Stingray
(NWO reloaded) | | Posted: Jan 13, 2012 - 10:54 | |
Her first album was a MASTERPIECE
in a quality rarely found,
this one (except Luka) and anything that followed
was a step closer to her musical grave
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Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet) | | Posted: Dec 12, 2011 - 16:32 | |
Perfect song for this rainy day....
Repost:
I have to give this a 10, I have always loved this song, and Suzanne Vega's work...I cannot let it pass without raving about the brillance of this album, this song and many other Suzanne Vega compositions! RP I applaud you on this one!
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calypsus_1
| | Posted: Aug 11, 2011 - 16:26 | |
"Suzanne Vega's music, a brilliant mix of poetry and social activism defined her as an artist, resulting in a select fan base which took her message seriously. Her views of society and the human condition gave rise to a newer and more defined perception of life's struggles, individually and collectively." jiminy911 "After enjoying ‘Small Blue Thing', hit me with the most beautiful songs you can think of. It doesn't matter where you find their beauty; in sadness or in joy, whether it pours from the music, is enshrined in effective wordplay, or it's simply the image that either conjures up in your mind which is most beautiful of all (thinking of Leonard Cohen's "the sun pours down like honey" line, from ‘Suzanne', funnily enough; you'd be hard-pressed, though, to find better than." 5150ortiz |
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nagsheadlocal
(North Carolina, the new New Jersey) | | Posted: Jul 08, 2011 - 05:51 | |
Marley wrote:This song always makes me sad. How hard is it to let the one you love go because you know it's the right thing to do, while knowing how lonely you will be without them... Odysseus leaves and Calypso stands on the hot sand and watches him leave. It's an ancient heartbreak and a wonderful re-telling of this tale. |
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contractor07
(Ann Arbor Michigan) | | Posted: Jan 31, 2011 - 13:53 | |
"My Name is Luca" now "My Name is Calypso" , I mean seriously?  |
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Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague) | | Posted: Nov 29, 2010 - 14:16 | |
Marley wrote:This song always makes me sad. How hard is it to let the one you love go because you know it's the right thing to do, while knowing how lonely you will be without them... Don't even want to think about it. |
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Jelani
(Home of the freak, land of the vague) | | Posted: Nov 29, 2010 - 14:15 | |
I really like this song, but there's something about that instrumental chorus/break that sounds like it could have come from a romantic interlude/vignette from Miami Vice or something like that.
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calypsus_1
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Marley
(Portland, Or) | | Posted: Feb 16, 2010 - 14:39 | |
This song always makes me sad. How hard is it to let the one you love go because you know it's the right thing to do, while knowing how lonely you will be without them...
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westslope
(BC coast) | | Posted: Feb 16, 2010 - 14:39 | |
First noticed Vega listening to covers of Leonard Cohen.
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DaveInVA
(In a hovel in effluent Damnville, VA) | | Posted: Feb 16, 2010 - 14:36 | |
Saw her do this live years ago... great stuff  |
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Toke
(Bournemouth UK) | | Posted: Jan 16, 2010 - 04:48 | |
She always brings a feeling of the wide open spaces breathing fresh dewy air into ones lungs, beauty to the Max... :-)
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(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas) | | Posted: Sep 12, 2009 - 08:45 | |
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inindian
(Sea of joy) | | Posted: Aug 11, 2009 - 20:55 | |
Welly wrote:Always makes me think of sailing.
And that is a very good thing! |
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(former member)
(Doofenshmirtz Evil Incorporated) | | Posted: Mar 06, 2009 - 14:38 | |
dmax wrote:
That bugs me EVERY SINGLE TIME.
She must have cojones the size of bowling balls to have done that.
Including this time. |
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Arcee
| | Posted: Feb 03, 2009 - 01:26 | |
One of my first albums and still one of my best. Love this song. Sonically beautiful. Great mix with Tragically Hip also.
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snowcat
(Cold, Frozen Minnesota) | | Posted: Dec 01, 2008 - 19:35 | |
One of my first CDs. I remember still being blown away by the sound difference over tapes (and the fact they took most of my allowance to buy).
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Welly
(Lotusland) | | Posted: Dec 01, 2008 - 19:33 | |
Alafia wrote:Always been one of my favorite SV songs.
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CamLwalk
(Albany NY) | | Posted: Jul 28, 2008 - 13:21 | |
Hehe...that synth solo reminded me of these guys...  |
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californiatwin
(6,500 miles from home) | | Posted: Feb 22, 2008 - 01:42 | |
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Alafia
(on the slopes) | | Posted: Dec 21, 2007 - 04:32 | |
Always been one of my favorite SV songs.
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sukilau
(cellar dweller) | | Posted: Oct 19, 2007 - 09:49 | |
Welly wrote:Always makes me think of sailing.
and Joan Armitrading... |
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nigelr
(Coffs Harbour, Australia) | | Posted: Jul 17, 2007 - 01:48 | |
Excellent track, excellent album.
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dionysius
(The People's Republic of Austin) | | Posted: Jun 15, 2007 - 15:46 | |
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Bill_Rockoff
(Marietta, GA) | | Posted: May 15, 2007 - 07:49 | |
"Well, my name's John Lee Pettimore
Same as my daddy and his daddy before.."
- Steve Earle, Copperhead Road
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On_The_Beach
(Vancouver, Canada) | | Posted: Mar 13, 2007 - 13:20 | |
dwhayslett wrote:
I can certainly understand why. "My name is ..." is such an unusual phrase, you hardly ever hear it. To use it in two different songs is just really incredible.
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ziggytrix
(Dallas, TX) | | Posted: Mar 13, 2007 - 13:18 | |
ick, no.
dull, boring... let's follow it up with a song sung from the perspective of the the Cyclops.
"My name is Polyphemus, He poked out my eeeeeyeeeeee!"
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Jack_Jefferson
(Columbus, OH) | | Posted: Mar 13, 2007 - 13:16 | |
veegez wrote:
Ok, I'll play!
My name is.. What?
My name is.. Who?
My name is.. slicka slicka Slim Shady
Ahem...excuse me!
Can I have the attention of the class for one second.
or
My name is Mud.
My name is Mud.
Not to be confused with bill or jack or pete or dennis
or
My name is Jonas.
I'm carrying the wheel.
Thanks for all you've shown us.
This is how we feel.
or
My name is Donald White, you see,
I stand before you allll.
I was judged by you a murderer
And the hangman's knot must fallll.
or
My name is Lee,
I murdered little Sadie in the first degreeee.
or
Say my name, say my name....
Let's not forget:
"My name is Sue
How do you do?"
"...My name's Johnny
and it might be a sin
but I'll take your bet
you're gonna regret
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madaxeman
(Scottish west coast) | | Posted: Mar 13, 2007 - 13:15 | |
Oh my,how beautiful.I've heard so little of her since the debut album,which I have on vinyl.Enchanting.
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musikalia
(Somewhere (over the rainbow)) | | Posted: Mar 13, 2007 - 13:11 | |
I absolutely love this song! This album is great. I used to listen to it a lot in high school. Haven't heard it in many many years. Thanks Bill!
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