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Stephen Stills — Treetop Flyer
Album: Stills Alone
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Released: 1991
Length: 4:50
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I could be a rambler from the seven dials
I don't pay taxes 'cause I never file
I don't do business that don't make me smile
I love my aeroplane 'cause she's got style
I'm a treetop flyer

I will fly any cargo you can pay to run
these bush league pilots just can't get the job done
Got to fly down into the canyons, never see the sun
There's no such thing as an easy run
For a treetop flyer

I'm flyin' low, I'm in high demand
Fly fifteen feet off the Rio Grande
I'll blow the mesquite right up off the sand
Seldom seen, especially when I land
I'm a treetop flyer
Born Survivor

People been asking me, "Where'd you learn to fly that way?"
Was over in Vietnam, chasin' NVA
The government taught me, and they taught me right,
Stay under the treeline, and you might be alright
I'm a treetop flyer

So I'm comin' home, I'm runnin' low and fast
I promised my woman this is gonna be my last
I get the ship down, I tie her fast
then some old boy walks up, says "Hey son, you wanna make some fast cash?"
I'm a treetop flyer

Well there's things I am, and there's things I'm not
I am a smuggler and I could get shot
Aint going to die, I ain't goin' to get caught,
'Cause I'm a flyin' fool and my aeroplane is just too hot
I'm a treetop flyer
Born survivor

Usually work alone
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 Tippster wrote:

This feller here thinks this song needs to get played more often on RP.



Still think so. 
Posted 1 year ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

Stephen without coke could have been a superstar!



So he preferred Pepsi; what's the big deal?
Posted 2 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I'm still amazed that I got to see him jam at a modest little gathering in '85 or '86 in Farrand Field, a patch of grass between some dorms on the CU campus. He'd been through some struggles, and some were saying they were afraid he might be washed-up...but as we heard, he can make a single acoustic guitar sound like many people are playing! Guitar wizard!
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
I was privileged to see CSN live at Red Rocks several years ago. Crosby seemed stoned, Nash seemed mentally not into it, but Stills carried the whole show.
Posted 2 years ago by rob311    [ Reply ]
 merkin_muffley wrote:

Only started listening to Stills the last couple of years. Sure i was aware of him but once i listened to Manassas that was it. But i listened to his recent live album and it was hard work. The fingers can still do it but everything else is, well just a shame.

 




Time waits for no one.  Even for those among the last of the dinosaurs.  Catch them while they still walk the Earth.  You won't be disappointed.
Posted 2 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
This feller here thinks this song needs to get played more often on RP.
Posted 3 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
 Spiderwoman wrote:
This was from a 1991 album?!! I always figured it was 70s era.
 

Nice picking and voice combo, but I agree it seems a to be a song from the 70's. All that sex, drugs, don't cut your hair and defy the man stuff. Not all in this song, but of that era. Very nostalgic.
Posted 3 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
5 yrs later, I’m a Tree Top flyer too!
Posted 4 years ago by Jolouis    [ Reply ]
Oh hell yes.  This song really showcases both his voice and his sublime guitar playing.  Saw him do this live, just him, his guitar, a microphone, and a stool --- it was fantastic.
Posted 10 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Finally decided to buy the album through the handy-dandy RP Amazon link.

Yikes, it's $89.95!  Guess I could get the cassette for $39.50{#Eek}
Posted 11 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
AHHHH 12 STRING DELIGHT.{#Guitarist}{#Dance}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 AndyMcc wrote:
I was thinking of this song when I heard you play "Ritual Dance" by Michael Hedges, and then you picked this one next! Excellent transition, if I do say so myself. Nice to confirm that I've found my favorite radio station. :)
 
Ha! Same thing here. Although I wish Mr Stills would put his teeth back in.
Posted 11 years ago by Slartibartfast    [ Reply ]
This was from a 1991 album?!! I always figured it was 70s era.
Posted 11 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
Nice, more Stephen please.  "Illegal Stills" has some nice solo stuff, as does the first solo record with it amazing line-up of guest artists.
And the first Manassas, of course.
Posted 11 years ago by railroadwail    [ Reply ]
I was thinking of this song when I heard you play "Ritual Dance" by Michael Hedges, and then you picked this one next! Excellent transition, if I do say so myself. Nice to confirm that I've found my favorite radio station. :)
Posted 12 years ago by AndyMcc    [ Reply ]
Only started listening to Stills the last couple of years. Sure i was aware of him but once i listened to Manassas that was it. But i listened to his recent live album and it was hard work. The fingers can still do it but everything else is, well just a shame.

