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Kathleen Edwards — Asking for Flowers
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Sloggydog
(UK)
Posted: Apr 18, 2013 - 22:36
 
 h8rhater wrote:

Stop the presses... somebody thinks they're witty.

 
I thought that was you.  In case you can't guess "knobhead" is implied.

h8rhater
Posted: Mar 18, 2013 - 11:43
 
 sajitjacob wrote:
Nope. Too much country. Sounds like the end credits of a daytime weepy movie: Recently divorced mum struggles to find meaning.
 
Stop the presses... somebody thinks they're witty.

mrleeshow
Posted: Mar 18, 2013 - 11:34
 
Really - good - made me sit up and listen.  :-)

gillespp
(Portland, OR)
Posted: Mar 18, 2013 - 11:25
 
 socalhol wrote:

At first she reminded me of Lucinda Williams — but to me she is lacking Lucinda's grittiness.  I like the grit - keeps it interesting.  This is decent, but a little bland for me.

 
See her in concert. You'll likely change your tune.

Dancing_banana
(Philadelphia, PA)
Posted: Oct 12, 2012 - 16:10
 
 84MacGuy wrote:
 The more I hear Kathleen Edwards the more I like her music.  Of course, seeing her in concert a month ago helped.
 
I totally agree. I saw her this summer at the xpn festival in Camden, NJ. She was amazing. I stop everything I am doing every time this song comes on.

ziggytrix
(Dallas, TX)
Posted: Aug 10, 2012 - 15:04
 
 socalhol wrote:

At first she reminded me of Lucinda Williams — but to me she is lacking Lucinda's grittiness.  I like the grit - keeps it interesting.  This is decent, but a little bland for me.

 
spot on!

lily34
(lexvegas)
Posted: Jul 10, 2012 - 04:35
 
 Cynaera wrote:
The lyrics ring so true - and there is no easy solution to this whole thing. Men and women (or men and men or women and women or...) sometimes just cannot seem to communicate honestly and objectively without hurting/getting hurt. To horribly mis-quote some comedian, "Men do stupid shit, and women stop them. You'd never see a woman trying to blow up a frog with a stick of dynamite. That's why we have man and WO-man.  A man will try anything, and then comes the "WHOA-man! Don't you be doing that stupid stuff!"

I bumped this song from 8 to 9.  It is just so good... Thank you, Canada, as always.  I love you. {#Hearteyes}
 
i miss you.

westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: Jun 08, 2012 - 11:33
 
 sajitjacob wrote:
Nope. Too much country. Sounds like the end credits of a daytime weepy movie: Recently divorced mum struggles to find meaning.
 
Well, this tree-hugging, native-loving cowboy LOVES country, especially this what I call 'electric country', or what is really prog rock-influenced country folk.

midreaming
Posted: Jun 08, 2012 - 11:32
 
'sounds like an artist who's honestly searching. thank god there's still a few

84MacGuy
(Portland, Oregon)
Posted: Jun 08, 2012 - 11:30
 
 The more I hear Kathleen Edwards the more I like her music.  Of course, seeing her in concert a month ago helped.

sajitjacob
(Christchurch NZ)
Posted: May 07, 2012 - 17:09
 
Nope. Too much country. Sounds like the end credits of a daytime weepy movie: Recently divorced mum struggles to find meaning.

westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: May 07, 2012 - 17:08
 
I almost want to stop listening to RP and play nothing but Kathleen.   

jjtwister
(Vermont)
Posted: Mar 07, 2012 - 16:47
 
This song just takes me on a little trip.

Byronape
("post-capitalist wreckageville")
Posted: Feb 06, 2012 - 03:15
 
 westslope wrote:

P.S.  This gal is from my home town of Ottawa.  For the Americans:  Ottawa is the federal capital of Canada.  It is located in the province of Ontario near the Quebec border.  Quebec is still a province of Canada. 


When did Canada stop being part of the US?  

And yes, I am kidding.   

cc_rider
(Austin Texas. Y'all.)
Posted: Feb 02, 2012 - 14:40
 
 Dancing_banana wrote:
Love, love, love this song.
 
