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Beth Orton — Stars All Seem To Weep
Album: Central Reservation
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Released: 1999
Length: 4:31
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Stayed true to the things I knew when I was younger
And food and love was all but left to hunger
'Cause when I stray from my truth as I grow older
Too much leaves an empty hollow hunger

I think about you on a moonlit night
And the stars all seem to weep
When there's so much to lose
There's never any time for sleep

Look at me doing all these things without you
We always laughed, and you were untrue
Where was it we tried hard not to go to?
I think that's how I finally came through

All the things we took for granted
The words still live on in my head
All the times I took for granted
All the words I never said

I think about you in the moonlit night
And the stars all seem to weep
When there's so much love to give
There's never any time for sleep, yeah.

So I stayed true to the things I knew when I was younger
And human life was all but left to hunger
'Cause when I stray from the truth as I grow older
Too much leaves an empty hollow hunger
Too much leaves an empty hollow hunger

With or without you
With or without you
With or without you.
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Beth Orton is coming out with a new album in 2026.
Posted 4 days ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
 spetrie wrote:

I’m going to give the credit for this comment, to havardlee, you brilliantly put it in words on another song thread, and it perfectly suits some of the comments here on Beth’s song as well. 
“Music is a horrible application of social media. It only makes sense when the goal is to be positive and discuss the song from the perspective of a fan. I never want to hear, not ever, why somebody thinks a song is bad. Even to venture forth such a comment is to show that you completely misunderstand how music works. It is to show you are narrow minded and can't understand why anybody would have different taste than you. Arguing about a merit of a song is about as stupid as arguing why vanilla is better than chocolate. With all due respect, before letting us know your nasty Yelp review on a song, consider just drinking a big cup of shut the fuck up first. Thanks.”
 




or you can just not be a snowflake and take everything personally.
Posted 9 months ago by walk2k    [ Reply ]
I haven’t heard this song in many years. A big thank you to RP for reminding me of what a fantastic song it is. 
BTW Beth O lost both of her parents before she reached the age of twenty. The next time you hear  this, take that into consideration. 
Posted 10 months ago by jeffschreiber99    [ Reply ]
I’m going to give the credit for this comment, to havardlee, you brilliantly put it in words on another song thread, and it perfectly suits some of the comments here on Beth’s song as well. 
“Music is a horrible application of social media. It only makes sense when the goal is to be positive and discuss the song from the perspective of a fan. I never want to hear, not ever, why somebody thinks a song is bad. Even to venture forth such a comment is to show that you completely misunderstand how music works. It is to show you are narrow minded and can't understand why anybody would have different taste than you. Arguing about a merit of a song is about as stupid as arguing why vanilla is better than chocolate. With all due respect, before letting us know your nasty Yelp review on a song, consider just drinking a big cup of shut the fuck up first. Thanks.”
 
Posted 1 year ago by spetrie    [ Reply ]
A pleasant (and stark) reminder I haven’t listened to this great album in years. Will rectify that tonight. 
Posted 1 year ago by derrylm1    [ Reply ]
One of the few Beth Orton songs I can listen to all the way through, probably because it sounds  like she is doing guest vocals for Thievery Corporation.
Posted 2 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the review - she's playing in my city soon and I'm thinking about going
Posted 2 years ago by Racquel    [ Reply ]
This might be my favorite Beth Orton song. It sounds perfectly like the title: dark and sad, with a plaintive beauty. I love the tones of electronica in it. 

On a more ridiculous note, I always thought "We always left a new world untrue" was "We always laughed when you were untrue," or, alternatively, "We always laughed at you were untrue" - where the you separates the line into two interconnected sentences: "we always laughed at you/you were untrue." I think mine makes more sense....
Posted 2 years ago by John42    [ Reply ]
Her songs, kind of remind me of things that you listen to or melancholy day just because.
Posted 2 years ago by journeyman365    [ Reply ]
I didn't really know her when this came out, but listening to it now it really sounds like that time and makes me nostalgic. I would've loved this.
Posted 2 years ago by bialia    [ Reply ]
Love her voice. Love the warbling and the thinness — great imperfections. 
Posted 3 years ago by timqueeney    [ Reply ]
 Edweirdo wrote:

