The Greenhornes — There is an End (w/ Holly Golightly)
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Words disappear
Words once so clear
Only echoes passing through the night
The lines on my face
Your fingers once traced
Fading reflection of what was
Thoughts rearrange
Familiar now strange
All my schemes drifting on the wind
Spring brings the rain
With winter comes pain
Every season has an end
I tried to see through the disguise
But the clouds were there
Blocking out the sun
Thoughts rearrange
Familiar now strange
All my schemes drifting on the wind
Spring brings the rain
With winter comes pain
Every season has an end
There's an end
There's an end
There's an end
There's an end
There's an end
Words once so clear
Only echoes passing through the night
The lines on my face
Your fingers once traced
Fading reflection of what was
Thoughts rearrange
Familiar now strange
All my schemes drifting on the wind
Spring brings the rain
With winter comes pain
Every season has an end
I tried to see through the disguise
But the clouds were there
Blocking out the sun
Thoughts rearrange
Familiar now strange
All my schemes drifting on the wind
Spring brings the rain
With winter comes pain
Every season has an end
There's an end
There's an end
There's an end
There's an end
There's an end
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Hannio wrote:
Yes. Well, except for the "greased back hair" part. Eww. An appropriately placed hyphen would have helped.
Indeed. I just read "greased back hair " and pondered if I had missed something. I did: the hyphen.
Posted: Dec 03, 2012 12:44
Yes. Well, except for the "greased back hair" part. Eww. An appropriately placed hyphen would have helped.
Indeed. I just read "greased back hair " and pondered if I had missed something. I did: the hyphen.
Wardleader wrote:
Wonderfully descriptive and thought-provoking...cheers'
I could only despair at being a 12 year old in 1968 and see the world I thought I understood crumble in one ugly disillusionment after another and all the hope I could hope for beckoned with the sound of a back beat and a guitar riff and some cool chick singing to me about an unmapped future that I would soon enter filled with this sound, and her voice and some night time haunt where the cops would show up just because they didn't have anything better to do than hassle kids that looked like they were deliberately trying to get on their nerves. This is the forbidden sound of growing up just around the corner. I knew what getting older sounded like from songs like these years before I could go anywhere to feel what it was like to grow up. It sounds so much like when I was young its scary. Just beautiful.
Wonderfully descriptive and thought-provoking...cheers'
mrkessler wrote:
I had no idea! It explains the musical brilliance of... well of both Raconteurs and Greenhornes! Versatile and talented musicians :)
for those who don’t know, the Greenhornes are from Cincinnati and sadly defunct, though as noted 2/3 of ‘em are in Raconteurs and also played on that Loretta Lynn album.
I had no idea! It explains the musical brilliance of... well of both Raconteurs and Greenhornes! Versatile and talented musicians :)
Ganz klar eine 9 wegen Holly Golightly.
Greetings from Bavaria to all the listeners outside. Stay safe!
Greetings from Bavaria to all the listeners outside. Stay safe!
2x in a week for this song, which is great, but I'm surprised we don't hear more from these guys, one of the great, unheralded bands f the "garage rock craze" of the early century. So many other excellent songs including "Song #13" and "Better Off Without It."
What a fantastic song and great way to ease into my Friday night - for those who don’t know, the Greenhornes are from Cincinnati and sadly defunct, though as noted 2/3 of ‘em are in Raconteurs and also played on that Loretta Lynn album.
And then to shift into some “Tumbleweed Comnection” a couple songs later !, nice job, RP !
And then to shift into some “Tumbleweed Comnection” a couple songs later !, nice job, RP !
cc_rider wrote:
Too bad she went all country
Wow this is cool! Plus how could you go wrong with Holly Golightly? The name AND the voice...
c.
Too bad she went all country
zesty ! the guitar intro reminds me of the early animals ie don't bring me down / niceChanneling Shirley Bassey
Jim Jarmush!
