured briefly in the tabloids when she was going out with David Bowie? I often wondered what became of her.

  41. T.... I....

    hate clowns but love the artost

  42. M.... G....

    THAT moment when the Cello comes in......

  43. l.... l....

    Oohh, beautiful... beautiful... I got goose bumps all over... funny how today's music can't come close to achieving that, not even close.

  44. A.... H....

    im not interested in history im interested in what this man and his partner can do now? can you do this ?

  45. A.... L....

    Leo...perfect!!!

  46. J.... D....

    class...

  47. M.... P....

    I remember seeing Leo right after the World War II, on a cold gloomy day in Berlin. He looked enlivened so far as I could tell. Ah, wait, it must have been another Leo.

  48. B.... ....

    That´s entertaining!

  49. G.... M....

    a great singer songwriter

  50. M.... H....

    Hauntingly beautiful song

  51. J.... R....

    Great artist dresses like bowie

    J.... R....

    uhhh NO

    J.... R....

    Bowie dressed for one video like a clown (Ashes to Ashes). Leo wore the clown outfit for a while in his early career (more than once)!

  52. A.... R....

    simply amazing..vocals and song writing..

  53. a.... g....

    What a voice a song I will never forget

  54. A.... D....

    I just love Leo 💜💙💜

  55. T.... D....

    Terrific, Wonderful Album, Where would we be without You Tube ?

  56. C.... N....

    This song has the ability to make one cry....so beautiful

  57. J.... D....

    it rains on down the avenue just for you boy....

  58. J.... D....

    nothing comes close..... the 70.s were the bollox...

  59. M.... F....

    Dance with me, baby !

  60. G.... O....

    In the 70's lost count how many times me, my sister Alison Ruddock, and our friend Eileen Slattery went to see him live in concert. He was a real showman in those years with some fab songs. Happy memories.

    G.... O....

    Should read Barry O'Connor not Glenda!!!!!

  61. R.... A....

    In questo momento della sua carriera era sicuramente il migliore performer ...

  62. y.... n....

    ok but what's on his face

    y.... n....

    He was very shy and he felt he could hide behind a "mask" and go on stage and perform. He got over the shyness and ditched the outfit. I sort of liked the look. Different at least.

    y.... n....

    +Ron Stewart aw that's cool!

    y.... n....

    And don't forget, at that time, chaps wearing makeup when performing wasn't out of the ordinary (David Bowie, Marc Bolan etc). He just took it a bit further and in a slightly off the wall way.

    y.... n....

    Add Peter Gabriel

    y.... n....

    He is dressed as a theatrical performer known as Perriot. Been around since the 17th century. I think it works great in telling these songs.

  63. k.... d....

    LOVE Leo.

  64. L.... H....

    So many ultra popular singers could take serious lessons from him. Amazing entertainer and performer.

    L.... H....

    no es sierto notiene tantos subs

    L.... H....

    marioivan1000 ¿Podría por favor explicar lo que quiere decir con eso? Entiendo lo que escribiste, pero no lo que quieres decir.

  65. p.... ....

    I remember seeing him in newcastle in the seventies. He sat and sang that song. It was beautiful. You could have heard a pin drop in the audience. Mesmerising and faultless. I've never forgotten it.

  66. O.... B....

    Awesome

  67. s.... ....

    Early Leo was amazing!

    s.... ....

    shrewsgis still is. his voice has grown and aged fantastic if not better. seeing him again in may. 😁

    s.... ....

    leo now is more amazing see his work love his contribution

    s.... ....

    Silver bird and just a boy are simply stunning, my Mum and Dad had them on vinyl and an old ITT Ka1255 record player. When I was just a boy.

  68. J.... J....

    Just beautiful

  69. H.... R....

    Nur wer Ahnung von guter Musik hat kann sie bewerten

  70. s.... b....

    A naturally strange beautiful song Leo,Thanks, but you shelled out to commercialism pity rely.

    s.... b....

