bam23
(Berkeley) | | Posted: Mar 12, 2013 - 16:02 | |
I am still puzzled that she chose to do this song. It really goes nowhere and may be my least favorite PG piece. Obviously this is about personal taste, etc., but it still baffles me after numerous listens. It is musically undistinguished, which I do not expect from her. Oh well, can't win em all.
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hayduke2
(Southampton, NY) | | Posted: Dec 08, 2012 - 14:22 | |
Quality women, Ms. Griffin and that deep sweet soul Ms. Cynaera... lots of lovin words from both
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fredriley
(Nottingham, UK) | | Posted: Jul 04, 2012 - 09:05 | |
Cynaera wrote:I've just discovered that part of the reason I adore Patty Griffin is she divulges nothing of her vocal range until the time is right - and then she pulls out the stops and knocks listeners to their knees briefly. Long enough for them to wonder if what they just heard was real. And this is totally separate from the way her voice can bring me to tears, even when she's singing a happy song.
I loves me Patty Griffin.  I surely do miss you, Cynaera. Always the insightful and heartfelt comment. Irreplaceable. A great loss to the RP community :( |
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neuticle
(fog fog fog) | | Posted: Jun 02, 2012 - 12:43 | |
Her forced vocal performance gets so old so fast..def. over this lady
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LYS
| | Posted: Feb 28, 2012 - 09:38 | |
I love this song, and I love it when we move into tracks like this on RP.  |
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Cynaera
(In a hammock under my own vine and fig tree.) | | Posted: Oct 24, 2011 - 14:51 | |
I've just discovered that part of the reason I adore Patty Griffin is she divulges nothing of her vocal range until the time is right - and then she pulls out the stops and knocks listeners to their knees briefly. Long enough for them to wonder if what they just heard was real. And this is totally separate from the way her voice can bring me to tears, even when she's singing a happy song.
I loves me Patty Griffin.
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xtalman
(What dimension?) | | Posted: Oct 24, 2011 - 14:47 | |
FlatCat wrote:Lordy, lordy how I hate this. No rhymes. No tune. Trying to be deep and failing.
Not a very substantive comment, but I had to get that out.
Me thinks you do not know what you are saying. |
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errantpenny
(where the fog breaks) | | Posted: Aug 22, 2011 - 13:49 | |
cc_rider wrote:I don't think the lyrics are banal at all. You really think it's literally about a bus ride? I've listened to it enough times to think it's about much more than that. But hey, I've been wrong before.
Ack, you're probably right. I'm listening while sending out job applications, so I'm sure I didn't give the lyrics enough attention! |
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cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.) | | Posted: Aug 22, 2011 - 13:42 | |
errantpenny wrote:This, to me, is a weird mix of great vocals, a great blues groove, and utterly banal lyrics. It's like an SNL skit where everyday situations are set to a soundtrack of down and dirty blues: Oh, the printer's out of toner! That's what I said! The printer's out of toner!
I don't think the lyrics are banal at all. You really think it's literally about a bus ride? I've listened to it enough times to think it's about much more than that. But hey, I've been wrong before. |
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Andy_B
(aboard MV "Horizon," east coast Fla) | | Posted: Aug 22, 2011 - 13:37 | |
cc_rider wrote:Indeed. Ms. Griffin has more soul, and the talents to express it, than maybe 90% of currently performing artists. The woman can whisper a lullaby, scream in anger, or groove on down the line, as well as anyone ever, ever has.
Ditto from me. She's one of the very best and has a little bit in her of all her predecessors discussed below. |
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errantpenny
(where the fog breaks) | | Posted: Aug 22, 2011 - 13:37 | |
This, to me, is a weird mix of great vocals, a great blues groove, and utterly banal lyrics. It's like an SNL skit where everyday situations are set to a soundtrack of down and dirty blues: Oh, the printer's out of toner! That's what I said! The printer's out of toner!
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cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.) | | Posted: Apr 18, 2011 - 08:22 | |
vandal wrote:
IMHO, Bonnie Raitt should be compared to Patty Griffin, not the other way around.
Ms. Raitt is markedly older than Ms. Griffin. Bonnie blazed some impressive trails for performers like Patty. Give 'em both credit where it's due. |
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kcar
| | Posted: Feb 14, 2011 - 12:25 | |
akousa wrote:This woman could sing the contents of a can of soup and it would sound great. I've thought that about Paul Newman—only he'd be reading the phone book. |
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sirdroseph
(Yes) | | Posted: Feb 14, 2011 - 12:21 | |
cc_rider wrote:Indeed. Ms. Griffin has more soul, and the talents to express it, than maybe 90% of currently performing artists. The woman can whisper a lullaby, scream in anger, or groove on down the line, as well as anyone ever, ever has.
