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Patty Larkin — Good Thing
Album: Angels Running
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Released: 1993
Length: 4:24
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Well I've heard enough

And I've seen enough

And I know enough to know...

I know a good thing when I see it

And it's a bad thing to let go.

Well I've been around

I've been up and down

Until I bent out of control.

With your world all in motion,

'gotta put a ball

And a chain on your soul.

All those angels running,

Picking up the pieces,

Putting back together

Hearts broke long ago.

I know a good thing when I see it,

And it's a bad thing to let go

There will always be lovers

With borders of their own,

And you may charge across

In a golden chariot,

But you will never be at home

'Cause I had dreams

Like distant thunder;

I had hope like a prayer unheard.

And this nothing less than perfect

In a less than perfect world.

All those angels running,

Picking up the pieces,

Putting back together

Hearts broke long ago.

I know a good thing when I see it,

And it's a bad thing to let go.
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A teensy weensy bit of channeling Colvin's 'Steady On' ?
Posted 1 year ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
 fishercat wrote:

Saw Patty at a great little byob venue in Londonderry NH, called Tupelo Hall, last spring. She's a superb singer-songwriter, and maybe a better guitarist. Shawn Colvin played at the same place a few weeks later. Both were very good solo acts, but Larkin was better.



Former New Englander here.  Jealous. Also Check out Carolyn Currie, Cumberland, ME. 
Posted 1 year ago by phemenwa    [ Reply ]
 jedley wrote:

Quite possibly the most tedious, least dynamic song I've ever heard.



Please listen "between the lyrics" the song is profound poetry from a very difficult time in the composers life.  Patty Larkin has a wonderful and distintive songbook.  Try "Metal Drums" about the Woburn, MA haz waste debacle. It was made into a film starring John Travolta. Titled "A Civil Action".
Posted 1 year ago by phemenwa    [ Reply ]
This is why I love Radio Paradise. I've listened to a lot of music over the years, in all genres. But I have to say Patty Larkin's name doesn't ring a bell with me. A nice song for a Monday morning. 
Posted 1 year ago by zggystardust    [ Reply ]
Thinking Matt Nathanson must have had this in the back of his head when he wrote "I Saw"
Posted 1 year ago by bitterdave    [ Reply ]
"Not" Patty Griffin.
Posted 1 year ago by Rockit999    [ Reply ]
"And this is nothing less than perfect
In a less than perfect world."


Posted 2 years ago by carricknab    [ Reply ]
 Salamus wrote:

I judge all radio paradise songs by the reaction of neighborhood attack dogs. They all quieted down for this beautiful song.  10.


Dogs have sadly changed, but this talent hasn't. Stick by it.
Posted 2 years ago by Salamus    [ Reply ]
 jedley wrote:
Quite possibly the most tedious, least dynamic song I've ever heard.


Hyperbole is rarely useful in comments, amigo.  

Posted 3 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
I judge all radio paradise songs by the reaction of neighborhood attack dogs. They all quieted down for this beautiful song.  10.
Posted 5 years ago by Salamus    [ Reply ]
Quite possibly the most tedious, least dynamic song I've ever heard.

Posted 14 years ago by jedley    [ Reply ]
 maninblack wrote:

Interesting artist search result on Radio Paradise:: 0 Search Results for "Melissa Ethridge" on Radio Paradise

That seems odd - why Bill?

 
I agree.  Melissa's first few albums were so amazing and powerful - don't know about her last couple.  I would fully support someone uploading some ME.


Posted 14 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 maninblack wrote:

Interesting artist search result on Radio Paradise:: 0 Search Results for "Melissa Ethridge" on Radio Paradise

That seems odd - why Bill?
 
 You want Melissa here, then upload her.  
Posted 14 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
one_note wrote:
More Patty Larkin, please. If you ever get a chance to see her live, don't miss it. She's an incredible guitarist (which you don't hear on this song, particularly), awesome songwriter, and definitely has "it"—that rare stage charisma...

{#Yes}

Posted 15 years ago by jameshay    [ Reply ]
This starts a bit like Steady On by Shawn Colvin

I suppose with the zillions of songs and so few notes, it's bound to happen.
Posted 15 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
Wow Mellissa Ethridge on Radio Paradise. Who would'a ... what? Oh sorry.
 
Interesting artist search result on Radio Paradise:: 0 Search Results for "Melissa Ethridge" on Radio Paradise

That seems odd - why Bill?

Posted 15 years ago by maninblack    [ Reply ]
Wow Mellissa Ethridge on Radio Paradise. Who would'a ... what? Oh sorry.
Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
I know I've heard this song done by someone else (not Tom Petty) and I just can't place it.  For some reason I think it is from a Christmas cd.  Ring a bell?
Posted 15 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
I want to hear Tom Petty's cover of this.
Posted 15 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
 Ericac wrote:
Very nice, I needed a little relaxation and a soothing voice.  Good for this time of day.

