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Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt — Kisses Sweeter Than Wine
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govna
(beantown)
Posted: Apr 30, 2013 - 06:36
 
why does clicking on the album info take you to the album catalogue?  i want the track listing.  wuhappened??

helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: Jan 26, 2013 - 09:49
 
 Stingray wrote:
There's a rule: Wine should not be sweet.
 
Some like it sweet!

Stingray
Posted: Oct 24, 2012 - 08:51
 
There's a rule: Wine should not be sweet.

TJS
(Bradley, Il)
Posted: Oct 24, 2012 - 08:51
 
 Sturff wrote:
As I listen to paradise a lot, this is just overplayed. I love the song, even this version. But, boy is is this overplayed. Thanks.
 
 

It gets played less than once/month.  I can't really call that 'overplayed'.

Sturff
(Moscow, Idaho)
Posted: Sep 22, 2012 - 20:13
 
As I listen to paradise a lot, this is just overplayed. I love the song, even this version. But, boy is is this overplayed. Thanks.
 

fitzworld
(The Big A)
Posted: Aug 22, 2012 - 08:23
 
As much as I like this version, it'd be pretty cool if y'all played The Weavers version. In fact, it would be cool if you played anything by The Weavers. Or how about something from Pete Seeger. You don't have to play a lot, just one or two here or there every few months to change up the pace a little.

LizK
(Houston, Texas)
Posted: May 19, 2012 - 15:50
 
Really, Really, going back, back.. Jimmie Rodgers did this. '50's  
Reading down the page, all I had to do was to read that Lizard guy's comment. He must have been in Florida with me back then. 

shakylegs
(Montreal)
Posted: Feb 14, 2012 - 11:26
 
Great tribute album.

Cynaera
(In a hammock under my own vine and fig tree.)
Posted: Oct 10, 2011 - 16:19
 
I can't believe I'm saying this about a Jackson Browne song, but David Lindley is the best part. The rest of it is, to me, a lackluster performance.

flyboy
(Sarah Palin's Hometown)
Posted: Oct 10, 2011 - 16:10
 
Auto-mute

caazbroker
(Tucson and Los Angeles)
Posted: Jul 08, 2011 - 11:28
 
I was thinking the same thing - sounds like David Lindley in there somewhere!

Phlegmaticman
(270 miles south of Paradise, CA)
Posted: Jul 08, 2011 - 11:26
 
Do I detect Mr. David Lindley in this song?

helgigermany
(Germany)
Posted: May 06, 2011 - 05:57
 
Nice!

Alexandra
(The Gem City, Ohio)
Posted: May 06, 2011 - 05:51
 
I remember listening to Peter, Paul & Mary sing this when I was a wee lass......and I have to say, I'm loving this version much better with the reggae beat and their unique harmonies. {#Good-vibes}

(former member)
Posted: Apr 04, 2011 - 14:15
 
The weird lyric syncopation during the chorus really ruins the tune.

jhorton
Posted: Nov 29, 2010 - 19:58
 
Wheel in the sky keeps on turnin'....

Honestly, the WORST cover I have ever heard. 

n4ku
(Lexington)
Posted: Aug 26, 2010 - 11:49
 
Bill should segue this, one way or the other, with Summer Wine by Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood.

Just sayin'.

Rp10v3r
(Gainesville, FL)
Posted: Aug 26, 2010 - 11:45
 
Sweet!

CoYoT51
(Lima, Perù - Château-Thierry, France)
Posted: Aug 26, 2010 - 11:45
 
Really love this song.
Played as a reggae, it sounds so good.
I discovered this tune a few years ago thanks to Bill.

Thanks again, Bill!

Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet this is not my home)
Posted: Aug 26, 2010 - 11:45
 
These days are gone......

kimmer
(Jacksonville, FL)
Posted: Mar 20, 2010 - 10:59
 
 Hannio wrote:


In spite of his name, Jackson Browne is as white-bread as you can get.
 
That may be, but Bonnie makes this one a 10.

