Ben Howard — Old Pine
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Hot sand on toes, cold sand in sleeping bags,
I've come to know that memories
Were the best things you ever had
The summer shone beat down on bony backs
So far from home where the ocean stood
Down dust and pine cone tracks
We slept like dogs down by the fire side
Awoke to the fog all around us
The boom of summer time
We stood
Steady as the stars in the woods
So happy-hearted
And the warmth rang true inside these bones
As the old pine fell we sang
Just to bless the morning.
Hot sand on toes, cold sand in sleeping bags,
I've come to know the friends around you
Are all you'll always have
Smoke in my lungs, or the echoed stone
Careless and young, free as the birds that fly
With weightless souls now.
We stood
Steady as the stars in the woods
So happy-hearted
And the warmth rang true inside these bones
We stood
Steady as the stars in the woods
So happy-hearted
And the warmth rang true inside these bones
As the old pine fell we sang
Just to bless the morning.
We grow, grow, steady as the morning
We grow, grow, older still
We grow, grow, happy as a new dawn
We grow, grow, older still
We grow, grow, steady as the flowers
We grow, grow, older still
We grow, grow, happy as a new dawn
We grow, grow, older still
I've come to know that memories
Were the best things you ever had
The summer shone beat down on bony backs
So far from home where the ocean stood
Down dust and pine cone tracks
We slept like dogs down by the fire side
Awoke to the fog all around us
The boom of summer time
We stood
Steady as the stars in the woods
So happy-hearted
And the warmth rang true inside these bones
As the old pine fell we sang
Just to bless the morning.
Hot sand on toes, cold sand in sleeping bags,
I've come to know the friends around you
Are all you'll always have
Smoke in my lungs, or the echoed stone
Careless and young, free as the birds that fly
With weightless souls now.
We stood
Steady as the stars in the woods
So happy-hearted
And the warmth rang true inside these bones
We stood
Steady as the stars in the woods
So happy-hearted
And the warmth rang true inside these bones
As the old pine fell we sang
Just to bless the morning.
We grow, grow, steady as the morning
We grow, grow, older still
We grow, grow, happy as a new dawn
We grow, grow, older still
We grow, grow, steady as the flowers
We grow, grow, older still
We grow, grow, happy as a new dawn
We grow, grow, older still
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Just lovely.
doireboy wrote:
Glad I'm not the only one who heard this in their head during the intro.
Glad I'm not the only one who heard this in their head during the intro.
He's so good that I totally hate him, already.
Signwrtr61 wrote:
I'm amused that you picked up on RA1749's spelling of 'volatile', but you can't spell David Gilmour's name.
You just CAN'T talk smack about Mr. Gilmore. At 77y.o., and still churnin out really good music, there's nothing negative to say about the guy!
I'm amused that you picked up on RA1749's spelling of 'volatile', but you can't spell David Gilmour's name.
my goodness, this track is so good.
aspicer wrote:
Both includes guitars... Is that enough to be a blatant rip off?
Seems a bit of a blatant rip off of Pink Floyd's Goodbye Blue Sky at front end....
Both includes guitars... Is that enough to be a blatant rip off?
Ben Howard is from a different planetary system. A galaxy far far away.
Captain Kirk
Captain Kirk
Signwrtr61 wrote:
Being such a literal rip off of Goodbye Blue Sky moves it out of "creative license" to uninspired and copycat in my view.
And? So what? Does that take anything away from either artist? Pretty much all musicians are "inspired" by other bands music. When ya get right down to it, many, many artists will even cite what bands/artists "influenced" their particular sound and/or, lyrics. Just enjoy hearing what is pretty much not heard anywhere else! Jeez!
Being such a literal rip off of Goodbye Blue Sky moves it out of "creative license" to uninspired and copycat in my view.
henry.lee.jr wrote:
I hear no real similarity with Goodbye Blue Sky.
Came here to be the first to point out the first minute of this song is a total parallel of PF Goodbye Blue Skies - but it appears many beat me to it. Either way, I like both that intro, and the Jose Gonzalez style song after
I hear no real similarity with Goodbye Blue Sky.
itsme_bygolly wrote:
You just CAN'T talk smack about Mr. Gilmore. At 77y.o., and still churnin out really good music, there's nothing negative to say about the guy!
If you're a guitar player, if you must draw your inspiration from the work of other artists, you could do worse than David Gilmore.
PA1749 wrote:
Oh, geez! And, it's volAtile.
Sheldon Cooper has just reminded me that stars are rather volitile and in constant motion. Therefore to be "as steady as a star" is an ironic statement that suggest the singer is rather unstable.
aspicer wrote:
And? So what? Does that take anything away from either artist? Pretty much all musicians are "inspired" by other bands music. When ya get right down to it, many, many artists will even cite what bands/artists "influenced" their particular sound and/or, lyrics. Just enjoy hearing what is pretty much not heard anywhere else! Jeez!
Seems a bit of a blatant rip off of Pink Floyd's Goodbye Blue Sky at front end....
moodfood wrote:
sometimes I just wanna drift away listening to amazingly blissful music like this..
