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Roxy Music — More Than This
Album: Avalon
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Released: 1982
Length: 4:08
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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I could feel at the time
There was no way of knowing
Fallen leaves in the night
Who can say where they're blowing?
As free as the wind
Hopefully learning
Why the sea on the tide
Has no way of turning

More than this
You know there's nothing
More than this
Tell me one thing
More than this
Ooh, there's nothing

It was fun for a while
There was no way of knowing
Like a dream in the night
Who can say where we're going?
No care in the world
Maybe I'm learning
Why the sea on the tide
Has no way of turning

More than this
You know there's nothing
More than this
Tell me one thing
More than this
No, there's nothing

More than this
Nothing
More than this

More than this
Nothing
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I didn't come across Roxy Music until I was in grad school in the 90s...not sure why, they just never played them on the radio where I was and no one ever mentioned them.  This song always grabs me, it's just a really mellow mood with a killer bass line and Ferry's singing is smooth as glass.  
Posted 3 months ago by keymaster    [ Reply ]
My favourite Roxy Music track.
Just bloody lovely.
Posted 4 months ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
Timeless....
Posted 5 months ago by dvalfre    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 8 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 danmc wrote:

But what do you think of the hat on my falcon?


the first most interesting man in the world.
Posted 8 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Well, it's all about memory lane tonight...... love love love
Posted 11 months ago by waterwench21    [ Reply ]
I was alas too young to see Roxy live in their 70s heyday but finally got a chance to do so at the Garden for their 50th Anniversary tour in 2022. What a treat! Ferry is of course an undisputed pop god now but new respect for Manzanera and especially Mackay who gives them that extra sauce to stand out from the crowd.
Posted 11 months ago by siqbal    [ Reply ]
I can smell the clove cigarettes and feel the hips sway as we stargaze
Posted 1 year ago by yroom    [ Reply ]
Avalon was my go-to beginning-of-long-road-trip album for years, still is sometimes. Best Roxy LP to my ears and this is the best song off it. 10 from me.
Posted 1 year ago by Fiddlefye    [ Reply ]
might be my favorite album, and likely the best cut on that album. I just do not get tired of this. I wish there was an extended version.
Posted 1 year ago by jchap5    [ Reply ]
The great Phil Manzanera.. What a fine axe man, so evident on this lovely, mellow track.
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
 everettwa wrote:

I've always enjoyed this. It's a classic. But I heard the Charlie Hunter/Norah Jones version and I think I like it better. Slower, lighter production. 



Na...I don't think so.  
Posted 1 year ago by OhCanada67    [ Reply ]
Mark This Song as part of a vast selection as to why the 80's will always be Halcyon Daze for music!.........................................
................
Posted 1 year ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
 louielouie wrote:

Gave it my '10' years ago. Can I vote again? RP, a keeper forever.


Wonder if there was a way for us to start rating songs above 10
Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Gave it my '10' years ago. Can I vote again? RP, a keeper forever.
Posted 2 years ago by louielouie    [ Reply ]
The definition of a “10” on Radio Paradise.
Posted 2 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
I've always enjoyed this. It's a classic. But I heard the Charlie Hunter/Norah Jones version and I think I like it better. Slower, lighter production. Steamier, too.
Posted 2 years ago by everettwa    [ Reply ]
 cosmiclint wrote:

I always think of Bill Murray singing this in Lost in Translation. Never fails to bring a smile.



Wish I could give you 10 thumbs up. A great moment.
Posted 2 years ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
Where's the "repeat" tab?
Posted 2 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
ROXY is my youth and now days. Thank you!
Posted 2 years ago by Anatol    [ Reply ]

But what do you think of the hat on my falcon?
Posted 3 years ago by danmc    [ Reply ]
I always think of Bill Murray singing this in Lost in Translation. Never fails to bring a smile.
Posted 3 years ago by cosmiclint    [ Reply ]
Will always love this song. Always a 10 for me.
Posted 3 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
 Retrograde-orbit wrote:
I get misty eyed, whenever I hear this song or Avalon, just knowing this was Roxy Music's swansong.  If you have to go out, go out on top (see also the Jam).
 

If you don't have "The High Road" you should probably recuse yourself from the conversation.
Posted 4 years ago by gmsingh123    [ Reply ]
Oddly enough, I like 10K Maniac's cover more than the original. 
Posted 4 years ago by stargazer1    [ Reply ]
Just popped this CD into my car the other day...timeless for me! Best song on it, but there are some other really nice tunes...
Posted 4 years ago by stacey.otte    [ Reply ]
 robus wrote:
Saw Bryan Ferry live in Portland, OR earlier this year. A great night but the audience was decidedly split between the old Roxy Music (pre ~1979) and the new Roxy Music. Needless to say the musical selection was quite varied so every one left feeling happy. A great backing band really helped to bring new life to old favorites.
 