 
Posted 12 years ago by merkin_muffley    [ Reply ]
Stephen Stills and Peter Tork used to have an act in the Catskills.  They auditioned for the Monkees together.  If they picked the other guy we would have had Crosby, Tork, Nash and Young and the Monkees might have sounded a little different.
Posted 12 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
{#Notworthy}
Posted 12 years ago by caregiver    [ Reply ]
love.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]

was giving my 'sublime-bob marley-misfits-tool oriented sons a brief lesson on what music really used to be. we were headed trail ridin' for the day with a 2 hour ride to get there....spen t listening to buffalo springfield csny  manasssas. delaney and bonnie   ....i dont know if they liked it...but  i did!


Posted 12 years ago by DD rabbi_phil    [ Reply ]

Stephen without coke could have been a superstar!

What a gorgeous song!


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 demenshea wrote:
Talk about decent guitarist and an easy on the ears voice.  I wonder if he remembers while skiing at Lake Tahoe stopping to partake a hit of pot oh many many years ago.  I wonder...
 
Wow...what a story teller!  Wikip says he is the writer...and to tell a story that is so easy to imagine...maybe growing up in the 80's and seeing spectacular drug busts helps with the imagery.
Posted 12 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 philbertr wrote:
On listening closely to the lyrics  8 ==> 9
 
Exactly. .  .

I could be a rambler from the seven dials
I don't pay taxes 'cause I never file
I don't do business that don't make me smile
I love my aeroplane 'cause she's got style
I'm a treetop flyer
Born survivor
I will fly any cargo you can pay to run
these bush league pilots just can't get the job done
Got to fly down into the canyons, never see the sun
There's no such thing as an easy run
For a treetop flier
Born survivor
I'm flyin' low, I'm in high demand
Fly fifteen feet off the Rio Grande
Blow the mesquite right up off the sand
Seldom seen, especially when I land
I'm a treetop flier
Born Survivor
People ask me, "Where'd you learn to fly that way?"
Over in Vietnam, chasin' NVA
The government taught me, and they taught me right,
Stay under the treeline, and you might come out alright
I'm a treetop flier
Born survivor
Comin' home, I'm runnin' low and fast
promised my woman this one's gonna be my last
Get the ship down, and I tie her fast
then some old boy walks up, says "Son, you wanna make some fast cash?"
I'm a treetop flyer
There's things I am and there's things I'm not
I am a smuggler and I could get shot
But I gonna die, I ain't goin' to get caught,
'Cause I'm a flyin' fool and my aeroplane is just too hot
I'm a treetop flier
Born survivor  
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 Was it just me or did that just go on and on and on? {#Eyes}
Posted 12 years ago by Lakeview    [ Reply ]
After this song today, Bill gave a plug for the HD slide show—very cool BTW, but especially if the, um, treetop flyer drops by with some merchandise...
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Talk about decent guitarist and an easy on the ears voice.  I wonder if he remembers while skiing at Lake Tahoe stopping to partake a hit of pot oh many many years ago.  I wonder...
Posted 12 years ago by demenshea    [ Reply ]
Future career for our returning pilots.
Posted 12 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
On listening closely to the lyrics  8 ==> 9
Posted 12 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]

Recently this has been one of my favorite albums. He's always been a great guitar player, but this album really brings it out to center stage.

Nice!

 


Posted 12 years ago by jalal    [ Reply ]
Nice set by the way!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Funny, I remember this WAAAAAY before 1991.  I mean, I was still young enough to believe I could also have an illustrious and profitable career as a smuggling treetop flyer.  And you know that had to be back in the middle '70s, "over in Viet Nam chasing NVA."

I'm sort of staid and responsible these days, falling asleep on the sofa in front of the TV ... dreaming about all the adventures that didn't quite happen.
Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
Yawn. This sounds like something that was written on the porch off the cuff with a stack of beer cans nearby. {#Drunk}
 
Pehaps (and for once) not far off the mark. "Black Queen" from his eponymous solo album credits a bottle of Jose Cuervo Gold. I don't share the "yawn," BTW. Stills is a stone genius, unfortunately too stoned too many times.


Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]


 agkagk wrote:
Apparently it was Stephen Stills' Treetop Flyer that inspired Ray LaMontagne to quick his shoe factory job and start a music career.
Here's a toast to Ray: May your career be as long and illustrious as Stephen's.
And to Stephen: thanks for giving us so much amazing music.
Love you both.   

 

Well said!

I saw Steve with Buffalo Springfield in Oakland (excellent!), and we're going to see Ray LaMontagne at the Greek in Berkeley come September.

Can't wait! {#Cowboy}
Posted 13 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]


 agkagk wrote:
Apparently it was Stephen Stills' Treetop Flyer that inspired Ray LaMontagne to quick his shoe factory job and start a music career.
Here's a toast to Ray: May your career be as long and illustrious as Stephen's.
And to Stephen: thanks for giving us so much amazing music.
Love you both.   

 
Well said!

I saw Steve with Buffalo Springfield in Oakland (excellent!), and we're going to see Ray LaMontagne at the Greek in Berkeley come September.

Can't wait! {#Cowboy}
Posted 13 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Apparently it was Stephen Stills' Treetop Flyer that inspired Ray LaMontagne to quit his shoe factory job and start a music career.
Here's a toast to Ray: May your career be as long and illustrious as Stephen's.
And to Stephen: thanks for giving us so much amazing music.
Love you both.   


Posted 13 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
Good on yer, Bill
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 mvanderford60 wrote:
Should be followed by Rev. Horton Heat's "Bales of Cocaine"
 
I agree. The guitar has a warm fuzzy sound to it that I enjoyed, but the vocals and lyrics scored a 4.
Posted 13 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Should be followed by Rev. Horton Heat's "Bales of Cocaine"
Posted 13 years ago by mvanderford60    [ Reply ]
I don't mean to be a hater, but this, to me, is an insipid song.  Many people really like it, so I'm not rating it because I don't want to bring it down.  Nice guitar, but the words don't do a thing for me...

Posted 13 years ago by Gretchen_+_Music    [ Reply ]
nice run of music Bill!!! stretching back to Country Girl. What's next?

 spicymonkey wrote:
Excellent segue from Michael Hedges.
 


Posted 13 years ago by Delawhere    [ Reply ]
Timeless classic     ....born survivor.
Posted 13 years ago by Oly    [ Reply ]
Excellent segue from Michael Hedges.


Posted 14 years ago by spicymonkey    [ Reply ]
 GChevy410 wrote:

While I agree the negative comments can get bothersome, I disagree they should be band or filtered.  Part of the attraction of this site is it is completely unfiltered.  It is the responsibility of each individual to understand what is appropriate.  And seriously, how cool is it that 99% of us just share politely our thoughts and opinions?  If we were "forced" to share in a certain way I believe that would take away a little from the mystic of Radio Paradise.  May this station/site continue to be a beckon of hope in an overly censored, overly governed, overly filtered, overly politically correct world/nation.  We are all adults, we should take responsibility for our actions and know how to take care of ourselves.  If something is offensive then ignore it...I personally just feel sorry for people who have nothing better to do that to post pictures saying, "Me and God hate this song." While listening to a radio station they clearly don't like very much, but I am not going to let it bother me...because it is just not worth it.  

 
Essentially agree with your words of wisdom and tolerance.
But you have to admit that goes beyond the tolerable, the attitude of immature child, do a "spot" advertising with the slogan "Me and God hate this song." (Tasting more than doubtful, and even hateful) and placed randomly on the pages of the songs.
Other users will have the job of "creating" a free critique, positively or negatively, being supported in their arguments and personal taste, doing research on the songs and artists, and secondly, by way of constant challenge, one applies the " spot" by way of provocation which seems to come from an angry child, for, then, laugh at a good laugh.....
The forum of the RP should be a platform for free expression of ideas, free of censorship, but this freedom must be based on mutual respect, to not fall into anarchy low customs.
Or is it not?


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Love it! {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

 

It seems there are users in RP Station that behave as agitators and destructive; and poor education and lack of respect; frustation repressed? infantis behaviour? Bizarre situations? are a genuine obstacle and nuisance to who frequents the RP Station with interest the positive aspects and seriously; should in future there by the administrator a default filter good habits and customs that avoids this type of abuse.

