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Great Lake Swimmers — Passenger Song
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Droidac
(Blacklight District)
Posted: Jun 25, 2012 - 13:04
 
 apd wrote:

agreed - and the restaurant at Vineland has the most gorgeous patio.

 
Indeed it does!  That's where I proposed to my lovely wife 8 years ago!   {#Heartkiss}

TerryS
(Another SW)
Posted: Mar 26, 2012 - 19:40
 
One man can only change so much, every so often; just not constantly.

Anyway, I like it that way.
Now see what you've gone and done?

mediamarv
(Sebastopol, CA)
Posted: Nov 02, 2011 - 14:34
 
 Giselle62 wrote:
i love when RP plays a "weird folk" set or whatever you wanna call: Fotheringay, 16 Horsepower, and Great lake swimmers. Most into this kinda stuff for the last 6 years.
 
So, here it is November 2 and the same sequence of songs shows up.... magic?  Hmmmmm... recycling, eh Bill?


d-don
(Oregon)
Posted: Nov 02, 2011 - 14:34
 
 Giselle62 wrote:
i love when RP plays a "weird folk" set or whatever you wanna call: Fotheringay, 16 Horsepower, and Great lake swimmers. 


My thoughts exactly. Love this.

On_The_Beach
(Vancouver BC, Bud)
Posted: Apr 27, 2011 - 15:04
 
Wake up, we're recording!

rdo
(DC)
Posted: Jul 31, 2010 - 16:31
 

This is the best track off of a very good CD.  They do take rhyme to new extremes though.  Some of the weaker tracks are annoying in that regard.



Giselle62
(many bear, big rock, estuary California)
Posted: Jul 16, 2010 - 21:16
 
i love when RP plays a "weird folk" set or whatever you wanna call: Fotheringay, 16 Horsepower, and Great lake swimmers. Most into this kinda stuff for the last 6 years.

apd
(Toronto, On)
Posted: Apr 12, 2010 - 11:54
 
 Droidac wrote:

Chateau des Charms is decent, but I would highly recommend trying anything from Vineland Estates. It's my personal favorite winery in the region - top notch on every level.
 
agreed - and the restaurant at Vineland has the most gorgeous patio.


vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .)
Posted: Apr 01, 2010 - 14:16
 

One thing I'll say for the less traveled way
Doesn't have subtlety
Has twice the gravity
Get in and go and you're one with the now



tkay73
(Near the majestic Colorado Rockies)
Posted: Mar 26, 2010 - 15:48
 
The more I hear these guys the more I like them even though most of the songs are similar to me.
Got two of thier songs free on Amazon MP3.

cousinhub
(Uccle (Belgium))
Posted: Feb 26, 2010 - 11:07
 
Chateau de Tiregand
Bergerac - France
it's much better ..real wine !!! {#Tongue}

Captn_Pea
(Spring Lake, MI)
Posted: Feb 08, 2010 - 08:17
 

No way... wine from the middle of one of the Great Lakes... Heineman's  best if mixed, some red/white/& Sprite..



to_the_eleven
(the groove)
Posted: Feb 08, 2010 - 08:16
 
Nice set!

8:17 am My Morning Jacket
Gideon Z (2005) 7.3
8:13 am Great Lake Swimmers
Passenger Song Ongiara (2007) 6.8
8:09 am Sixteen Horsepower
Black Soul Choir Sackcloth 'N' Ashes (1996) 6.4
8:05 am Fotheringay
The Way I Feel Fotheringay (1970) 7.5
8:01 am Tracy Chapman
Telling Stories Telling Stories (1998) 7.1


Droidac
(4066 kms east of Paradise)
Posted: Oct 05, 2009 - 14:25
 
 peter_james_bond wrote:

What a great recommendation! Instead of a white, I'll have a red from a winery in Ontario(where the Great Swimmers are from) Gamay Droit from Chateau des Charms is terrific. Cheers {#Cheers}

 
Chateau des Charms is decent, but I would highly recommend trying anything from Vineland Estates. It's my personal favorite winery in the region - top notch on every level.

socalhol
(Carlsbad CA)
Posted: Oct 05, 2009 - 14:24
 
 cc_rider wrote:
At first I thought this was Fleet Foxes, the voices are similar. I like them both.
 
