Comic book heroes im your superman weep no more why are you waiting. Make offer rock of life tour book rick springfield oop. Rick springfield comic book heroes 1973, vinyl discogs. Comic book heroes is the second studio album by australian musician rick springfield. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. I thought all that stuff was silly as a kid, and more so now. Cause many times people will hurt you and try to mess you round. His maternal grandparents were english, and his father was of english and some scottish descent. Comic book heroes rick springfield releases allmusic. Rick springfield promo video for comic book heroes in 1973 back when he still had the accent. Richard lewis springthorpe born 23 august 1949, better known as rick springfield, is an australian singersongwriter, musician, and actor.
Comic book heroes by rick springfield album, pop rock. Here it is an early 70s effort by rick springfield. The song was originally recorded in 1978, earlier in springfield s career. At the height of springfield s popularity, mercury records released the album in 1984 with the musical portions rerecorded and without springfield s involvement. Having released a cute and unassuming debut album, that was not without heart and talent but could not become an event in its field, rick springfield supported by capitol records soon produced the followup, a fancily titled comic book heroes. Overview v biography v discography v songs v credits v awards v. Comic book heroes rick springfield song info allmusic. You see i actually strongly dislike comic books and superheroes. Theres times when real people let me down when the temperature falls to zero i curl up by the fire with a good book and for awhile i am a s. Get all the lyrics to songs on comic book heroes and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. Beautiful feelings is the eighth studio album recorded by australian musician rick springfield in 1978. Rick springfield was born richard lewis springthorpe in guildford, sydney, new south wales, australia, to eileen louise evennett and norman james springthorpe, a lt. Eps and cdsingles from rick springfield are also welcome to be added, as long as they are at least 4 songs in length.
The one track on the album to obtain some recognition was bruce, which was previously released and failed to chart in 1980, but. In 1995, springfield formed a sideproject, sahara snow, with tim pierce on guitar and bob marlette on keyboards and percussion, which released a selftitled studio album in 1997. Springfield was promoted as a teeny pop idol similar to david cassidy and donny osmond. Rick springfield comic book heroes 1973, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Crazy toys comic book heroes, comic book hero action figures, mezco batman comic book hero action figures, tom waits lp vinyl records, bane comic book hero action figures, the thing comic book hero action figures, buffalo springfield lp vinyl records, rocket raccoon comic book heroes, shehulk comic book hero action figures. Theres times when real people let me down when the temperature falls to zero i cuddle by the fire with a good book, and for a while i am a superhero you really. On the other hand, misty water woman sounds like an overlymelodramatic attempt at being elton. Anyway say what you will about rick springfield s 80s stuff. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment im your superman rick springfield comic book heroes.
Rick springfield supported by capitol records soon produced the followup, a fancily titled comic book heroes. Fans of rick springfield want to connect with other fans. Find album release information for comic book heroes rick springfield on allmusic. The song is a comedic take on his experience with being mistaken as springsteen. Comic book heroes by rick springfield on amazon music. In australia, released on porters new label, wizard records, the album and its two singles failed to chart. Check out comic book heroes by rick springfield on amazon music. Rick springfield rare comic book heroes 8track tape 1973. Rick springfield comic book heroes lyrics and tracklist. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment comic book heroes rick springfield comic book heroes. Lyrics to comic book heroes by rick springfield from the comic book heroes album including song video, artist biography, translations and more.
Comic book heroes by rick springfield cd, sep1993, razor. Listen to your favorite songs from comic book heroes by rick springfield now. At the time, he was commonly confused with new jersey musician bruce springsteen. He started his career as a member of australian rock group zoot, with which he played from 1969 until their breakup in 1971. Get the best deals on rick springfield when you shop the largest online selection at.
From comic book heroes 1973 from comic book heroes 1973 skip navigation sign in. In 1973, springfield signed to columbia records and recorded his second album, comic book heroes, which was also produced by porter. The snake kingis the brand new album from rick springfield and finds rick traveling down a dusty dirt road exploring the blues. Rick springfield comic book heroes lyrics genius lyrics. Autographed rick springfield 1984 world tour canvas duffle bag. Springfield grew considerably as a writer between his first record and comic book heroes. Rick springfield comic book heroes releases discogs. I curl up by the fire with a good book, and for awhile i am a superhero. It was also broadcast in springfield s native australia, where springfield was then a bigger celebrity. The album was released on september 17, 1973, by wizard records. The discography of australian rock music singer, rick springfield consists of seventeen studio albums, six compilation albums, two live albums, thirtyfour singles and eleven music videos. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Rick springfield lyrics 240 song lyrics sorted by album, including jessies girl, speak to the sky, in the land of the blind.
Writtenby, guitar, electric piano, organ hammond, synthesizer moog rick springfield. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Comic book heroes words and music by rick springfield theres times when real people let me down, when the temperature falls to zero. Theres times when real people let me down, when the temperature falls to zero i cuddle by the fire. In fact, a couple tracks, like weep no more, are very memorable. After a solid decades worth of work in the 70s, rick springfield turned into a star in the 80s thanks to the power pop classic jessies girl. Song information for comic book heroes rick springfield on allmusic. Listen free to rick springfield comic book heroes radio.