You are like Gibraltar in a raging storm

July 3, 2012 11:56 PM

For the past few days I have been trying to recollect the title of the song that has the line "You are like Gibraltar in a raging storm" or something similar, in it. And I believe this is followed by the line "Are you for real? " But this could also possibly be at the end of the verses of the song.

It is not the Rock of Gibraltar by Nick Cave.

It is a by female singer and for some reason i think of Helen Shapiro . I have looked at the titles of her Best Hits but nothing jolts my mind. So it may not be her. The song was possibly released in the 60's or 70's. Please help.

posted by kryptos to Media & Arts (6 answers total)

No chance it's a particular recording of Our Love Is Here to Stay?

Lyrics include, "In time the Rockies may crumble, Gibralter may tumble,There're only made of clay, But our love is here to stay."
posted by Unsomnambulist at 12:09 AM on July 4, 2012

Response by poster: No, Unsomnambulist. The song I am thinking implies the guy is steadfast and reliable. Maybe unbelievably so. Hence the line "Are you for real? " :-)
posted by kryptos at 12:20 AM on July 4, 2012

Is it something by Of Montreal? Now that you've posted it, I can totally imagine that sung by Kevin Barnes. In fact, now I have the lost song bug too.
posted by sweltering at 3:57 AM on July 4, 2012

Frankie Laine's "The Rock of Gibraltar" perhaps? - 1952.
posted by rongorongo at 6:36 AM on July 4, 2012

Or perhaps "I Go to the Rock" by Helen Shapiro?
posted by rongorongo at 6:47 AM on July 4, 2012

Response by poster: Not any of them so far.
Though I must say i quite enjoy Frankie Laine's Rock of Gibraltar :-)
posted by kryptos at 7:25 AM on July 4, 2012