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Fontaine — Running on Empty
Album: The Chemistry Between Us
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Released: 2007
Length: 4:06
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Definately some Cowboy Junkies.
Posted 14 years ago by etcarroll    [ Reply ]
 AphidA wrote:
Mazy Star - esque
 
Yes! But I hear a little Cowboy Junkies as well.


Posted 15 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
I've tried to like it. When it played after Fiona today, the starkness between the artists allowed me to realize what a drag this tune is. Maybe for a zombie film...
Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz....{#Sleep}
Posted 15 years ago by akmegan    [ Reply ]
... ugh.... hm..... yep!
my heart is running on `empty` too.....
speaking from my soul!

thank you!

>^..^< 
Posted 15 years ago by arissimo    [ Reply ]
Very Nice!!
Posted 15 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
Lucinda?  Izzat you?

{#Mrgreen}

I really like this.

8

Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
 fontainemusic wrote:

That would be me....thanks. ;) - fontaine
 

That's way too cool that you replied to that!
Posted 15 years ago by tkosh    [ Reply ]
The new album, "Beautiful Thing", is now available on CD BABY!

FONTAINE: Beautiful Thing
 

Posted 15 years ago by fontainemusic    [ Reply ]
 AphidA wrote:
Mazy Star - esque
 
Yep, with a bit of Kristin Hersh.

Posted 15 years ago by TravelRat    [ Reply ]
i like it....cool voice....moody.
Posted 15 years ago by soundside    [ Reply ]
Dear lord make it end.  Annoying voice, annoying repetition, stupid lyrics.
Posted 15 years ago by mwsteele79    [ Reply ]
Mazy Star - esque
Posted 15 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
My new album "Beautiful Thing" will be available on ITunes and CD Baby January 2009. Thanks for all your support RP listeners. Visit me on myspace at www.myspace.com/fontaine79.

Posted 15 years ago by fontainemusic    [ Reply ]
 renegade_X wrote:


WOW I was just thinkig the same. Is she from that band? Whos the hottie below?
 
That would be me....thanks. ;) - fontaine
Posted 15 years ago by fontainemusic    [ Reply ]

Posted 15 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
Nice.
Love it when guitar is so clear and clean as this.

Posted 15 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
Do like my new CD-G?
Posted 15 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
This song is dirge-like. Rather than sad, she just sounds bored.
Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
 ROSSinDETROIT wrote:
This sounds a bit Cowboy Junkies-ish, in a good way.  I could hear Neko Case singing this as well, only spookier.
 

