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The Wailin' Jennys — Starlight
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Dav3thedog
(Canberra)
Posted: May 04, 2013 - 00:06
 
Love it!
krysthal
(43.70654 -79.39837 Toronto, Canada)
Posted: Dec 29, 2012 - 17:26
 
Vocals are magical, instrumentation awesome. Love this track,

bagpipe
(Ottawa, Ontario)
Posted: Nov 28, 2012 - 08:28
 
In his introduction, I heard Bill say it as "Waylon Jennings". Was a bit confused for a second at the begining! Anyway - really like this. Even if it isn't Waylon Jennings.

AndyJ
(Oregon)
Posted: Sep 26, 2012 - 12:31
 
I prefer my politics straight. OTOH, I enjoy the voices and arrangement. They work best for me as singles in rotation rather than a whold CD or concert ... Like cheesecake, a little is pleasant but more is not.  That's my preference.

xtalman
(What dimension?)
Posted: Sep 26, 2012 - 12:29
 
 ckcotton wrote:
Same story 2 months later... Still boring
 




Definitely a change of pace, not boring at all though. Thats what RP is all about.

Easyrider
(Portugal)
Posted: Aug 26, 2012 - 00:11
 
I just love some of that hometown Dixie music,Roscoe,cucucu😜

hippiechick
(topsy turvy land)
Posted: Jun 27, 2012 - 07:55
 
 cosmiclint wrote:

I think you're talking about Neil Stonechild, who died of exposure in a field on the outskirts of Saskatoon on a night when temperatures were below -28 Celsius. He had last been seen in police custody.

The practice of police driving people outside of town and abandoning them is known as a "Starlight Tour," hence the title of the song.

Closer to home for me, a Mi'kmaq man by the name of Frank Paul was picked up by Vancouver police in 1998 for being drunk in a public place. The Sergeant in charge of the city drunk tank refused to take him in. Instead, he was dumped in an alley, soaking wet, where he later died of hypothermia. An inquiry in to his death condemned not only the actions of the police, but also the Justice System, which attempted to cover up the role the police played in his death.

 
This is why this song is so great, and so sad.

otto63
(Kastoria, Greece)
Posted: May 26, 2012 - 11:09
 
Boriiiiiiing {#Naughty}{#Naughty}{#Naughty}

mrtuba9
(most likely near Normal)
Posted: May 23, 2012 - 07:53
 
Disagree, but I'm not going to reply to a specific commenter.  I've learned something new today, though I've done no research to it's validity, but something nonetheless.

ckcotton
(Adding snarky comments since 2007)
Posted: Mar 20, 2012 - 21:35
 
Same story 2 months later... Still boring

ckcotton
(Adding snarky comments since 2007)
Posted: Jan 17, 2012 - 09:33
 
What a letdown from Floyd's Animals.....

 

apd
(Toronto, On)
Posted: Aug 12, 2011 - 12:15
 
 cosmiclint wrote:

I think you're talking about Neil Stonechild, who died of exposure in a field on the outskirts of Saskatoon on a night when temperatures were below -28 Celsius. He had last been seen in police custody.

The practice of police driving people outside of town and abandoning them is known as a "Starlight Tour," hence the title of the song.

Closer to home for me, a Mi'kmaq man by the name of Frank Paul was picked up by Vancouver police in 1998 for being drunk in a public place. The Sergeant in charge of the city drunk tank refused to take him in. Instead, he was dumped in an alley, soaking wet, where he later died of hypothermia. An inquiry in to his death condemned not only the actions of the police, but also the Justice System, which attempted to cover up the role the police played in his death.
 
thanks for the clarification.

cosmiclint
(Vancouver BC)
Posted: Jun 10, 2011 - 11:55
 
 apd wrote:

To be specific: I think this song refers to an incident when a couple of white cops in Alberta, Canada, rode an Indian guy out of a small town and dumped him on the side of the road. He froze to death and they where prosecuted. Seems it's not the only time it happened but we really should be specific: not all white guys, not even all white cops, and not everywhere in Canada.

And yes, the Jennys have an excellent live show. 
 
I think you're talking about Neil Stonechild, who died of exposure in a field on the outskirts of Saskatoon on a night when temperatures were below -28 Celsius. He had last been seen in police custody.

The practice of police driving people outside of town and abandoning them is known as a "Starlight Tour," hence the title of the song.