Going to see Bryan Ferry at the end of this month, on my birthday in fact. Hope it's as good as your show. 

Posted 4 years ago by poetdancer    [ Reply ]
One of the 10 best artist, for my taste.  
David Bowie and Depeche mode are on that list.
Posted 4 years ago by siriuss    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by pvcnote    [ Reply ]
This is the song that made me fall for Roxy Music 
Posted 5 years ago by lbmoretti    [ Reply ]
I get misty eyed, whenever I hear this song or Avalon, just knowing this was Roxy Music's swansong.  If you have to go out, go out on top (see also the Jam).
Posted 5 years ago by Retrograde-orbit    [ Reply ]
Truly pop perfection. One of my faves since it was released. 
Posted 5 years ago by JohnnySockhead    [ Reply ]
You know who else LOVES this song?  Steve Jones from the Sex Pistols!
Posted 5 years ago by andrew2112    [ Reply ]
Nothing evokes the sweet melancholy of 80's teenage life more than this. And Avalon.
Posted 6 years ago by user4176    [ Reply ]
Still like Bill Murray's version over Roxy Music, just sayin'.... 
Posted 6 years ago by guthrieandme    [ Reply ]
Total tuuuuuuuuunnnnnnnnneeeeeeee!!!! 9/10
Posted 6 years ago by alanpods    [ Reply ]
Absolutely the best track on a great record.
Posted 7 years ago by Cmboelhouwer    [ Reply ]
Bought this LP during freshman year in college, when it was released and everyone who heard it coming from my dorm room loved it. Played this record to death. Still like it.
Posted 7 years ago by dmiklitz    [ Reply ]
Great Album.
Posted 7 years ago by bill-1956    [ Reply ]
I just saw Bryan Ferry in concert last week and the show was heavily Roxy Music with some tasteful solo work too. Great band, performance, and mutual appreciation between the band, audience, and Mr. Ferry. Superb...  
Posted 7 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Musical honey. Love it.

The whole album is great.
Posted 7 years ago by VV    [ Reply ]
What a voice....and he was a bit of eye candy in his days....{#Meditate}
Posted 7 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
End to end, one of the most beautiful albums of all time. If you feel the same way, I highly recommend finding a way to hear the 5.1 SACD release from about 10 years ago. 
Posted 7 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
I will always remember getting way above Standard Orbit with this blaring on the Mitsubishi Auto-Reverse in the cherry '61 Impala up behind Lost Gulch Overlook, looking out upon a sea of clouds into a sky very much like this one, being conscious of the Flow of Time...

 
Please take me next time.
Posted 7 years ago by sandymac2010    [ Reply ]
An album that never gets old 
Posted 8 years ago by Timbo080    [ Reply ]
marvelous, as always.
Posted 8 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
It's More Than Knowing.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
First note... and it's turned all the way up!
 
Posted 8 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
{#Good-vibes}{#Sunny}{#Meditate}
Posted 8 years ago by pvcnote    [ Reply ]
Just fucking cool.
Posted 8 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
I came to Roxy late, after their Brian Eno/mid-70s critical heyday. Still love their last two albums though. It's pop for sure but pop done right {#Smile}
Posted 8 years ago by siqbal    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
I will always remember getting way above Standard Orbit with this blaring on the Mitsubishi Auto-Reverse in the cherry '61 Impala up behind Lost Gulch Overlook, looking out upon a sea of clouds into a sky very much like this one, being conscious of the Flow of Time...

 
"...getting way above Standard Orbit": Ha, I don't think I've quite ever heard it referred to in those terms before, or, maybe I just don't remember...
Posted 8 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
 acupunk wrote:
This album is a masterpiece from first track to last. Great headphone album...

 
The first album I ever heard on CD in 1983, it is there with the best and my collection spans the 60's to now. 
Posted 8 years ago by Nutgone    [ Reply ]
This has to be Roxy Musics finest album and almost certainly one of my top 10 albums. 
Posted 8 years ago by Nutgone    [ Reply ]
It's great knowing how much Bryan Ferry influenced Nile Rodgers, who in turn drove the direction of music throughout the 80s and beyond.  Lots of significance in this branch of the musical family tree.
Posted 8 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
i LOVE this song forever
 
Posted 8 years ago by mksupersessions    [ Reply ]
Music for an evening on the far stretches of the barrier reef...Thanks for the memory.
Posted 8 years ago by yorch    [ Reply ]
11!
Posted 8 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
I will always remember getting way above Standard Orbit with this blaring on the Mitsubishi Auto-Reverse in the cherry '61 Impala up behind Lost Gulch Overlook, looking out upon a sea of clouds into a sky very much like this one, being conscious of the Flow of Time...
Posted 9 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Love is the drug....
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
This album is a masterpiece from first track to last. Great headphone album...
Posted 9 years ago by acupunk    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
 ——
Yup...for sure! The pimples may fade, but not the Passions of The Heart, and are we doomed to dare to always and forever hope that there's More Than This?  Good comment, and very apropos of the Eternal conundrum...