WOW I was just thinkig the same. Is she from that band? Whos the hottie below?
Posted 15 years ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
This sounds a bit Cowboy Junkies-ish, in a good way.  I could hear Neko Case singing this as well, only spookier.
Posted 15 years ago by ROSSinDETROIT    [ Reply ]
Oh thank goodness. I have had this song stuck in my head all morning for some reason. Good timing
Posted 15 years ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
Lovely song. Thank you Fontaine!
Posted 15 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
One good line does not a good ditty make. Pity, 'cos it deserves better.
Posted 15 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Posted 15 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
If I hear this song when my heart is running on empty, it slays
Posted 16 years ago by colleen    [ Reply ]
You know, when she says (over, and over, and over) her heart is running on empty - I have to confess that I find it completely believable.
Posted 16 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Got to thinking that this could use a cup of coffee
Posted 16 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
greg6494 wrote:
i concur...La Linea is especially nice. me likey lots!
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Soooooooooo booooooooooooriiiinnnnggggg
Posted 16 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
i concur...La Linea is especially nice. me likey lots! Mari wrote:
while we wait check out some more of fontaine's songs at her myspace cool! all the very best in 08 fontaine
Posted 16 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
fontainemusic wrote:
It's on it's way...I swear...we're about six songs in....promise.... :)
while we wait check out some more of fontaine's songs at her myspace cool! all the very best in 08 fontaine
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
driver8 wrote:
Still awaiting the 2nd CD...patiently i might add....
It's on it's way...I swear...we're about six songs in....promise.... :)
Posted 16 years ago by fontainemusic    [ Reply ]
Still awaiting the 2nd CD...patiently i might add....
Posted 16 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
this song and this sound (cowboy junky style ennui) is runnin on empty. i wish it would break down and get towed away.
Awwwww.
Posted 16 years ago by Mina_the_Boo    [ Reply ]
Gosh some of you people are extra cranky. It's a very nice song.
Posted 16 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
this song and this sound (cowboy junky style ennui) is runnin on empty. i wish it would break down and get towed away.
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
i actually, am in love with this song. heh, i guess it gets a lot of hate =/
Posted 16 years ago by niQkeene    [ Reply ]
Poor thing......if she said "my heart is runnin on empty" one more time, I woulda had to hunt her down and kill her......
Posted 16 years ago by anniebear    [ Reply ]
teapot wrote:
Mazzy Star pt. two...
Totally agree.
Posted 16 years ago by qosforever    [ Reply ]
teapot wrote:
Mazzy Star pt. two...
spot. on.
Posted 16 years ago by rtkmusic    [ Reply ]
Mazzy Star pt. two...
Posted 16 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by sugarbaby    [ Reply ]
yawn.
Posted 16 years ago by runaway    [ Reply ]
This is the first CD.....anxiously waiting for the next one...some of the songs are up on the myspace page.
Posted 16 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
yuck...
Posted 16 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
luv ya foreva fontaine!
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
maxmox wrote:
My case rests
You get the weight of ya feet too, Blue?
Posted 16 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Oh man this makes me want to kill myself. Way to make saturday night suck!
Posted 16 years ago by Murray    [ Reply ]
maryte wrote:
Sorry. This sounds like most every other singer/songwriter. Nothing to make it stand out.
A bit unfair. Lovely sound, nice track, nothing new here, but there's nothing much original around anyway.
Posted 16 years ago by ElectricSheep    [ Reply ]
Sorry. This sounds like most every other singer/songwriter. Nothing to make it stand out.
Posted 16 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
My case rests
Posted 16 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Never heard of this band (but I really liked it).
Posted 16 years ago by Jimi_the_Saint    [ Reply ]
Now I'll be singing this until tomorrow morning. Very cathcy, beautiful song
Posted 16 years ago by sunnysoul03    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
An old soul in a young voice.
Posted 16 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
BillnDollarBaby wrote:
Found this under her song posts. . . Proper site info for Fontaine. . . . (click here) (click here) (click here) ">(click here)
Posted 16 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Just the song I needed now that the sun has set an' Runnin' On Empty seems so appropriate!
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I know it's only 7am +- in CA, but how about something more energetic? This piece sounds like the singer is going to sleep at a crawl.
Posted 16 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
RTK wrote:
