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Rickie Lee Jones — On Saturday Afternoons in 1963
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bronorb
(Wisconsin)
Posted: Aug 24, 2011 - 08:06
 
 Cynaera wrote:

I agree!  {#High-five} They haven't been submitted yet, or they were rejected.  If you want them in play, submit them! Both are amazing, wonderful songs by RLJ.  I used to come home from my graveyard shift, too exhausted to do anything more than put that cassette into my player and fall asleep in the recliner in my living room listening to her music.  I could sleep with no dreams, and it was exactly what I needed at the time. I will always love Rickie Lee Jones - she fit into my life like Jackson Browne, Dan Fogelberg, America, and Joni Mitchell. And she still fits.

 
Nice comments.
I remember playing this album when some friends were over drinking, playing darts, having a good time. It was about 1982. As the album played it got quieter and quieter and pretty soon everyone was just listening, caught in the mood of the music. When it stopped we all had to snap out of it and get back to goofing off.
Powerful stuff.


traveyes
(Southern Oregon)
Posted: Jun 22, 2011 - 09:55
 
Wow. My dad had that tape and I don't think I've heard this song in 30 years!

Even prettier now! Thanks for the memories.

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: May 21, 2011 - 18:01
 
 hallogallo wrote:

Awesome album. 

Can't believe "Night Train" and "Weasel and the White Boys Cool" aren't in rotation ...

 
I agree!  {#High-five} They haven't been submitted yet, or they were rejected.  If you want them in play, submit them! Both are amazing, wonderful songs by RLJ.  I used to come home from my graveyard shift, too exhausted to do anything more than put that cassette into my player and fall asleep in the recliner in my living room listening to her music.  I could sleep with no dreams, and it was exactly what I needed at the time. I will always love Rickie Lee Jones - she fit into my life like Jackson Browne, Dan Fogelberg, America, and Joni Mitchell. And she still fits.


Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Nov 13, 2010 - 20:58
 
Yep, me again. I'm sitting here, dealing with so many weird things - and here's this song, and I'm smiling, and crying.  Rickie Lee Jones is an amazing catalyst for anyone who needs to cry, or laugh...

Wittgenstein
(Sydney, Aus)
Posted: Nov 13, 2010 - 20:57
 
Beautiful.

 So much for fucking magic ukelelis, it helps if you have some talent.

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Oct 03, 2010 - 20:49
 
 Mandible wrote:

I'd love to hear more from her. I'm not familiar with this artist!!!!


 
I could tell you stories, but they'd probably be about me, with Rickie Lee Jones as a backdrop... (the music would be astonishingly great. The stories? Um, not so much.) {#Sunny}

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Oct 03, 2010 - 20:40
 
Okay. I know I said it's a 10. But I guess I need a separate scale, because I'm sitting here in tears, remembering when I first heard this song, and all the subsequent listenings, each with its own set of circumstances.

She can still bring me to tears, or make me feel like dressing in black and be-bopping down the street. This song will always and ever be 10.

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Sep 01, 2010 - 20:47
 
Up to 10. Rickie Lee Jones is my icon.{#Sunny}

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Jul 09, 2010 - 12:45
 
I posted about this song in May, 2008 - and still, almost all positive comments. The song holds more truth for me now than it did in 2008. Life continues to happen, whether we're ready for it or not, and RLJ's song points that out in the most poignant of ways.  I still rank her music up there in my top five:  Jackson Browne, Dan Fogelberg, Joni Mitchell, Warren Zevon, and RLJ.

My Friday just got better.  Thanks, Bill and Rebecca! {#Chillpill}

michaelgmitchell
(Belleville, ON)
Posted: Jul 09, 2010 - 12:41
 
This is a favourite of mine. Nice to hear it here, Bill.

Peace_tode
(Atlanta)
Posted: Jul 09, 2010 - 12:38
 
 houston wrote:
31 years after this was released this is the first time it worked for me.
 

I am glad that it is "working" for you now. I am sorry that you have missed decades of enjoyment.

