[ ]   [ ]   [ ]                        [ ]      [ ]   [ ]
John Parish — Three Hours
Album: The Endless Coloured Ways: The Songs of Nick Drake
Avg rating:
7

Your rating:
Total ratings: 1023









Released: 0
Length: 4:27
Plays (last 30 days): 9
share tweet wikiwebsitesearchamg
cd
mp3
search
Three hours from sundown
Jeremy flies
Hoping to keep
The sun from his eyes
East from the city
And down to the cave
In search of a master
In search of a slave

Three hours from London
Giacomo's free
Taking his woes
Down to the sea
In search of a lifetime
To tell when he's home
In search of a story
That's never been known

Three hours from speaking
Everyone's flown
Not wanting to be
Seen on their own
Three hours is needed
To leave from them all
Three hours to wonder
Three hours to fall
Comments (40)add comment
I prefer the original, but I commend the artists for trying something different.
Posted 2 weeks ago by ed_cardiff    [ Reply ]
 alvivino wrote:

Oh I get it now. Nick Drake should have just written songs for other artists and not performed them himself. 




I wish I could click a button that released a boxing glove on a spring from whatever device you wrote this comment on. As it is, I'll have to settle for a thumbs down.
Posted 2 weeks ago by ed_cardiff    [ Reply ]
Oh I get it now. Nick Drake should have just written songs for other artists and not performed them himself. 
Posted 1 month ago by alvivino    [ Reply ]
This is fantastic !!!
Posted 2 months ago by SpacemanSpiff123    [ Reply ]
 smartn1 wrote:

too many covers RP - I get it -probably cheaper to license

Is this technically a cover or a remix? I can't quite tell. 


I doubt it's cheaper, but even if it was, I'm sure that is very low on William's priority list. it is simply that William has a thing for covers. He enjoys them and it is kinda fun (usually).

Posted 2 months ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
 sajitjacob wrote:

I've always found Nick Drake boring, but John Parish gives it a nice lift.  

Not a Drake follower at all but, reading the comments urged me to pause and, get a listen to Nicks version. Myself, I highly prefer J. Parish's version. The way Parish & accompaniment perform it.... Seem far more "suitable" to the lyrics. IMHO, of course! Too much "going on" in Nicks version and, his voice doesn't seem to suit the lyrics or, vice - versa. 

Posted 2 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 smartn1 wrote:

too many covers RP - I get it -probably cheaper to license

Is this technically a cover or a remix? I can't quite tell. 

And having Williams "expertise" in selecting particular covers is a problem, why? Not only do they "fit" into the "eclectic" category, I think it's quite interesting to hear an artist "pay homage" to the original, by doing it in their own fashion! This J. Parish & co version, I find much "cleaner" than Nicks. 

Posted 2 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
Being that, after just now listening to Nick Drake's version for 1st time, all I can say is, Nicks version 1) seems a bit too "involved" and, 2) either the music doesn't "fit" his voice or, his voice don't fit the lyrics... Not sure which. However, Parish's version sounds like it was created to be sung, just as he has done... accompaniment included. Very "relaxing" feel to it. 
Posted 2 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 Grayson wrote:

I'd never heard a Nick Drake cover. The very thought of one is an abomination. But if this had been played in an 80s discotheque, I'd have danced to it.

I kinda get what you're saying but, seems to be a bit redundant. Why you would think another artist doing a cover is an abomination  seems a bit judgemental and, even a bit harsh to speak on it negatively. You're certainly entitled to your opinion but, IMHO,  I think it sounds great, if not a bit to short! 

Posted 2 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 ice-9 wrote:



You can be less douchy (I guess) but don't leave only positive reviews.  I'm sick of all the cheerleaders in these comments beating down people who have every right to express an opinion about the music the don't like too.   Any shitty song they choose to play on this station (we know most of them aren't, of course) will inevitably have countless fawning accolades in the comments claiming genius, and anyone who dares call it out for being shitty is pilloried for being negative; told to keep their opinion to themselves and PSD.  They don't realize how negative THEY make the comments, by seeking to eliminate opinions they don't agree with.  By not wanting it to be inclusive.  And I listen to the stream on a player, so PSD isn't an option.

As for this song, it's funky and weird, and therefore I'd say it has a worthy place on RP, but yeah, I can't really argue with someone who thinks it should be nuked from orbit.  It's the only way to be sure.  

Now watch the @$$holes thumb-down my comment, like clockwork...
Actually, I truly enjoyed reading your input! You make a solid, valid point! 

Posted 2 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 h9xh9xh9x wrote:

100 out of 10 💙

I like your "rating" methodology! 

Posted 2 months ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
too many covers RP - I get it -probably cheaper to license

Is this technically a cover or a remix? I can't quite tell. 
Posted 3 months ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

I'm trying to be less douche-y in my comments, only leaving positive reviews and just PSD-ing when I don't like it.  But I have to say that this is an absolute travesty and should have been nuked from space.




