Five Star Song Parade: The Reels – World’s End

My next song of the Parade is called World’s End written and performed by a relatively unknown band from Australia called The Reels.

The Reels consisted of:

Dave Mason (vocals), Craig Hooper (guitar, keyboard), Colin “Polly” Newham (keyboard, saxophone, guitar, 1977-81, 1985-92), John Bliss (drums, 1977-82, 1985-86), Paul Abrahams (bass guitar, 1977-92), Karen Ansel (keyboards, 1980-82), Stefan Fidock (drums, 1982-83), Scott Saunders (keyboards, 1982)

They were formed in 1976 and initially disbanded in 1991, but eventually reformed in 2007. They were part of Australia’s New Wave.

Another ethereal song by the Reels! This song’s pacing has a funeral procession feel, its vocals and timbre is solemn and mournful, yet their synth instrumentation contains just enough playful contrast to demonstrate that the Reels know how to balance a song. Like their rendition of Bad Moon Rising, this song possesses an ethereal feel, that makes you feel as if your world is about to end…

World’s End by The Reels on Amazon

Lyrics:

Mrs. Brown stood right there
Breathing in good Christian air
She stares with such despair
Her faith would not tear

So many years so many dreams
Have gone forever
To world’s end

Mr. Hadwick looked forlorn
His wife was well and baby born
Yet at earth he yelled his scorn
For soon his family would be gone

Johnny Danger played it cute
He thought the whole thing was a hoot
Dressed up in his very best suit
He grabbed his friends to purge and loot

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