King Of Diamonds by Adam Woodard published on 2022-03-02T06:23:22Z My friend Louie died recently. We played together in a band called The Loose Diamonds. He was a lovely man and a living work of art. https://pitchfork.com/news/king-louie-bankston-louisiana-garage-rock-mainstay-of-the-exploding-hearts-dies-at-49/ There’s a whole lot less cocaine in heaven tonight The Milky Way ain’t looking half as wide Loose diamonds in the sky Fall like teardrops from my eyes As the rising sun burns it’s ugly light There’s a whole lot less cocaine in heaven tonight There was a man from Harahan who like an angel did sing And he sure knew just how to pop a guitar string And though he often played the clown When the crowds would gather ‘round Those in the know know that Louie was a king It was reputed that he’d written the perfect song A crystal blue confection coming in at 2 minutes and 27 seconds long But the world heeded not Rock n roll was an afterthought The king had left long before his kingdom had come There’s a whole lot less cocaine in heaven tonight The Milky Way ain’t shining half as bright Loose diamonds in the sky Like teardrops from my eyes As the rising sun burns it’s ugly light There’s a whole lot less cocaine in heaven tonight He once went to Whole Foods because he was not feeling well He returned with five jars of pickles and a story to tell The hippie cashier it seems Had seen his death in her dreams So we all laughed and raised five jars of pickle juice to his health Sure, maybe he all wasn’t saintly and perfect But I tend to think the rock n roll was worth it He had some dirty parts He left some haunted hearts But who amongst us isn’t tainted in this circus? Like a feeling never felt Like the King of Diamonds never dealt Like a legend that may never be Louie Bankston RIP There’s a whole lot less cocaine in heaven tonight Now the angel’s share ain’t enough to fly a kite Stardust in the sky Diamonds in my eyes The rising sun burns it’s ugly light There’s a whole lot less cocaine in heaven tonight Now that you have forsaken this fallow land Our hopes are dashed that you ever will reunite your one man band And though my tongue may be planted in my cheek It is with great reverence that I do speak Of the King of Diamonds Love, Your biggest fan There’s a whole lot less cocaine in heaven tonight The Milky Way ain’t looking half as wide Loose diamonds in the sky Like teardrops in my eyes The rising sun burns it’s ugly light There’s a whole lot less cocaine in heaven tonight There’s a whole lot less cocaine in heaven tonight A pariah, a piranha, a superstar How I wonder what you are Up above the world the world so high Like a diamond in the sky Like a diamond in the sky Like a diamond in the sky Like a diamond Comment by Kurt Mottershead Nice song. Like you lyrics, "There's a whole lot less cocaine in heaven tonight." 2023-05-15T01:22:34Z Comment by Davy Vance Completely captivating Adam. My condolences on the loss of your pal. 2023-02-16T18:19:15Z Comment by Durge Back for another dose of this gem. 2023-01-16T18:20:37Z Comment by arse-myth love it. funny and charming 2022-10-10T17:35:24Z Comment by Synthgrinder What a Beautiful Tribute. 2022-09-16T15:25:59Z Comment by Sandú Brus- Songs from my guitar and my heart climatic , very good song and excellent vocal 2022-08-26T11:50:51Z Comment by Oorlab beautiful song 2022-08-01T11:20:44Z Comment by J.Luhtanen 🙏🙏Thank you so much for sharing your great music.. Great work.. I'm so very sorry for your loss 2022-05-26T03:10:57Z Comment by Owen & Hill Back for another listen, what a great tribute! 2022-05-13T13:59:23Z Comment by Owen & Hill Man, speechless...what an amazing tribute to your friend! 2022-05-02T02:47:20Z Comment by Daniels & Durgy An epic tribute to your dear friend, a beautiful song that you perform perfectly. Your song becomes a story for the ages. Terrific! Durge 2022-04-19T05:44:16Z Comment by Brian Peters Love your voice on those choruses, Adam!!! 2022-04-16T09:44:29Z Comment by Screach Touching and entertaining in every way - excellent story put to music! Louie is smiling for sure! I can only wish one of my friends would immortalize me with a song! You are a true friend! 2022-04-05T17:07:53Z Comment by Paul Haas Absolutely hilarious. Thanks for this song, Adam. 2022-04-05T16:56:24Z Comment by Couch King Presents wow, i am sure Louie would have loved your song, really feeling your sincerity and friendship and honoring, top quality work, always massively impressed, i am a stan! 2022-04-02T15:15:52Z Comment by Couch King Presents your spoken parts are just magnificent 2022-04-02T15:13:35Z Comment by Couch King Presents really great chorus, you really know how to write a song my friend, this is such a sweet dedication to your friend Louie 2022-04-02T15:12:40Z Comment by Couch King Presents wow, I was actually listening to his Exploding Hearts album earlier this week 2022-04-02T15:10:43Z Comment by Chuck Aaron Fine tribute ! 2022-03-29T01:39:37Z Comment by Max Ford A brilliant tribute. You are a fantastic songwriter and its great to hear from you again. 2022-03-29T01:34:17Z Comment by Mike Krath Good tribute. Well done. 2022-03-25T06:50:41Z Comment by burn-it-smith I feel like I knew Louie well even though I never even did, such a beautiful tribute sad, fun and oh so rock and roll. You are such a talent and I am so happy to hear you again, so sorry I was 22 days late for the party but phew I made it! 2022-03-24T12:30:43Z Comment by Mike Molino Excellent tribute, very well done with the writing and performance 2022-03-18T15:18:33Z Comment by Emma Caiman o.. cool song and great to read the back story.. 2022-03-12T03:56:57Z Comment by Richard Gonfrier That's a beautiful song, like it very much 2022-03-11T21:25:16Z Comment by Steve Low Great olde worlde sound, kind of faux country/pop - fine tribute to your man! 2022-03-09T18:39:12Z Comment by BRIXTON ROAD no rhetoric for the heartfelt memory of a friend 2022-03-08T07:29:44Z Comment by B.Moth well well well done: bravo ☮️👏 2022-03-07T18:41:11Z