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I was about to post about how much I enjoy BH's sound. But, I couldn't have said it any better than you did here! BH is quite a talented artist! . PA1749 wrote:
And flowers are not necessarily 'steady' either. Hmmm, maybe a greater message woven in here. Human perception? Regardless, still a 9 and a volume increase every playing.
Sheldon Cooper has just reminded me that stars are rather volitile and in constant motion. Therefore to be "as steady as a star" is an ironic statement that suggest the singer is rather unstable.
And flowers are not necessarily 'steady' either. Hmmm, maybe a greater message woven in here. Human perception? Regardless, still a 9 and a volume increase every playing.
For me, this is a song at once filled with fond nostalgia for the past and an optimistic excitement for the future.
fatcatjb wrote:
No need to "catch on". Like whatever you like and dislike whatever you choose.
Just do me a favor, OK? If you dislike something, there's no need to work up a h8ter comment.
again, I am wrong. I was going to blame this on Cloud Cult or maybe even Elbow...I find this weird and grating, though it ranks a solid 7 by the RP crowd. I may catch on...
No need to "catch on". Like whatever you like and dislike whatever you choose.
Just do me a favor, OK? If you dislike something, there's no need to work up a h8ter comment.
dig it
If you're a guitar player, if you must draw your inspiration from the work of other artists, you could do worse than David Gilmore.
Came here to be the first to point out the first minute of this song is a total parallel of PF Goodbye Blue Skies - but it appears many beat me to it. Either way, I like both that intro, and the Jose Gonzalez style song after
Beautiful but SUCH a blatant "borrowing" from Pink Floyd at the beginning (guitar and harmonies)...kind of annoying. It is a nice song, AND...
this song has grown on me, as has Mr Ben Howard. Great stuff and good Floyd tribute…
dmcanany wrote:
Personally, I think that's unlikely. He's from England, where we don't have 'summer camp'. More likely he went on camping holidays with his family.
One of the few songs I've ever heard written about summer camp, yes?
Personally, I think that's unlikely. He's from England, where we don't have 'summer camp'. More likely he went on camping holidays with his family.
ashmj000 wrote:
Glad I'm not the only one who heard this in their head during the intro.
Look, mummy. There's an airplane up in the sky.
Glad I'm not the only one who heard this in their head during the intro.
Di-di-di-did you see the frightened ones?
Di-di-di-did you hear the falling bombs?
Di-di-di-did you hear the falling bombs?
PA1749 wrote:
Ha! Well... the NORTH STAR has been used for centuries for navigation ... so that would suggest that at least with regard to our own planet, the stars are indeed "steady".
Sheldon Cooper has just reminded me that stars are rather volitile and in constant motion. Therefore to be "as steady as a star" is an ironic statement that suggest the singer is rather unstable.
Ha! Well... the NORTH STAR has been used for centuries for navigation ... so that would suggest that at least with regard to our own planet, the stars are indeed "steady".
scrubbrush wrote:
not often enough!
love this song.
weird how few recent comments there are, considering how often it's played.
weird how few recent comments there are, considering how often it's played.
not often enough!
Lifted my spirits a bit during COVID days.
Bittersweet today. Maybe it's the holidays.
When an RP commenter eats a pear, do they feel the need to type, "This was a lot like an apple." 
One of the few songs I've ever heard written about summer camp, yes?
matz wrote:
Sounds similar or "inspired", especially the vocal adornments, but it's a different chord progression, not that that matters to most people here.
Definetly Good Bye Blue Skye inspired. But a nice song anyway. So many songs got inspiration from somewhere, be it "Whiter Shade of Pale" with Bach bass line.
Sounds similar or "inspired", especially the vocal adornments, but it's a different chord progression, not that that matters to most people here.
Relayer wrote:
Definitely hear it as well. "Did-did-did-did you see the frightened ones......"
Me too - heard it straight off the bat. Thought it was going to be a slow motion cover.
Definitely hear it as well. "Did-did-did-did you see the frightened ones......"
Me too - heard it straight off the bat. Thought it was going to be a slow motion cover.
Just at this particular moment, this particular song playing is like soft, warm rain on a dusty day. Thank you, Ben Howard. Thank you, Radio Paradise.
OOOHHHHMMMMM
again, I am wrong. I was going to blame this on Cloud Cult or maybe even Elbow...I find this weird and grating, though it ranks a solid 7 by the RP crowd. I may catch on...
ashmj000 wrote:
Yup
Look, mummy. There's an airplane up in the sky.
Yup
Nice set here folks, Bob Dylan->My Morning Jacket->Ben Howard
PA1749 wrote:
Everything is relative. Even the most stable person in your life is going through so many things, but the the most important thing is how hard they work to stay in your orbit (and vice versa).
Sheldon Cooper has just reminded me that stars are rather volitile and in constant motion. Therefore to be "as steady as a star" is an ironic statement that suggest the singer is rather unstable.
Everything is relative. Even the most stable person in your life is going through so many things, but the the most important thing is how hard they work to stay in your orbit (and vice versa).
Look, mummy. There's an airplane up in the sky.
