Whatever Happened To Pj Proby ?
Van Morrison · Other Songs - Van Morrison
Wonder can you fix it Jim
Where the hell do you think is Scott Walker?
My memory's getting so dim
Don't have no frame of reference no more
Not even Screaming Lord Sutch
Without him now there's no Raving Loony Party
Nowadays I guess there's not much
To relate to anymore
'Less you wanna be mediocre
Ain't nothin' new under the sun
And the moon, and the stars now chum
I'm makin' my way down the highway
Still got a monkey on my back
Facing it head on and doing it my way
Please, can you cut me some slack?
There's nothin' to relate to anymore
'Less you wanna be mediocre
Ain't nothin' new under the sun
And the moon, and the stars now chum
Still making my way down the highway
Still got a monkey on my back
Facing head on and doing it my way
Please, can you cut me some slack?
All the cards fell so many rounds
Down the road a piece Jack
Saw a bus comin' and I had to get on it
I'm still trying to find my way back
Whatever happened to all those dreams a while ago
Whatever happened way across the sea
Whatever happened to the way it's supposed to happen
And whatever happened to me?
About Whatever Happened To Pj Proby ?
Van Morrison's "Whatever Happened To Pj Proby?" stands as a poignant exploration of lost love and the passage of time, delivered with his signature soulful baritone. Recorded during a period where Morrison frequently blended psychedelic rock with deep soul and R&B influences, the track captures the melancholy of a relationship that has faded into memory. The song reflects on the uncertainty of a partner's fate, using the metaphor of a forgotten name to illustrate how quickly intimacy can dissolve. Morrison's vocal delivery is both tender and weary, characteristic of his ability to convey complex emotional narratives through music alone. This recording exemplifies his broader discography's focus on personal introspection and the universal experience of longing, cementing his status as a master of the genre who consistently elevates songwriting into profound artistic statements.