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Roxy Music — Over You
Album: Flesh and Blood
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Released: 1980
Length: 3:19
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Oh baby this is nowhere
Wish I was somewhere - over you
Your sweet lips tell me there's no chance
No more romance - over you
Oh baby how can I go on?
Crying so long - over you
Where strangers look for new love
I'm so lost in love - over you
Some day yes it might come babe
When I'll be babe - over you
And always up to that moment
I will try to say I'm - over you
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this sounds like it's been sped up a little bit.
Posted 6 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
This was originally on "Flesh and Blood", which was a stormer of an album.
Posted 6 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 Emwolb wrote:

I went steady with that cover for a few weeks

 
{#Lol}
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Without Roxy Music there'd be no Good Times, Like a Virgin, Let's Dance, Notorius, Get Lucky, and much more.  Okay, maybe an exaggeration, but if you know the lineage of these songs you'll get what I'm saying.
Posted 6 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
after seeing the cover I had to buy the "Country Life" album by Roxy

 
I went steady with that cover for a few weeks
Posted 6 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
after seeing the cover I had to buy the "Country Life" album by Roxy
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
RM's tunes are enjoyable cruise-music (when there's no one else in the car you can peak the volume : )
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 Imkirok wrote:

Avalon was always my favorite Roxy Music song, but this one is right up there.



 
Avalon has been my favorite also.
Posted 9 years ago by Eros92450    [ Reply ]
 msymmes wrote:
The very best song they ever created!

Took my girlfriend to the Roxy Music concert. Our first date.  They did not play the song!  But we've been together for 28 years ever since.


 
Avalon was always my favorite Roxy Music song, but this one is right up there.


Posted 9 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

"Overlooked"? Not in the UK, they weren't. During the 80s, you couldn't escape bands like RM, Spandau Ballet, Human League and other Yuprock groups. They expressed the Thatcherite zeitgeist of the winners of those years, whereas the alternative scene (Smiths, Cure, Clash etc) expressed the feelings of the losers (the vast majority of the population). Ferry to my mind is forever associated with stripey-shirted Yuppies growing fat on the selling-off of public assets at a knock-down price. I know that RM existed prior to that time and was, I'm told, innovative, but Ferry really came to prominence in the Yuppie years and got wall-to-wall airplay.

 
fred

I love how you apply the UK political context to your commentary.  Always a fascinating read. No doubt my political views certainly influence my attitudes about certain performers - in general, performers with an active progressive bent (like the Clash, Springsteen and Pearl Jam) will get extra points in my book. But from New York I never got that sense you describe of these guys and the glam pop -influenced 80s bands you mentioned being emblematic of the Thatcherite crowd.  I just dug the music.  

Curious - what is your view through the socio-political lens of my two favorite UK solo artists, Bowie and Costello? 
Posted 10 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]

Roxy Music is pure heaven, no matter what and when.

Another band whose absence makes a mockery of the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame. In fact, I don't think they've ever been nominated. You're telling me that this band (not to mention former member Brian Eno) wasn't massively influential as well as popular? Again, I hear it's feud between Ferry and Jann Wenner. Yeah, that's the way to determine music greatness.

 
Posted 10 years ago by a2sportsguy    [ Reply ]
Roxy does Fleetwood Mac...! Love this.
Posted 10 years ago by risingson    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

"Overlooked"? Not in the UK, they weren't. During the 80s, you couldn't escape bands like RM, Spandau Ballet, Human League and other Yuprock groups. They expressed the Thatcherite zeitgeist of the winners of those years, whereas the alternative scene (Smiths, Cure, Clash etc) expressed the feelings of the losers (the vast majority of the population). Ferry to my mind is forever associated with stripey-shirted Yuppies growing fat on the selling-off of public assets at a knock-down price. I know that RM existed prior to that time and was, I'm told, innovative, but Ferry really came to prominence in the Yuppie years and got wall-to-wall airplay.

 
hmm...as a Yank, I'd gotten the impression that Roxy's stuff in the 70s and even up to Avalon had been a huge influence on the younger bands coming out of Britain (Depeche, Duran , Spandau) and that Ferry's yuppie appeal was a byproduct of Avalon's bedroom reputation post 1983.
Posted 10 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
 MiracleDrug wrote:
one of the most overlooked bands ever...
these guys were brilliant {#Sunny}

 
"Overlooked"? Not in the UK, they weren't. During the 80s, you couldn't escape bands like RM, Spandau Ballet, Human League and other Yuprock groups. They expressed the Thatcherite zeitgeist of the winners of those years, whereas the alternative scene (Smiths, Cure, Clash etc) expressed the feelings of the losers (the vast majority of the population). Ferry to my mind is forever associated with stripey-shirted Yuppies growing fat on the selling-off of public assets at a knock-down price. I know that RM existed prior to that time and was, I'm told, innovative, but Ferry really came to prominence in the Yuppie years and got wall-to-wall airplay.
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
This song rips at my heart....love lost so many years.....love Roxy..
Posted 10 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
{#Good-vibes}{#Bounce}
Posted 10 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
Flesh and blood, which this came from, was 'our' album. It was heartbreaking to listen to this after we split up.
Posted 11 years ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]


"Just call me Jack Kerouac..."





Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
The very best song they ever created!

Took my girlfriend to the Roxy Music concert. Our first date.  They did not play the song!  But we've been together for 28 years ever since.

Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
 Majestic wrote:
What a fab way to spend 2012 New Year's Eve! Listening to Roxy Music and looking forward to 2013!
 
