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And leave your body alone
Somebody's got to change
You are the reason
I have been waiting for so long
Somebody holds the key
And it ain't me
Well, I'm near the end
And I just ain't got the time
What's more I'm wasted
And can't find my way home
Come down on your own
And leave your money at home
Somebody's got to change
You are the reason
I have been waiting all these years
Somebody holds the key
Well, I'm near the end
And I just ain't got the time
What's more I'm wasted
And I can't find my way home
Come down off your throne
And leave your body alone
Somebody's got to change
You are the reason I have been
waiting for so long
Somebody holds the key
And it ain't me
Well, I'm near the end
And I just ain't got the time
What's more I'm wasted
And can't find my way home
What's more I'm wasted
And can't find my way home
What's more I'm wasted
And can't find my way home
As a performance, I thought this was Joan Armatrading or Phoebe Snow. And this was 1972, wow.
So, this is the song that convinces me to join in as a RP commenter, hmmm, interesting... Love her breathy voice. Speaks to me. I've been listening for years, probably 7 years and I can't think of anything I enjoy listening to more. Friends over last weekend, my hubby and our friend took many turns introducing us to new and old music. On the last day of the visit our friend turned to me and asked what do I want to listen to? I deferred saying go ahead "you can be the dj." Afterward I realized my choice would have been, Radio Paradise. My go to. Thank you for allowing me to go about my business in enjoyment while you go about yours. It is on my bucket list to visit your studio some day.
Well said.
I used to see her perform regularly in "Alberts Hall" upstairs at the Brunny (Brunswick House Tavern) in Toronto. She would play a few nights and stay in one the suites upstairs where she would hold court after performances. She was a mean guitarist and had a fantastic raunchy voice. This song was her signature piece and it was well loved by my late sister and nephew!
Thanks for that detail. Every time I hear her I remember seeing her in a small venue in Toronto and could never remember the name of the bar. She was phenomenal live. I just realized she's joined Jimi and a host of other greats in the great beyond. RIP Ellen.
I used to see her perform regularly in "Alberts Hall" upstairs at the Brunny (Brunswick House Tavern) in Toronto. She would play a few nights and stay in one the suites upstairs where she would hold court after performances. She was a mean guitarist and had a fantastic raunchy voice. This song was her signature piece and it was well loved by my late sister and nephew!
Huh. We always called it “The ‘Wick”.
She actually sings it in a lower key than Steve Winwood!
Ya, I love her voice. I never much cared for Winwood’s falsetto.
This gives the word unnecessary new meaning!
Was about to say the same, but I guess it was unnecessary.
Sounds like a Joni Mitchell wannabe.... I can't imagine why anybody would want that.. definitely suck-o barf-o in my book.
c.
I think Proclivities was making a metric system joke.
I think you're making an assumption about my assumption about Proclivites' assumption about what crispynz1 said.
Nailed it.
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I agree. Let the pros do what they do. Hire a plumber, a locksmith, a handyman and listen to RP.
The wording was vague, but I think they're saying they prefer the Blind Faith recording?
I like this, but I like her Stevie Wonder cover better. What is it about her covering songs written by Steve W's?
I think Proclivities was making a metric system joke.
"Miles"? This song was written by Steve Winwood.
The wording was vague, but I think they're saying they prefer the Blind Faith recording?
I like this, but I like her Stevie Wonder cover better. What is it about her covering songs written by Steve W's?
Yup. The original is far better. By kilometres, though.
Edit: The album picture looks weird on my tablet. It's so small it looks like she's blowing cigarette smoke through her left nostril.
"Miles"? This song was written by Steve Winwood.
That might explain in part why I am having trouble warming up to this cover. I usually like covers.
Cats are for eating.
hahaha! I love cats and would never eat one(I don't think), but this is a funny comment.
Why don't people cover bad songs more often—and not the great ones?
Cats are for eating.
I s that a "Classic" discription-?
yes, sounds about right.
Surprized to hear this on RP. Lovely and pleasant rendition.
I s that a "Classic" discription-?
Yeah, she kind of butchered that one. Like she was desperate to make it different with no intention of making it heartfelt. I'll pass.
For me, there is a "quasi-reverence" to the original that makes this version (albeit not a bad attempt) sound rather flippant.
A female persprective on a predominately male bent .. possibly?
Yeah, she kind of butchered that one. Like she was desperate to make it different with no intention of making it heartfelt. I'll pass.
...down the road,second dirt road on the right,down to the river
..keep going !
Her voice is interesting but the way she phrases the lyrics and occasionally comes off as indifferent turn me off. Her version just doesn't match the words. Odd cover, as if she were doing a sound check and singing whatever came to mind.
Why would anyone take it as a fact? To have to say "in my opinion" is needless. Everyone knows that any judgment regarding music or any art is an opinion.
Exactly. There is no need for the "IMHO" and similar disclaimers. It's a given that we are stating our opinions, humble or not. The confusion lies when people make statements that could very well be considered to be facts. For example, "James Joyce was a great writer" or "Beethoven was a great composer" are indeed factual statements about an artist's reputation. It would be hard to deny this as fact, even though you might think neither deserves the reputation. Similarly, if I say "I hate Earnest Hemmingway's writing", I am indeed stating a fact (I really do hate it). Of course, I realize that many other think his writing is great. If I just say "Earnest Hemmingway's writing is horrible" - that's merely an opinion.
BTW It ain't for me anyway.
Of course they are - and it should be stated as such, not as fact. I know it was an opinion but to say something has 'no soul' sounds pretty final. All it takes is a simple, 'in my opinion....'.
Why would anyone take it as a fact? To have to say "in my opinion" is needless. Everyone knows that any judgment regarding music or any art is an opinion.
They are allowed an opinion
Of course they are - and it should be stated as such, not as fact. I know it was an opinion but to say something has 'no soul' sounds pretty final. All it takes is a simple, 'in my opinion....'.
Do you actually fail to understand that other people may not feel the same way you do - and that that would be ok? Because that's what your post seems to suggest. I suppose a lot of people (including those who gave Ellen money in support of this recording) could just have gotten it wrong - I guess that's possible - but I don't think it's likely. Your statement doesn't make me suddenly think, "I was so wrong!" But thank God we have an arbiter of true soul out there. Whatever would we do if that were not the case?!
They are allowed an opinion
Do you actually fail to understand that other people may not feel the same way you do - and that that would be ok? Because that's what your post seems to suggest. I suppose a lot of people (including those who gave Ellen money in support of this recording) could just have gotten it wrong - I guess that's possible - but I don't think it's likely. Your statement doesn't make me suddenly think, "I was so wrong!" But thank God we have an arbiter of true soul out there. Whatever would we do if that were not the case?!
I really like it. Folks are different, eh?
well said.
And that's all I'm saying about that.
...down the road,second dirt road on the right,down to the river
..keep going !
Gotta agree.
...down the road,second dirt road on the right,down to the river
..keep going !
overstate by tapatia. this is a 'good' cover of a great track.
Listen to Bonnie Raitt's version. It's worth a listen. Or are you too blinded by Faith to stretch a little?
Agreed.
Agreed. I give this a '2'.
Very nice version. 7....... 8
At least when The Swans covered it, they added some drama: https://popup.lala.com/popup/3891673041131536446
I was in the Phoebe Snow camp.
i thought it was stevie winwood
oh dear
Sounds like a Joni Mitchell wannabe.... I can't imagine why anybody would want that.. definitely suck-o barf-o in my book.
Definitely NOT Joni Mitchell, not even close. Anyway, less for you is more for me.