Me too! I got Fontaine's CD from CDBaby on Saturday, and I have listened to it non-stop!!! All the songs are GREAT! Wow, "Paris, Tx" .. they are all soooo good. Additionally, her yet to be released songs "Time" and "Gone Till November" are equally as awesome (you can find them on via her Fontainemusic.com site). I wish she would hurry and release another album. I wish I could see one of her shows. Lastly, I wish her songs were all twice as long - it's always a dissappointment when they end. I am so hooked...
... any friend of Fontaine is a hug of mine!
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
slow. depressing. but it fits the message.
Posted 16 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
Me too! I got Fontaine's CD from CDBaby on Saturday, and I have listened to it non-stop!!! All the songs are GREAT! Wow, "Paris, Tx" .. they are all soooo good. Additionally, her yet to be released songs "Time" and "Gone Till November" are equally as awesome (you can find them on via her Fontainemusic.com site). I wish she would hurry and release another album. I wish I could see one of her shows. Lastly, I wish her songs were all twice as long - it's always a dissappointment when they end. I am so hooked... Mari wrote:
It's been 3 glorious days now since my copy of The Chemistry Between Us arrived in my mail box and I have barely stopped playing it, it's that good!
Posted 17 years ago by RTK    [ Reply ]
Luv ya!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I like the rootsy feel to this.
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
She reminds me a little of Aimee Mann.
Posted 17 years ago by dixiedeb    [ Reply ]
As for the chemistry between us, just say no to drugs.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Is is possible that we now have the woman equivalent of Cash? I'm bookin' ma ticket to where this cat plays next
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
fontainemusic wrote:
nice....no, but i was suicidal when i wrote it....not really, but your comment made me laugh anyway.....i'll try to make a happier record next time around.....
I'm totally looking foward to seeing what you do next! I LOVE this album. I'll bet whatever direction you go in...happy, melancholy, whatever...it will be worth listening to.
Posted 17 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
BillnDollarBaby wrote:
Found this under her song posts... Proper site info for Fontaine.... fontainemusic myspace cdbaby
... That's the spirit BillnDollarBaby!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Tasty smooth/sad
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
sproggit wrote:
i dont think thats her website tho.. unless she has a sideline in the trucking industry
ha, yea, someone should drop her a pvt msg, you? or me? Wonderful song though
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
i dont think thats her website tho.. unless she has a sideline in the trucking industry
Posted 17 years ago by sproggit    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite voice but very well done nonetheless.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
Chamat wrote:
And she is a RP registred member nickname - fontainemusic - She's pretty too
I'll say an' very personable!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
And she is a RP registred member nickname - fontainemusic - She's pretty too
Posted 17 years ago by Chamat    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
greg6494 wrote:
always a welcome entry in the rotation.
I have been told ( ordered ) to look out for Fontaine and here, at last, she is. Yes, it was definately worth the wait, I like this singer very much, and she is so very pretty too, don't you think?
Posted 17 years ago by Diamond_Dog    [ Reply ]
omniphiliac wrote:
10 Where to go from here? Oh. I know. Get on LRC and help bump up "Sunday" so we can get that into the rotation too.
... that's the Fontaine spirit
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
10 Where to go from here? Oh. I know. Get on LRC and help bump up "Sunday" so we can get that into the rotation too.
Posted 17 years ago by omniphiliac    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
swoon!
It's really haunting..I like it..
Posted 17 years ago by emeraldrose63    [ Reply ]
swoon!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
omniphiliac wrote:
This is really beautiful and has caught my attention every time I've heard it here. Let's hear more from Fontaine.
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
This is really beautiful and has caught my attention every time I've heard it here. Let's hear more from Fontaine.
Posted 17 years ago by omniphiliac    [ Reply ]
greg6494 wrote:
always a welcome entry in the rotation.
I'll say!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
eskles wrote:
My heart is already filled with Cowboy Junkies, so I can't let you in right now, Fontaine
exactly what i was thinking...
Posted 17 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
What a soulful voice! I'm very impressed with this tune.
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
My heart is already filled with Cowboy Junkies, so I can't let you in right now, Fontaine
Posted 17 years ago by eskles    [ Reply ]
Great tune and it's really growing on me...nice work fontainmusic...so many talented ones here at RP.
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
always a welcome entry in the rotation.
Posted 17 years ago by greg6494    [ Reply ]
