Pete Duel ~ A Life in Pictures

Peter Ellstrom Deuel was born February 24, 1940 and died shortly after midnight on December 31, 1971. His career though short, was full of diverse and gifted performances. His life, though shadowed with depression and addiction, was full of love and laughter. I have tried in this video to make a timeline of his life and career. I could not include every one of his works. Some are of poor quality and some don't exist anymore. So I only used the ones with clear images. The song may seem odd, but to me it has always made me think of what Peter would say if he could speak to us now. I hope you enjoy it. This is a fan's tribute to an idol. It is for entertainment and enjoyment purposes only.

I Was Only Joking
by Rod Stewert

Ever since I was a kid in school
I messed around with all the rules
Apologized, then realized
I'm not different after all

Me and the boys thought we had it sussed
Valentino's all of us
My dad said we looked ridiculous
But, boy, we broke some hearts

In and out of jobs, running free
Waging war with society
Dumb, blank faces stared back at me
But nothing ever changed

Promises made in the heat of night
Creepin' home before it got too light
I wasted all that precious time
And blamed it on the wine

I was only joking, my dear
Looking for a way to hide my fear
What kind of fool was I?
I could never win

Never found a compromise
Collected lovers like butterflies
Illusions of that grand first prize
Are slowly wearin' thin
Susie, baby, you were good to me
Giving love unselfishly
But you took it all too seriously
I guess it had to end

I was only joking, my dear
Looking for a way to hide my fear
What kind of fool was I?
I could never win

Now you ask me if I'm sincere
That's the question that I always fear
Verse seven is never clear
But I'll tell you what you want to hear
I try to give you all you want
But giving love is not my strongest point
If that's the case, it's pointless going on
I'd rather be alone

'Cause what I'm doing must be wrong
Pouring my heart out in a song
Owning up for prosperity
For the whole damn world to see

Quietly now while I turn a page
Act one is over without costume change
The principal would like to leave the stage
The crowd don't understand
Songwriters: Grainger, Gary / Stewart, Rod
I Was Only Joking lyrics © EMI Music Publishing