WonderLizard
(2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise)
Posted: Jan 16, 2010 - 11:05
 
 Stefen wrote:


The Jimmie Rogers' version was a bit snappier.  Actually, Rogers was quite a rising star until he was hurt.  As I recall, he had his head bashed in during a robbery and never fully recovered.  Or so I think.

 
From AMG:

"...he was briefly a superstar, landing "Honeycomb," "Kisses Sweeter Than Wine," "Oh-Oh, I'm Falling in Love Again," "Secretly," and "Are You Really Mine" in the Top Ten within about a year's span in 1957-1958. An original and ingratiating performer, Rodgers' records begin to sound like lesser repeats of themselves fairly quickly, and his minor hits are sometimes cloying in a singsong way. Rodgers had a long dry spell after 1960, but re-emerged with a couple of Top 40 hits in 1966 and 1967: "It's Over" and "Child of Clay." At the end of 1967, his career went into a final tailspin after he suffered severe head injuries in a controversial incident involving a Los Angeles police officer." —Richie Unterberger

I remember both "Honeycomb" and "Kisses Sweeter than Wine" fondly. This was like 3rd grade...{#Propeller}

lmic
(Narrow Minded Couch Potato)
Posted: Sep 12, 2009 - 15:09
 
 Kristi wrote:

 
{#Kiss}

lattalo
(Beartooths)
Posted: Sep 12, 2009 - 15:09
 
I have heard the Irish song that this comes from, my grandmother sang it and a lot of others.

conglif
Posted: Apr 07, 2009 - 09:27
 
 NeilBlanchard wrote:
Greetings, Pete Seeger and Lee Hays wrote it, and it is based on a Leadbelly song, who based his song an Irish folksong: (click here) Neil
 
When I first heard this, I knew I'd never heard a reggae version of this song, but I also thought it sounded awfully familiar; kinda like it had always been there all along.

Now I know why. I've been listening to everyone involved with this record for most of my life. (They're together again for the first time.)

Thanks Neil, for pointing all this out.


Hannio
(Austin, TX)
Posted: Apr 07, 2009 - 09:22
 
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

man is this dull.
 

In spite of his name, Jackson Browne is as white-bread as you can get.


CCinSB
(the west coast)
Posted: Apr 07, 2009 - 09:21
 
{#Hearteyes}

Thistle
(Peg City)
Posted: Feb 03, 2009 - 07:33
 
I like JB... but this is causing me intestinal discomfort.  Ugh.  Lame.

Stefen
(West Hollywood, CA)
Posted: Jan 02, 2009 - 16:20
 
 Montyontherun wrote:
NExt song sweeter than this?{#Yawn}
 

The Jimmie Rogers' version was a bit snappier.  Actually, Rogers was quite a rising star until he was hurt.  As I recall, he had his head bashed in during a robbery and never fully recovered.  Or so I think.


Montyontherun
(Stratford Upon Avon, UK)
Posted: Dec 02, 2008 - 01:51
 
NExt song sweeter than this?{#Yawn}

Misterfixit
(Nashville)
Posted: Jun 27, 2008 - 06:34
 
WonderLizard wrote:
This may be the first song, the Jimmie Rogers version, that really grabbed me. I was eight and had a huge crush on Missy Merz. Geez, that was over 50 years ago.

Sitting down now...


Hey! Missy Merz is MINE! My hand told me so! oh yeah, that was 50 years ago. Oh well.

:-)

Dave


Montyontherun
(Stratford Upon Avon, UK)
Posted: Jun 27, 2008 - 06:33
 
I'm looking forward to the next song.. it'll be here in a minute
WonderLizard
(2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise)
Posted: Apr 25, 2008 - 07:31
 
This may be the first song, the Jimmie Rogers version, that really grabbed me. I was eight and had a huge crush on Missy Merz. Geez, that was over 50 years ago.

Sitting down now...
BluEyes
(85 miles from Paradise)
Posted: Mar 24, 2008 - 19:20
 
Interesting arrangement.

Bonnie Raitt raises the level of this song.
NeilBlanchard
(Greater Boston area, Massachusetts)
Posted: Dec 21, 2007 - 10:44
 
Greetings,

Hub wrote:
This is an enticing arrangement of the old Jimmie Rodgers tune.


