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The Be Good Tanyas — Scattered Leaves
Album: Hello Love
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Released: 2006
Length: 4:40
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Don't you go looking so surprised, baby don't you look so stunned
Didn't I tell you that a cold november'd come?
And deliver the leaves from green to red,
To blowing in the wind stone dead

Well I never used to notice this awful quiet, mmmmh
And fall was just the calm before the next spring riot, mmmhh
Of wildflowers and lunatic rivers -
Sweat jumping off of the skin of love givers, mmh (in the park)

Scattered leaves don't lie
Aw' now baby, baby, quit your cryin'
Like everything that ever mattered, scit-scat scattered
Like every love word you heard
But that's just the way when you walk your days
In the beauty of this world
(repeat)

Pretty little disappointments all in a row
Been about a year since you disappeared through my door
And now you come back with your head on straight,
But I got no love or hate left for you, girl

You must be the daughter of the late, late rose - I'm November's son
And I'm here to tell you, honey, ooh what's done is done
Yeah, I been claimed by the wind and the rain
There ain't no going back, naw there ain't no going back again (for us now)

Repeat chorus -- Scattered leaves don't lie...
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This seems like Jazz-Folk-Americana all in one. Great song  
Posted 3 years ago by geonuine    [ Reply ]
just upped from 7 to 8 after re-reading the lyrics. It has been awhile since listening to the album and this is a wonderful post-love song...
Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Totally Cool!!!!
Posted 3 years ago by linnex-    [ Reply ]
 sfyi2001 wrote:



 
                            Trish Klein                                             Frazey Ford                                                                                Samantha Parton




{#Crown} 
 

How can that photo be of them?  An old Rambler station wagon, hard sided luggage and vintage clothing.   Is it true?
Posted 3 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Fantastic lyricism here and I love the quavering delivery.
Posted 3 years ago by Jakethemuss    [ Reply ]
It would be nice if there was a "appreciate the talent of the music but just not my cup of tea" level for rating songs.
Posted 3 years ago by chuck02    [ Reply ]
 Thistle wrote:
Wow.... I was pouring over another boring document and all of a sudden I heard a voice that made me want to jam a pen in my ear.

Wasn't I amazed to learn that this time the voice didn't belong to Nathalie Merchant!

 
Sorry, but gotta ask, what were you pouring over the document and what's a pen?
Posted 4 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 Ihatethissong wrote:


cool pic.  Thanks! (and the troop transport reference gave me a chuckle)
 

Beautiful... Love to hear more.... Thanks B & R
Posted 4 years ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
this is just plain good - that's the law and we must all respect the law ... nuff said, PEACE
Posted 4 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
The Be Goods are my guardian vagabond angels. 
Posted 4 years ago by the_antibob    [ Reply ]
 sfyi2001 wrote:



 
                            Trish Klein                                             Frazey Ford                                          Samantha Parton

{#Crown} 
 
 

cool pic.  Thanks! (and the troop transport reference gave me a chuckle)
Posted 5 years ago by Ihatethissong    [ Reply ]
Love the voice!!
Posted 6 years ago by davemass    [ Reply ]



Trish Klein, Samantha Parton, Frazey Ford




 
Posted 6 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Her voice doesn't bother me at all, but I also like Beth Hart and Laura Love and Natalie Merchant.
Posted 7 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
I have to endure this-UGH! to get to the good stuff on RP {#Stop}
Posted 8 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
SWEET!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
I will admit that her voice takes some getting used to.  But that banjo and the rest of the instrumentation is fabulous.
Posted 13 years ago by Terilda    [ Reply ]
Might want to see a doctor about that, sounds painful.
Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
Nice song but she should swallow her Subway sandwich first
 

Man, this comment had me on the floor...

At least we've got her on the short list of potential replacement singers if Antony and the Johnsons break up.
 

Posted 13 years ago by bbryan    [ Reply ]
Scary Good!
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
just enjoyed it.
Posted 13 years ago by JCF    [ Reply ]
ew. not liking this song...
Posted 13 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
Love her voice.
She has a solo album.


Posted 14 years ago by a2    [ Reply ]
Gotta disagree with the flow here and say i think the voice is great.  The failure to sound like a homogeneous record industry drone is actually quite appealing to some.
Posted 14 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
I used to like TBGT but the goat thing got to me. Like Natalie Merchant.
Posted 14 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
 Thistle wrote:
Wow.... I was pouring over another boring document and all of a sudden I heard a voice that made me want to jam a pen in my ear.