Closer to home for me, a Mi'kmaq man by the name of Frank Paul was picked up by Vancouver police in 1998 for being drunk in a public place. The Sergeant in charge of the city drunk tank refused to take him in. Instead, he was dumped in an alley, soaking wet, where he later died of hypothermia. An inquiry in to his death condemned not only the actions of the police, but also the Justice System, which attempted to cover up the role the police played in his death.


eyeball
(Winnipeg)
Posted: Jun 10, 2011 - 11:37
 
{#Notworthy} Hailin' The Wailin'!
I'm from Winnipeg and these Winnipeg gals make me proud...
Beautiful babes.

Kaisersosay
(Mighty Mighty Bostown)
Posted: Jun 10, 2011 - 11:37
 
wailin' they got the name right. 

apd
(Toronto, On)
Posted: Mar 02, 2011 - 07:31
 
 Businessgypsy wrote:
Great letterpress cover art!
 
Isn't it lovely? Nice grainy stock, too. Try doing that on a mp3 icon!


ShloEmi
(Israel)
Posted: Feb 20, 2011 - 06:11
 
Peace of art, very beautiful {#Boohoo}

FrankRizzo
Posted: Feb 04, 2011 - 10:28
 
I love the banjo work and harmony of their voices is haunting to me.


Johnny_Wave
(California, baby)
Posted: Dec 21, 2010 - 22:10
 
Meh

Businessgypsy
(Deepest, Darkest Florida)
Posted: Dec 03, 2010 - 12:31
 
apd wrote:
...not all white guys, not even all white cops, and not everywhere in Canada...
Thank you. Racial profiling and stereotyping run amok. Great letterpress cover art!



FrankRizzo
Posted: Dec 03, 2010 - 12:31
 
Love the Jennys!

apd
(Toronto, On)
Posted: Nov 20, 2010 - 04:43
 
 hippiechick wrote:
Apparently, in Canada, when the Indians got drunk, the white guys would take them out into the middle of nowhere, in the snow, and leave them to find their way back home. It's so sad.

See them in person, if you get a chance. They are nothing like the Dixie Chicks, and they are very entertaining.
 
To be specific: I think this song refers to an incident when a couple of white cops in Alberta, Canada, rode an Indian guy out of a small town and dumped him on the side of the road. He froze to death and they where prosecuted. Seems it's not the only time it happened but we really should be specific: not all white guys, not even all white cops, and not everywhere in Canada.

And yes, the Jennys have an excellent live show. 

Mandible
Posted: Oct 27, 2010 - 07:11
 
 a_genuine_find wrote:
"This sawng is gawgeous!"
linda richmond
 
bump

Matt_Naas
(San Gabriel Mountains, CA)
Posted: Oct 19, 2010 - 12:47
 
Another band I like is Misty River, from Vancouver, WA

http://www.mistyriverband.com/

Check out the album "Stories"


vandal
(arriving somewhere, but not here. . .)
Posted: Oct 19, 2010 - 12:42
 
 fingerpin wrote:

Heartbreaking lyrics.
 
Heartbreaking treatment of fellow human beings. . .



boober
(KC,Mo)
Posted: Oct 19, 2010 - 12:41
 
 hippiechick wrote:
Apparently, in Canada, when the Indians got drunk, the white guys would take them out into the middle of nowhere, in the snow, and leave them to find their way back home. It's so sad.

See them in person, if you get a chance. They are nothing like the Dixie Chicks, and they are very entertaining.
 
I wish that was all we did with the Indians here in the States...



komainu
(Iowa City, IA)
Posted: Oct 19, 2010 - 12:38
 
See this band live. This song is somehow even more chilling, and beautiful.

fingerpin
(oHIo)
Posted: Sep 15, 2010 - 10:44
 
 hippiechick wrote:
Apparently, in Canada, when the Indians got drunk, the white guys would take them out into the middle of nowhere, in the snow, and leave them to find their way back home. It's so sad...

 
Heartbreaking lyrics.



shayde
(Berlin, MA)
Posted: Jul 13, 2010 - 12:26
 
Oh my.  The refrain on this song CONSTANTLY gives me chills.  "Kingdom come their will was done..."  Magical stuff.


nerakdon
(Colorado)
Posted: Jun 27, 2010 - 08:04
 
Was expecting Waylon Jennings. :)

Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Jun 21, 2010 - 18:35
 
 Shesdifferent wrote:
I love these guys but how can you play this after "Money" by Pink Floyd?
 
The playlist has changed - Bill DOES listen... Another reason why I love this place.  And now we're hearing "Safe Side" by James McMurtry. I know people have their complaints about McMurtry's stuff, but I love his lyrics, and his sorta snarky vocal. And "Level-land" is still one of his best.

Guh - I have GOT to shut up now.


