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| Cynaera (South of Neanderthal) | Posted: Jul 09, 2011 - 16:58 I was in the process of chasing down some websites from business cards I got from "Art in the Park" today, and this song came on, and I started to grin and feel pretty good about my online research. I really LIKE this song. Yes, quite a Jackson Browne feel to it, but the instrumentals are different enough that Blood Oranges has a sound all their own. (Note to self: Forego the salt lamp and buy this CD instead.)  |
| peter_james_bond (West Of The Burg) | Posted: Jul 09, 2011 - 16:58 Very nice indeed. AMG identifies them as The Blood Oranges. Unfortunately the band broke up in 1994. |
| WayUpNorth (Windswept Exile) | Posted: Nov 09, 2010 - 05:22 First few bars, I thought it was Blue Rodeo. Haven't heard them in quite some time ...  |
| 84MacGuy (Portland, Oregon) | Posted: Aug 05, 2010 - 17:14 Great song, too bad it is unavailable on iTunes. |
| bindi (North Carolina) | Posted: Jul 26, 2010 - 18:16 jwkoda wrote: I thought it was Jackson Browne singing. It sounds just like him. yeah. . . |
| jwkoda | Posted: May 02, 2010 - 06:57 I thought it was Jackson Browne singing. It sounds just like him. |
| Baby_M (a 100-year old building in downtown Akron, Ohio) | Posted: Mar 31, 2010 - 15:29 definitely has a Jackson Browne feel to it. |
| Proclivities (Carrboro, NC) | Posted: Mar 31, 2010 - 15:28 bindi wrote: Virtually no info on these guys - tour? albums? Love their sound. There's this Wikipedia page |
| crockydile (Outer Spiral Arm, Milky Way) | Posted: Jan 27, 2010 - 13:35 Too bad the lead singer is flat on the chorus...nice song otherwise. |
| Randomax (Wimberley, TX) | Posted: Aug 13, 2009 - 09:51 Funny - the artist website takes you to Wiki reference on the actual fruit.... |
| bindi (North Carolina) | Posted: Jun 20, 2009 - 20:24 Virtually no info on these guys - tour? albums? Love their sound. |
| jimshome (San Diego, Left Coast) | Posted: Apr 18, 2009 - 11:43 Regular OK. Shady Grove from their Lone Green Valley is my fave from them, though. |
| bindi (North Carolina) | Posted: Apr 18, 2009 - 11:34 I see I'm certainly not the first to notice that this guy definitely has that same quality Jackson Browne has in his voice. Nice. |
| MaryM (WeHo CA) | Posted: Apr 08, 2009 - 15:56  Missed the song - Work!! - but I love blood oranges |
| lmic (Narrow Minded Couch Potato) | Posted: Apr 08, 2009 - 15:50 MinMan wrote: I thought this was Jackson Browne... I can't believe it's not!  |
| vaiodon (Halfway to Paradise) | Posted: Mar 08, 2009 - 03:41 oldman wrote: of Roverfish: I hear a little Jackson Brown, but a lot more Bruce Cockburn. Agreed I'm right with you on that, I do enjoy this when I hear. Reminds me, must look up JB tickets for gig here later in the month. |
| nigelr (Coffs Harbour, Australia) | Posted: Dec 13, 2008 - 02:00 Um, outstanding. |
| peyotecoyote (Home of Sir Frederick Banting) | Posted: Oct 17, 2008 - 08:13 MojoJojo wrote: Blood oranges now remind me of Dexter. Anyone? But of course! It's in the opening credits...and it's only one of my favourite shows. I had to order Showtime just to see the 3rd season because it's not showing on any of the regular cable channels. |
| KurtfromLaQuinta (Yep. I'm still here in La Quinta.) | Posted: Oct 10, 2008 - 22:11 beanpillow9 wrote: Cheri Knight's "The Northeast Kingdom" is an excellent CD. I've been diggin' the Blood Oranges for years, "The Crying Tree" and "Corn River" are both very good. As for the complaints about the voice, this type of music (alt. country/folk/bluegrass) doesn't need a pure, tuneful, always on key vocal performance. The Blood Oranges are an American roots band- twangy, quirky, and off kilter vocals fit the authenticity of the music perfectly. Dylan and Earle can't sing- yet they CAN. It ain't perfect, but it's not supposed to be. Right on bean. |
| oldman (Northern Virginia) | Posted: May 12, 2008 - 12:51 Roverfish wrote: I hear a little Jackson Brown, but a lot more Bruce Cockburn. Personally, I don't think the vocals are that weak...not everyone needs to belt it out. Quite likeable, for me.
Agreed |
| horstman (Syracuse, New York) | Posted: Jun 01, 2007 - 16:36 physicsgenius wrote: FYI: "...in the dark" is the lyrical equivalent of "that's what SHE said".
Guy: So what did you do on your date? Musician: We built bridges...in the dark! Guy: Duuuuude, SCORE! Physicsgenius attempt at "humor". Who'd of thunk it!  |
| beanpillow9 (~down the road and up the holler~) | Posted: May 01, 2007 - 07:02 cherylg4 wrote: If you like this, check out the two solo discs from Cheri Knight, "The Knitter" and "The Northeast Kingdom." (I uploaded a couple tracks to RP but they were rejected) One was produced by Steve Earle and she's got great backup muscians and singers, including Emmylou Harris. Excellent songwriting and a more rock, less country country-rock.