Wasn't I amazed to learn that this time the voice didn't belong to Nathalie Merchant!

 

You know?!? I just had the same reaction! (But Natalie's OK).  I can't believe I ever rated this song a 2.  ugh. ear pain.
Posted 14 years ago by Ntropy    [ Reply ]


{#High-five}

Posted 14 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]


Posted 14 years ago by BlueHeronDruid    [ Reply ]
While she sings like a female Ozzy, I must admit it has grown on me.  3 -> 5.
Posted 15 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
Why do they always sound like they are singing through a thick, woolen blanket?
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Wow.... I was pouring over another boring document and all of a sudden I heard a voice that made me want to jam a pen in my ear.

Wasn't I amazed to learn that this time the voice didn't belong to Nathalie Merchant!

Posted 15 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
Mouth full of marbles...TORTURE...sheer TORTURE!!!!!!
 

Station Changer - Ugh
Posted 15 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Mouth full of marbles...TORTURE...sheer TORTURE!!!!!!
Posted 15 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I keep trying to clear my throat for her. ai ai ai
Posted 15 years ago by Jamunca    [ Reply ]
Poignant
Posted 15 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
Nice song but she should swallow her Subway sandwich first
 
Ha!
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
 Art_Carnage wrote:

Yes. And TBGT sound nothing like Maggie, Terre and Suzzy, either collectively or singly.
  Too bad there's no songs by the Roches at RP.  Can you upload?

Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:


Don't apologize! It IS horrible!
 

Both of you should chill... Relax, enjoy. Sorry not everything fits into your sandbox..........
Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
This has to be some cruel joke.  To say the lead singer has no talent would be a severe understatement.  {#Puke}

 

I never need to check & see who this is when I hear this voice. Original, unique & all good.
Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
{#Puke}
 

Excelsior .... Chill Bud... Don't stress out

I never need to check & see who this is when I hear this voice. Original, unique & all good.
Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
I never need to check & see who this is when I hear this voice. Original, unique & all good.

Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
For anyone considering, this is a lovely album. And you can't beat the Prince cover on the hidden track! 
Posted 15 years ago by manzanitafire    [ Reply ]
absolutely beautiful...unique vocals. lovely acoustic instrumentation.
wow....they be good them tanyas...

{#Clap}

Posted 15 years ago by arsenault    [ Reply ]

I have always liked voices with some character and she certainly has it.   9.


Posted 15 years ago by Mark7    [ Reply ]
I often like Be Good songs, but the singer's voice is so affected here. She's starting to sound like (say it isn't so) Natalie Merchant. Yikes.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
{#Puke}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
This is very very good and then some you!

Posted 16 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
This has to be some cruel joke.  To say the lead singer has no talent would be a severe understatement.  {#Puke}

Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
I would like to like them more, but her voice annoys me.
Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Bakaretsu wrote:
Sorry but this is HORRIBLE!
Don't apologize! It IS horrible!
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Bakaretsu wrote:
Sorry but this is HORRIBLE!
Each to their own... i quite like it :-)
Posted 16 years ago by johncartlidge    [ Reply ]
I don't know what's with some people. I loves me some Tanyas.
Posted 16 years ago by rvontha    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
Ohmigod! Did she have a stroke? I think it is very brave of her to keep singing after such a debilitating affliction. Fie on all you naysayers!
Oooo. Cruel, but I also think her voice is a travesty.
Posted 16 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
StonedByte wrote:
can you say roches
Yes. And TBGT sound nothing like Maggie, Terre and Suzzy, either collectively or singly.
Posted 16 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
Huh, What did she say?
Posted 16 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]
can you say roches
Posted 16 years ago by StonedByte    [ Reply ]
The comments are hilarious. I don't know why she annoys so many people. I just ordered this CD and I'm looking forward to it. I love the voice and vocal style.
Posted 16 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
Funny thing is that is what attracts me to her sound..ktnsb wrote:
She has an extremely distracting vibrato, or is it a tremolo? Regardless,it is something up with which I'd rather not put.
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
'nuff said.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Awesome!
Posted 16 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
middleagedhipster wrote:
Maybe somebody could upload another fine voiced Canadian like Celine Dion for all those who find this 'annoying'. These gals can come sing on my porch anytime.
Is that what the kids are callin' it these days? Dig them BGTs! c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
ah! bliss!
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Ugh - how does this empart success onto the band - the lead singer gags the senses
Posted 16 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Ohmigod!!! Did she have a stroke?? I think it is very brave of her to keep singing after such a debilitating affliction. Fie on all you naysayers!