Cynaera
(South of Neanderthal)
Posted: Jun 21, 2010 - 18:33
 
I didn't even check to see the playlist - I just knew this was the Wailin' Jennys. They are so distinctive and scarily-good. The stark, pure vocals, the minimal musical backdrop... I'ma buy everything they've ever produced, if I ever win the lottery. Until then, I'll just love the hell out of this band at RP.  Thanks, Bill - I know you're picky, but when you pick, you pick well. (I still think you should have considered Craig Chaquico, but that'll be a minor bone of contention between you and me.)

Grantus
(NYC)
Posted: Jun 11, 2010 - 15:55
 
LOVE LOVE LOVE this band!   They were amazing to begin with and keep getting better with every album!  Me-ow!{#Bounce}

Shesdifferent
(Just visiting this planet this is not my home)
Posted: Jun 11, 2010 - 15:52
 
I love these guys but how can you play this after "Money" by Pink Floyd?

hopelandish
(The Empire State)
Posted: May 26, 2010 - 12:12
 
Love the Jenny's! Music for the soul! {#Meditate}

Sjaaks
(Horst, Netherlands)
Posted: Apr 19, 2010 - 04:43
 
What a gem, absolutely stunning!

10

a_genuine_find
(not me, Radio P) (3rd stone, sol, orion belt, milkyway)
Posted: Apr 11, 2010 - 11:03
 
8{#Arrowu}9

photolew
Posted: Apr 11, 2010 - 10:58
 
 Walrus_Gumbo wrote:
Saw them in concert Feb. 26, 2010, in Arroyo Grande, CA. An absolutely stunning evening! Voices so pure they made me weep. For the encore they walked to the front of the stage and sans microphones sang "One Voice" acapella. Left me speechless! {#Clap}

 

I've got txts to see them next week in Sellersville, PA.....can't wait

cohifi
(Denver)
Posted: Mar 10, 2010 - 20:34
 
Walrus_Gumbo wrote:
Saw them in concert Feb. 26, 2010, in Arroyo Grande, CA. An absolutely stunning evening! Voices so pure they made me weep. For the encore they walked to the front of the stage and sans microphones sang "One Voice" acapella. Left me speechless! {#Clap}

 

Cool!! 

Walrus_Gumbo
Posted: Mar 08, 2010 - 14:01
 
Saw them in concert Feb. 26, 2010, in Arroyo Grande, CA. An absolutely stunning evening! Voices so pure they made me weep. For the encore they walked to the front of the stage and sans microphones sang "One Voice" acapella. Left me speechless! {#Clap}


a_genuine_find
(not me, Radio P) (3rd stone, sol, orion belt, milkyway)
Posted: Jan 22, 2010 - 16:20
 
"This sawng is gawgeous!"
linda richmond

peter_james_bond
(The Burg)
Posted: Dec 04, 2009 - 06:37
 
Good lyrics, here's a sample:

I have toured the endless starlight
take me home
I have shattered under midnight
take me home
there are no vultures in this clearing
except the ones who brought me here
and I'll no longer feed them
take me home



dggeek
Posted: Dec 04, 2009 - 06:10
 
Aaaaaand, 5 {#Arrow} 3.  Still burnt out. {#Lol}

 dggeek wrote:
7 {#Arrow} 5

Just burnt out on it now...  too much!
 



DaveInVA
(In a crumbling Queen Anne mansion in Damnville, VA)
Posted: Nov 18, 2009 - 08:08
 
 EssexTex wrote:
They're better than the chicks with dicks
 
You mean the Chixie Dicks? {#Mrgreen}



EssexTex
(Gitche Gumee)
Posted: Oct 02, 2009 - 06:58
 
They're better than the chicks with dicks

hippiechick
(topsy turvy land)
Posted: Oct 02, 2009 - 06:57
 
Apparently, in Canada, when the Indians got drunk, the white guys would take them out into the middle of nowhere, in the snow, and leave them to find their way back home. It's so sad.

See them in person, if you get a chance. They are nothing like the Dixie Chicks, and they are very entertaining.

dggeek
Posted: Oct 02, 2009 - 06:57
 
7 -> 5

Just burnt out on it now...  too much!

choiceimage
(I may not look stupid)
Posted: Sep 24, 2009 - 17:28
 
 paulpaar wrote:

 

I agree

a_genuine_find
(not me, Radio P) (3rd stone, sol, orion belt, milkyway)
Posted: Sep 24, 2009 - 17:26
 



suebee3
Posted: Sep 16, 2009 - 07:46
 
 WayUpNorth wrote:
Wow, just read the lyrics.  Sounds like what the Dixie Chicks wannna-be.  I mean that in a good way.  This is the best song I've heard from this group.  Perfect marriage of lyrics, music and vocals.
 

No one should wanna be the Dixie Chicks.