 
"YOU BETCHA COLORADOJOHN!!!"

Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 paultron wrote:
roxy music just does not do it for me, and their music literally seems to follow me everywhere. malls, radio, you name it. makes me feel like sideshow bob

 
Was hoping for a laugh, but the link to your Sideshow Bob video is dead. Try again! Thanks. 
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
flashback to driving off a sorrow filled last date in my used but cool '69 Mercury Cougar, Ferry coming thru the late night FM college station with all the assurances necessary to get back out there, she's waiting for a sappy romantic hero just like pimply faced me, dag-gummit

  ——
Yup...for sure! The pimples may fade, but not the Passions of The Heart, and are we doomed to dare to always and forever hope that there's More Than This?  Good comment, and very apropos of the Eternal conundrum...
Posted 9 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Saw Bryan Ferry live in Portland, OR earlier this year. A great night but the audience was decidedly split between the old Roxy Music (pre ~1979) and the new Roxy Music. Needless to say the musical selection was quite varied so every one left feeling happy. A great backing band really helped to bring new life to old favorites.
Posted 9 years ago by robus    [ Reply ]
Perfect.  Heavenly.
Posted 9 years ago by GTT    [ Reply ]
 Hippostar wrote:


"Thanks... this is hard... " 

 
Haha, I was just thinking about this scene. Cheers!
Posted 9 years ago by Falcon    [ Reply ]
Brings me back to good times and great people!!  Ahhhh....{#Kiss}
Posted 9 years ago by raewah    [ Reply ]
its just so suave. can't believe Ray Ban sunglasses haven't bought it to shill their goods. thank the Lord.
Posted 9 years ago by canadapaul    [ Reply ]
When this came out I hated it. Just not screaming rock n roll enough. Thank you to the person that convinced me that I was an idiot and got me listening to a whole new genre (for me). Stunning.
Posted 9 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]
10, next

 {#Clap}
Posted 9 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 Cyclehawk wrote:
A masterpiece that holds up very well, even 30 years later.
 

 
You can say that again    {#Clap}
Posted 9 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
The best 10 -> 11 {#Music}
Posted 9 years ago by petermichael    [ Reply ]
Ah....a happy sound....{#Daisy}  Thank you for choosing this one Bill
Posted 10 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
this reminds me of summer time weekends and Dave and Joan
Posted 10 years ago by Lauriea    [ Reply ]
 PLC wrote:
My colleague, sitting next to me, born in 1986 (!) has never heard of Roxy Music...  Youth is wasted on the young.

 

AND you're in London!? I hope you have taken it upon yourself to educate the lost soul!
Posted 10 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
My colleague, sitting next to me, born in 1986 (!) has never heard of Roxy Music...  Youth is wasted on the young.
Posted 10 years ago by PLC    [ Reply ]
There are few efforts that I turn to more often than this one. This was simply a tremendous swan song...
Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Can't get enough of this album. Thanks RP
Posted 10 years ago by jchap5    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing Roxy Music - always makes me happy to hear their smooth sound.
Posted 10 years ago by dgjenkins    [ Reply ]
{#Heartkiss}{#Heartkiss}  Luv it a lot. 9
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Regardless of that below, keep playin' this tune RP! Never tiring.
Posted 10 years ago by louielouie    [ Reply ]
Is it the voice or the music that makes this the greatest seduction album of all time?
Posted 10 years ago by helloitsme    [ Reply ]
 Cyclehawk wrote:
A masterpiece that holds up very well, even 30 years later.
 

 
completely agree - gives me chills to this day
Posted 10 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
 Flyingsorcha wrote:
Love the cover art!
 
I used to buy their earlier music just for the album covers......some of you might know what I mean.
Posted 10 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
A masterpiece that holds up very well, even 30 years later.
 
Posted 10 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 10 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
was anyone else raised in the jungle by Bryan Ferry?
Posted 10 years ago by symthy    [ Reply ]
Great song from an outstanding collection
Posted 10 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
 groom wrote:
 I don't think it would make that far to be able to fall into obscurity.

slackpacker wrote:
I guess this falls into one of those songs where you had to be there when it was popular to appreciate.  If this was released today, it would fade into obscurity.

 dputlak wrote:
A truly great tune.  Sounds as good today as it did in '82.
 