Posted 16 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Ugh. Her voice seriously makes me nauseated.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
middleagedhipster wrote:
Maybe somebody could upload another fine voiced Canadian like Celine Dion for all those who find this 'annoying'.
S/he doesn't really mean that about Celine, heaven forbid! Just a little Canuck humour, eh? BTW - Have to ask: Are you a Chilliwack fan, middleagedhipster? Now if you uploaded some of that! (click here)
Posted 16 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
Can't stand the voice, it's like a chainsaw screaming in my brain.
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Excelsior wrote:
I'm really hoping that one day, the talented part of the band will declare mutiny on the lead singer.
lmao. I can't agree with the sentiment, but that is a brilliant turn of phrase.
Posted 16 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
Heck, I'll even invite 'em inside. Great tune. middleagedhipster wrote:
Maybe somebody could upload another fine voiced Canadian like Celine Dion for all those who find this 'annoying'. These gals can come sing on my porch anytime.
Posted 16 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Excelsior wrote:
I'm really hoping that one day, the talented part of the band will declare mutiny on the lead singer.
Amen. I have to rate this band lower each time I hear them. Music -> good. Singer -> hard to listen to.
Posted 16 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
Right on target, Liser.
Posted 16 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
Foreign languages must be a pisser...
I am sorry. Is this Mubblish? Maybe Google can translate for me...
Posted 16 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
I like her sound, but not the mashing of the words.
Posted 16 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
sqqqrly wrote:
Different, but in a bad way. I can not understand what she is singing half the time, and that is usually a show stopper for me. A 3.
Foreign languages must be a pisser...
Posted 16 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
lokiwolf wrote:
Excellent sound! Too different for some commentators here, but just different enough to be unique and enjoyed.
Different, but in a bad way. I can not understand what she is singing half the time, and that is usually a show stopper for me. A 3.
Posted 16 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
Really good tune. Love the unique sound of the vocals.
Posted 16 years ago by DennisChampagne    [ Reply ]
Excellent, like practically all their output.
Posted 16 years ago by gpvos    [ Reply ]
I'm really hoping that one day, the talented part of the band will declare mutiny on the lead singer.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
cool song
Posted 16 years ago by annersjen    [ Reply ]
Excellent sound! Too different for some commentators here, but just different enough to be unique and enjoyed.
Posted 16 years ago by lokiwolf    [ Reply ]
stop that
Posted 16 years ago by buddyweiser    [ Reply ]
Now you went and made me get up to reach for the mute button not to mention my barf bag!! Get those marbles out of your mouth!
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
marmelock wrote:
Heavenly!
Still true! Love the Tanyas ....
Posted 16 years ago by marmelock    [ Reply ]
I'm thinking this group is like beer.. an acquired taste. Not bad, mind you, just an acquired taste.
Posted 16 years ago by terminalman    [ Reply ]
Ggggggrrrrrraaaaaarghhhhhhh!
Posted 16 years ago by Jakeethan    [ Reply ]
AAARRRRGHHHHH
Posted 16 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
Nice song but she should swallow her Subway sandwich first
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
I find it a bit annoying myself.
Ditto.
Posted 16 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
Maybe somebody could upload another fine voiced Canadian like Celine Dion for all those who find this 'annoying'. These gals can come sing on my porch anytime. hippiechick wrote:
I find it a bit annoying myself.
Posted 16 years ago by middleagedhipster    [ Reply ]
joshfm wrote:
for some reason when I hear these fine ladies sing and play it makes me want to roll in the hay, if you catch my drift.
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
FlatCat wrote:
Bill, it sounds like your turntable isn't holding its speed properly. Time for a new one. Oh wait... It's the quavering voice thing. Hard to listen to.
Agreed. She should stick to piano or something. Maybe someone punched her in the throat? Should have called themselves "The Shaky Tanyas"
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
didstanbul wrote:
This is a great song. She has such a unique voice.
I find it a bit annoying myself.
Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Just what I was going to say..excellent unique voice didstanbul wrote:
This is a great song. She has such a unique voice.
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
for some reason when I hear these fine ladies sing and play it makes me want to roll in the hay, if you catch my drift.
Posted 17 years ago by joshfm    [ Reply ]
This is a great song. She has such a unique voice.
Posted 17 years ago by didstanbul    [ Reply ]
