MrSpaz wrote:

Mrssrs Spaz (apt) and Daveinbawlmer Commennts amiably recognized. But what are your collective musical legacies?

Such a great song, great to hear it on radio.

I love the emotion she puts in this song and the images that form.

What has she been doing lately?

Hey everyone! Didja know that Chuckie's in love? Oh, sorry, wrong song....

phillips wrote:

Not in my opinion - there's a real mix of tempos..."Woody & Dutch" is a lot of fun, and "Pirates" is funky with nice horns too. There are some sad ones though, and "Skeletons" will still bring the tears. And on top of it all "Traces Of the Western Slope" is mind-blowing. So go get it already! :~)

i've neither heard of nor heard anything by rickie lee jones. thanks RP! i enjoy this - is this her best album? are all songs as slow/sad as this?

And this song is the masterpiece of Pirates.

s

SCJoniguy wrote:

Hits or no hits, Pirates is Rickie Lee's masterpiece.

This is why I listen (and support!) to RP...haven't heard this in years. Loved this album. Have to dig out of my collection tonight.

Daveinbawlmer wrote:

Totally agree on this. No matter what she's doing, the focal point is that "punched in the nose" sound she has. It ruins it.

Now I have to dig up this cassette and an old walkman from my garage, put in a couple of AA batteries and then see if I'll feel like a lonely teenager again.

But this album is worth the effort.

In the meantine, I'll just back up my real player and listen to this again.

Uh Oh.

She always sounds like she has a wad of snot stuck in her nose or something. Mebbe some Claritin or Flonase would help clear things up. Its too bad, she has a nice touch with a song, but her clogged nasal delivery turns me off.

steeler wrote: I dunno... looks to me like he has more hair somehow..LOL

A cherished old favorite of mine. So nice to hear it on RP. Not much to add to the previous kudos for this song; glad I'm not the only one who adores it.

I think this album is every bit the equal companion to her debut. Such deeply felt emotion and beautiful sadness. Rickie has such a unique talent for depicting narratives of everyday experiences that have a transcendent, heart-wrenching beauty. And it's worth actually reading the lyrics!

I had this on cassette.
I always loved this song, but I didn't think anyone else listened past the first few songs. (was it Chuck E's in Love)
It's good to hear I wasn't the only one.

Ditto on all the positive comments previously posted. Unique. Mesmerizing imagery. Rickie is the female version of Tom Waits.

This is such a plaintive plea -- We belong together. You hear it in her voice. All so real; all so surreal.

She's an enigma. Love her music, truly original. Saw her with... Carson? Letterman? Can't remember. Rickie was on her own level, just out there. But she sure can play/sing.

One of the most beautiful songs off of a truly stellar album! Thank you for reminding me what a love song should sound like.

excellent, what a nice surprise...great album too.

A true original talent. I had forgotten how much I love her! I love the jazz fusion quality and her clear and controlled voice.

My favorite Rickie song, in fact, a favorite song, period. :D

Beautiful, brilliant song. But I HATE her voice. Hate hate hate.

For everyone who can't stand Thom Yorke and that's their reason for not liking Radiohead, I grant you a reprieve. I totally understand where you're coming from.

I love this song.

s

she has the same birthday as me ;-)
I've seen her several times, the latest was 3 months ago
A singular talent, well worth seeing.
She has a great collection of songs even established artists must envy...

Glad to hear this played here...

my biggest problem in life has always been picking the wrong 'we'

what an artist. what a song.

Strident piano, grating vocals, incoherent rhythms. Ugh. Make it stop.

Anthemic.

I dream this song at night.