These situations "gratuitous-pure-exhibitionism" telling should be given warning, and if they are not binding, must be banned.

Stephen Stills - Treetop Flyer-   ** 9 **


 
Everybody is entitled to their own opinion...it's what makes dialogue interesting. I am a sexagenarian and like to think I have an open mind to at least appreciate what others have to say as long as it isn't offensive or derogatory in any way..."an it harm none".
Perhaps others should do the same without prejudice.
Namaste.{#Meditate}


Posted 14 years ago by loungelizard48    [ Reply ]
Makes me want to leave work early, pull the plane out of the hangar and fly low over the delta...
Posted 14 years ago by RC_in_Bezerkeley    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
Yawn. This sounds like something that was written on the porch off the cuff with a stack of beer cans nearby. {#Drunk}
 

Watch this amazing flying video....This tune goes perfectly



Posted 14 years ago by pcarew    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
Yawn. This sounds like something that was written on the porch off the cuff with a stack of beer cans nearby. {#Drunk}
  That's a bad thing?


Posted 14 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 crockydile wrote:
Yawn. This sounds like something that was written on the porch off the cuff with a stack of beer cans nearby. {#Drunk}
 
{#No}  don't hear that

Posted 14 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
Yawn. This sounds like something that was written on the porch off the cuff with a stack of beer cans nearby. {#Drunk}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
No kidding!!  That was one of THE most seamless segues I've ever heard (from Michael Hedges-Ritual Dance to this).  bravo Bill!

Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
Very nice seque Bill....
Posted 14 years ago by divisionlane    [ Reply ]
 mrdak wrote:
One of the best sounding acoustic guitars I've ever heard..... Just right, with maybe a touch of chorus here and there, and man he can pick.
 
Yeah, I couldn't agree more. Niel Young (the guitar god) freely admits that Stephen is a better guitar player than he is. That's about all the affirmation a guy needs. {#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Couldn't agree more!  Bazooka wrote:

One of my favorite outlaw folk songs. Hells yes.


 


Posted 14 years ago by Mike6334    [ Reply ]
thanks for playing this, don't hear often enough.
Posted 15 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
One of the best sounding acoustic guitars I've ever heard..... Just right, with maybe a touch of chorus here and there, and man he can pick.
Posted 15 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
 GChevy410 wrote:

While I agree the negative comments can get bothersome, I disagree they should be band or filtered.  Part of the attraction of this site is it is completely unfiltered.  It is the responsibility of each individual to understand what is appropriate.  And seriously, how cool is it that 99% of us just share politely our thoughts and opinions?  If we were "forced" to share in a certain way I believe that would take away a little from the mystic of Radio Paradise.  May this station/site continue to be a beckon of hope in an overly censored, overly governed, overly filtered, overly politically correct world/nation.  We are all adults, we should take responsibility for our actions and know how to take care of ourselves.  If something is offensive then ignore it...I personally just feel sorry for people who have nothing better to do that to post pictures saying, "Me and God hate this song." While listening to a radio station they clearly don't like very much, but I am not going to let it bother me...because it is just not worth it.  

 
Well said, on so many counts. 

Kudos for understanding what calypsus was talking about. His/her comments leave me puzzled most of the time, but I think you got the meaning exactly right. (I think.)

Your comments about the unfiltered nature of this site are spot-on. BillG puts it out there that "everything posted should be appropriate for all ages," and that's it. Except for the occasional cuss-word, RP actually is all-age appropriate. I wouldn't like to see this site filtered.

Even though the vast majority of the people are thoughtful and interesting, there are a few trolls on the comment boards, as you pointed out. (I find it both sad and fascinating that some joker thinks he actually speaks for God's musical taste - with a crummy graphic at that.) I actually feel bad for the folks that insist on posting negative comment after negative comment. Interestingly, the trolls almost always leave after a while because their negative comments generate negative attention. Funny how that works, isn't it?
Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote

It seems there are users in RP Station that behave as agitators and destructive; and poor education and lack of respect; frustation repressed? infantis behaviour? Bizarre situations? are a genuine obstacle and nuisance to who frequents the RP Station with interest the positive aspects and seriously; should in future there by the administrator a default filter good habits and customs that avoids this type of abuse.

These situations "gratuitous-pure-exhibitionism" telling should be given warning, and if they are not binding, must be banned. 