My ear has a problem with her intonation.


into-ho-nation...
Posted 3 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
My ear has a problem with her intonation.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
English mood
Posted 3 years ago by sashaly1968    [ Reply ]
I was born at the Earlham and Dereham ("Erl'em and Deer'em) Nursing Home  - I'm glad the hiccups weren't rampant when my Mum was producing me.
Posted 3 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
The more I hear Beth the more I love her! Just an incredible artist, and yet another artist I doubt I would have ever heard without Radio Paradise. Thanks Bill and Rebecca!
Posted 3 years ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]
The playlist this morning, December 31, 2021: has me glued to the Radio Paradise website. Just outstanding this morning! Thank you!
Posted 4 years ago by Max32    [ Reply ]
Beautiful lyrics.
Posted 4 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
always a pleasure to hear Beth's voice in my car while driving.
Posted 4 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
It's no wonder Ryan Adams wrote a song  for her. 
...speaking  of Ryan Adams  Bill?  haha!
Posted 4 years ago by flatop    [ Reply ]
More, and more, Beth, please.
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
This song continues to 'get' me   A gem
Posted 5 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:

Oh, please!!! It was a FUNNY comment.  Why politicize it?
 
Because women have had to put up with that kind of sexist bullshit for far too long. It's not good enough for a woman to have talent in any given field, she also has to look flawless while doing so, or her efforts are given no merit. It's bullshit and it's time for it to end. Bravo to bruzote for calling it out.
Posted 5 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
I typically like the Beth Orton songs I've heard on RP (I've never heard her anywhere else, and don't have enough interest to purchase a CD of her music, but I like the songs nonetheless), but this one just sounds like many others by many other musicians. All it needs is that little high-pitched doggie bark (or whatever that is) and it'd be Dido's "Thank You" which is actually a rather good tune. But this one's a bit of a bore, musically speaking.
Posted 5 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
I've loved this song since I heard it.  Lyrics to kill.
Posted 6 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
 Geecheeboy wrote:
Had to look to see if this was Dido. Hmm. Beth Orton. Well.
 

It has a Dido appeal. But with an important touch of Beth. 
Posted 6 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 Piranga wrote:
She is such a great singer. Most of her songs are a little blue, but I totally love it.
 
Never heard of her before RP. Another reason why I love this place.
Posted 6 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
She is such a great singer. Most of her songs are a little blue, but I totally love it.
Posted 7 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
I wanted to see her in Christchurch last year, but sadly the show was canceled. I am suspecting not enough ticket sales in NZ. The punters only want to see BeeGees tribute show.
Posted 8 years ago by dingleberry    [ Reply ]
Love this tune. Trip-pop. Heh
Posted 8 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 bruzote wrote:

Funny. However, would you say something like that about a male performer? And would I think it is funny? Things that make you go "hmmm". (Hope I never hear that tune on here.)

 
Oh, please!!! It was a FUNNY comment.  Why politicize it?
Posted 8 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
Sublime! I feel that she comes really close to doing a nice impression of Sade on this; that bass! Dig how she plays with the ebb and flow of words and rhythm here.
Posted 8 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]

       I''d an audition with hope, but my baby needs me.
 I packed my things called a random book from phonebook..
     T'was  the central reservation in never never land.
Posted 10 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Seems appropriate right now...
Posted 10 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
 LizK wrote:
 Hmmmmmmmm, there's Andy Warhol.  And  there's Related image

 
         ...looking a little rough around the gills.. {#Eek}
Posted 10 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
Fantastic voice that works beautifully with this pace. Her best songs are like this.
Posted 10 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
 Limpopoking wrote:
Take away the voice and there's quite a bit of Thievery Corp there.

 
It's Ben Watt playing the keyboards on this track, so there is definitely a electronica/"house" sound there.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Take away the voice and there's quite a bit of Thievery Corp there.
Posted 10 years ago by Limpopoking    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:
Nice voice- a little like Chrissy Hind when she was young and fine. She has potential. Gotta stop cutting her own hair with lawn-care appliances though.

