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You don't like the sound of the truth
Coming from my mouth
You say that I like the proof
Baby that might be so
I might get to the end of my life
Find out everyone was lying
Look like you are not afraid anymore
I say that I would rather die trying
Oh swing me way down south
Sing me something brave from your mouth
And I'll bring you pearls of water on my hips
And the love in my lips
All the love in my lips
This time when I swung the bat
And I found myself laying flat
I wondered
What a way to spend a dime
What a way to use the time
Aint it baby?
Now I looked at our reflections
In the window walking past
And I saw strangers
I think we're just so scared all the time
That's the main reason why
The world is so dangerous
Oh swing me way down south
Sing me something brave from your mouth
And I'll bring you pearls of water on my hips
And the love in my lips
All the love in my lips
You don't like the sound of the truth
Coming from my mouth
You say that I like the proof
Baby that might be so
Tell what's wrong with having a little faith
In what you're feelin in your heart
Why must we be so afraid
And always so far apart
Coming from my mouth
You say that I like the proof
Baby that might be so
I might get to the end of my life
Find out everyone was lying
Look like you are not afraid anymore
I say that I would rather die trying
Oh swing me way down south
Sing me something brave from your mouth
And I'll bring you pearls of water on my hips
And the love in my lips
All the love in my lips
This time when I swung the bat
And I found myself laying flat
I wondered
What a way to spend a dime
What a way to use the time
Aint it baby?
Now I looked at our reflections
In the window walking past
And I saw strangers
I think we're just so scared all the time
That's the main reason why
The world is so dangerous
Oh swing me way down south
Sing me something brave from your mouth
And I'll bring you pearls of water on my hips
And the love in my lips
All the love in my lips
You don't like the sound of the truth
Coming from my mouth
You say that I like the proof
Baby that might be so
Tell what's wrong with having a little faith
In what you're feelin in your heart
Why must we be so afraid
And always so far apart
| Keef (Confluence of the American River) | Posted: Mar 13, 2013 - 15:00 gatorade wrote: I want this so badly. Where, oh where can I get a copy? I got it. It's great! |
| MojoJojo (Indianapolis, IN USA) | Posted: Mar 13, 2013 - 14:59 I got here "au naturel", but no matter how you get here it's a great thing. ScottN wrote: Pushed the PSD button and got this. Talk about good luck! Lovely duet. |
| rdo (DC) | Posted: Mar 13, 2013 - 14:57 Here's to Patty and Emmylou!  |
| ScottN (Condo in Gaza needs remodeling. Still, I Thank TFSM I saw the divot where the landmine was placed.) | Posted: Feb 12, 2013 - 09:49 Pushed the PSD button and got this. Talk about good luck! Lovely duet. |
| cc_rider (Austin Texas. Y'all.) | Posted: Jul 05, 2012 - 07:53 Groogrux69 wrote: PM me and I will tell you how to get the album. But be warned, it involves a circus freak and a sack of ferrets. |
| mrtuba9 (most likely near Normal) | Posted: Apr 10, 2012 - 08:27 I think romeotuma would be dancing to this one... |
| rdo (DC) | Posted: Mar 09, 2012 - 16:08 Two women I'd like to know better. |
| unclehud (300 feet above the planet) | Posted: Dec 05, 2011 - 09:02 One of my favorites ... of all time? Really? Maybe. So touching and romantic, and the yearning in their voices sends me to a state of semi-consciousness. "I'll bring you pearls of water on my hips ... and all the love in my lips; all the love in my lips." Dixie Chicks also do this one very well, but their version is so rushed — in a 21st-century sort of way. |
| Groogrux69 (Auburn, CA) | Posted: Oct 25, 2011 - 14:29 gatorade wrote: I want this so badly. Where, oh where can I get a copy? PM me and I will tell you how to get the album. |
| sirdroseph (Yes) | Posted: Oct 03, 2011 - 04:52 Yea, this is really good!  |
| choiceimage (I may not look stupid) | Posted: Aug 23, 2011 - 12:47 gatorade wrote: I want this so badly. Where, oh where can I get a copy? Make it a double! |
| fingerpin (oHIo) | Posted: Jun 21, 2011 - 13:40 Terrific stuff! |
| WonderLizard (2,755.46 mi. due east of Paradise) | Posted: Jun 21, 2011 - 13:40 gatorade wrote: I want this so badly. Where, oh where can I get a copy? Here you go: http://www.last.fm/music/Patty+Griffin/Silver+Bell. Better than nothing. |
| gatorade (Peninsuland) | Posted: May 20, 2011 - 21:55 I want this so badly. Where, oh where can I get a copy? |
| cc_rider (Austin Texas. Y'all.) | Posted: Apr 19, 2011 - 08:31 sdn wrote: *sigh* I really can't stand that "we're almost singing in time, but not quite!" sound.  I've noticed that 'technique' or 'affectation' or whatever you wanna call it, adds a level of depth. Like 3D glasses or something. Stevie Ray Vaughn was famous for playing just the tiniest bit behind the beat, it was practically his signature. I like it. But I can understand how it could make some people cringe. |
| mellyp (east bay, ca) | Posted: Feb 15, 2011 - 12:11 cc_rider wrote: The D.C. version has more edge to it, it's a bit 'angry' somehow. Plus the production is completely different: this sounds like they were sitting in somebody's living room. And I mean that in a good way. Some of the best music comes from folks who would be making music whether they got paid for it or not: they'd be sitting around somebody's living room or porch, if it wasn't a studio.