Far out, Catherwood. Roll another bomber and leave it on the side table.
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Valdy... remember Valdy?? Whatever happened to Valdy from Sooke BC!?
Posted 15 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
It sounds like this guy likes flying the same way I do.
Posted 15 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]

One of my favorite outlaw folk songs. Hells yes.


Posted 15 years ago by Bazooka    [ Reply ]
 kurtster wrote:
Love this track.  9
  I'm about to move it up to nine, myself.  Always love to hear it played on RP


Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Love this track.  9
Posted 15 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
 Thistle wrote:
LOVING this picking and smokey voice.  It's got dirt under it's nails.  Old school.
 

People, as a 60 year old who did time (air force) in the Vietnam, this is song is a tribute to those of us that found out how we were  being screwed by the establishment and found away to flip it off through our acquired training, ergo pilots doing our best shot, regardless of the stupid suppression of smoking dope.  

Posted 15 years ago by mloveland    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

 

It seems there are users in RP Station that behave as agitators and destructive; and poor education and lack of respect; frustation repressed? infantis behaviour? Bizarre situations? are a genuine obstacle and nuisance to who frequents the RP Station with interest the positive aspects and seriously; should in future there by the administrator a default filter good habits and customs that avoids this type of abuse.

These situations "gratuitous-pure-exhibitionism" telling should be given warning, and if they are not binding, must be banned.

Stephen Stills - Treetop Flyer-   ** 9 **


 
While I agree the negative comments can get bothersome, I disagree they should be band or filtered.  Part of the attraction of this site is it is completely unfiltered.  It is the responsibility of each individual to understand what is appropriate.  And seriously, how cool is it that 99% of us just share politely our thoughts and opinions?  If we were "forced" to share in a certain way I believe that would take away a little from the mystic of Radio Paradise.  May this station/site continue to be a beckon of hope in an overly censored, overly governed, overly filtered, overly politically correct world/nation.  We are all adults, we should take responsibility for our actions and know how to take care of ourselves.  If something is offensive then ignore it...I personally just feel sorry for people who have nothing better to do that to post pictures saying, "Me and God hate this song." While listening to a radio station they clearly don't like very much, but I am not going to let it bother me...because it is just not worth it.  

Posted 15 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
"I don't pay taxes 'cause I never filed"?

What cabinet position is Stephen applying for?
Posted 15 years ago by BlueOx    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

 

It seems there are users in RP Station that behave as agitators and destructive; and poor education and lack of respect; frustation repressed? infantis behaviour? Bizarre situations? are a genuine obstacle and nuisance to who frequents the RP Station with interest the positive aspects and seriously; should in future there by the administrator a default filter good habits and customs that avoids this type of abuse.

These situations "gratuitous-pure-exhibitionism" telling should be given warning, and if they are not binding, must be banned.

Stephen Stills - Treetop Flyer-   ** 9 **


 
I'm working late and my mind is losing its...er...sharpness...so I am having a hard time figuring out if I should enjoy the irony of this or just move on...

Posted 15 years ago by favrood    [ Reply ]
Wow, what an incredibly smooth segue!! I had thought Michael Hedges had slowed the tempo down and started singing for the bridge!
Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
Follow with Tom Petty: Learning To Fly and/or Bootleg Flyer (Mudcrutch).
Posted 15 years ago by E_A_D_G    [ Reply ]
LOVING this picking and smokey voice.  It's got dirt under it's nails.  Old school.
Posted 15 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
 dc_zee wrote:

Aw, come on...there is some pretty pickin' and some form of audio restfulness in this SS song, right?  Were you rating the individual, his musical legacy, or this song?  HNY & Cheers, Z
 
 
Anybody who has written songs like he has, deserves a high score, so that would be his legacy. Don't think the song is bad either, would rate that a 6 or 7. But basically I just wanted to annoy god and Wormtail.

Posted 15 years ago by MM13    [ Reply ]
 MM13 wrote:

Yeah, that figures, given the insight in his taste that god has given us so far. But by all means, keep licking up to him, it may serve you in the end. In the meantime, I'll give Stephen Stills an 8.
 
Aw, come on...there is some pretty pickin' and some form of audio restfulness in this SS song, right?  Were you rating the individual, his musical legacy, or this song?  HNY & Cheers, Z
 
Posted 15 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]

 

It seems there are users in RP Station that behave as agitators and destructive; and poor education and lack of respect; frustation repressed? infantis behaviour? Bizarre situations? are a genuine obstacle and nuisance to who frequents the RP Station with interest the positive aspects and seriously; should in future there by the administrator a default filter good habits and customs that avoids this type of abuse.