I thought the same thing!  Agreed - both are great bands with great music.  Thanks to RP for introducing them to me!


peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: Sep 22, 2009 - 04:45
 
 ladymix wrote:
Bought this album after a great live show. It's a very nice, chill album. Recommend serving with a glass of white and a sunset.
 
What a great recommendation! Instead of a white, I'll have a red from a winery in Ontario(where the Great Swimmers are from) Gamay Droit from Chateau des Charms is terrific. Cheers {#Cheers}


bobcat1963
(the netherlands)
Posted: Sep 22, 2009 - 04:04
 
booooooorrinnnggggg {#Sleep}

cactus7709
Posted: Sep 22, 2009 - 04:03
 
uuuuuuuggggghhhhhhhh!!!!!!!{#Headache}

NeuroJoe
(North Tijuana, USA)
Posted: Sep 17, 2009 - 09:14
 
 jagdriver wrote:
Which Great Lake? They could swim in Michigan, Huron, and maybe Ontario. Swimming in Superior is a non-starter, it's so cold, even in mid-August. And swimming in Erie might cause one to glow in the dark.
 
Growing up as a kid that didn't know any better in Paradise (!) Michigan, used to swim in Superior from May thru Sep. Talk about cold, surprised that my testicles ever descended.


fredriley
(Nottingham, UK)
Posted: Sep 17, 2009 - 09:13
 
There's a fine line between elegaic and soporiphic, and for me this band step over it {#Sleep}

cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Sep 17, 2009 - 09:10
 
At first I thought this was Fleet Foxes, the voices are similar. I like them both.

Marcel1979
(Denmark)
Posted: Aug 24, 2009 - 04:06
 
Another excellent artist in the RP Playlist.

crockydile
(I miss Excelsior!)
Posted: Aug 18, 2009 - 07:44
 
Dropped my rating due to the repetitive melody...ugh.

myknjul2
Posted: Aug 18, 2009 - 07:43
 
XXXxxx......

denmom
(Connecticut)
Posted: Aug 18, 2009 - 07:41
 
 crockydile wrote:
Drag Queen mimicking Natalie Merchant? {#Lol}
 

Oh HELLS no; any self-respecting queen would pick somebody with better style.

I like this band, but this song is, well, snoozy.

oscar_driver
(Planet Earth)
Posted: Aug 03, 2009 - 13:45
 
from 7 - 8.5 /////

vivakitty
(The Girl Who Wrecks Your Dreams)
Posted: Aug 03, 2009 - 13:43
 
This would be a good song under a full moon, far away from a city, with a campfire in the background and the occasional bit of murmured conversation.

crockydile
(The swamps of Houston)
Posted: Jul 23, 2009 - 13:57
 
Drag Queen mimicking Natalie Merchant? {#Lol}

coffee-eyes
(Right outside of Boston)
Posted: Jul 17, 2009 - 17:00
 
 vandal wrote:

7 {#Arrow} 8

Ditto
 



WayUpNorth
(Down on the Farm)
Posted: Jul 16, 2009 - 06:22
 
Likin' this more each time ... {#Meditate}

vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .)
Posted: Jun 14, 2009 - 10:36
 

7 {#Arrow} 8


westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: May 18, 2009 - 12:17
 
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Then you are on crack cocaine.
 
.....
 
Hmmm.  Personal experience there Scott? 


hippiechick
(a castle with tall walls)
Posted: May 18, 2009 - 12:16
 
I bought their albums because of this song. Outstanding!

Jacksonstat
(Columbus OH)
Posted: May 13, 2009 - 16:42
 
 peter_james_bond wrote:
They've got a new album out and it's very good!
 
I agree, it's brilliant. {#Good-vibes}

peter_james_bond
(Lunenburg, NS)
Posted: May 13, 2009 - 16:40
 
They've got a new album out and it's very good!

DavidS_UK
(Hemel Hempstead, UK)
Posted: Apr 30, 2009 - 08:01
 
 kaybee wrote:

{#Lol} 

But if you have to pick one lake, Huron's probably the nicest, although it does have a bit of dangerous undertow in some parts of Georgian Bay.

 
Funny enough, for a Brit, I HAVE swum in Georgian Bay, Huron. 1974, Scout exchange trip.  Awesome for a 15 yr old who had never travelled outside of UK before.


GirlFriday
(Funkytown)
Posted: Apr 30, 2009 - 08:00
 
This is an exceptional band. Thanks for spreading the love!

