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Peter Gabriel — Shaking The Tree (w/ Youssou N'Dour)
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scrubbrush
(All lost in the supermarket)
Posted: May 20, 2013 - 13:34
 
 GT66 wrote:
I hate this wishy washy lets suck up to the feminists drivel. Yeah, women are great, that's why they stand back let the men do the work and then complain that it doesn't meet their standards. Build a society that works sisters and then we'll talk. Til then...

Majority of homeless: male
Majority of suicides: male
Majority of work place deaths: male
Majority suffering from mental illness or drug addiction: male
Majority victims of violence (yes, look it up): male.
Majority of incarcerated: male.

 

Congratulations. I thought Stingray was the most obnoxious person on the RP site. I guess I was wrong

maxmox
(Broome, Western Australia)
Posted: Apr 19, 2013 - 06:10
 
 fredriley wrote:

Majority of killers: male
All perpetrators of industrial-scale massacre and genocide: male
Majority of drivers causing accidents: male
Vast majority of rapists: male

Get a grip on reality. Men should become more 'feminine'. At least we'd not be killing wholesale if that were to happen. IMO testosterone reduction pills should be available over the counter in every pharmacy, and should be obligatory for any man prior to using dangerous machinery.

It's misogynist dickheads like you who feed fuel to reactionary radical feminists.

 
Bingo! Snap! Yo! Jah! Oui! Yeah! Aye! Hai! Uwa! Yep! Sure!{#Sunny}

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Mar 08, 2013 - 09:20
 
 GwentRabbit wrote:

Not managed to get laid for a while eh?
 
 
{#Roflol}
This is a very appropriate song for today, International Women's Day, but then any day is good to celebrate women's place in humanity.

GwentRabbit
(South Wales)
Posted: Feb 25, 2013 - 09:54
 
 GT66 wrote:
I hate this wishy washy lets suck up to the feminists drivel. Yeah, women are great, that's why they stand back let the men do the work and then complain that it doesn't meet their standards. Build a society that works sisters and then we'll talk. Til then...

Majority of homeless: male
Majority of suicides: male
Majority of work place deaths: male
Majority suffering from mental illness or drug addiction: male
Majority victims of violence (yes, look it up): male.
Majority of incarcerated: male.
 
Not managed to get laid for a while eh?
 

chefhahn
(Nashville)
Posted: Feb 03, 2013 - 08:37
 
Love Peter Gabriel - truly an awesome song!

xkolibuul
(Chuckanut sandstone)
Posted: Jan 26, 2013 - 11:28
 
Shaking the Tree & Biko = Gabriel's best ever.

Done lots of great music since then, but these two will live forever. 

Lazarus
(Bethany)
Posted: Jan 04, 2013 - 17:24
 
 rockpommel16 wrote:

....miss you,romeo........hope you´re having a good time right this moment.....snif.....
 

Everybody in my church loves this song...  you are welcome here anytime...

 

martinc
(Ottawa Canada)
Posted: Nov 13, 2012 - 08:09
 
If you don't singing along, hum along, tap your feet to this - check your pulse!

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Oct 24, 2012 - 10:37
 
 GT66 wrote:
I hate this wishy washy lets suck up to the feminists drivel. Yeah, women are great, that's why they stand back let the men do the work and then complain that it doesn't meet their standards. Build a society that works sisters and then we'll talk. Til then...

Majority of homeless: male
Majority of suicides: male
Majority of work place deaths: male
Majority suffering from mental illness or drug addiction: male
Majority victims of violence (yes, look it up): male.
Majority of incarcerated: male.
 
Majority of killers: male
All perpetrators of industrial-scale massacre and genocide: male
Majority of drivers causing accidents: male
Vast majority of rapists: male

Get a grip on reality. Men should become more 'feminine'. At least we'd not be killing wholesale if that were to happen. IMO testosterone reduction pills should be available over the counter in every pharmacy, and should be obligatory for any man prior to using dangerous machinery.

It's misogynist dickheads like you who feed fuel to reactionary radical feminists.

rockpommel16
(rockpommel´s land...near the netherlands)
Posted: Oct 24, 2012 - 10:31
 
 (former member) wrote:


This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this first day of autumn...

 
 
....miss you,romeo........hope you´re having a good time right this moment.....snif.....