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| cc_rider (Austin Texas. Y'all.) | Posted: Feb 15, 2011 - 12:05 divisionlane wrote: 2 great songs from 2 of my faves-I hate to admit but kinda like the Dixie Chicks version a bit better on Truth- The D.C. version has more edge to it, it's a bit 'angry' somehow. Plus the production is completely different: this sounds like they were sitting in somebody's living room. And I mean that in a good way. Some of the best music comes from folks who would be making music whether they got paid for it or not: they'd be sitting around somebody's living room or porch, if it wasn't a studio. |
| sdn (Philadelphia) | Posted: Feb 15, 2011 - 12:03 *sigh* I really can't stand that "we're almost singing in time, but not quite!" sound. |
| ddog (Midwest USA) | Posted: Feb 15, 2011 - 12:02 Gotta like Emmylou Harris! |
| PA1749 (Jim Thorpe, PA) | Posted: Feb 15, 2011 - 12:00 A healthy dose of good stuff  |
| unclehud (300 feet above the planet) | Posted: Jan 24, 2011 - 11:31 Randomax wrote: " ... gawd awful "country" ...' Easy, there, pardner. This is mighty fine country music, sung by mighty fine women. (Appalachian foothills cloggin' version of country music, and a good example of it.) She'll bring you pearls of water on her hips, for heaven's sake! What more can a man ask? |
| calypsus_1 | Posted: Oct 21, 2010 - 18:40  EmmyLou Harris, Patty Griffin by inrebasworld Reba Baskett http://www.flickr.com/photos/rebafallawake/ EmmyLou Harris, Patty Griffin, Shawn Colvin, Buddy Miller  All rights reserved |
| xtalman (What dimension?) | Posted: Oct 12, 2010 - 08:24 Randomax wrote: Again, as I've said a thousand times, just cuz someone has a country twang and there's a banjo does NOT make it country. As with so many artists on here she is more alternative folk, singer-songwriter, etc. I can't stand it when people lump all people into gawd awful "country" because of a twang. Most people, even those who listen to country stations would not recognize real country music. Oh also Patty with Emmylou = yummy! |
| kevanski | Posted: Oct 12, 2010 - 08:22 Danimal174 wrote: I have this song, along with the rest of "Silver Bell", and am offering to anyone who pledges to send a donation to RP or buy one of Patty's other CDs. Send me a PM on here, and I'll give you the details. Very kind offer, have just bought 1,000 Kisses and Impossible Dream on Amazon. Do I qualify? |
| Danimal174 (Upstate South Carolina) | Posted: Oct 08, 2010 - 11:52 raewah wrote: HOW CAN I GET THIS SONG???? I have this song, along with the rest of "Silver Bell", and am offering to anyone who pledges to send a donation to RP or buy one of Patty's other CDs. Send me a PM on here, and I'll give you the details. |
| Randomax (Wimberley, TX) | Posted: Aug 09, 2010 - 13:24 skindy wrote: Aaaahhhh. Took a short road trip last weekend and played only Patty to and from ("Children Running Through," "1,000 Kisses" and "Impossible Dream"). It made me wonder why I ever put these in the CD rack, vs. keeping them loaded up and ready to play. I agree with a previous poster, I can't stand most country music - but Patty's country-inflected work stands apart. If you ever have a chance to see her perform live, DO IT. I did a few years back - one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Left me breathless and overwhelmed at how incredible her voice and guitar & piano playing are. Again, as I've said a thousand times, just cuz someone has a country twang and there's a banjo does NOT make it country. As with so many artists on here she is more alternative folk, singer-songwriter, etc. I can't stand it when people lump all people into gawd awful "country" because of a twang. |
| Randomax (Wimberley, TX) | Posted: Aug 09, 2010 - 13:21 divisionlane wrote: 2 great songs from 2 of my faves-I hate to admit but kinda like the Dixie Chicks version a bit better on Truth- Not me - I love this unpolished version where I can actually make out all the words....love it (plus this is not the studio version that she did on whatever album that was I don't think) |
| divisionlane (Seattle) | Posted: Jun 06, 2010 - 20:09 2 great songs from 2 of my faves-I hate to admit but kinda like the Dixie Chicks version a bit better on Truth- |
| whitebuffalo | Posted: May 19, 2010 - 22:44 whitebuffalo wrote: http://www.amazon.com/Broadcast-107-1-KGSR-Jackson-Browne/dp/B000V4ZDFC Above is a solo acoustic version, which is pretty great. However... Google up ' "truth no. 2" silver bell '. Look carefully and you will find what you seek. |
| whitebuffalo | Posted: May 15, 2010 - 21:08 raewah wrote: HOW CAN I GET THIS SONG???? http://www.amazon.com/Broadcast-107-1-KGSR-Jackson-Browne/dp/B000V4ZDFC |