If it wasn't for RP I would have never heard of 'The Be Good Tanyas' or Neko Case. I love'em! And that more than makes up for Morphine, the yin to their yang.
Posted 17 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
Bill, it sounds like your turntable isn't holding its speed properly. Time for a new one. Oh wait... It's the quavering voice thing. Hard to listen to.
Posted 17 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
EniwaMan wrote:
No doubt about it, Frazey has a unique voice, and usually that means some love it and some hate it (see also: Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Natalie Merchant, John Hyatt, Tom Waits, and many others) There's no accounting for taste. I absolutely adore her voice. Love the Tanyas! To indulge in a cliché, she could sing the phone book and make it sound good. I understand the voice thing is a deal killer for people who don't like it, but there is so much more about this song to love: the groove, the melody, the lyrics.... It's a 10 for me.
Cliché away, my friend. I dig her voice too. c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Loving it!!
Posted 17 years ago by melc    [ Reply ]
last couple songs have an edge to them
Posted 17 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
Don't understand why y'all are hatin' on this so bad. I think it's awesome.
Yeah, me too! Love the gals!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
d00kie wrote:
ummmmmm....Yeah....NO *not so much*
Wow I just rated this song an 8 the other day! And then noticed that I posted this back in july... So within 3 Months of hearing something I wasn't exactly crazy about it has grown on me...Not sure if it is familiarity or if maybe I had a couple of glasses of wine and heard it at home relaxing compared to being in the office.
Posted 17 years ago by d00kie    [ Reply ]
No doubt about it, Frazey has a unique voice, and usually that means some love it and some hate it (see also: Neil Young, Bob Dylan, Natalie Merchant, John Hyatt, Tom Waits, and many others) There's no accounting for taste. I absolutely adore her voice. Love the Tanyas! To indulge in a cliché, she could sing the phone book and make it sound good. I understand the voice thing is a deal killer for people who don't like it, but there is so much more about this song to love: the groove, the melody, the lyrics.... It's a 10 for me.
Posted 17 years ago by EniwaMan    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of the coda to "Mind Games"... "I want you to make love, not war..." Did I just compare The Be Good Tanya's to John Lennon?
Posted 17 years ago by lazylemming    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
Yesterday, I had to sit through a grueling 3 songs from these warblers in one day! Enough already. Bury it!
well that explains your handle...
Posted 17 years ago by d00kie    [ Reply ]
Me too! I really dig it. Actually, just ordered the CD online. Odyzzeuz wrote:
Don't understand why y'all are hatin' on this so bad. I think it's awesome.
Posted 17 years ago by All!s0n    [ Reply ]
marmelock wrote:
Heavenly!
Soul shattering.
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
Yesterday, I had to sit through a grueling 3 songs from these warblers in one day! Enough already. Bury it!
warblers, now that is a PERFECT description!
Posted 17 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
Heavenly!
Posted 17 years ago by marmelock    [ Reply ]
I like it - a very chilling voice(s). Reminds me of the Roches.
Posted 17 years ago by sweettone    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
Don't understand why y'all are hatin' on this so bad. I think it's awesome.
Agreed. Most people have a narrow spectrum which limits their ability to get past any perceived irritating quality to 'hear' the rewarding parts. Myself included.
Posted 17 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
Don't understand why y'all are hatin' on this so bad. I think it's awesome.
i think it's the voice and the fact that we have to hear it EVERY DAY!
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
Don't understand why y'all are hatin' on this so bad. I think it's awesome.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Can't stand the voices, really.
Posted 17 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
Yesterday, I had to sit through a grueling 3 songs from these warblers in one day! Enough already. Bury it!
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
handyrae wrote:
I agree. I really want to like them, but I just can't. I think it's the vocals--too nasal and with a real goat-like quality.
Bingo! A goat with a mouthful of hot potatoes. It's fingernails on a chalkboard time for me.
Posted 17 years ago by moonbat    [ Reply ]
jt & the clouds.......jt & the clouds.......jt & the clouds.......jt & the clouds....... wrote this song....check out their album "Delilah" it's absolutely wonderful
Posted 17 years ago by elliotgoettelman    [ Reply ]
ummmmmm....Yeah....NO *not so much*
Posted 17 years ago by d00kie    [ Reply ]
buddyweiser wrote:
she should spit the hot potatos that she got in her mouth, sorry but i can't stand that garbage
and she should swallow the marbles dipped in peanut butter that are stuck in her throat
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
buddyweiser wrote:
not again
not again
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]