Pete Seeger and Lee Hays wrote it, and it is based on a Leadbelly song, who based his song an Irish folksong:

(click here)

Neil
Ahnyer_Keester
(Chicago Il)
Posted: Dec 21, 2007 - 10:42
 
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

man is this dull.
E_A_D_G
(DC)
Posted: Dec 21, 2007 - 10:40
 
Perfect paring. SoCal session king DL keeps it real.
cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Oct 31, 2007 - 09:09
 
KSC wrote:


My guess would be David Lindley, Browne's long time buddy and sideman, who can play anything with frets. Amazing .


And probably a lot of things without, as well. I've been a fan of Mr. Lindley a long time: his sound his both unique AND understated.

J.B. and B.R. are not normally big faves of mine, but on this song, WOW!

c.
Alafia
(on the links)
Posted: Oct 19, 2007 - 15:40
 
Hub wrote:
This is an enticing arrangement of the old Jimmie Rodgers tune. Here, the reggae beat emphasizes the
cutesy lyrics but with all the talent on board -
"We Have A Winner". I used to call David Lindley
"Just Enough" Lindley when he first toured with Jackson because his spare, tasteful additions never
overwhelmed the tracks. I've loved Bonnie from the first.
Thanks Bill, you discover all the gems!


An excellent description of Lindley's playing. I've always considered him a musical genius.


Alafia
(on the links)
Posted: Oct 19, 2007 - 15:30
 
Boosiewolf wrote:
Holy crap! After the first few guitar chords, I was bracing myself for the shrilling of Steve Perry and Journey's Wheel In the Sky!


Thank GAWD it wasn't that! This is cool.



Same experience here.
Alafia
(on the links)
Posted: Oct 19, 2007 - 15:30
 
LOVE this.
Hub
(Capitol, So. Cakolacky)
Posted: Oct 04, 2007 - 03:17
 
This is an enticing arrangement of the old Jimmie Rodgers tune. Here, the reggae beat emphasizes the
cutesy lyrics but with all the talent on board -
"We Have A Winner". I used to call David Lindley
"Just Enough" Lindley when he first toured with Jackson because his spare, tasteful additions never
overwhelmed the tracks. I've loved Bonnie from the first.
Thanks Bill, you discover all the gems!
nigelr
(Coffs Harbour, Australia)
Posted: Oct 04, 2007 - 03:04
 
Zocket wrote:
Seems to me Peter, Paul, and Mary did it better a long time ago.

Neither was Burl Ives' version to be despised, however I find this heavenly!
Lumpee
(Missouri)
Posted: Sep 02, 2007 - 16:41
 
Jackson sounds like Mark Knopfler from Dire Straits.

Who I'd like to hear more of by the way.
alux
(atop the pyramid)
Posted: Jun 15, 2007 - 22:16
 
I know its a tribute to the great Pete Seeger, but its hard for me to hear this as anything other than a novelty act. Same problem I have when Willie sings with Toots.
Alexandra
(The American Riviera--so come visit!!!)
Posted: Jun 15, 2007 - 22:14
 
Holy crap! After the first few guitar chords, I was bracing myself for the shrilling of Steve Perry and Journey's Wheel In the Sky!


Thank GAWD it wasn't that! This is cool.


davin
(Victoria, British Columbia)
Posted: May 31, 2007 - 09:53
 
thewaxtadpole wrote:
I don't like this.

And most wines aren't particularly sweet, but I guess 'Kisses Sweeter than Coca-Cola' doesn't have the same ring to it.


I was thinking all of the above.
CCinSB
(the west coast)
Posted: May 31, 2007 - 09:51
 
Our children numbered just about four
And they all had sweethearts knocking on the door.
They all got married and they didn’t wait, I was...
Oh lord! a grandmother of eight!


Kristi
(Athens, GA)
Posted: May 31, 2007 - 09:49
 

siandbeth
(Santa Cruz California)
Posted: May 31, 2007 - 09:49
 
Dogears wrote:
Bongwater (band) also has a great version of this traditional song.

Kisses sweeter than Bongwater!