These situations "gratuitous-pure-exhibitionism" telling should be given warning, and if they are not binding, must be banned.

Stephen Stills - Treetop Flyer-   ** 9 **


Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
One of my all time favorites!!!!!!! Thanks Bill.

P.S. Really tired of the post below. It was cute the first time, now it's just annoying.

Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
Back in the day had drinks with his dad and young bride at the bar at the hotel Menendes in Cali Colombia we talked about his shrimp farming business and he asked if we had ever heard of his son. Nice guy.

Posted 16 years ago by cdemon    [ Reply ]
 lophrequa wrote:

Jimmy'll do anything for a buck - have you heard his cover of Southern Cross? indecent.

 

Mr. Stills gets royalties from Treetop Flyer and Southern Cross so he's not cryin' 'bout JB doin' his songs.
He is a great songwriter.
Posted 16 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
lophrequa wrote:
Jimmy'll do anything for a buck - have you heard his cover of Southern Cross? indecent.
Have to disagree with you, his covers are things he is passionate about, such sailing and flying, certainly not rehashing already populist music hits. Sure he makes a ton of money, but its not because he's sold out, he created his own brand before that was a common. Apparently a little splashed out of the gene pool from his Uncle Warren... Nice aviation set Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by js5280    [ Reply ]
leonbcosmos wrote:
If you like this you should check out his new release "Just Roll Tape" Also, I believe Jimmy Buffet did a decent cover of this song.
Yep, a hidden track on Banana Wind. If one must have an Albatross, this is not a bad one to carry, suitable for tree and wave tops...
Posted 16 years ago by js5280    [ Reply ]
leonbcosmos wrote:
I believe Jimmy Buffet did a decent cover of this song.
Jimmy'll do anything for a buck - have you heard his cover of Southern Cross? indecent.
Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Is he the brother of this guy here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ry_Cooder...?
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
marktberry wrote:
Yo, you wanna pass that this way?
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha Awesome comment
Posted 17 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
Yes. Most people just assume he's talking about smuggling drugs in an airplane. Take a deeper look, though, and it becomes clear he's talking about searching for Atlantis in a submarine.
Yo, you wanna pass that this way?
Posted 17 years ago by marktberry    [ Reply ]
savoyard wrote:
Very complex lyrics....
Yes. Most people just assume he's talking about smuggling drugs in an airplane. Take a deeper look, though, and it becomes clear he's talking about searching for Atlantis in a submarine.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Stephen Stills is one of the funkiest white boys around.
Posted 17 years ago by healyf52    [ Reply ]
Love this song. Actually heard it on the radio a few weeks ago.
Posted 17 years ago by jbatwork    [ Reply ]
I love the guitar work!
Posted 17 years ago by oldsinger    [ Reply ]
If you like this you should check out his new release "Just Roll Tape" Also, I believe Jimmy Buffet did a decent cover of this song.
Posted 17 years ago by leonbcosmos    [ Reply ]
Love this song...some aspects of history you can only learn through music.
Posted 17 years ago by Arianrhod    [ Reply ]
One of his best. He may be falling apart physically, but he can still play.....
Posted 17 years ago by chucolo    [ Reply ]
What a cool song...........Thanks, Bill
Posted 17 years ago by SPACEDOG    [ Reply ]
Stills was almost a Monkee? My head is reeling. Check out the Wiki article on him. . .
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
I guess if you live long enough, you see everything. This is a Stephen Stills solo effort I really like.
Posted 17 years ago by RobRyan    [ Reply ]
...awesome segue from michael hedges...
Posted 17 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
What a talented artist this man is, and what a body of work he has produced. Absolute LEGEND!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Stills can play guitar, for sure. always loved his voice, too. he's one smooth dude
Posted 17 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
This is really nice to listen to with headphones on - the stereo delay on the guitar sounds neat.
Posted 17 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
fly high my brother....
Posted 17 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
What a talent. This reminded me of a clip I saw of him performing "4 + 20" on the Dick Cavett show years ago. Someone has been kind enough to post it to Youtube... hopefully it will stay up forever. (click here)
Posted 17 years ago by YourNameHere    [ Reply ]