| raewah (Somewhere where the mountains meet the plains) | Posted: May 15, 2010 - 10:27 HOW CAN I GET THIS SONG???? |
| skindy (AwlbanNY) | Posted: May 15, 2010 - 10:25 Aaaahhhh. Took a short road trip last weekend and played only Patty to and from ("Children Running Through," "1,000 Kisses" and "Impossible Dream"). It made me wonder why I ever put these in the CD rack, vs. keeping them loaded up and ready to play. I agree with a previous poster, I can't stand most country music - but Patty's country-inflected work stands apart. If you ever have a chance to see her perform live, DO IT. I did a few years back - one of the best concerts I've ever seen. Left me breathless and overwhelmed at how incredible her voice and guitar & piano playing are. |
| Daveyj64 (Staring into the Abyss) | Posted: May 15, 2010 - 10:15 Yep, I really dig Patty, and I owe it all to RP :) Thanks folks!! |
| raewah (Somewhere where the mountains meet the plains) | Posted: Apr 13, 2010 - 15:39 ericconrad wrote: This song makes me wish the ratings went to 11. I used to dream about creating my own radio station. I'd play songs that are loosely cataloged as 'adult alternative,' but avoid the stuff that's been hyper exposed on regular radio. I'd mix in some eclectic stuff, and some gems from the 80s and before. I'd zig when others would zag. And I'd play songs from Patty's awesome unreleased album, Silver Bell. In fact, the first song I'd play would come from that album. It sums up everything that is wrong with corporate music. Then I found Radio Paradise, and my station has already been created. Thanks, Bill!! True that!!!! |
| cc_rider (Austin Texas. Y'all.) | Posted: Apr 13, 2010 - 15:38 photolew wrote: Patty's one of my all time Fav's. That girls got some pipes |
| photolew | Posted: Apr 04, 2010 - 10:34 Patty's one of my all time Fav's. That girls got some pipes |
| macadavy (Cascadia's attic, eh?) | Posted: Mar 03, 2010 - 19:36 Patty G and Miss Emmy Lou? Too much!  |
| rjewyo (Ventura, CA) | Posted: Feb 09, 2010 - 11:52 Love Patty Griffin...and ELH...hope that Bill will play "Move Up" from Patty's latest CD..."Downtown Church". Terrific CD...a very "feel good" collection of songs  |
| divisionlane (Seattle) | Posted: Dec 30, 2009 - 21:17 What a great song!! |
| calypsus_1 | Posted: Dec 13, 2009 - 16:30 Little Fire - Patty Griffin with Emmylou Harris Live(Edited) |
| gatorade (Ocean Park, WA) | Posted: Dec 08, 2009 - 16:27 Oooh. Two of my favorites together! Not much better than this! Thanks RP! Love this! |
| ericconrad | Posted: Nov 29, 2009 - 12:10 This song makes me wish the ratings went to 11. I used to dream about creating my own radio station. I'd play songs that are loosely cataloged as 'adult alternative,' but avoid the stuff that's been hyper exposed on regular radio. I'd mix in some eclectic stuff, and some gems from the 80s and before. I'd zig when others would zag. And I'd play songs from Patty's awesome unreleased album, Silver Bell. In fact, the first song I'd play would come from that album. It sums up everything that is wrong with corporate music. Then I found Radio Paradise, and my station has already been created. Thanks, Bill!! |
| DaveInVA (In a crumbling Queen Anne mansion in Damnville, VA) | Posted: Nov 07, 2009 - 07:01 It really sucks this album was never officially released. |
| katherinenz (The (other) far south...) | Posted: Oct 06, 2009 - 18:09 I agree completely, love both versions... it's just a great song siandbeth wrote: Ditto. I like the violin on the Dixie Chick's version, it's stronger. Actually, I think most of the instruments are stronger on the DC version. Whatever. Doesn't matter. It's a win win! |
| rdo (DC) | Posted: Sep 27, 2009 - 13:00 Stefen wrote: Great tune!  Well put! |
| Stefen (West Hollywood, CA) | Posted: Jul 26, 2009 - 11:19 Great tune! |
| ericconrad | Posted: May 01, 2009 - 12:37 What an amazing song. The non-release of Silver Bell becomes more criminal by the year. |
| siandbeth (Santa Cruz California) | Posted: May 01, 2009 - 12:35 Danimal174 wrote: I like the Dixie Chicks' cover of this song, also, but I love this original version by Patty & Emmylou together! Ditto. I like the violin on the Dixie Chick's version, it's stronger. Actually, I think most of the instruments are stronger on the DC version. Whatever. Doesn't matter. It's a win win! |
| olesonb (Westminster, CO) | Posted: May 01, 2009 - 12:35 asocash wrote: Recently had the pleasure of catching Patty Griffin & Emmylou Harris touring together.....quite a combination...highly recommend it if they come to your area.... I hate you. Seen them, but not together. Bet it was awesome. |
| Wizzuvvoz (Land of Nod. East of Eden on Route 66.) | Posted: May 01, 2009 - 12:35 like it 7/8 |