She  has a new album out, what I've heard so far is amazing.


coding_to_music
(Beantown)
Posted: Feb 02, 2012 - 14:39
 
 westslope wrote:

I bought her first 3 CDs by clicking through radio paradise to amazon.ca

Asking for Flowers is by far the best.

 

P.S.  This gal is from my home town of Ottawa.  For the Americans:  Ottawa is the federal capital of Canada.  It is located in the province of Ontario near the Quebec border.  Quebec is still a province of Canada.


LOL

Dancing_banana
(Philadelphia, PA)
Posted: Feb 02, 2012 - 14:39
 
Love, love, love this song.

westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: Jan 05, 2012 - 08:20
 

I bought her first 3 CDs by clicking through radio paradise to amazon.ca

Asking for Flowers is by far the best.

 

P.S.  This gal is from my home town of Ottawa.  For the Americans:  Ottawa is the federal capital of Canada.  It is located in the province of Ontario near the Quebec border.  Quebec is still a province of Canada.

 

 




Sjaaks
(Horst, Netherlands)
Posted: Dec 01, 2011 - 02:02
 
 spotcheckbilly wrote:
Terrific song from a talented artist. I'm hoping for a new album soon.
 
 

You wish will be granted in jan/feb 2012... I'm happy about that! {#Bounce}

westslope
(BC coast)
Posted: Oct 25, 2011 - 06:37
 
Wow.

madebytim
(Denmark)
Posted: Oct 25, 2011 - 06:37
 
This is just...really good, plain and simple.


Andy_B
(aboard MV "Horizon," east coast Fla)
Posted: Sep 05, 2011 - 14:02
 
"The lyrics ring so true - and there is no easy solution to this whole thing. Men and women (or men and men or women and women or...) sometimes just cannot seem to communicate honestly and objectively without hurting/getting hurt."

For this alone it get's a 9 from me. 

victoryluna
(stuck in Zincinnati)
Posted: Sep 05, 2011 - 14:00
 
http://www.breatheright.com/

Cynaera
(Kenneth's Frequency)
Posted: Jul 31, 2011 - 14:32
 
The lyrics ring so true - and there is no easy solution to this whole thing. Men and women (or men and men or women and women or...) sometimes just cannot seem to communicate honestly and objectively without hurting/getting hurt. To horribly mis-quote some comedian, "Men do stupid shit, and women stop them. You'd never see a woman trying to blow up a frog with a stick of dynamite. That's why we have man and WO-man.  A man will try anything, and then comes the "WHOA-man! Don't you be doing that stupid stuff!"

I bumped this song from 8 to 9.  It is just so good... Thank you, Canada, as always.  I love you. {#Hearteyes}

spotcheckbilly
(Baltimore, Maryland)
Posted: Jul 31, 2011 - 14:29
 
Terrific song from a talented artist. I'm hoping for a new album soon.
 

lkovathana
(Chicago, Illinois)
Posted: Jul 22, 2011 - 20:33
 
true, too true

MiracleDrug
(Earth)
Posted: Jun 30, 2011 - 04:58
 
on the other hand...this song makes me profoundly sad...

Businessgypsy
(Deepest, Darkest Florida)
Posted: Jun 26, 2011 - 13:01
 
This song makes me very grateful to be free of anyone's expectations. The road calls...


On_The_Beach
(Vancouver BC, Bud)
Posted: May 29, 2011 - 15:47
 
 bindi wrote:
I've noticed a disproportionate number of talented artists coming out of Canada - what's the story?

