Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
Marianne Faithfull · 20th Century Blues [1997]
The boulevard of broken dreams
Where gigolo and gigolette
Can take a kiss without regret
So they forget their broken dreams
You laugh tonight and cry tomorrow
When you behold your shattered schemes
And gigolo and gigolette
Wake up to find their eyes are wet
With tears that tell of broken dreams
Here is where you'll always find me
Always walking up and down
But I left my soul behind me
In an old cathedral town
The joy that you find here, you borrow
You cannot keep it long it seems
But gigolo and gigolette
Still sing a song and dance along
The boulevard of broken dreams
Da da da da da da da da
Da da da da da da da
Da da da da da da da da
Da da da da da da da
The joy that you find here, you borrow
You cannot keep it long it seems
But gigolo and gigolette
Still sing a song and dance along
The boulevard of broken dreams
Boulevard Of Broken Dreams
This track by Marianne Faithfull appears on her 1997 compilation, 20th Century Blues [1997], showcasing her enduring versatility across genres. The recording reflects her ability to blend folk, pop, and rock sensibilities, a hallmark of her extensive discography spanning decades. Faithfull's career is defined by her collaborations with iconic figures like Bob Dylan and her consistent presence in the British music scene. While often associated with her work in the 1960s, this inclusion highlights her continued relevance and artistic depth in later years. The song stands as a testament to her skillful vocal delivery and her capacity to reinterpret material with emotional resonance, cementing her status as a significant figure in music history.