{#High-five}
Posted 11 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
What a fab way to spend 2012 New Year's Eve! Listening to Roxy Music and looking forward to 2013!
Posted 11 years ago by Majestic    [ Reply ]
Sweeeeeet.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Always liked Roxy Music and Brian Ferry. 
Posted 11 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
 MiracleDrug wrote:
one of the most overlooked bands ever...
these guys were brilliant {#Sunny}
 
I agree.  From teh 60s-geezer perspective, these guys are Latter-Day Rock Saints.  Or maybe I'm just a sucker for a 12-string.  right on the border of Pop and Hard Rock.  Definitely an 8.
Posted 11 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
one of the most overlooked bands ever...
these guys were brilliant {#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
Over 3 years of not playing this?!
It got me dancing! 
Play it again & sooner
Posted 11 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]

 

it is not known exactly if  exists a music for the day and another one for the night,  i think not;   is not known exactly if it exists a music for the men and another one for the women, i think not;  but what she consists,  the women seem to appreciate much more it music of band Roxy Music & Brian Ferry ......



Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 rtb wrote:
Never thought I'd use the dancing banana for a Roxy Music tune.
But here it is....

wait for it.....
{#Dancingbanana}

 

"Love is the Drug" is quite the toe-tapper as well.
Posted 15 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
Never thought I'd use the dancing banana for a Roxy Music tune.
But here it is....

wait for it.....
{#Dancingbanana}

Posted 15 years ago by rtb    [ Reply ]
I prefer their first albums. Although they were often associated with glamrock in that period they had far more to offer than just extravaganza.
Posted 15 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
I'd like to say that this hasn't aged well, but it actually sucked hard even back in its heyday.
Posted 15 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Lennox on the cover :)
Posted 15 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
No, you're thinking of the new Robert Plant / Alison Kraus CD, Raising Sand Tagish_girl wrote:
has anyone got the url for youtube, where brian ferry and allison kraus have made an album together? ... the truth is out there somewhere.....
Posted 16 years ago by Lensles    [ Reply ]
Pure sweetness. Love Roxy Music. Anything will do, but especially off of Avalon.
Posted 16 years ago by Waybo    [ Reply ]
Where?
Posted 16 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
has anyone got the url for youtube, where brian ferry and allison kraus have made an album together? ... the truth is out there somewhere.....
Posted 16 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
oufason wrote:
The first time I saw them, back it the early 80's, I was blown away by not only their musicianship, but I had never (or have to this day) seen anyone who had more stage pressence than Ferry. Bono, Jagar, no one.
Agreed - saw them recently ni the smallest, sweatiest venue you could find - Vicar Street, Dublin - still the man was so cool!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by moriars    [ Reply ]
The first time I saw them, back it the early 80's, I was blown away by not only their musicianship, but I had never (or have to this day) seen anyone who had more stage pressence than Ferry. Bono, Jagar, no one.
Posted 17 years ago by oufason    [ Reply ]
Just tuned in. Lucky me!
Posted 17 years ago by Darrooon    [ Reply ]
Saw Brian Ferry in concert in Dallas in the 90's....it was truly the best concert EVER. What a show......
Posted 17 years ago by Honeybee    [ Reply ]
Always loved RM, probably always will...all of their variations were excellent in different ways. Continue to love what Brian Eno is doing. I've listened to this song hundreds of times over the last 20 years, and still love it.
Posted 18 years ago by Waybo    [ Reply ]
MickMan wrote:
I suggest you buy some Roxy immediately. You'll love it.
You tell 'em, MickMan! Yes, buy Country Life, and Avalon for sure. They are both great albums, albeit different styles.
Posted 18 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
tiddalick wrote:
Hardly know any of their stuff, but that was excellent - cheers Bill!
I suggest you buy some Roxy immediately. You'll love it.
Posted 18 years ago by MickMan    [ Reply ]
Hardly know any of their stuff, but that was excellent - cheers Bill!
Posted 18 years ago by tiddalick    [ Reply ]
Love, Love, Love Roxy Music! Anything from RM or Bryan Ferry is A-ok in my book!
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by pvcnote    [ Reply ]
Bryan Ferry fronting for the Byrds-what a wonderful pop song this is. Roxy was great in all their variations.
Posted 18 years ago by MCKY    [ Reply ]
I don't recall Bryan Ferry fronting 38 Special... ;-) Pretty dang good. Certainly poppy.
Posted 18 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
I used to determine whether or not a guy was "date-worthy" by whether or not he knew who Roxy Music was -- needless to say, my ex husband sang lyrics from the song Sentimental Fool to me once (Siren album) and we were glued together for years lol. MORE ROXY MUSIC PLEASE BILL!!
Posted 18 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
Yes, more Roxy, please. Classic...
Posted 18 years ago by markvery    [ Reply ]
Ditto... more Roxy please!
Posted 18 years ago by roger    [ Reply ]
Great band, Roxy Music, let's hear more.
Posted 18 years ago by 85on95    [ Reply ]
Not the best Roxy, but hey, I'll take what I can get.
Posted 19 years ago by g1lgam3sh    [ Reply ]
Now THIS is a great song! I heard it from the next room and had to come running in to see what it was!
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
noyou wrote:
Uploaded April 01, 2004
Good move! Upload some more, please.
Posted 19 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Thanks for reminding me of the genius of Roxy Music.
Posted 19 years ago by Eagan    [ Reply ]
Erie-T30 wrote:
yes more roxy please
to which I can only reply - yes more roxy please!
Posted 19 years ago by horseplayer    [ Reply ]
yes more roxy please
Posted 19 years ago by Erie-T30    [ Reply ]
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Posted 19 years ago by noyou    [ Reply ]