    +stephen buckland Yeah, he should live on bread and water rather than the money that people want to pay for whatever music he makes.

  71. D.... W....

    Leo is so amazing!!

  72. L.... M....

    So Beautiful

  73. C.... ....

    The Fucker Kill's It!

    C.... ....

    +connery801 You complete and utter Gobshite he wrote it

    C.... ....

    That's not what kills it means here.

  74. C.... K....

    CHUCKY SAGT :  DAS IST WAS FÜR MEIN KLEINES HERZ ! DA FÄLLT MIR GLATT MEIN MESSER AUS DER HAND ! THANK´S LEO !!!!

  75. M.... M....

    Definitely an underestimated performer.

  76. S.... H....

    Astounding

    S.... H....

    @Sam Hogg You Bet

  77. B.... K....

    great singer songwriter wow live as well

  78. S.... P....

    HIs live performances and delivery have completely changed my opinion of him  Thank you poster

  79. A.... M....

    so good a underestimated voice and a song writer ...leo touches  my old heart ....

    A.... M....

    totally agree

    A.... M....

    im Mexican man, 53 years old, and i'd think Leo Sayer was only "When I Need You", but this is so Great ! my english is no good.

  80. G.... S....

    Una maravilla. 

  81. N.... ....

    Tipp. Listen also the version of the Band Smokie.

    N.... ....

    Agreed. Smokie did a great job with this song along with many others. This song was originally on Bright Lights and Back Alleys I believe.

  82. K.... J....

    i could imagine him taking lead in jesus.c.superstar back then.

  83. d.... ....

    this guys  voice is pure magic

  84. J.... L....

    I was ready to hate....sorry Mr. Sayer's

  85. I.... S....

    If only the album version was as good as this one.  Did this TV performance ever get released as an album?

  86. G.... M....

    I love this song and I loved this phase of Leo's career, it was so original and different to anything that was around at the time. KLASS..

  87. d.... m....

    i want to thank my big brother "rubel" for introducing me to Leo Sayer's "Silverbird" album.otherwise i would only know him like most people for his quote "hits". he has a dynamic vocal range as well as a unique writing talent. listen to the Silverbird album and hear for yourself.

    d.... m....

    david mccall thanks for the tip.

    d.... m....

    Yerp. First album's a masterpiece, second album has some equally good tunes. Then Disco came and in the opinion of his original fan base it was all a steep downhill to mediocrity from there. Sad.

  88. S.... W....

    Went seven times to see Leo Sayer in concert, only once did he sing this. Stunning song and remains high on the favourite list

  89. T.... ....

    Freaking Scary!

  90. C.... S....

    I think he probably does... range doesn't diminish with age. it diminishes with laziness and lack of practice...

  91. P.... W....

    40 years older, its very unlikely he has the range in his voice needed to do this song justice these days.

  92. P.... W....

    Brings tears to my eyes this. Always has.

  93. G.... M....

    I loved his move to a more pop orientated music, but I wish he hada staying with his original music and style like this as it was so unique, different and beautiful, I remember buying the first album as a hard bitten Hippy Rocker and was mesmerised and thrilled by it's content and originality.

    G.... M....

    didnt you see him live at clive palmers resort with little rivers band front man ?

  94. k.... ....

    just beautiful

  95. J.... L....

    Remember listening to him in junior high. I had such a mad crush on him!! Showed my daughter some videos and she said " ok, now I know where you got your taste in men!! LOL!!
    ALWAYS loved the geeky nerdy looking boys!!!

  96. M.... ....

    Though it´s been said so many times: THEY JUST DON´T MAKE MUSIC LIKE THIS ANYMORE !!!

  97. s.... ....

    I think IanGordonCraig sums this up perfectly. a great artist Moonlighting as a mediocre pop singer

    s.... ....

    shaggy1712 bingo

  98. M.... ....

    Check out the Version of Smokie - Greeeaat ! with unique voice of Chris Norman