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Richard Thompson — The Snow Goose
Album: Electric
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Released: 2013
Length: 5:02
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Northern winds will cut you
Northern girls will gut you
Leave you cold and empty
Like a fish on the slab

She is like a snow goose
Pale and rare and footloose
Will the joys that tempt me
Soon turn and kick and stab

In the dream I am running
Down a street of molasses
In the dream my feet gain no ground

I must take some measure
To pursue my treasure
Guided by confusion
My compass through the storm

But if I call her sister
Manfully resist her
Believe my own illusion
Or will passions warm

In the dream I am running
Down a street of molasses
In the dream my feet gain no ground

If I call her lover
Will I soon discover
That her eye is taken
By some fawning friend

Then my glass would shatter
And my mind would scatter
Being so mistaken
The world must end

In the dream I am running
Down a street of molasses
In the dream my feet gain no ground
In the dream I am calling
But there's never an answer
In the dream my voice makes no sound

Northern winds will cut you
Northern girls will gut you
Leave you cold and empty
Like a fish on the slab
Comments (33)add comment
 Grammarcop wrote:
I spent a couple of years in North Dakota. In early April I'd leave town a couple times a week and drive out to the prairie to look for the migrating snow geese. I'd watch them fly over in long waves against a slate gray sky as I braced myself against the prairie wind.

Yes, I enjoyed it. 

 
;-)



Posted 9 years ago by ianmoff    [ Reply ]
 max_p wrote:
if u playing this, break out some Scott Walker also!
 

 
{#Yes}
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
if u playing this, break out some Scott Walker also!
 
Posted 10 years ago by max_p    [ Reply ]
 BBoyes wrote:
I'm always mesmerized by Richard Thompson. His ballads tell an engaging story, with interesting turns of phrase, with wonderful finger picking. I guess looking by the ratings distribution that you are either into that - or not.

 

I'm with you.  I think RT has it going on.{#Music}
Posted 10 years ago by spindrift    [ Reply ]
 Gazraman wrote:
Technically excellent but his silly vocal affectation wrecks it. 
 
That's not affectation, that's his (completely natural) style.
Posted 10 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
I guess you have to be in the mood for it...
Posted 10 years ago by WannabeBanned    [ Reply ]
 grungepuppy wrote:
I just can't get into it. There is some quality in his voice and delivery that for me is like pulling a styrofoam cooler out of the backseat of a car.
 
Yes, you hit on it. There's folk ... and there's 16th century minstrel weirdness. Just my take, don't hate me.
Posted 10 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Technically excellent but his silly vocal affectation wrecks it. 
Posted 10 years ago by Gazraman    [ Reply ]

Richard Thompson by Karen Miller
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Richard Thompson band performing at the Glasgow Royal Concert Hall on Richard's Dream Attic tour as part of Celtic Connections 2011.

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Posted 10 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 Catherinef wrote:
My goodness, that was awful.  I hate, hate, hate the way he sings.  I've tried, but I just can't.  I'll be pushing the PSD button next time.

 
Get help with your need to spill your emotional vacuity in front of others, please.
Posted 10 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 Catherinef wrote:
My goodness, that was awful.  I hate, hate, hate the way he sings.  I've tried, but I just can't.  I'll be pushing the PSD button next time.

 
Wow, that's a lot of hate.

I think this is a lovely ballad, expressively and movingly sung.
Posted 10 years ago by RobN    [ Reply ]
I'm always mesmerized by Richard Thompson. His ballads tell an engaging story, with interesting turns of phrase, with wonderful finger picking. I guess looking by the ratings distribution that you are either into that - or not.
Posted 10 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
 grungepuppy wrote:
I just can't get into it. There is some quality in his voice and delivery that for me is like pulling a styrofoam cooler out of the backseat of a car.

 
What's in the cooler? This could be a Good Thing.
Posted 10 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
I just can't get into it. There is some quality in his voice and delivery that for me is like pulling a styrofoam cooler out of the backseat of a car.
Posted 10 years ago by grungepuppy    [ Reply ]
 Carl wrote:
One of RT's better-sounding songs, to me. Is that Judith Owen singing with?

 
I believe it's Alison Krauss.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 great song by a master musician
Posted 10 years ago by Buddyo    [ Reply ]
 bigstik wrote:
Snoozer..... He sounds like the Lion from the Wizard of Oz.

 
I kind of get the Wizard bit.  Getting into this tune is a bit of a challenge for me, but I really appreciate that we're hearing new RT on RP. Thompson has created an impressive and important body of work over the past 40+ years, and I certainly want to hear what he's currently up to.  That's why I tune in.
Posted 10 years ago by tonypf    [ Reply ]
Lyrics you could see cming from the other side of the frozen lake. Dreadful self indulgent song. Almost sounds like a parody. 
Posted 10 years ago by Gazraman    [ Reply ]
I'll listen to Richard Thompson over Josh Groban ANY time. The various colors, moods and timbres of his rich lyrics, guitar work and heartfelt vocals have depth and truth. A true artist and not just a marketing machine.
Posted 10 years ago by ivanaus    [ Reply ]
My goodness, that was awful.  I hate, hate, hate the way he sings.  I've tried, but I just can't.  I'll be pushing the PSD button next time.
Posted 10 years ago by Catherinef    [ Reply ]
I spent a couple of years in North Dakota. In early April I'd leave town a couple times a week and drive out to the prairie to look for the migrating snow geese. I'd watch them fly over in long waves against a slate gray sky as I braced myself against the prairie wind.

Yes, I enjoyed it. 
Posted 10 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
great song from one of the greats
Posted 10 years ago by Buddyo    [ Reply ]
 bigstik wrote:
Snoozer..... He sounds like the Lion from the Wizard of Oz.

 
What Wizard of Oz are you watching?
Posted 10 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]

Oh Richard...you still got it, man. Great acoustic guitar....great soulful vocals.......


Posted 10 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Well, I like it! 
Posted 10 years ago by eswiley2    [ Reply ]
 bigstik wrote:
Snoozer..... He sounds like the Lion from the Wizard of Oz.

 

YOU NAILED IT!
Posted 10 years ago by Bakaretsu    [ Reply ]
Amazingly moving and heartfelt...
Posted 10 years ago by Moonflower31    [ Reply ]
depressing, uninspired, pretentious, endless whining, please let it stop!
Posted 10 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
Snoozer..... He sounds like the Lion from the Wizard of Oz.
Posted 10 years ago by bigstik    [ Reply ]
Not a fan, sorry. I realize it's not "fish on a slob," but it sure sounds like it.
Posted 10 years ago by plaid    [ Reply ]
Quite lovely.
Posted 10 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
very tasty{#Cheers}
Posted 10 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
One of RT's better-sounding songs, to me. Is that Judith Owen singing with?
Posted 10 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]