It's been 3 glorious days now since my copy of The Chemistry Between Us arrived in my mail box and I have barely stopped playing it, it's that good!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Dies ist wunderbar! Sublime! Exquisite!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
clik the pik shh!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
fontainemusic wrote:
Proper site info for Fontaine.... www.fontainemusic.com www.myspace.com/fontaine79 www.cdbaby.com/cd/fontainemusic
There is a mistake here. Your adress should be under Sony, Warner, Universal or EMI. People got to have access to your music. Of course, us lucky and inquesitive few hook on RP... and there are good independants retailers like CD Baby. By the way tell Bill and Rebecca that the link to your site on RP goes to Jean De Lafontaine, the well known french poet of old... you know, the rabbitt and the turtle... Ciao
Posted 17 years ago by Dior    [ Reply ]
Thanks so much RTK....I have to say, I'm a huge fan of Radio Paradise......listen all the time......the album is called "The Chemistry between Us" and is available on ITunes and CD Baby.....website is www.fontainemusic.com. Cheers.....Fontaine RTK wrote:
What a trip! I really liked this song, so I went here to find out the name of the album...and I see comments from the artist! Wow! Now that was fantastic! Thank you Fontaine, and thank you RP and Bill.
Posted 17 years ago by fontainemusic    [ Reply ]
What a trip! I really liked this song, so I went here to find out the name of the album...and I see comments from the artist! Wow! Now that was fantastic! Thank you Fontaine, and thank you RP and Bill.
Posted 17 years ago by RTK    [ Reply ]
rsfc_carp wrote:
I think somebody listened to a little too much Mazzy Star.
Too much Mazzy Star? Not possible. I like this. Sure, I wouldn't play it if I were throwing a rave (do the kids throw "raves" anymore?) but there's nothing wrong with smooth and pleasant.
Posted 17 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
Sounds like: Hope Sandoval from Mazzy Star when she hits 50.
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
From Fiona to Fontaine.If the next one is by Ani I qualify for Mensa
Keep workin' on it ... Apocalyptica - Ruska ... you'll get there if that's your ambition otherwise just love Fontaine, isn't she the best!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
From Fiona to Fontaine. If the next one is by Ani I qualify for Mensa
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
fontainemusic wrote:
nice....no, but i was suicidal when i wrote it....not really, but your comment made me laugh anyway.....i'll try to make a happier record next time around.....
please don't change for anybody fontaine, love you just the way you are, life is not always a bed of roses and that needs to be aired in music and the arts as well as happy happy happy, most of us know what it's like to be 'runnin' on empty'
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
Has this song ever caused anyone to commit suicide?Even without listening to the lyrics it just makes me want to go and OD or something.
nice....no, but i was suicidal when i wrote it....not really, but your comment made me laugh anyway.....i'll try to make a happier record next time around.....
Posted 17 years ago by fontainemusic    [ Reply ]
Has this song ever caused anyone to commit suicide?Even without listening to the lyrics it just makes me want to go and OD or something.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
tomhodgman wrote:
A fine lament with the acoustic fan waving in the breeze of a breathy woe. Thanks while I break down on the trill of the strings.
Bring me some of what he's having.
Posted 17 years ago by sadsack    [ Reply ]
Low rent Lucinda Williams.
Posted 17 years ago by denmom    [ Reply ]
such a great song.... there's something very honest and raw about it - it's refreshing.
Posted 17 years ago by angelblues    [ Reply ]
the rest of her record doesn't sound like mazzy star.....this song does, and there's definitely influence, but i bought her record on cd baby, and i think it's very good - and original. rsfc_carp wrote:
I think somebody listened to a little too much Mazzy Star. And played it for her guitar-playing friends. I like the sound, but I'll wait to hear something of their own.
Posted 17 years ago by prettyinpink    [ Reply ]
I think somebody listened to a little too much Mazzy Star. And played it for her guitar-playing friends. I like the sound, but I'll wait to hear something of their own.
Posted 17 years ago by rsfc_carp    [ Reply ]
Love, love it.... great song, great voice....
Posted 17 years ago by prettyinpink    [ Reply ]
Ouch! I got whiplash! Sonic Youth to this?!? You trying to kill somebody!
Posted 17 years ago by Zedediah    [ Reply ]
A fine lament with the acoustic fan waving in the breeze of a breathy woe. Thanks while I break down on the trill of the strings.
Posted 17 years ago by tomhodgman    [ Reply ]
Great song, reminds me a bit of Trespassers William but with a slightly different sound.
Posted 17 years ago by discochuck    [ Reply ]
If only she'd sing....
Posted 17 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]
boring. not really what i need first thing in the morning.
Posted 17 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Proper site info for Fontaine.... www.fontainemusic.com www.myspace.com/fontaine79 www.cdbaby.com/cd/fontainemusic
Posted 17 years ago by fontainemusic    [ Reply ]