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Musicbrainz DBDown by the river by the boats
Where everybody goes to be alone
Where you wont see any rising sun
Down to the river we will run
When by the water we drink to the dregs
Look at the stones on the river bed
I can tell from your eyes
You've never been by the riverside
Down by the water the riverbed
Somebody calls you somebody says
Swim with the current and float away
Down by the river everyday
Oh my God I see how everything is torn in the river deep
And I don't know why I go the way
Down by the riverside
When that old river runs pass your eyes
To wash off the dirt on the riverside
Go to the water so very near
The river will be your eyes and ears
I walk to the borders on my own
To fall in the water just like a stone
Chilled to the marrow in them bones
Why do I go here all alone
Oh my God I see how everything is torn in the river deep
And I don't know why I go the way
Down by the riverside
| 3Dave (Fort Wayne, IN) | Posted: May 10, 2013 - 17:45 She's REALLY got the Edie Brickell inflections down pat.... which is a GREAT compliment in my book!  |
| Lazarus (Bethany) | Posted: Feb 23, 2013 - 17:16 nice... love it... |
| BazH | Posted: Jan 23, 2013 - 09:41 A bit like Sophie Zelmani but not so good IMHO. |
| ziakut (Slightly North of Obvlivion) | Posted: Jan 05, 2013 - 09:36 lily34 wrote: her head looks too big for her neck/shoulders. Ha. I've thought the same thing. I think it's the vignette darker shoulder area that gives the illusion of narrow shoulders, where her head is brightly lit. Unfortunate since I got the same vibe seeing the cover art. Really like this and the other tune that gets played from this album. |
| dew34 (Wisconsin-quite woodsy) | Posted: Sep 19, 2012 - 19:11 First time hearing this, very pleasant modulation and a nice balance musically-good tune.  |
| lily34 (lexvegas) | Posted: Jul 09, 2012 - 05:41 her head looks too big for her neck/shoulders. |
| On_The_Beach (The Blue Planet) | Posted: May 29, 2012 - 23:55 plaid wrote: I was ambivalent about this song the first couple times I heard it. It's definitely growing on me, though. It kinda gets its hooks into you, so to speak. |
| plaid (Tech nexxus o' my house) | Posted: May 16, 2012 - 12:16 I was ambivalent about this song the first couple times I heard it. It's definitely growing on me, though. |
| JepLeas (Salem Oregon) | Posted: Mar 25, 2012 - 18:25 For those who need a smile from Agnes  can find it here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/kirkstauffer/5822812839/ |
| Candela (Trondheim, Norway) | Posted: Feb 11, 2012 - 08:49  Holder et lite øye med denne.. Håper den blir spillt igjen meget snart. |
| neuticle (fog fog fog) | Posted: Feb 01, 2012 - 16:48 Even the lone female here is bored (yes chauvinistic comment) |
| kaybee (Lost in the Wilds of Toronto) | Posted: Jan 10, 2012 - 16:49 meinthecorner wrote: First listen, and I'm liking it... but her album cover image just kills me. All I can see here is what appears to be a very strict boarding school mistress, perhaps with a studded belt in her hand (let's face it, by her expression here she's a no-foolin' around kinda' gal) ...   |
| meinthecorner (Tranna) | Posted: Dec 31, 2011 - 22:44 First listen, and I'm liking it... but her album cover image just kills me. All I can see here is what appears to be a very strict boarding school mistress, perhaps with a studded belt in her hand (let's face it, by her expression here she's a no-foolin' around kinda' gal) and she's just told her class "that's enough, children! any more trouble and someone's getting the strap!" Ouch! Been there, done that. I guess some scars just don't heal. I still like the song: a 7 for now. |
| bluecshells (EARTH) | Posted: Dec 21, 2011 - 14:46 These comments are hilarious. But...seriously...I do like this one. |
| tlew | Posted: Dec 09, 2011 - 18:51 Is it just me? Sounds similiar to Ingrid Michaelson to me—and I like her! This song is hauntingly beautiful. As is this one from Ingrid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wBU_GgE3xc |
| haresfur (Bendigo Australia) | Posted: Nov 25, 2011 - 14:27 This track is so amazingly average. |
| fredriley (Nottingham, UK) | Posted: Nov 23, 2011 - 09:24 Alexandra wrote: She totally looks like Julie Andrews. She sort of reminds me of Sofie Gråbøl, the lead actor in the excellent Danish TV detective drama, The Killing. Maybe it's their taste in jumpers, maybe their Danish sang-froid. I really, really like the spare minimalism of this song, and the way she sings it. 9 from the entranced yet spooked Nottingham jury.  |
| komainu (Iowa City, IA) | Posted: Nov 23, 2011 - 09:22 chris_the_man wrote: Her name,the music,her hair and clothes ,all horrible I'm not sure how any of this, except for the opinion of the music, is relevant. |
| chris_the_man | Posted: Nov 21, 2011 - 16:08 Her name,the music,her hair and clothes ,all horrible |
| barefootsurveyor (Iowa) | Posted: Nov 10, 2011 - 09:14 Alexandra wrote: She totally looks like Julie Andrews. I was thinking Sarah Jessica Parker. |
