Ray LaMontagne
Forever My Friend
Trouble
(2004)

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Moonflower31
Jul 14, 2012 - 12:56
Yes, he's good at that. I gave it an 8, but might have to change it to more. I was so very touched by how it made me feel.

Byronape wrote:
I gave this a 10... not because it's a groundbreaking song that sets new standards for Ray's followers, or because it has changed my life in some way.

I'm giving this a 10 because of the way this song makes me feel.

This is a rare song that makes captures an emotion, that first spark of hope and love when you realize that your life is completely bound to someone else's in only the best ways. It captures the joy, struggles, pain, and fulfillment that comes with finding the one person that makes it all worthwhile.





mmmyes
Mar 09, 2012 - 16:58
He has a voice smooth as silk


rdo
Mar 09, 2012 - 16:57
h8rhater wrote:

I bet you often find yourself saying things like, "get off my lawn" and using words like "whippersnapper".


I bet you use expressions like "these guys are the Gods of rock" right after getting suckered into dropping $300 for seats to see some lame geezer who, while not performing, uses words like "get off my lawn".




Byronape
Sep 01, 2011 - 20:13
I gave this a 10... not because it's a groundbreaking song that sets new standards for Ray's followers, or because it has changed my life in some way.

I'm giving this a 10 because of the way this song makes me feel.

This is a rare song that makes captures an emotion, that first spark of hope and love when you realize that your life is completely bound to someone else's in only the best ways. It captures the joy, struggles, pain, and fulfillment that comes with finding the one person that makes it all worthwhile.


martinc
May 30, 2011 - 09:31
h8rhater wrote:

I bet you often find yourself saying things like, "get off my lawn" and using words like "whippersnapper".

I haven't seen him play but I do think part of the live experience is the interaction with the performer and crowd/audience. A little insight into the tune, the odd acknowledgement to the crowd doesn't take much effort. Some of the other songwriters/singers I have seen were great at this, people like Jackson Browne, Bruce Cockburn, Lyle Lovett or Ian Andersen. Johnny Cash was an audience charmer and it was part of his stage show and big personality. Hey even Mick gives the audience a little. So I can understand Matt finding this part of Ray's show to be unwhelming.



TimothyC
Apr 28, 2011 - 20:17
I'm hearing Dan Fogelberg with a soulful edge. Pleasant but not especially innovative chord changes. Nice overall, for at least 10 more listens.


hippiechick
Feb 24, 2011 - 18:35
This guy must have the best publicist south of Katy Perry. His music is everywhere, on tv shows, commercials, playing every time I drive in the car listening to xrt...he gets around. (Personally I am not that impressed.)


jesspra
Jan 24, 2011 - 12:19
h8rhater wrote:

I bet you often find yourself saying things like, "get off my lawn" and using words like "whippersnapper".



hilarious


rjewyo
Feb 09, 2010 - 12:38
Got that CS&N sound...I like it


KurtfromLaQuinta
Feb 09, 2010 - 12:38
Wimpy wrote:
Yes we do!

Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote:
h8rhater
Feb 09, 2010 - 12:34
mattt wrote:

I've already got the music on CD or the like. I expect a more enhanced experience from a concert. If I'm just going to get to listen to the music without any extra interaction from the artists, I'd just as soon avoid the crowds and annoying drunk people and listen to the music in the comfort of my own home—and save the $ to boot.

I bet you often find yourself saying things like, "get off my lawn" and using words like "whippersnapper".



Mugro
Feb 27, 2009 - 11:30
What a wonderful song by a wonderful artist.


1wolfy
Feb 27, 2009 - 11:29
YES you and i sandpebble wrote:


Yes, my first thought.





mattt
Sep 22, 2008 - 12:17
geordiezimmerman wrote:
He NEVER says anything to the audience generally,why should he? You go for the music at the end of the day...

I've already got the music on CD or the like. I expect a more enhanced experience from a concert. If I'm just going to get to listen to the music without any extra interaction from the artists, I'd just as soon avoid the crowds and annoying drunk people and listen to the music in the comfort of my own home—and save the $ to boot.


thatch
Sep 22, 2008 - 12:13
jagdriver wrote:

Methinks Tracy Chapman vocally... Instrumentally it's strains of Zep's That's the Way ...

Funny, I was just thinking Tracy Chapman too and I do not mean it as a compliment. It's too bad because the first few times I heard him he sounded pretty good, but then with overplay here and the songs starting to sound the same I have to mute it.



liser
Sep 22, 2008 - 12:08
KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
This sure reminds me of Poco. We need more Poco.


Poco! Wow - I would love to hear "Better Think Twice"! Thanks for the reminder of this wonderful band!


jagdriver
Aug 21, 2008 - 23:07
morgsy67 wrote:
This particular track reminds me of Joan Armatrading.
Love it!

Methinks Tracy Chapman vocally... Instrumentally it's strains of Zep's That's the Way ...




wenatchee
Apr 17, 2008 - 20:37
Great Tune - sing this often and think of your loved one . . . nice pace - nice nice nice

geordiezimmerman
Mar 17, 2008 - 08:47
4999thnewuser wrote:
I love both his albums, and went to see him live in London at the Hammersmith Apollo last week. What a disappointing show: the music was a tiny bit more country than the album (but still very good), but Ray never said one word to the crowd, just head down and played – he didn't even introduce his band. I know Van the Man used to get up to this kind of “I’m shy” stuff, but when 3000 people have paid upwards of 20 quid each he could at least have said “Hello”.


Not exactly true, he said hello on both night and introduced his band both nights. I know this as i have recordings from both nights. He NEVER says anything to the audience generally,why should he? You go for the music at the end of the day and i have to disagree with you about those performances,they were both exceptional in my opinion. Again,if you had never seen him until hammersmith then i can tell you most of his concerts are done in a more country,(the band( style and i love it.

cafortier
Mar 17, 2008 - 08:40
Everytime I hear Ray LaMontagne, I like him more and more! Very good sound.

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