I think it would be as popular as any Chirs Isaak sound if released today. It has the same feeling/sound as many of his CI's songs.


 



 


Posted 10 years ago by Colorado    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Reminds me of a special weekend in NYC with my wife.

 
It appears that its identification as make-out music is well-founded {#Kiss}
Posted 10 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
A bit tired. Some sons you can hear over and over throughout the years and still enjoy. This one should be retired.
Posted 10 years ago by tcdc52    [ Reply ]
 I don't think it would make that far to be able to fall into obscurity.

slackpacker wrote:
I guess this falls into one of those songs where you had to be there when it was popular to appreciate.  If this was released today, it would fade into obscurity.

 dputlak wrote:
A truly great tune.  Sounds as good today as it did in '82.
 



 


Posted 10 years ago by groom    [ Reply ]

marvelous...  love this song...

reminds me of Godley & Creme...

Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]


"Thanks... this is hard... " 
Posted 10 years ago by Hippostar    [ Reply ]
One of my all time favorite groups.
 
Posted 10 years ago by Glassguyvt    [ Reply ]
flashback to driving off a sorrow filled last date in my used but cool '69 Mercury Cougar, Ferry coming thru the late night FM college station with all the assurances necessary to get back out there, she's waiting for a sappy romantic hero just like pimply faced me, dag-gummit
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
An under-appreciated album at a rating of 8.0. One of the great concept works of pop music.
Posted 10 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
 slackpacker wrote:
I guess this falls into one of those songs where you had to be there when it was popular to appreciate.  If this was released today, it would fade into obscurity.

 dputlak wrote:
A truly great tune.  Sounds as good today as it did in '82.
 



 

Somewhat like Beethoven's 5th, then?
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Still a great song..
Posted 11 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
roxy music just does not do it for me, and their music literally seems to follow me everywhere. malls, radio, you name it. makes me feel like sideshow bob
Posted 11 years ago by paultron    [ Reply ]
Lovely piece, for lounge lizard dancing close romance music. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 stargazer1 wrote:
This is good, but I actually prefer the 10,0000 Maniacs' cover.
 
That's like preferring sugar free brownie...and decaf coffee with artificial sweetener and powdered creamer over a true bakery brownie and a fresh ground dark roast cup of java.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I guess this falls into one of those songs where you had to be there when it was popular to appreciate.  If this was released today, it would fade into obscurity.

 dputlak wrote:
A truly great tune.  Sounds as good today as it did in '82.
 


Posted 11 years ago by slackpacker    [ Reply ]
 sajitjacob wrote:
Unlike me, this tune has defied the ravages of time.
 

{#Lol} It is kind of ageless isn't it? Still sounds great.
Posted 11 years ago by olivertwist    [ Reply ]
Unlike me, this tune has defied the ravages of time.
Posted 11 years ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
A truly great tune.  Sounds as good today as it did in '82.
Posted 11 years ago by dputlak    [ Reply ]
 EdmoJoe wrote:
Sublime, always has been, always will be.
 


Posted 11 years ago by Balthos    [ Reply ]
There's something so ethereal about the melody, especially the synth part, that hits me right in my emotion bone. Dr Oz, should I have this looked at, or should I just turn the volume up?
Posted 11 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
This is good, but I actually prefer the 10,0000 Maniacs' cover.
Posted 11 years ago by stargazer1    [ Reply ]
Sublime, always has been, always will be.
Posted 11 years ago by EdmoJoe    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of a special weekend in NYC with my wife.
Posted 11 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Love the cover art!
Posted 11 years ago by Flyingsorcha    [ Reply ]
Bryan Ferry is quite possibly the coolest guy to walk the earth.
Posted 11 years ago by Canlistener    [ Reply ]
I was born in 1984, but this is one of the first songs I ever remember hearing — usually driving in my aunts navy blue Buick on our way to Caldor. {#Daisy}
Posted 11 years ago by Rachoh    [ Reply ]
This is a beautiful piece and it should be a 10, but because it just peters out at the ending, I have to give it a 9.
Posted 11 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 spiritfla wrote:
A Gem indeed.{#Yes}
 
Absolutely!!     {#Angel}
Posted 11 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
bears no resemblence. almost unlistenable. sooo not even close it's not funny
Posted 11 years ago by DD rabbi_phil    [ Reply ]
Must've saved good money switching insurance to be able to buy that falcon.
Posted 11 years ago by citybiker    [ Reply ]
I'll never get tired of this song! It's a 10 for me...{#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by spiritfla    [ Reply ]