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Oct 24, 2012 - 10:30
 
 Giselle62 wrote:
When life becomes better for women over the world through education and birth control, it becomes better for society.
This seems obvious; but even our "First World" society doesn't seem to get this, these days.
Gentle men can stop perpetrating violence on women, children and themselves—-and make sure to call your brothers on it when you observe it around you.
 
{#Clap}

Rockit
(Ottawa ON)
Posted: Oct 24, 2012 - 10:30
 
 (former member) wrote:


This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this first day of autumn...

 
 

Okay Bill, you can tell everyone who/where Romeo is now.

Keef
(Confluence of the American River)
Posted: Oct 24, 2012 - 10:28
 
 (former member) wrote:


This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this first day of autumn...

 
 
O Romeo, Romeo! wherefore art thou Romeo?

Giselle62
(many bear, big rock, estuary California)
Posted: Sep 30, 2012 - 21:17
 
When life becomes better for women over the world through education and birth control, it becomes better for society.
This seems obvious; but even our "First World" society doesn't seem to get this, these days.
Gentle men can stop perpetrating violence on women, children and themselves—-and make sure to call your brothers on it when you observe it around you.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Sep 22, 2012 - 22:00
 


This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this first day of autumn...

 

philbertr
(Roch New York)
Posted: Sep 11, 2012 - 10:15
 
Now Bev and GT....just relax.  Breath deep.  Take a step back.

offroadbiker
(gooder 'n grits)
Posted: Aug 30, 2012 - 08:16
 
Decent song but I must've heard it 10,000 times over the past decade — on mainstream radio!  With all the airplay he gets on this station I wonder whether Peter Gabriel own shares in Radio Paradise!

michaelgmitchell
(Stirling, ON)
Posted: Aug 22, 2012 - 10:10
 
This was 1990. Bloody hell, I'm getting old. Check that ... I AM old.

Sasha2001
(I can see Zabars from my window)
Posted: Jul 10, 2012 - 12:38
 
 GT66 wrote:

Nice shaming talk. And of course, a healthy dollop of smug condescension slathered with a lack of actual argument. In case YOU haven't noticed, despite problems along the way, the human condition has been IMPROVING over the course of the centuries thanks in large part to the work MEN have done. It is truly the mark of a spoilt ignormaus that is unable to look around and realize that the current state of human existence is VASTLY better than it has EVER been despite the problems that remain. ANd, despite what so many women have to say, their lot has vastly improved as well just by the course of men doing what they do best: inventing and creating solutions to problems of human nature and need.
 



Its easy to say that, historically, humans as a species have a vastly improved quality of life than their ancestors of only 2 generations ago. Just look at infant mortality, life expectancy, population growth, etc. But this doesn't counter the fact that, going forward, are species will have to adapt to unsustainable losses in drinking water, arable land, carbon-based energy, and of course climate change. The interesting and unknowable question raised by this song is, how would we fair as a matriarchal species? Some indigenous societies have been matriarchal and survived quite well, which is what I think Mr. Gabriel is referencing in his song.

bev
(Reno, NV)
Posted: Jul 10, 2012 - 12:33
 
 GT66 wrote:
I hate this wishy washy lets suck up to the feminists drivel. Yeah, women are great, that's why they stand back let the men do the work and then complain that it doesn't meet their standards. Build a society that works sisters and then we'll talk. Til then...

Majority of homeless: male
Majority of suicides: male
Majority of work place deaths: male
Majority suffering from mental illness or drug addiction: male
Majority victims of violence (yes, look it up): male.
Majority of incarcerated: male.
 

What's with the raging misogyny? What's so wrong with women bettering their lives? It doesn't have to be at your expense, after all.

We are all dreaming of a better life. Your very sad little diatribe of (highly questionable) "stats" above only goes to show that men  — and of course all of us — could do better, no?

shellbella
(so california)
Posted: Jul 10, 2012 - 12:09
 
{#Bounce}  today is a good day!!

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jun 20, 2012 - 12:34
 


beautiful...

 

ce
(The Netherlands)
Posted: Jun 19, 2012 - 03:27
 
 Bruce_AK wrote:
Good video for this, can't miss what it is about...

http://youtu.be/z06mQT_vkkw 
 
Thanks for the nice link, but the video painfully points out the fact that this is already 23 years old.
The song is still awesome, but maaan I'm getting old... :-(



GT66
Posted: May 29, 2012 - 08:04
 
 jkhandy wrote:

Bad divorce??  Wow. Get some help dude. And by the way, in case you haven't noticed, this society we men have built isn't working. Except for the elite that is. If we actually got out of the way, dropped our huge egos, and let the female energy do what it does best, like create, heal and love, then we would get a society that worked. It's no wonder your stats (if true) are where they are at. It's what we men have created for ourselves.