Yup, she's got it alright. |
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akousa
(North Coast, USA) | | Posted: Feb 14, 2011 - 12:21 | |
This woman could sing the contents of a can of soup and it would sound great.
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cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.) | | Posted: Oct 11, 2010 - 07:37 | |
Toke wrote:Now this Lady sure has ''SOUL'' I can hear Aretha Franklyn here, song lollops along just like a bus ride. Whatever the guy below me was listening to sure aint whats coming threw on my Rig. Nice one RP :-)
Indeed. Ms. Griffin has more soul, and the talents to express it, than maybe 90% of currently performing artists. The woman can whisper a lullaby, scream in anger, or groove on down the line, as well as anyone ever, ever has. |
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sfearll
(Sunny SoCal) | | Posted: Sep 09, 2010 - 13:39 | |
it's got a great groove...!
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RedTopFireBelow
(Jersey shore, USA) | | Posted: Sep 09, 2010 - 13:22 | |
Working on a spreadsheet for hours, I was happy to hear some Bonnie Raitt soulsinging and then I thought.. wait.. something's not right, so I peaked at "Now Playing:" to see it's Patty Griffin. I'm a bit surprised but I like Patty.. very soulful though I'm not crazy about the song. Oh well, that's why they make chocolate and vanilla ice cream... to each their own...
All i know is......... I need a break!!!!! |
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Bleyfusz
| | Posted: Sep 09, 2010 - 13:18 | |
jackinthebox wrote:B-o-r-i-n-g
No help for you. I fear. |
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FlatCat
(Chicago) | | Posted: Sep 09, 2010 - 13:17 | |
Lordy, lordy how I hate this. No rhymes. No tune. Trying to be deep and failing.
Not a very substantive comment, but I had to get that out.
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Toke
(Bournemouth UK) | | Posted: Aug 08, 2010 - 12:54 | |
Now this Lady sure has ''SOUL'' I can hear Aretha Franklyn here, song lollops along just like a bus ride. Whatever the guy below me was listening to sure aint whats coming threw on my Rig. Nice one RP :-)
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alux
(atop the pyramid) | | Posted: Jul 07, 2010 - 15:47 | |
S-o w-r-o-n-g
jackinthebox wrote:B-o-r-i-n-g |
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Zep
(The big country) | | Posted: Jun 05, 2010 - 19:26 | |
DeeCee1109 wrote:A little bit of Bonnie, with some Aretha thrown in . . . I'm hearing some Patty Griffin in this one. |
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blackdogsailing
(Portland, Maine) | | Posted: Mar 02, 2010 - 19:03 | |
Saw her perform this in So Portland ME. She is awesome. Thanks for the introduction Bill.
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jackinthebox
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laozilover
(Left of Chicago and up) | | Posted: Jan 30, 2010 - 07:49 | |
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vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .) | | Posted: Jun 23, 2009 - 16:39 | |
IMHO, Bonnie Raitt should be compared to Patty Griffin, not the other way around.
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musician1
| | Posted: Apr 11, 2009 - 23:41 | |
Kornmann wrote:Agreed!
Danimal174 wrote: Hmmm...I've always thought that "Flaming Red" was her weakest album overall, personally, even though it has some standout tracks. To each his own, I guess. To the person who called Flaming Red her weakest album ever. Why?! Are you kidding me? I think 1,000 Kisses is her best but Flaming Red showed that she could rock out and do any style she wanted. To the person who called Flaming Red her weakest album ever. Why?! Are you kidding me? I think 1,000 Kisses is her best but Flaming Red showed that she could rock out and do any style she wanted. |
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musician1
| | Posted: Apr 11, 2009 - 23:40 | |
Kornmann wrote:Agreed!
Danimal174 wrote: Hmmm...I've always thought that "Flaming Red" was her weakest album overall, personally, even though it has some standout tracks. To each his own, I guess. To the person who called Flaming Red her weakest album ever. Why?! Are you kidding me? I think 1,000 Kisses is her best but Flaming Red showed that she could rock out and do any style she wanted. |
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musician1
| | Posted: Apr 11, 2009 - 23:36 | |
Did she see an actual ghost for this inspiration? Amazing!
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