4merdj
(donde el viento se devuelve)
Posted: Jul 09, 2010 - 12:37
 
Yes ... I thought I recognized her ... really beautiful song and rendition by RLJ {#Sunny}

Antigone
(A house, in a valley, Virginia)
Posted: Jul 09, 2010 - 12:37
 
Love the oboe.

Love the whole thing.

lmic
(Harmless Little Bunny)
Posted: Jun 29, 2010 - 23:41
 
Embarrassing that it took til finding RP to finally understand her greatness. Thank you, Bill.


Peace_tode
(Atlanta)
Posted: Jun 07, 2010 - 16:12
 
This is a very good track from a truly great album. Chuckee was a hit and the cheesiest from the lp. But damn, the every single cut on the album holds it's own and weathers very very well. Even Chuckee now. But way more than half of the tunes are simply breathtakingly beautiful and amazing. And the way RLJ uses her voice as an ensemble instrument at times reveals her talent beyond normal measures.

zipper
Posted: Jun 07, 2010 - 16:09
 
 houston wrote:
31 years after this was released this is the first time it worked for me.
 
same here.


Guyeeno
Posted: Mar 04, 2010 - 15:01
 
Puts me to sleep.  Good for bed time.

houston
(Tsawwassen B.C.)
Posted: Jan 22, 2010 - 20:09
 
31 years after this was released this is the first time it worked for me.

Webfoot
(Eugene, Oregon)
Posted: Dec 22, 2009 - 10:10
 
Beautiful song that I've never heard before.  I'm pleased to know she did more than "Chuck E's in love."  Thanks RP!

sfearll
(Sunny SoCal)
Posted: Dec 22, 2009 - 10:03
 
lovely and appropriate song on my 24th wedding anniversary... "years may go by..." 


Mandible
Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 07:36
 

I'd love to hear more from her. I'm not familiar with this artist!!!!



rickhoran
(Eastern PA)
Posted: Nov 30, 2009 - 07:34
 
 Tana wrote:

It's a great album, as are all of her albums, AND to me this is one of RLJ's best songs ever.

 
i agree. However Satellites and Stewart's coat is a very very close 2nd and 3rd.



Tana
(Lancaster, PA)
Posted: Sep 28, 2009 - 08:24
 
 Shimmer wrote:
What a great album. This isn't even one of the best songs.
 
It's a great album, as are all of her albums, AND to me this is one of RLJ's best songs ever.


hallogallo
(Raleigh, North Carolina)
Posted: Aug 27, 2009 - 20:21
 

Awesome album. 

Can't believe "Night Train" and "Weasel and the White Boys Cool" aren't in rotation ...




inmanart
Posted: Jun 25, 2009 - 12:13
 
Love RLJ, night train is one of my favorites by her

bronorb
(Wisconsin)
Posted: May 15, 2009 - 07:10
 
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Nice song from a great album, but Pirates is still my fave.
 

That's a tough choice. They are both beautiful albums.


EleventhMan
Posted: May 15, 2009 - 07:09
 
this is one of my faves from a wonderful album...
thanks Bill & Rebecca....

On_The_Beach
(Vancouver, Canada)
Posted: Apr 13, 2009 - 17:03
 
Nice song from a great album, but Pirates is still my fave.

oldman
(Lost in Northern Virginia)
Posted: Feb 09, 2009 - 14:35
 
Pirates still makes the rounds on my turntable quite often, two fine albums.

ttburger3
(Laguna Beach)
Posted: Feb 09, 2009 - 14:31
 
how would anyone know this song written 30 years ago (unless they were there) - TIMELESS . . .

Shimmer
(Bethesda, MD)
Posted: Feb 09, 2009 - 14:30
 
What a great album. This isn't even one of the best songs.

bindi
(North Carolina)
Posted: Jan 18, 2009 - 07:01
 
this song is giving me shivers - I cannot believe I've never heard it before.