Great imagery painted like a master. Ben Howard has created almost a classical piece as we hear the different movements. His lyrics recant the days I camped under the pines on a North Carolina island and enjoyed life, in a dream. 9
Ge-nerds
When nothing passes Planchette.
And nothing goes as planned.
Geez zone Ben & girz !
I am having an unexpected
Twist of destiny.
No more can I pretend it's the kismet river.
Lucky you ! your rescue comes from unlike
Üremesprünglich biz is girls nature, a shorthand for want,
When nothing passes Planchette.
And nothing goes as planned.
Geez zone Ben & girz !
I am having an unexpected
Twist of destiny.
No more can I pretend it's the kismet river.
Lucky you ! your rescue comes from unlike
Üremesprünglich biz is girls nature, a shorthand for want,
love this song.
weird how few recent comments there are, considering how often it's played.
weird how few recent comments there are, considering how often it's played.
Transported to Tahoe.
Yessireee I'll have me s'more of them taters....thems real good....
Everybody in my alien space craft loves this song...
Definetly Good Bye Blue Skye inspired. But a nice song anyway. So many songs got inspiration from somewhere, be it "Whiter Shade of Pale" with Bach bass line.
aspicer wrote:
Definitely hear it as well. "Did-did-did-did you see the frightened ones......"
Seems a bit of a blatant rip off of Pink Floyd's Goodbye Blue Sky at front end....
Definitely hear it as well. "Did-did-did-did you see the frightened ones......"
anne_boyd wrote:
and Jose Gonzales...
Makes me think of Paul Simon.
and Jose Gonzales...
Makes me think of Paul Simon.
aspicer wrote:
I too hear Goodbye Blue Sky at the opening of this tune every time it comes into the rotation. That said, I still enjoy this Ben Howard song, though not at the same level as the aforementioned Floyd tune!
Seems a bit of a blatant rip off of Pink Floyd's Goodbye Blue Sky at front end....
I too hear Goodbye Blue Sky at the opening of this tune every time it comes into the rotation. That said, I still enjoy this Ben Howard song, though not at the same level as the aforementioned Floyd tune!
Seems a bit of a blatant rip off of Pink Floyd's Goodbye Blue Sky at front end....
mazzy wrote:
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Adds to a great Tuesday morning mix. Thanks!
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Sheldon Cooper has just reminded me that stars are rather volitile and in constant motion. Therefore to be "as steady as a star" is an ironic statement that suggest the singer is rather unstable.
Adds to a great Tuesday morning mix. Thanks!
sometimes I just wanna drift away listening to amazingly blissful music like this...
. logic wrote:
This sums up how I felt when I discovered RP!
...set me free - in no small way either...
This sums up how I felt when I discovered RP!
...set me free - in no small way either...
slate_dk wrote:
I was just thinking the same... went online to see who had made a cover and then they started singing
Same here!
I was just thinking the same... went online to see who had made a cover and then they started singing
Same here!
zyxzyx wrote:
I was just thinking the same... went online to see who had made a cover and then they started singing
The beginning is similar like Goodbye Blue Sky from Pink Floyd.
I was just thinking the same... went online to see who had made a cover and then they started singing
The beginning is similar like Goodbye Blue Sky from Pink Floyd.
I'm really linking this meat as well. 8
Jeez, radio paradise, THANK YOU
JP29 wrote:
This sums up how I felt when I discovered RP!
HELLO !
i am french and i live in Britain in the town of Concarneau,
and i juste discovered Radio Paradise.....
So far what I meat I link (Pink Floyd )
Thank you to the team rp
JP29
i am french and i live in Britain in the town of Concarneau,
and i juste discovered Radio Paradise.....
So far what I meat I link (Pink Floyd )
Thank you to the team rp
JP29
This sums up how I felt when I discovered RP!
reminder from the Wall -PInk Floyd at the beginning and then
emerging slowly into magnifique smell of the Californian PIne-TnX
emerging slowly into magnifique smell of the Californian PIne-TnX
This is poetry:
JP29 wrote:
JP29 wrote:
So far what I meat I link (Pink Floyd )
Good song, unfortunately, the rest of the album does not live up to this. But he is awesome live. Saw him open for Mumford & Sons.
This get's better every time I hear it. Nice song.
incredible----very nice-----10!
HELLO !
i am french and i live in Britain in the town of Concarneau,
and i juste discovered Radio Paradise.....
So far what I meat I link (Pink Floyd )
Thank you to the team rp
JP29
i am french and i live in Britain in the town of Concarneau,
and i juste discovered Radio Paradise.....
So far what I meat I link (Pink Floyd )
Thank you to the team rp
JP29
ncarus wrote:
....... big yes - best thing to come out of Totnes
One of Devon's finest! Looking forward to his new album.
....... big yes - best thing to come out of TotnesHow is it the UK has so many awesome music performers? They churn 'em out like Datsuns.
7---> 8. Has got a Jose Gonzales vibe.... that's agood thing.
Good song. Picked it up a few days ago.
Yes, yes, yes!
Excellent track off a stellar album.
Excellent track off a stellar album.
so far, so good
One of Devon's finest! Looking forward to his new album.
Lovely!