I could only despair at being a 12 year old in 1968 and see the world I thought I understood crumble in one ugly disillusionment after another and all the hope I could hope for beckoned with the sound of a back beat and a guitar riff and some cool chick singing to me about an unmapped future that I would soon enter filled with this sound, and her voice and some night time haunt where the cops would show up just because they didn't have anything better to do than hassle kids that looked like they were deliberately trying to get on their nerves. This is the forbidden sound of growing up just around the corner. I knew what getting older sounded like from songs like these years before I could go anywhere to feel what it was like to grow up. It sounds so much like when I was young its scary. Just beautiful.
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
What a beautiful evocation of why going out makes us feel so alive. Also, beautiful song!
quintana_roo wrote:
This gives me Liverpool foggy night vibes, ducking into clubs. Vocalist with a beehive and a marcelled curl over her eye with those awful white go-go boots, band looking 14 and all in black suits with no collars.
So 60's.
I like it.
Bold Street? Clicking clacking of girl's high ideals. Whiff of cheap perfume. Neon signs reflected in puddles. Lads behaving badly. Clubs heaving with sardine squashed people. Beer spilled as it is passed over head. Cigarette smoke so thick that the coloured lights seems to have to carve their way through. Greased back hair. Laughter at the impending menace. Escape to the comforting embrace of the velvet night and its forgiving shadows. So 60's.
I like it.
What a beautiful evocation of why going out makes us feel so alive. Also, beautiful song!
love the 60s retro sound here!
I hope new bands continue to create great music in this genre. I love it. Thanks RP.
That voice with that simple guitar. So good.
So good.
Posted: Dec 03, 2012 12:44
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
Bold Street? Clicking clacking of girl's high ideals. Whiff of cheap perfume. Neon signs reflected in puddles. Lads behaving badly. Clubs heaving with sardine squashed people. Beer spilled as it is passed over head. Cigarette smoke so thick that the coloured lights seems to have to carve their way through. Greased back hair. Laughter at the impending menace. Escape to the comforting embrace of the velvet night and its forgiving shadows.
Baby_M wrote:
Bump—this is spot-on.
Yes. Well, except for the "greased back hair" part. Eww. An appropriately placed hyphen would have helped.
window wrote:
I believe this song is inspired by genres of music much older than that band - like music from the mid-1960s. Both songs sound somewhat inspired by "It's My Life" by The Animals and a few other tunes from that era.
Wow. Maybe this inspired The Black Keys for Ten Cent Pistol? The guitar and shuffle feel sounds identical.
I believe this song is inspired by genres of music much older than that band - like music from the mid-1960s. Both songs sound somewhat inspired by "It's My Life" by The Animals and a few other tunes from that era.
Shocking Blue like Bill!
Has a distinct and groovy 60's edge to it. I quite like!
Just caught the very end of this - sounded like they were very influenced by The Animals' tune It's My Life.
Great stuff...more Greenhornes please.
alanshunter wrote:
And quite a segue from Band of Horses - The Funeral, too!
Cool moody 60s vibe
And quite a segue from Band of Horses - The Funeral, too!
alanshunter wrote:
I actually thought this MUST be from sixtysomething. To call it retro does it less than justice.
Cool moody 60s vibe
I actually thought this MUST be from sixtysomething. To call it retro does it less than justice.
Cool moody 60s vibe
Third time I've heard this song just this week. And it's only Wednesday! C'mon, don't they have anything else?
Outstanding
In this dirty old heart of the city/ where the sun refused to shine...Gots Animals all over it, dig! and Holly croons it darkly, as fits it best...
Odd, this song was working through my mind today although my only exposure is here. And here it comes. Quite a good composition.
L O V E
Animals?
scraig wrote:
This album was produced by Jack White and is stellar. The Greenhornes bassist performs with the Raconteurs. They have five studio albums out. Why am I just learning about them now?
Think the drummer is a Raconteur also. And of course, Holly guested on a White Stripes track, "Its True That We Love One Another"I am imaging myself riding a Vespa and saying "ciao."