Peace_tode
(Atlanta)
Posted: Dec 08, 2008 - 08:22
 
 Tim_in_N_FL wrote:
I cannot believe I've never heard this LP from start-to-finish.  This is a lovely song...
Now on my must purchase list.{#Cheers}
 

Do yourself a favor and buy the disc. This woman uses her voice as an instrument to serve the songs as much as singing lyrics. "Last Chance Texaco", Danny's All Star Joint", oh hell, ALL of it!! You won't be disappointed.

Tana
(Lancaster, PA)
Posted: Dec 08, 2008 - 08:16
 
 Tim_in_N_FL wrote:
I cannot believe I've never heard this LP from start-to-finish.  This is a lovely song...
Now on my must purchase list.{#Cheers}
 
It's a must-purchase AND a desert island disc for me. Dear Rickie.



Tim_in_N_FL
(Florida)
Posted: Dec 08, 2008 - 08:15
 
I cannot believe I've never heard this LP from start-to-finish.  This is a lovely song...
Now on my must purchase list.{#Cheers}

timandalisa
(Great Falls, Montana)
Posted: Dec 08, 2008 - 08:14
 

Thanks for this one on a Monday morning......



vaiodon
(Halfway to Paradise)
Posted: Oct 15, 2008 - 15:06
 
Special friends are few and far between. Don't let years go by without them. This album is locked away in my vinyl treasure trove so it's wonderful to hear it here.


DigitalJer
(Edmonton, Alberta, Canada)
Posted: Oct 15, 2008 - 15:04
 
I still have this on vinyl.  And I was born in 1969.

Thanks mom :)

anotherlistener
Posted: Oct 06, 2008 - 05:19
 
First time hearing this.  Thanks RP.  Beautiful

steeler
(Staring, blankly, into the abyss)
Posted: Oct 06, 2008 - 05:19
 
Looking back, a masterpiece album

PurplePrincess
(the mountains)
Posted: Sep 04, 2008 - 15:38
 
Wow, I haven't heard this in SO LONG, love it love it love it always......

sickels
(Boulder, CO)
Posted: Sep 04, 2008 - 15:38
 
This may sound crazy, especially after reading all the positiv feedback for song and RLJ, but I've never heard this song!  It nice.

MiketheKnife
(Virginia)
Posted: Jul 12, 2008 - 18:14
 
Gets me every time.
Bravo Bravo
Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: May 10, 2008 - 20:30
 
I've read all the comments on this song (one of my absolute favorites - the other is "Must Be Love"), and not a one was negative. Warms my heart to know there are so many RLJ fans - there was a time when I thought I was the only one.

Just bought "Dutchess of Coolsville," and I heartily recommend it. Lots of B-sides, unreleased songs, and alternate versions. It's a fun, introspective, and sometimes surprising collection.

As far as I'm concerned, Rickie Lee Jones can do no wrong. Uh, unless she starts getting into Vanilla Ice covers...
birdland
(Right about....here.)
Posted: May 10, 2008 - 19:39
 
Most of this album is on my regular playlist. My personal favorite is Night Train. A masterpiece.
Antigone
(A house, in a valley, Virginia)
Posted: Apr 09, 2008 - 07:25
 
Years may go by ...

SIGH.




cathenley
(Santa Barbara, CA)
Posted: Mar 08, 2008 - 18:57
 
I'm happy now...

DesertJack
(Sonoran Desert south of Phoenix)
Posted: Feb 06, 2008 - 08:53
 
More of RLJ, and while your at it, more of the prototype for this genre....early Joni.


silverghost57
(Pennsylvania)
Posted: Feb 06, 2008 - 08:49
 
Thanks, have not listen to this since my cassette of it broke years ago...need to get CD... ahhh College days.... when I was a radio DJ..thanks RP
CafeRacer
(Still Waiting To Wake Up, Indiana)
Posted: Dec 05, 2007 - 12:44
 
Depends on which Saturday afternoon in 1963 you're talking about. I was either around or I wasn't. Admittedly, I would have been around in a diminished capacity. Mainly pooping or sucking teat.