 
Well, that's nice of you to say. Per capita, Canada always has produced a disproportionate number of great musicians, actors, comedians, etc. I'm not sure what the reason is but I think it has something to do with it being tougher to get "discovered" up here so people have to work even harder at their craft to "make it big". (Our apologies for Rush and Howie Mandel.)



laozilover
(Left of Chicago and up)
Posted: May 29, 2011 - 13:24
 
 calypsus_1 wrote:

Rock like a Folk Singer by ~monkeygod2024
jenhuang  ©2005-2010 ~monkeygod2024

Kathleen Edwards at Paradise Rock Club, May 2005

shot with Canon 20D/50mm f 1.8 lens

Shutter Priority mode, 1/160 sec, ISO 800, f3.5

people who I haven't seen in a while are often surprised to hear how 'serious' about photography i've gotten in recent years. certainly if someone had told me I'm spending a significant percentage of my time 'taking pictures' 5 years ago, I would have been highly skeptical. But, if asked to trace where my passion for photography was ignited, it would probably have been at the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, where Kathleen Edwards was playing the (first?) MapleMusic Showcase. Long story short, I was shoved to the front with my dinky digicam, and for the first time managed to get some really good concert shot ;) It was all downhill from there :P

Flashforward to now, its the first time I've managed to catch Kathleen since then, and its interesting to see just how my style has ... evolved since then :P Better camera helps too ;) I like the drama of the shot - ironic since she's mainly known as a folk, alt-country performer ;)


 
Great pic!  Thanks.  I just rated this song for the first time. (9)   I can't say why I never rated it before.  This song reminds me so much of so many women I have known who have expressed their angst over how they have fared in relationships.  I suppose I should feel I suppose I should feel good that either they have opened up to me or that I HEARD them (or both), but it just makes me feel so sad that so many women are so resigned.  I CAN say why I didn't give it a 10 - it doesn't even give a hint that there's any way OUT of this way of living.



bindi
(North Carolina)
Posted: May 29, 2011 - 13:19
 
 On_The_Beach wrote:

She also sounds a lot like fellow Canuck Sarah Harmer.


I've noticed a disproportionate number of talented artists coming out of Canada - what's the story?


On_The_Beach
(Vancouver BC, Bud)
Posted: May 02, 2011 - 14:41
 
 helgigermany wrote:
I have heared this voice before, but dont know where!?
 
She also sounds a lot like fellow Canuck Sarah Harmer.

socalhol
(Seattle)
Posted: Mar 23, 2011 - 18:43
 
 helgigermany wrote:
I have heared this voice before, but dont know where!?
 
At first she reminded me of Lucinda Williams — but to me she is lacking Lucinda's grittiness.  I like the grit - keeps it interesting.  This is decent, but a little bland for me.


calypsus_1
Posted: Feb 15, 2011 - 10:52
 
 
Kathleen Edwards by Digital Rebel
Jonathan Joncas
http://www.flickr.com/photos/digitalr/

Kathleen Edwards (born July 11, 1978 in Ottawa, Ontario) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. Her blend of country, folk and pop music made her a favourite of music critics, and a rising star on radio in 2003 with her debut album, Failer, made popular by her hit singles "Six O'Clock News" and "Hockey Skates". Her style of music is sometimes placed in the alt country music genre.

This photo was taken on July 9, 2008 using a Canon EOS 40D.

Copyright All rights reserved



Moak
(Reading, PA)
Posted: Jan 28, 2011 - 05:23
 
In its unique way, her voice is absolutely beautiful  Writes great songs too.  Quite a musician.

jkhandy
(Near the ocean (in my mind))
Posted: Dec 14, 2010 - 11:16
 
 nalle wrote:
8
 
Agreed!   {#Cheers}

nalle
(Malmo, Sweden)
Posted: Dec 14, 2010 - 11:15
 
8

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Nov 12, 2010 - 16:49
 
 ch83575 wrote:
I think I should probably go get my wife some flowers... she deserves them.  {#Daisy} 
 
That's just sweet.  {#Daisy}

ch83575
Posted: Oct 25, 2010 - 12:34
 
I think I should probably go get my wife some flowers... she deserves them.  {#Daisy} 

Sjaaks
(Horst, Netherlands)
Posted: Oct 12, 2010 - 01:37
 
 mfassett wrote:

Great road trip music.  
 

Indeed, last year me and my girlfriend hired a mini-campervan and travelled all the way through New Zealand, this CD came by very often... Excellent mood-setting music....

mfassett
(Redwood City, CA)
Posted: Sep 18, 2010 - 14:43
 
 Cynaera wrote:
This song just made me exhale without a shudder in my breath. It made me cry, but I wasn't sad. It made me smile, for no reason. I'm shaking my head and wondering why I love it - and now I realize that I don't need to know. I love it. That's enough for me.
 