You can be less douchy (I guess) but don't leave only positive reviews.  I'm sick of all the cheerleaders in these comments beating down people who have every right to express an opinion about the music the don't like too.   Any shitty song they choose to play on this station (we know most of them aren't, of course) will inevitably have countless fawning accolades in the comments claiming genius, and anyone who dares call it out for being shitty is pilloried for being negative; told to keep their opinion to themselves and PSD.  They don't realize how negative THEY make the comments, by seeking to eliminate opinions they don't agree with.  By not wanting it to be inclusive.  And I listen to the stream on a player, so PSD isn't an option.

As for this song, it's funky and weird, and therefore I'd say it has a worthy place on RP, but yeah, I can't really argue with someone who thinks it should be nuked from orbit.  It's the only way to be sure.  

Now watch the @$$holes thumb-down my comment, like clockwork...
Posted 3 months ago by ice-9    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

I'm trying to be less douche-y in my comments, only leaving positive reviews and just PSD-ing when I don't like it.  But I have to say that this is an absolute travesty and should have been nuked from space.



That you, Ripley? 
Posted 3 months ago by timqueeney    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

I'm trying to be less douche-y in my comments, only leaving positive reviews and just PSD-ing when I don't like it.  But I have to say that this is an absolute travesty and should have been nuked from space.



I wouldn't go as far as nuking it, but it doesn't  DO anything - apart from repeat itself. 
Changing behaviour is a process. Baby steps,
Posted 4 months ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
I'm trying to be less douche-y in my comments, only leaving positive reviews and just PSD-ing when I don't like it.  But I have to say that this is an absolute travesty and should have been nuked from space.
Posted 4 months ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:

The song is only about four and a half minutes long. It just feels like three hours.




Posted 5 months ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
The song is only about four and a half minutes long. It just feels like three hours.
Posted 5 months ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Very much sounded to me like it might be a work of Jose Gonzalez and Junip until I checked...there are some Interesting sounds indeed in there, Captain...although I logically prefer Nick's original...
Posted 6 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Settled into a solid "8" now. This always grabs my attention and brings curiosity and intrigue.
Posted 6 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 ScottishWillie wrote:

Interesting cover! Not sure if I like it yet, but hopefully, it'll get lots of plays on RP to help me decide.



I'm in on the second listen.
Posted 6 months ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
Fyeah, right up my alley
Posted 6 months ago by Pazu    [ Reply ]
Hearing this far too frequently...   seems daily.
Posted 7 months ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
I had to turn it off and go listen to Nick's original version on YouTube.

Not really sure why...
Posted 7 months ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
 ScottishWillie wrote:

Interesting cover! I'm not sure if I like it yet, but hopefully, it'll get lots of plays on RP to help me decide.



I've decided I definitely like it! I always find Aldous Harding's voice to be a bit creepy and jarring (in a good way), and for me, her vocals really make this song work.
Posted 7 months ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
The vocal parts seem soothingly close to the original while that melodic " hook ?"  and the up tempo beat all add up to very worthy re- working. IMHO not all the versions on the album pass the tests for a good cover. As is usual the rp team have extracted the essence of  new art for our grateful ears to enjoy.
Posted 7 months ago by pete_shakey    [ Reply ]
 Grayson wrote:

I'd never heard a Nick Drake cover. The very thought of one is an abomination. But if this had been played in an 80s discotheque, I'd have danced to it.



Jose Gonzalez does an excellent Cello Song cover
Posted 7 months ago by amystone    [ Reply ]
I've always found Nick Drake boring, but John Parish gives it a nice lift.  
Posted 7 months ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
Dat bassline. 
Posted 7 months ago by jjbchansen159    [ Reply ]
Kinda chirpy version of this song.

I do like it.
Posted 7 months ago by NEOvManhattan    [ Reply ]
I'd never heard a Nick Drake cover. The very thought of one is an abomination. But if this had been played in an 80s discotheque, I'd have danced to it.
Posted 8 months ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
So... this isn't the intro for a Death Cab track? 
Posted 8 months ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
Slow ride, take it easy...
Posted 8 months ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Interesting cover! Not sure if I like it yet, but hopefully, it'll get lots of plays on RP to help me decide.
Posted 8 months ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
VERY cool. New to me. Sounds just like PJ with him, but must be Aldous. Also has a little Wire feel to it.
Posted 8 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Arresting harmonies and a good beat. A solid 7.
Posted 8 months ago by Ipse_Dixit    [ Reply ]
 Fishman wrote:

Never been first to comment. Only like to say positive things about the good humans who make music. So sounds pretty good for driving long stretches. BTW who's the singer? 


It's Aldous Harding.
https://www.discogs.com/master...

Posted 8 months ago by MusicManiac58    [ Reply ]
 Fishman wrote:

Never been first to comment. Only like to say positive things about the good humans who make music. So sounds pretty good for driving long stretches. BTW who's the singer? 



I believe it is Aldous Harding
https://musicfeeds.com.au/news...
Posted 8 months ago by Driftwood78    [ Reply ]
I like it.
Posted 8 months ago by crispynz1    [ Reply ]
Never been first to comment. Only like to say positive things about the good humans who make music. So sounds pretty good for driving long stretches. BTW who's the singer? 
Posted 9 months ago by Fishman    [ Reply ]