This album was produced by Jack White and is stellar. The Greenhornes bassist performs with the Raconteurs. They have five studio albums out. Why am I just learning about them now?
Brings to mind Lee Hazlewood's 'The night before'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwE5hUx2lMs
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WwE5hUx2lMs
Never get tired of this! Seems old and new at the same time; could be background in some smoky old dive, or played at some future party.
love it
ingrizek wrote:
I think the Yardbirds thing comes from the twangy guitar work.
9 for me. Agree, there is slight Yardbirds sound here as well as The Black Keys, both bands I like very much 
I think the Yardbirds thing comes from the twangy guitar work.
Bobert_ParkCity wrote:
Great song, but one of the worst movies ever.... just saying!
This is on the soundtrack to Broken Flowers (w Bill Murray, by Jim Jarmusch)...
Great song, but one of the worst movies ever.... just saying!
Makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
9 for me. Agree, there is slight Yardbirds sound here as well as The Black Keys, both bands I like very much
WhiteWater wrote:
You nailed it. I came here to see from when this dates, expecting to see somewhere in the 60's or earlier. Really surprised to see 2005.
The guitar and the organ remind me of the Yardbirds...this'd be better if it had more energy than a first run-through.
You nailed it. I came here to see from when this dates, expecting to see somewhere in the 60's or earlier. Really surprised to see 2005.
The guitar and the organ remind me of the Yardbirds...this'd be better if it had more energy than a first run-through.
Wow. Maybe this inspired The Black Keys for Ten Cent Pistol? The guitar and shuffle feel sounds identical.
Deep understanding and message, and fine Jaggeresque haunting vocal accompaniment, thank you.
This is on the soundtrack to Broken Flowers (w Bill Murray, by Jim Jarmusch)...
In fact on first chord I immediately think of Bill's sad sack character. Really the entire film montages for me.
In fact on first chord I immediately think of Bill's sad sack character. Really the entire film montages for me.
daedalus wrote:
I knew i'd heard that sound before....well spotted!
The intro and guitar part is EXACTLY the same guitar tone as Hilton Valentine of the Animals.
The first time this came on, I was totally convinced the Animals were coming on.
I loved them and this is strangely confusing!
The first time this came on, I was totally convinced the Animals were coming on.
I loved them and this is strangely confusing!
I knew i'd heard that sound before....well spotted!
Since being turned on to this band here on RP, I hunted down the album, have this song on my droid, and almost always somebody asks, "Who is this"
The intro and guitar part is EXACTLY the same guitar tone as Hilton Valentine of the Animals.
The first time this came on, I was totally convinced the Animals were coming on.
I loved them and this is strangely confusing!
The first time this came on, I was totally convinced the Animals were coming on.
I loved them and this is strangely confusing!
pcicatar wrote:
You nailed it. I came here to see from when this dates, expecting to see somewhere in the 60's or earlier. Really surprised to see 2005.
Timeless. Could be easily played in any decade and would sound both modern and hard to place.
You nailed it. I came here to see from when this dates, expecting to see somewhere in the 60's or earlier. Really surprised to see 2005.
Timeless. Could be easily played in any decade and would sound both modern and hard to place.
Paul_in_Australia wrote:
Bump—this is spot-on.
Bold Street? Clicking clacking of girl's high ideals. Whiff of cheap perfume. Neon signs reflected in puddles. Lads behaving badly. Clubs heaving with sardine squashed people. Beer spilled as it is passed over head. Cigarette smoke so thick that the coloured lights seems to have to carve their way through. Greased back hair. Laughter at the impending menace. Escape to the comforting embrace of the velvet night and its forgiving shadows.
Bump—this is spot-on.
..sliding this to a 9, at least at this moment..hits the mark..
the beginning always makes me think i'm about to hear the black keys.
lily34 wrote:
Me, too. Love this song.
i love this band.