Cheri Knight's "The Northeast Kingdom" is an excellent CD. I've been diggin' the Blood Oranges for years, "The Crying Tree" and "Corn River" are both very good. As for the complaints about the voice, this type of music (alt. country/folk/bluegrass) doesn't need a pure, tuneful, always on key vocal performance. The Blood Oranges are an American roots band- twangy, quirky, and off kilter vocals fit the authenticity of the music perfectly. Dylan and Earle can't sing- yet they CAN. It ain't perfect, but it's not supposed to be. |
| MojoJojo (Indianapolis, IN USA) | Posted: May 01, 2007 - 06:48 Blood oranges now remind me of Dexter. Anyone? |
| KurtfromLaQuinta (La Quinta, CA) | Posted: Feb 27, 2007 - 10:42 labkpr wrote: For some strange reason, I've always liked this song...
I guess we both do.do I need help? |
| physicsgenius (90% of everything is crap) | Posted: Nov 16, 2006 - 08:11 FYI: "...in the dark" is the lyrical equivalent of "that's what SHE said". Guy: So what did you do on your date? Musician: We built bridges...in the dark! Guy: Duuuuude, SCORE! |
| Roverfish (Tucson, AZ - Thanks for visiting...now go home!) | Posted: Aug 05, 2006 - 21:20 I hear a little Jackson Brown, but a lot more Bruce Cockburn. Personally, I don't think the vocals are that weak...not everyone needs to belt it out. Quite likeable, for me. |
| witchchild (Around here somwhere) | Posted: Jul 07, 2006 - 12:48 mezzanine wrote:  Horrible voice!! If you think he's bad, listen to James Blunt more. Personally, i think its a fair song. Simple.  |
| MinMan (Bay Area, CA) | Posted: Mar 29, 2006 - 16:00 I thought this was Jackson Browne... or some other Nico consort. |
| 87C751 (Portland, ME) | Posted: Feb 13, 2006 - 12:38 Kinda nice, actually. I thought it was Bruce Cockburn at first. |
| crockydile (The swamps of Houston) | Posted: Feb 13, 2006 - 12:37 sounds like he's straining on the high(er) notes... |
| ObsidianInfinity (Upstate NY) | Posted: Jan 29, 2006 - 19:20 I was surprised to see that this is 12 years old. Sounds fresh. |
| labkpr (Here and Now!) | Posted: Jul 22, 2005 - 22:15 For some strange reason, I've always liked this song... do I need help? |
| (former member) (Right Here) | Posted: Jun 08, 2005 - 17:57 mezzanine wrote: Horrible voice!! enough so to gag a maggot. |
| mezzanine (Just below the thumb) | Posted: Mar 12, 2005 - 17:56 Horrible voice!! |
| colt4x5 (east of eden) | Posted: Jan 12, 2005 - 18:15 al9009 wrote: what is it you colonials say?
Oh yes. colonials, eh? saint bertram, lad! here in new (and improved?) england "colonials" are houses and "english" is the spin we put on pool balls! that said, i have to agree with your assessment of this song. not high on my list. i'd drop it in the dust bin. |
| bajafisher (Central Alabama-AKA the middle of NOWHERE) | Posted: Nov 29, 2004 - 11:13 al9009 wrote: what is it you colonials say?
Oh yes. Learn to sing, dude. :P :butt: never a truer word was spoken. |
| shue (Sapporo,Japan) | Posted: Jun 23, 2004 - 21:15 I like Jimmy Ryan's mandolin. |
| OCDHG (10-E-C) | Posted: May 28, 2004 - 10:25 I think it's quite likeable-7 |
| ndanger666 (Lost in the Ozone Again) | Posted: Apr 06, 2004 - 12:58  |
| al9009 (England. Oh and yes. It's raining.) | Posted: Apr 06, 2004 - 12:53 what is it you colonials say? Oh yes. Learn to sing, dude. :P :butt: |
| gregorbill (PDX) | Posted: Dec 18, 2003 - 09:36 Drum loop, organ playing nothing but whole note chords, and nearly tuneless singing. Sounds like the first song someone's ever written and recorded. Useless. |
| cherylg4 (music void, WA) | Posted: Oct 07, 2003 - 10:05 If you like this, check out the two solo discs from Cheri Knight, "The Knitter" and "The Northeast Kingdom." (I uploaded a couple tracks to RP but they were rejected) One was produced by Steve Earle and she's got great backup muscians and singers, including Emmylou Harris. Excellent songwriting and a more rock, less country country-rock. |
| ppoggione (Mattawan, MI) | Posted: Aug 07, 2003 - 04:31 Very sweet tune. Reminiscent of old Jackson Browne (at least to me). This is typical of why I've become a diehard RP fanatic; gaining exposure to groups that otherwise would never cross my ears. Nice pick and a great segue from Mark Knopfler. |
| mrrmaid1 (Baltimore, MD) | Posted: Jul 25, 2002 - 09:08 I like the lyrics. Does anyone know where I can find them? :???: |
| smelly (Shippensburg, PA) | Posted: May 09, 2002 - 18:51 Don't think I've heard this before. I like it. Some nice segues in this flotilla of tunes. Thanks, Bill. :D :D |
| Leslie (Antioch (155 mi. south of RP), CA) | Posted: Feb 15, 2002 - 20:42 Originally Posted by rmurray248:
Very nice - on what part of the hemoglobe are blood oranges grown?  VERY CLEVER rmurray!  |
| rmurray248 (EAST Paradise, MA) | Posted: Jan 20, 2002 - 21:06 Very nice - on what part of the hemoglobe are blood oranges grown? |
| justlistening (Irvine, CA) | Posted: Jan 04, 2002 - 17:01 This remind anyone else of Sue Vega? Not the voice obviously! But I could picture her singing a tune like this and it sounds similar to something I think I've heard her sing. Nice tune. |