On_The_Beach wrote:
I sort of agree... But then this single lyric redeems it for me:

I learned as a child not to trust in my body
I've carried that burden through my life
But there's a day when we all have to be pried loose

Powerful!

this is





terrible

I think this was the first song I ever heard from Mr. Bruce, and what a fine introduction. Thank you RP. 9

musikalia wrote:Huh?

musikalia wrote:
I'm a big Bruce fan, but always thought he was kinda just going through the motions with this song. Not his best, for sure, although there are better songs on this CD.

Zweiblumen wrote:

Jeesh, am I the only one besides this person who doesn't like this song? (and this quote is from four years ago!!) I'm surprised to see all the positive comments here. This is sooooo boring and unimaginative.

Quite Likeable Yes....

Farquwaar wrote:
My thoughts exactly - that reference caught me by surprise.

Superchunk rocks!

xkolibuul wrote:

And you get back to wearing those "Punch the Clock" era glasses, xkolibuul. YES, I'M TALKING TO YOU!!!

Thanks so much for your unbelievably simplistic revisionist analysis.

Keep the 'National Enquirer' version of Central American political conflicts out of RP please, I get enough of that crap on Cable.




mojoman wrote:

I saw Bruce at the Great New York State Fair about 10 years (right after Jerry died) with Bob Weir, Bob Wasserman and Michelle Shocked. Bruce really set the crowd up for the Bobs. He is an awesome stage presence.

ObsidianInfinity wrote:
You mean Joni doesn't count?

Xeric wrote:

Close, but no cigar. It was about the Contras in Nicaragua, who were fight the Marxist government in power. (I thought fighting Marxists was a good thing.) And, lo and behold, when the people of Nicaragua were finally given a chance to vote in an honest and fair election in 1990, they threw Daniel Ortega and his other Stalin wannabes out on their ear ... courtesy of the Contras that the U.S. supported.

Who else could reference Superchunk??? And the Friends of Dean Martinez?

As I get older I have come to appreciate Bruce in a whole new way. Good stuff.

Xeric wrote:

I subscribed to his email zine so I could get a tour update, he's coming close enough this summer!

JUN 23 MEDFORD OR BRITT FESTIVAL
JUN 25 LAYTONVILLE CA KATE WOLF FESTIVAL
JUL 8 WINNIPEG MB WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL
JUL 9 WINNIPEG MB WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL
AUG 4 SARATOGA CA THE GARDEN THEATRE
AUG 5 SAN FRANCISCO CA GREAT AMERICAN MUSIC HALL
AUG 6 PARADISE CA PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE
AUG 8 EUGENE OR MCDONALD THEATRE
AUG 9 PORTLAND OR ROSELAND THEATRE
AUG 10 SEATTLE WA MOORE THEATRE
AUG 12 EDMONTON AB EDMONTON FOLK FESTIVAL
AUG 14 BOISE ID EGYPTIAN THEATRE
AUG 16 BEAVER VALLEY CO VILAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS
AUG 17 BOULDER CO CHAUTAUQUA SUMMER SERIES
AUG 18 DENVER CO BOTANIC GARDENS
AUG 22 MINNEAPOLIS MN FINE LINE *
AUG 23 MILWAUKEE WI SHANK HALL
AUG 25 CHICAGO IL OLD TOWN SCHOOL OF FOLK *
AUG 27 NASHVILLE TN 3RD AND LINDSLEY *
AUG 28 LEXINGTON KY KENTUCKY THEATRE *
AUG 30 KNOXVILLE TN BIJOU THEATRE *
AUG 31 ATLANTA GA VARIETY PLAYHOUSE *
SEP 1 ASHVILLE NC THE ORANGE PEEL *
SEP 2 CARRBORO NC CAT'S CRADLE *
SEP 3 ANNAPOLIS MD RAMS HEAD *
SEP 6 PORTSMOUNT NH THE MUSIC HALL
SEP 8 LONDONDERRY NH TUPELO MUSIC HALL
SEP 9 NEW HAVEN CT NEW HAVEN FOLK FESTIVAL
SEP 13 WASHINGTON DC THE BIRCHMERE
SEP 15 PHILADELPHIA PA KESWICK THEATRE
SEP 16 NEW YORK NY THE CONCERT HALL
SEP 17 BOSTON MA BOSTON FOLK FESTIVAL
OCT 14 HALIFAX NS REBECCA COHN
OCT 17 BELLEVILLE ON EMPIRE THEATRE *
OCT 18 ORILLIA ON OPERA HOUSE *
OCT 19 GUELPH ON RIVER RUN THEATRE
OCT 20 TORONTO ON MASSEY HALL
OCT 21 OTTAWA ON NATIONAL ARTS CENTRE
OCT 23 SUDBURY ON FRASER AUDITORIUM *
OCT 25 THUNDER BAY ON COMMUNITY AUDITORIUM *
OCT 27 SASKATOON SK TCU PLACE
OCT 28 CALGARY AB THE JUBILEE
OCT 29 KAMPLOOPS BC THE SAGEBRUSH
NOV 1 KELOWNA BC COMMUNITY THEATRE
NOV 3 VANCOUVER BC THE CENTRE THEATRE
NOV 4 VICTORIA BC THE MCPHERSON PLAYHOUSE
NOV 6 NANAIMO BC PORT THEATRE

saw him twice - back when he was "canada's best kept secret"...awesome talent.

Xeric wrote:

meloman wrote:

About time they did something useful ...

stratrjb wrote:Yes, you would. He's an awesome guitar player--much more so than the albums show.

I heard this playing, and I clicked on it to give it a "9", but I see I already did that!

Wonderful song. I would like to see him live!

Intelligent lyrics, nice voice, engaging songs, great music. Thank you Canada!

This is a great song by Bruce. I haven't seen a Bruce show in about 3 years, and I am acin to see him live again. If you get the chance to see him, do it. Whether he's solo or with a band, he puts on a great show, although I must say I prefer seeing him with his backing band.

He's not my favorite, but this is a great song.

AI-in-Japan wrote:

Suuuuuuuuure, kind of like Joe Dirt is Deartay, dont try to church it up now...

I guess thats one way to make it through school with your dignity intact.

All I know about Bruce Cockburn is his great song (and title), "If I Had A Rocket Launcher."

the difference is that this guy has a DEEP catalog of albums/songs that combine great tunes with thoughtful, yet catchy lyrics.

When I first got this CD, I listened to this song about a hundred times, over and over, just because of the whole ambiance of the song. Oh, and the words... Especially now, they hold a special significance. I wonder if the victims of Katrina might be asking themselves the same thing: "If this was the last night of the world, what would I do?"

It sets priorities in order in the most basic of ways - one of the things that I love about Cockburn's music.

After I finally got past "Last Night of the World," I gave myself a break and listened to "Isn't That What Friends Are For?" because of the sheer starkness of his images - there's even a reference to the bird next door doing his best rendition of squealing brakes.

Love Bruce Cockburn's music. My favorite song is still "Lovers In A Dangerous Time" which has been covered by the likes of Bare Naked Ladies and Dan Fogelberg (another of my favorites, from 'way back.)

I love this song, really rhythmic and melodic. Quite nice.

This is a great album. I never give his guitar playing much thought but when I've seen him live I'm always really impressed with his ability.