Me, too. Love this song.
i love this band.
I like the smoothie in this movie
Would it be too much to ask for a more solid bass sound in this one?
citybiker wrote:
And the Yardbirds, Animals. and Blood Sweart and Tears. Someone rummaged through their parents' vinyls.
That's not a bad thing. This sort of production sound goes at least as far back as the 1950s; melodically and structurally, it's goes back further than that. Quite a good song, actually.
And the Yardbirds, Animals. and Blood Sweart and Tears. Someone rummaged through their parents' vinyls.
That's not a bad thing. This sort of production sound goes at least as far back as the 1950s; melodically and structurally, it's goes back further than that. Quite a good song, actually.
You bringin' it this mornin', there, Bill and Becca, thanks!
Baby_M wrote:
You nailed it.
Nice transition from "Et Hanopium" to this one.
I really really really like this one. A little Nancy Sinatra, a little spy jazz, a little surf rock.
I really really really like this one. A little Nancy Sinatra, a little spy jazz, a little surf rock.
You nailed it.
Nice groove you have going... Why would anyone want a PSD button-? I like the biz model you have... seems very very sweet and also seems to be building notice. Hard to keep sitting when this make me wanna move my hips and feet...just a bit... Thanks
I dig the Greenhornes.
Mellow Animals w a lass instead of Eric... I like it.
great music with a cup of wine, the fireplace on, and my baby next to me. no need for anything more.
a small roll maybe : )
a small roll maybe : )
Words disappear,
Words weren't so clear,
Only echoes passing through the night.
Words weren't so clear,
Only echoes passing through the night.
The lines on my face,
Your fingers once traced,
Fading reflection of what was.
Thoughts re-arrange,
Familiar, now strange,
All my schemes drifting on the wind.
Spring brings the rain,
With winter comes pain,
Every season has an end.
I try to see through the disguise,
But the clouds were there,
Blocking out the sun (the sun).
Thoughts re-arrange,
Familiar, now strange,
All my schemes drifting on the wind.
Spring brings the rain,
With winter comes pain,
Every season has an end.
There's an end,
There's an end,
There's an end,
There's an end,
ThePoose wrote:
..and what about Neko Case?
And the Yardbirds, Animals. and Blood Sweart and Tears. Someone rummaged through their parents' vinyls.
..and what about Neko Case?
And the Yardbirds, Animals. and Blood Sweart and Tears. Someone rummaged through their parents' vinyls.
Nice transition from "Et Hanopium" to this one.
I really really really like this one. A little Nancy Sinatra, a little spy jazz, a little surf rock.
I really really really like this one. A little Nancy Sinatra, a little spy jazz, a little surf rock.
ehaflett wrote:
..and what about Neko Case?
Sounds like the Black Keys
..and what about Neko Case?
Sounds like the Black Keys
Love Holly, this is great.
Too bad Holly is into bad country stuff these days.
i'm getting a "saint etienne" vibe off this number, especially the Sarah Cracknell-ish voice...like it
SWEET, coming after Dengue Fever's Et Hanopium, Big Head Todd's It's All Right, and The Who's Going Mobile...Jam them twangy catchy tunes all night long!
Well, her voice does it for me!
whoa! how did Bill know I was soooooo wanting to hear this song today?! thanks!
LongGoneDaddy wrote:
we gotta get out of this place...The Animals with a female vocalist...waiting now for Austin Powers to appear.
coy wrote:
+1
'spring brings the rain'
wish that were true in south texas
wish that were true in south texas
+1
'spring brings the rain'
wish that were true in south texas
wish that were true in south texas
Another brilliant segue, as Dengue Fever often sounds like Holly Golightly and/or The Greenhornes.
we gotta get out of this place...The Animals with a female vocalist...waiting now for Austin Powers to appear.
MOST excellent!
Great song!
Giselle62 wrote:
I heard this from that movie....
Ditto.
I heard this from that movie....
Ditto.