 

Agreed.
Posted 15 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Very nice, I needed a little relaxation and a soothing voice.  Good for this time of day.
Posted 15 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
More Patty Larkin, please. If you ever get a chance to see her live, don't miss it. She's an incredible guitarist (which you don't hear on this song, particularly), awesome songwriter, and definitely has "it"--that rare stage charisma...
Posted 15 years ago by one_note    [ Reply ]
An Enema for the Enigma to release his enamine while the Animosity Endures.
Posted 15 years ago by gobits    [ Reply ]
It's " enema " , and bickering does no good.
Posted 16 years ago by Tailypoe    [ Reply ]
Always great to catch Patty here on RP. This is pretty laid-back, she can rock it too. With lyrics far better than those grubby indie bands that superfido prefers.
Posted 16 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
superfido wrote:
well this just bites. blech, music to get an enima by
Looking at your ratings, we are polar opposites. You do need a good enima.
Posted 16 years ago by jktravl    [ Reply ]
parrothead wrote:
That would be cool to see. I have never seen a good women guitarist before. Is there such a thing?
drwinsotn wrote:
There are great women guitar players, but the two mentioned are merely adequate.
To help influence your thoughts, I respectfully submit some of Teri Anne Wilson's work with "Sister Guitar Band"? (click here)
Posted 16 years ago by unlmtdRW    [ Reply ]
lmic wrote:
Allow me to speak for Avril, Alanis, Joni, Pat, Patty (and Patty) & every other axe-wielding babe when I say:
haha! & Nancy Wilson, Leona Boyd... Yes, the guitar work here is very soothing indeed :D
Posted 16 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
well this just bites. blech, music to get an enima by
Posted 16 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
parrothead wrote:
I have never seen a good women guitarist before. Is there such a thing?
Allow me to speak for Avril, Alanis, Joni, Pat, Patty (and Patty) & every other axe-wielding babe when I say:
Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
princeofpeoria wrote:
.....
You really don't need to stretch the forum out this way...it sucks for everyone else.
Posted 16 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
You haven't seen Susan Tedeschi or Bonnie Raitt, then. Raitt is HIGHLY regarded as an incredible slide guitarist. What a misogynistic remark! I love this.
There are great women guitar players, but the two mentioned are merely adequate.
Posted 16 years ago by drwinsotn    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by princeofpeoria    [ Reply ]
parrothead wrote:
That would be cool to see. I have never seen a good women guitarist before. Is there such a thing?
You haven't seen Susan Tedeschi or Bonnie Raitt, then. Raitt is HIGHLY regarded as an incredible slide guitarist. What a misogynistic remark!
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
parrothead wrote:
That would be cool to see. I have never seen a good women guitarist before. Is there such a thing?
Don't get around do ya? Probably don't listen to much music either.
Posted 17 years ago by buckskin    [ Reply ]
NiceGuy2005 wrote:
Much more Patty Please!!
meloman wrote:
I'll gladly second that.
I'll more than happily third that!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
fishercat wrote:
Saw Patty at a great little byob venue in Londonderry NH, called Tupelo Hall, last spring. She's a superb singer-songwriter, and maybe a better guitarist. Shawn Colvin played at the same place a few weeks later. Both were very good solo acts, but Larkin was better.
That would be cool to see. I have never seen a good women guitarist before. Is there such a thing?
Posted 17 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
NiceGuy2005 wrote:
Much more Patty Please!!
I'll gladly second that.
Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
If this song wore clothes, it would be stretch pants and a sweatshirt with kittens on it.
:snort:
Posted 17 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
If this song wore clothes, it would be stretch pants and a sweatshirt with kittens on it.
Posted 17 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
Saw Patty at a great little byob venue in Londonderry NH, called Tupelo Hall, last spring. She's a superb singer-songwriter, and maybe a better guitarist. Shawn Colvin played at the same place a few weeks later. Both were very good solo acts, but Larkin was better.
Posted 17 years ago by fishercat    [ Reply ]
I like the song... she does it well. But right now, I just can't go there.
Posted 18 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
This song is also sung by the fantastic Dutch singer Ilse DeLange. I think Ilses version is better..
Posted 18 years ago by JK    [ Reply ]
She's got a coffee voice ... dark, smooth and yummy The lyrics are a bit ... unfortunate.
Posted 18 years ago by LadyLovelyLocks    [ Reply ]
not diggin this set of songs.
Posted 18 years ago by nick_valensi    [ Reply ]
All those angels running Picking up the pieces Putting back together hearts broke long ago I know a Good Thing when I see it And it's a bad thing to let go
Posted 18 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
She's singing "our" story.. resonates
Posted 18 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
Something about this really reminds me of Shawn Colvin's "Steady On". Can't put my finger on it.
Posted 18 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
NiceGuy2005 wrote:
Much more Patty Please!!
Yeah, it facilitates my office sleep. Nothing remarkable about this...
Posted 18 years ago by pyxxel    [ Reply ]
steve wrote:
Ahhhh, such soft sweetness on a Tuesday afternoon. Beautiful. Patty plays at the Cave Creek Coffee Company here in Arizona on May 22, 2005. I'll be there, anyone else?
Wish I could have been. Beautiful stuff.
Posted 18 years ago by thekid    [ Reply ]
My favorite song from one of my favorite artists!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by majortom505    [ Reply ]
Really nice to hear Patty here.
Posted 19 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh, such soft sweetness on a Tuesday afternoon. Beautiful. Patty plays at the Cave Creek Coffee Company here in Arizona on May 22, 2005. I'll be there, anyone else?
Posted 19 years ago by Steve    [ Reply ]
Much more Patty Please!!
Posted 19 years ago by NiceGuy2005    [ Reply ]
Dar and Patty, back to back. Brings back memories of when I first saw Patty live - Dar was her opening act.
Posted 20 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
sounds a lot like Tom Petty\'s \"Freefallin\" IMHO. nice though, great voice.
Posted 20 years ago by skymunky    [ Reply ]
Love her voice.
Posted 20 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
Beautiful song. I\'m surprised there aren\'t more comments here.
Posted 20 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Till this, I\'d actually heard more of Patty Larkin than by her, and I\'m pleased for that to change. This is really lovely.
Posted 21 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
Great song, but just average for Patty. Both this (Angels Running) and Tango are excellent! :) oh yea, she's a great guitarist and great in concert!
Posted 21 years ago by 1jerry    [ Reply ]