 
Nice shaming talk. And of course, a healthy dollop of smug condescension slathered with a lack of actual argument. In case YOU haven't noticed, despite problems along the way, the human condition has been IMPROVING over the course of the centuries thanks in large part to the work MEN have done. It is truly the mark of a spoilt ignormaus that is unable to look around and realize that the current state of human existence is VASTLY better than it has EVER been despite the problems that remain. ANd, despite what so many women have to say, their lot has vastly improved as well just by the course of men doing what they do best: inventing and creating solutions to problems of human nature and need.

GT66
Posted: May 29, 2012 - 07:55
 
 LizK wrote:

Oh thank you, thank you.  My usually 99 percentile acuity for the English language was suddenly degrading to a snarl -"I want his navel on my (pink) pike!  You said it good jkhandy.
Drivel. 99th percentile in English and you still can't communicate with "ordinary" people? Laughable. Or do you do that just to make yourself feel superior? I like the threat too... Real caring nurturer of you. LOL.

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: May 27, 2012 - 14:30
 


WE BE DANCING...  LOVE IT...

 

Bruce_AK
(Toketee, Oregon)
Posted: May 19, 2012 - 17:47
 
Good video for this, can't miss what it is about...

http://youtu.be/z06mQT_vkkw 

LizK
(Houston, Texas)
Posted: Apr 27, 2012 - 14:22
 
  GT66 wrote:
I hate this wishy washy lets suck up to the feminists drivel. Yeah, women are great, that's why they stand back let the men do the work and then complain that it doesn't meet their standards. Build a society that works sisters and then we'll talk. Til then..
jkhandy wrote:

Bad divorce??  Wow. Get some help dude. And by the way, in case you haven't noticed, this society we men have built isn't working. Except for the elite that is. If we actually got out of the way, dropped our huge egos, and let the female energy do what it does best, like create, heal and love, then we would get a society that worked. It's no wonder your stats (if true) are where they are at. It's what we men have created for ourselves.

 
Oh thank you, thank you.  My usually 99 percentile acuity for the English language was suddenly degrading to a snarl -"I want his navel on my (pink) pike!  You said it good jkhandy.

krysthal
(Toronto, Canada)
Posted: Apr 27, 2012 - 14:16
 
Now that's more like it! {#Angel} Awesome tune.

craigh
Posted: Apr 25, 2012 - 20:54
 
Ah some nice soul-soothing happy music to rub into the wound after the Bruins loss tonight.
Thanks RP! 

mandolin
(...drifting...)
Posted: Apr 16, 2012 - 14:51
 
 GT66 wrote:
I hate this wishy washy lets suck up to the feminists drivel. Yeah, women are great, that's why they stand back let the men do the work and then complain that it doesn't meet their standards. Build a society that works sisters and then we'll talk. Til then...
 
...this song was specifically written in a west african context circa 1990; the social roles of women were far less liberated there than contemporary american mores, ergo the lyrics about breaking down the barriers...

...personally, i think gender is somewhat ancillary to the message of this song, that of liberty and self-actualisation from a repressive status quo, which applies to marginalised humanity the world over...

Barman
(Milan, Italy)
Posted: Apr 16, 2012 - 14:48
 
 BKardon wrote:
I don't like everything Gabriel has done, but this is enjoyable.  Would like to hear "I Don't Remember" on here sometime.

 
{#Iamwithstupid}

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Apr 16, 2012 - 14:46
 


This song is soooo good for the heart...  love it...

 

jmkate
(nearly under a stack of books)
Posted: Apr 06, 2012 - 07:02
 
Peter gets points for positivity and motivation....

Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Apr 06, 2012 - 07:02
 
 kcar wrote:

ROFL. Sure hope they find that bathroom.  

I can understand people mis-hearing Jimi's lyrics from "Purple Haze", but when you're listening to a song called "Bad Moon Rising", you should be able to follow that part of the lyrics. 
 