StephenF wrote:
I heard this from that movie....
Where the last two songs on the Brokens flowers soundtrack?isn't that cheating?
I heard this from that movie....
StephenF wrote:
were...
Where the last two songs on the Brokens flowers soundtrack?isn't that cheating?
were...
Where the last two songs on the Brokens flowers soundtrack?isn't that cheating?
Didn't know there is a version together with the Greenhornes.
Sounds ok, nothing more...., though her solo-version is better.
This song has grown on me since I first heard it.
Sewed Soles was a re-release, this song was originally released on Dual Mono.
Lonestar wrote:
The Dude abides...
Always reminds me of the Big Lebowski.
The Dude abides...
tanoman wrote:
yes
hanno visto "the brocken flowers"
yeshanno visto "the brocken flowers"
pushkinjim wrote:
What a loser! Get a life!
Which Beetle crawled up your ass? What drove such a hostile response to an innocent statement?
What a loser! Get a life!
Which Beetle crawled up your ass? What drove such a hostile response to an innocent statement?
Absolutely a great song! Love the vintage sound.
I love this!
laroue wrote:
didn't notice this band on RP before. loved their other release.
OH yes! And Holly Golightly too...yay! 
didn't notice this band on RP before. loved their other release.
OH yes! And Holly Golightly too...yay!
tomkoshiol wrote:
A lot of people for some reason or another just simply don't appreciate Jarmusch's work. I personally thought the movie was wonderful. This track as well as others also made for a killllller soundtrack.
P.S. Was Broken Flowers a stupid movie, or what (or did I miss something)?
A lot of people for some reason or another just simply don't appreciate Jarmusch's work. I personally thought the movie was wonderful. This track as well as others also made for a killllller soundtrack.
Wow. Now that's one was awesome.
Hannio wrote:
Which Beatle do you have in the garage? Not one of the dead ones, I hope. If it's Paul or Ringo, I'm sure they will appreciate the cleaning and the outing to the beach.
Not one of the dead ones......Thanks for making me laugh out loud.
P.S. Was Broken Flowers a stupid movie, or what (or did I miss something)?
Another reason to love RP...
LOVE IT!! So, simple! So sweet! So like a 60s zen rock song!!
Love this so much - but maybe just because of 'Broken Flowers'
Lonestar wrote:
Always reminds me of the Big Lebowski.
Yeah. Jackie Treehorn & The Greenhornes
redfern777 wrote:
...or Broken Flowers
Yes, had to make a trip to iTunes after watching that movie...
horstman wrote:
Time to clean off the Beatle in the garage, go see my dealer for a lid, and head to the beach.
Lonestar wrote:
Always reminds me of the Big Lebowski.
...or Broken Flowers
horstman wrote:
Time to clean off the Beatle in the garage, go see my dealer for a lid, and head to the beach.
What a loser! Get a life!
Never heard this before although i do own some Holly golightly. Is this a cover of an old song? It sounds very familiar. Like it a lot. 8
Edit - sounds like Billie holiday/nina simone? song
That goes 'Sun in the sky,you know how i feel' etc, don't you think?
Great singer and I like the garage sound very cool and classic. 8
Way cool. I really enjoyed this. Thanks for the intro!
horstman wrote:
Time to clean off the Beatle in the garage, go see my dealer for a lid, and head to the beach.
Which Beatle do you have in the garage? Not one of the dead ones, I hope. If it's Paul or Ringo, I'm sure they will appreciate the cleaning and the outing to the beach.
Always reminds me of the Big Lebowski.
Can this be rated an honorary 12+
Time to clean off the Beatle in the garage, go see my dealer for a lid, and head to the beach.
Think the drummer is a Raconteur also. And of course, Holly guested on a White Stripes track, "Its True That We Love One Another"
that's where i've heard her before! of course!!
at first i thought it was a very relaxed and non-affectatious lana del ray singing (which would have been an improvement for lana) and i'm glad it's not!