I didn't have that exact reaction, but mine was pretty similar... bought the whole damn CD and WORE IT OUT.  I should look in iTunes and see how many plays this CD got on my iPod.. whew!  Great road trip music.  

jmpeck
(Metuchen, NJ)
Posted: Sep 15, 2010 - 12:34
 
Remember the first time I saw her live a few years ago at a mega concert in Toronto that was setup to get past the SARS crisis (I was working backstage). She was on the venue late in the afternoon—headliner was the Stones later that evening so that was the big "draw". She had been getting some radio play with her first album so not a complete unknown but imagine walking out on stage as a new performer in front of nearly a million people. Her adrenalin was so pumped and later backstage some local newscasters were interviewing her since she hit the "live at 5" time slot. She was so hyper from her time onstage that when asked how she felt she just blurted out the f-bomb several times. It was so genuine and funny to see an artist so pumped.

terry_whiterock
Posted: Sep 15, 2010 - 12:26
 
Terry wrote:

Wow, Cynaera really summed it up for me too . . . I love this artist. And this song just pulls at your soul . . . beautiful melody and great lyrics.  Bonus: she is a native Canadian like me.  I'm a big fan. Love the Hammond B3 in the background too, can't get enough of that sound . . . . Thanks RP for playing such excellent tunes.

 Cynaera wrote:
This song just made me exhale without a shudder in my breath. It made me cry, but I wasn't sad. It made me smile, for no reason. I'm shaking my head and wondering why I love it - and now I realize that I don't need to know. I love it. That's enough for me.
 



casey1024
(Between the rock & the hard place)
Posted: Sep 10, 2010 - 06:01
 
Wow.  Pretty powerful lyrics. 

calypsus_1
Posted: Aug 19, 2010 - 15:38
 

Rock like a Folk Singer by ~monkeygod2024
jenhuang  ©2005-2010 ~monkeygod2024

Kathleen Edwards at Paradise Rock Club, May 2005

shot with Canon 20D/50mm f 1.8 lens

Shutter Priority mode, 1/160 sec, ISO 800, f3.5

people who I haven't seen in a while are often surprised to hear how 'serious' about photography i've gotten in recent years. certainly if someone had told me I'm spending a significant percentage of my time 'taking pictures' 5 years ago, I would have been highly skeptical. But, if asked to trace where my passion for photography was ignited, it would probably have been at the Legendary Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto, where Kathleen Edwards was playing the (first?) MapleMusic Showcase. Long story short, I was shoved to the front with my dinky digicam, and for the first time managed to get some really good concert shot ;) It was all downhill from there :P

Flashforward to now, its the first time I've managed to catch Kathleen since then, and its interesting to see just how my style has ... evolved since then :P Better camera helps too ;) I like the drama of the shot - ironic since she's mainly known as a folk, alt-country performer ;)



Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Jul 21, 2010 - 20:59
 
This song just made me exhale without a shudder in my breath. It made me cry, but I wasn't sad. It made me smile, for no reason. I'm shaking my head and wondering why I love it - and now I realize that I don't need to know. I love it. That's enough for me.

listen_n_sf
Posted: Jun 15, 2010 - 10:04
 
 helgigermany wrote:
I have heared this voice before, but dont know where!?
 
She's the female version of Freedy Johnston.

Sjaaks
(Horst, Netherlands)
Posted: May 19, 2010 - 04:48
 
Aaaaahhhhhhh, {#Hearteyes}

ick
(S.E. La Jolla)
Posted: May 14, 2010 - 15:36
 
She certainly has the sad-country thing down.

KurtfromLaQuinta
(Yep. I'm still here in La Quinta.)
Posted: May 14, 2010 - 15:35
 
 helgigermany wrote:
I have heared this voice before, but dont know where!?
Probably here...
http://www.radioparadise.com/rp2-content.php?name=Music&func=search&type=artist&search=Kathleen+Edwards