I suppose.  That takes all the fun out of it, of course.  {#Grumpy}

vanmas
(Leiden, Netherlands)
Posted: Apr 06, 2012 - 07:01
 
I do like Peter Gabriel... But he's a little bit to often on RP...
Same goes for Mark Knopfler... I think Bill loves it... I forgive him.

michaelgmitchell
(Ontario, Canada)
Posted: Mar 17, 2012 - 08:00
 
 romeotuma wrote:
This song is soooo good my nipples get hard when I hear it...  volume is wayyyy up... 
 
WTH? Romeo, you're crossing the line here. Stick to the 'ears' comments.

xtalman
(What dimension?)
Posted: Mar 05, 2012 - 14:17
 
 romeotuma wrote:


This song is soooo good my nipples get hard when I hear it...  volume is wayyyy up...


 
 

 

Dude, Dudette (?)  I am beginning to wonder.   This is the 2nd or 3rd reference to your nipples.  You might start scaring away people.  Surprised

 

Tune is definitely good though.



jkhandy
(Near the ocean (in my mind))
Posted: Feb 22, 2012 - 11:30
 
 GT66 wrote:
I hate this wishy washy lets suck up to the feminists drivel. Yeah, women are great, that's why they stand back let the men do the work and then complain that it doesn't meet their standards. Build a society that works sisters and then we'll talk. Til then...

Majority of homeless: male
Majority of suicides: male
Majority of work place deaths: male
Majority suffering from mental illness or drug addiction: male
Majority victims of violence (yes, look it up): male.
Majority of incarcerated: male.
 
Bad divorce??  Wow. Get some help dude. And by the way, in case you haven't noticed, this society we men have built isn't working. Except for the elite that is. If we actually got out of the way, dropped our huge egos, and let the female energy do what it does best, like create, heal and love, then we would get a society that worked. It's no wonder your stats (if true) are where they are at. It's what we men have created for ourselves.


GT66
Posted: Feb 14, 2012 - 13:13
 
I hate this wishy washy lets suck up to the feminists drivel. Yeah, women are great, that's why they stand back let the men do the work and then complain that it doesn't meet their standards. Build a society that works sisters and then we'll talk. Til then...

Majority of homeless: male
Majority of suicides: male
Majority of work place deaths: male
Majority suffering from mental illness or drug addiction: male
Majority victims of violence (yes, look it up): male.
Majority of incarcerated: male.

ferwoman
Posted: Feb 02, 2012 - 21:55
 
My favorite version of this tune!

fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Jan 23, 2012 - 11:41
 
 Sasha2001 wrote:

I think I can see your point if view on this, but don't you think there's some inherent value in men who model ideal behavior to other men? If Gabriel intended to speak FOR women then yes, it would be somewhat presumptuous to say the least. But I think the song is more of a celebration of femininity in the general sense.
 
Yep, I second that.  I know he uses "day" to mean 'time' in the general sense, as in 'your day has come', but I reckon this could be a good song for International Women's Day on March 8th.


(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jan 23, 2012 - 11:40
 


This song is soooo good my nipples get hard when I hear it...  volume is wayyyy up...


 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jan 21, 2012 - 18:16
 


marvelous...  love it...
 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jan 13, 2012 - 18:48
 


We be dancing...  love it...

 

(former member)
(hotel in Las Vegas)
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 10:00
 
 randyblew wrote:
Aweeeeeesommmeeenessssssss, all day long-like. Dancing in my hotel room (nod to Romeotuma).
 


Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...

 

randyblew
(Raleigh, NC)
Posted: Jan 12, 2012 - 09:58
 
Aweeeeeesommmeeenessssssss, all day long-like. Dancing in my hotel room (nod to Romeotuma).

Sasha2001
(I can see Zabars from my window)
Posted: Nov 11, 2011 - 07:21
 
 lmic wrote:
I find it easy to get peeved when men speak for women... However, PG is so sensitive and tuned-in, I greatly appreciate this effort. Plus the music kicks a**.... 10
 



I think I can see your point if view on this, but don't you think there's some inherent value in men who model ideal behavior to other men? If Gabriel intended to speak FOR women then yes, it would be somewhat presumptuous to say the least. But I think the song is more of a celebration of femininity in the general sense.

ch83575
Posted: Oct 20, 2011 - 10:18
 
Not my favorite Peter Gabriel.  Not by a long shot.

MiracleDrug
(Earth)
Posted: Oct 20, 2011 - 10:16
 
 t00lur wrote:
i hate hate hate that voice
 

that's nice... {#Beat}