Mari
(île de lesvos)
Posted: Apr 27, 2009 - 19:57
 

good to see you continue to have your finger on the pulse Bill! {#Music} great band, great song!



sstepak
(cleveland ohio)
Posted: Apr 27, 2009 - 19:52
 
 jagdriver wrote:
Which Great Lake? They could swim in Michigan, Huron, and maybe Ontario. Swimming in Superior is a non-starter, it's so cold, even in mid-August. And swimming in Erie might cause one to glow in the dark.
 
sigh...Enjoy your brush fires


aliweg
(so far from home)
Posted: Apr 19, 2009 - 09:57
 
a touching song..

kaybee
(Lost in the Wilds of Toronto)
Posted: Apr 13, 2009 - 16:45
 
 jagdriver wrote:
Which Great Lake? They could swim in Michigan, Huron, and maybe Ontario. Swimming in Superior is a non-starter, it's so cold, even in mid-August. And swimming in Erie might cause one to glow in the dark.
 
{#Lol} 

But if you have to pick one lake, Huron's probably the nicest, although it does have a bit of dangerous undertow in some parts of Georgian Bay.


chyk5
(Florida)
Posted: Apr 13, 2009 - 12:46
 
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:

Then you are on crack cocaine.
 
It's not an insult to say "this band sounds a little like that band" because that band sounds a little like some other band before it. Always.
 

I agree, but It is insulting to say the music is derivative. Had you read the prior posting you might have noticed that reference. The person posting a response explained it quite well, I thought. As for the crack cocaine remark, I'd expect something more clever from someone born in 1962. Oh well, people often disappoint...



meadowwoods
(Southwestern Wisconsin)
Posted: Apr 13, 2009 - 12:37
 
Saw them live in Madison a while back. They were great. 

ScottFromWyoming
(Powell)
Posted: Apr 13, 2009 - 12:34
 
 chyk5 wrote:
I have 2 CD's by this band as well as several by MMJ and 1 by Fleet Foxes. I'm not seeing the similarities with either of these bands. 
 
Then you are on crack cocaine.
 
It's not an insult to say "this band sounds a little like that band" because that band sounds a little like some other band before it. Always.

Ag3nt0rang3
(Canada)
Posted: Apr 09, 2009 - 18:18
 
 jagdriver wrote:
Which Great Lake? They could swim in Michigan, Huron, and maybe Ontario. Swimming in Superior is a non-starter, it's so cold, even in mid-August. And swimming in Erie might cause one to glow in the dark.
 
Lake Ontario, I believe. The band is from the Niagara region in Southern Ontario. The name is a kind of tribute to, well to Great Lakes swimmers, people who for whatever reason tried to swim across one or other of the Great Lakes.


jagdriver
(Tunin' in from the aptly-named Grass Valley, CA)
Posted: Apr 02, 2009 - 10:36
 
Which Great Lake? They could swim in Michigan, Huron, and maybe Ontario. Swimming in Superior is a non-starter, it's so cold, even in mid-August. And swimming in Erie might cause one to glow in the dark.

zipper
Posted: Apr 02, 2009 - 10:34
 
Beauty.

More_Barn
(NYC)
Posted: Apr 02, 2009 - 10:32
 
Great voice{#Clap}

gregormiz
(Portland, OR)
Posted: Mar 18, 2009 - 21:38
 
Heheh...  My wife just said: Is this My Morning Jacket?
I'm a forgetting sort and said: "Maybe, I can't remember... let's see..."

 I should point out that BOTH my Wife and I think this is a totally groovy song.  I didn't mean to be negative by  saying that it is "derivative" of anything.  Very enjoyable music.  Any similarity to music past or present is really of no consequence.  

 chyk5 wrote:


I have 2 CD's by this band as well as several by MMJ and 1 by Fleet Foxes. I'm not seeing the similarities with either of these bands. Great Lake Swimmers have a sustained tone throughout their music that is quite unlike MMJ or FF. A fine band indeed.
 



robco1
(Chicago, IL)
Posted: Mar 14, 2009 - 14:12
 
RadioDoc wrote:
We had the annual Polar Bear swim in Lake Michigan today. Appropriate...

This one's an 8. Must check out their other works.

By the way, if you are an eMusic subscriber, their stuff is available for download.

There is no fracking way you are getting me in that lake in less than a dry suit until June! Impressive, and a little crazy . . . just the way life should be! {#Notworthy}