Was having dinner on the River Walk in San Antonio one evening. Some roaming guitar player came around, and I figured it would be just the same old busker crap. But I requested this and he played it perfectly. What a pleasant surprise! Tipped him $5.
Posted 17 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
d-mac wrote:
This is apparently the song that inspired Ray Lamontagne to quit his factory job and pursue a music career.
Then I for one am glad he heard it.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Does anybody have this CD? Is it any good? I love this song!
Posted 17 years ago by NewHorizons    [ Reply ]
Alafia wrote:
Always liked this tune...
Always liked Steve Stills music...
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Very complex lyrics....
Posted 17 years ago by savoyard    [ Reply ]
Alafia wrote:
Always liked this tune...
love this tune. haven't heard it for awhile
Posted 17 years ago by popularmechanics    [ Reply ]
Always liked this tune...
Posted 18 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
russteaches wrote:
Oops, just realized I have heard of him...just didn't know he has solo stuff as well.
Hendrix & Clapton both make guest appearances on his debut. Years ago I read that Jimi referred to Steve Stills as the greatest guitarist he'd had the pleasure of playing with. Listen to Steve do Black Queen on 12 string with no further backing & you'll know why he said so. Need I say more...?
Posted 18 years ago by nuggler    [ Reply ]
I saw Stephen Stills live about 10 years ago and he did this with a full band. Dang, I wish I'd had a DAT recorder! It was a phenomenal arrangement. (It was also at the Minnesota Zoo Amphitheater, a truly splendid small outdoor venue)
Posted 18 years ago by 87C751    [ Reply ]
Russ: Stephen Stills is the S in CSN (Crosby, Stills, and Nash {And sometimes Young}) And yes, solo, or collectively he proverbially kicks arse. Also check out CPR a recent side band David Crosby, Jeff Pevar, and James Raymond. They are also killer. russteaches wrote:
Never heard of this guy before. Is the rest of his material this good?
Posted 18 years ago by AgentTango    [ Reply ]
Oops, just realized I have heard of him...just didn't know he has solo stuff as well.
Posted 18 years ago by russteaches    [ Reply ]
artmaven wrote:
I think he did a great job w/this at the CSNY '06 concert but I can't be 100% sure b/c the old guys behind me were singing along with him and they were just horrible. But they were having such a kick ass good time it was ok. If I knew the lyrics, I'd have sung along wit 'em. Seriously, Stills really did do this up great at the concert.
I hate it when that happens. It's a big reason why I don't go to Boomer-band shows anymore. Good song, though. Unbelieveable that so much of Stills's stuff is out of print.
Posted 18 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
This is apparently the song that inspired Ray Lamontagne to quit his factory job and pursue a music career. From Wikipedia... LaMontagne found a job at a shoe factory in Lewiston where worked 65 hours a week. One morning at 4 a.m., LaMontagne heard Stephen Stills' song "Treetop Flyer" on the radio as it awoke him for an early work shift. After purchasing the Stills Alone album, LaMontagne decided that he wanted to quit his job at the shoe factory and start a career as a singer-songwriter.
Posted 18 years ago by d-mac    [ Reply ]
really like this! never conssidered getting anything with SS solo, but this was cool.
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
junebaby65 wrote:
LOL..You're funny
haha...why aren't hippiechich and she's different here complaining about the old fogey music?
Posted 18 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
Man! Don't try to get this on Amazon. Starts at $79.48 used!!! Only 3 left !!! Hurry up!!!! $97.00 for the third!!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
LOL..You're funny russteaches wrote:
Never heard of this guy before. Is the rest of his material this good?
Posted 18 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Never heard of this guy before. Is the rest of his material this good?
Posted 18 years ago by russteaches    [ Reply ]
what an amazing trifecta of songs--all romantic in their own way.
Posted 18 years ago by iamnotabronte    [ Reply ]
Man this is enjoyable! Stills often pleasently surprises me this way. Alas all my Stills in on vinyl in storage.
Posted 18 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
Kaiser wrote:
I heard this for the first time on RP this morning, and I have to say I like Jimmy Buffett's version better. (It was the hidden track on Banana Wind.)
I love that version too,please note my screen name,However this is the best.One of Stills very best!!!
Posted 18 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
Slick. After all these years... in the groove.
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]