Waterlow

Album: Wildlife (1971)
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Songfacts®:

  • Ian Hunter wrote this song about his divorce. It's named after Waterlow Park in North London where he used to take his kids.
  • This was originally called "Blue Broken Tears." Hunter married at 18 and was a father of two by 20. His wife Diane didn't like the rock and roll lifestyle or London and went back to Shrewsbury.
  • He wrote this song for his daughter Tracie. Later he remarried, and his second marriage stood the test of time.
  • Hunter performed this song throughout his solo career. >>>
    Suggestion credit:
    Alexander Baron - London, England, for all above

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  • Big Dave from St HelensBeautiful song then and still is now
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