| Joe_G_Bear (Los Angeles, CA) | Posted: Nov 03, 2011 - 23:36 Simply Amazing. Agnes Beautiful Voice and Catchy Harmony Just Takes You Away. Bought The Album, Thanks To RP  Joe The Bear |
| Byronape (Snorkeling in the River Styx) | Posted: Nov 02, 2011 - 17:54 cpw wrote: Why anyone would dress an owl in a sweater is beyond me. Great song though! Who? |
| zitherica | Posted: Oct 21, 2011 - 01:38 nice revelation. thankyou rp! |
| nigelr (Coffs Harbour, Australia) | Posted: Oct 21, 2011 - 01:29 My sincere apologies young lady, for a short while I thought this was a well-known lass with a similarly fine vocal........ |
| Umberdog | Posted: Oct 21, 2011 - 01:29 Most excellent! |
| n4ku (Lexington) | Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 06:57 cpw wrote: Why anyone would dress an owl in a sweater is beyond me. Great song though!  |
| AliGator (The Bluegrass) | Posted: Oct 19, 2011 - 06:50 cpw wrote: Why anyone would dress an owl in a sweater is beyond me. Great song though!  |
| iTuner | Posted: Oct 17, 2011 - 22:36 Must give her more of a listen. This is the first I've heard. |
| Proclivities (Carrboro, NC) | Posted: Oct 09, 2011 - 20:35 Odyzzeuz wrote: Pet peeve: Somewhere along the line all singers got together and decided the word ''thing'' doesn't really have a ''g'' at the end of it. Once you notice this, you hear it everywhere. It's just a little thin, but it bugs me. I have heard that here and there, but not pervasively so. This woman's pronunciation of English words probably has more to do with the fact that English was likely not her first language: she is Danish. |
| PeteyGreens (Frederick, MD) | Posted: Oct 04, 2011 - 13:28 I'm hooked. |
| olivertwist (Atlanta GA) | Posted: Sep 27, 2011 - 20:44 toomanyollys wrote: Good song. This discussion of owls gives me an excuse to post this, and give you all nightmares. Oh, my. That was disturbing (I didn't notice the creature being gobbled up by the owl on the left until I was about to stop looking!). Can't say you didn't warn us. |
| Odyzzeuz (Austin, Texas) | Posted: Sep 27, 2011 - 20:41 Pet peeve: Somewhere along the line all singers got together and decided the word ''thing'' doesn't really have a ''g'' at the end of it. Once you notice this, you hear it everywhere. It's just a little thin, but it bugs me. |
| MiracleDrug (Earth) | Posted: Sep 23, 2011 - 07:43 this is very pleasant... |
| toomanyollys (51.7663,-0.9270) | Posted: Sep 19, 2011 - 09:51 Good song. This discussion of owls gives me an excuse to post this, and give you all nightmares. |
| (former member) (hotel in Las Vegas) | Posted: Sep 19, 2011 - 09:46 This song is good for the ears... |
| handyrae (Zero Point Field) | Posted: Sep 16, 2011 - 08:06 This sounds like it's based on a traditional melody. If not, she's written one of those songs that sounds as if it's always existed — like she's tapped into the human ethos. |
| dickthespic (Altea,Spain) | Posted: Sep 16, 2011 - 08:06 thanks for this Bill,my favorite song of 2010.
listening to RP today is like being in heaven. |
| Webfoot (Eugene, Oregon) | Posted: Sep 08, 2011 - 10:16 Alexandra wrote: She totally looks like Julie Andrews. Maybe a mug shot of Julie Andrews. Love the song. |
| Alexandra (Here and Now) | Posted: Sep 08, 2011 - 10:01 She totally looks like Julie Andrews. |
| CMax (Copenhagen) | Posted: Aug 30, 2011 - 03:45 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjncyiuwwXQ |
| madebytim (Denmark) | Posted: Aug 20, 2011 - 18:50 Fantastic song |
| CMax (Copenhagen) | Posted: Aug 17, 2011 - 06:57 Haunting video... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjncyiuwwXQ |
| fredriley (Nottingham, UK) | Posted: Aug 17, 2011 - 06:57 gypsyman wrote: Her website is a picture of an owl. That pretty much explains everything. Everything? Perhaps it just means that she's a hoot at parties :o) I'll get me coat... |
| gypsyman (just passing through....) | Posted: Aug 08, 2011 - 01:13 Her website is a picture of an owl. That pretty much explains everything. |
| Sasha2001 (I can see Zabars from my window) | Posted: Aug 02, 2011 - 17:48 eswiley2 wrote: Sometimes I wish RP was like my DVR — so I could rewind and listen again....
 I'm sure there's a place somewhere that sells this music. For the life if me I can't remember where though. |
| oldsaxon | Posted: Jul 31, 2011 - 09:05 This has really grown on me. Just loving her voice today... |
| powellrb (Avondale, PA USA) | Posted: Jul 31, 2011 - 09:05 socalhol wrote: OMG.....was thinking the same thing myself With just a touch of Princess Leah! ;-) Nice ethereal sound. |
| socalhol (Seattle) | Posted: Jul 29, 2011 - 18:10 ziakut wrote: A prettier Sarah Jessica Parker. Really like the tune. OMG.....was thinking the same thing myself |
| eswiley2 | Posted: Jul 05, 2011 - 09:53 Sometimes I wish RP was like my DVR — so I could rewind and listen again.... |
| On_The_Beach (Vancouver BC, Bud) | Posted: Jun 29, 2011 - 23:30 lassel wrote: . . . I like it better with the owl. Words to live by. |
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