 
Funny. However, would you say something like that about a male performer? And would I think it is funny? Things that make you go "hmmm". (Hope I never hear that tune on here.)
Posted 10 years ago by bruzote    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:
Nice voice- a little like Chrissy Hind when she was young and fine. She has potential. Gotta stop cutting her own hair with lawn-care appliances though.

 
She can't hold a candle to Chrissy Hynde.
Posted 11 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
 lshinkawa wrote:
This song was one of the only memorable points about the movie "The Next Best Thing"

 
Movie?  This is music not Hollywood BS.
Posted 11 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
Nice voice- a little like Chrissy Hind when she was young and fine. She has potential. Gotta stop cutting her own hair with lawn-care appliances though.
Posted 11 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
great trip-hop
Posted 11 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
Speechless..
Posted 12 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
this kid is good, let her grow sounds great now very tasty....{#Dance}
Posted 12 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 Rotterdam wrote:
A strong '1' from me, for her exceedingly annoying vocal eccentricities. 
What a waste. 

 
Are you insane?
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 Keef wrote:

I was going to rate it an 8, but will raise it to a 9 after reading your multiple posts.

 
{#Lol}
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
MARVELLOUS!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 Rotterdam wrote:
A strong '1' from me, for her exceedingly annoying vocal eccentricities. 
What a waste. 

 
I was going to rate it an 8, but will raise it to a 9 after reading your multiple posts.
Posted 12 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
 Jim_Messenger wrote:

So that's a vote of 4 from the Dutch Eurovision team.  {#Cheesygrin}   And Beth being a near neighbour too -  born in Norfolk ( The UK one ).

 
Lolcano. : )
Posted 12 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
 Rotterdam wrote:
A strong '1' from me, for her exceedingly annoying vocal eccentricities. 
What a waste. 

 
So that's a vote of 4 from the Dutch Eurovision team.  {#Cheesygrin}   And Beth being a near neighbour too -  born in Norfolk ( The UK one ).
Posted 12 years ago by Jim_Messenger    [ Reply ]
A strong '1' from me, for her exceedingly annoying vocal eccentricities. 
What a waste. 
Posted 12 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
 Hungerdunger wrote:
Ever since I started noticing that she sticks an "h" into nearly every word she sings* I've found it very difficult to listen to her.  Which is a shame as some of her songs are really strong and she has a good voice.
*If you don't know what I mean, Beth would sing this phrase: "nearhearly everhery worhord shehee sings"

 
Absolutely, same here. I used to love listening to her music but the double-syllable thing now makes listening to her almost unbearable. It's a shame.
Posted 12 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
 adrianblack wrote:
This is a fantastic album and I rally like this song.

 
Rally then chaps, rally! Spend your hard earned on raising your soul.
Posted 13 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Cool tune ... thanks RP
Posted 13 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:
Poacher wrote:

OK. I saw her, probably in 2008 or 9, playing a decent sized venue of at least 2,000 in Brighton. She was late, very late. When she eventually appeared she apologised, but she had been in London at an 'award show' and 'traffic' was bad. I am sorry, but that was out of order. She should have been at the gig where people had paid good money to see her and not going off to something else making her late. 

The gig itself was so bad we walked out half way (a VERY rare event for me). 

So that is two strikes for Beth Live then. . . 

Having said that, Beth is still on high rotation at Poacher mansions and I still love listening to her.


She gets a lot of play at the oldsaxon hall, too, but I remember seeing her once in Canada. At that gig she had a small band with her in a nice intimate venue. I could not hear her singing, I could not hear her guitar, I could only hear the massive bass booming over everything, and I mean everything. That bass could have drowned out a jet engine in the same room! At the time I blamed the sound guy, but maybe it's just that Beth sucks at live performance. I believe I left early.
 
And carrying on. I watched her live performance on the recent live iTunes gigs at the Roundhouse. Got through the first three or four tracks and gave up again.

Such a shame, I really, really want to enjoy her playing live. 
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Yawn, I go to sleep now > solid 3
Posted 13 years ago by Ghiaap    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:

OK. I saw her, probably in 2008 or 9, playing a decent sized venue of at least 2,000 in Brighton. She was late, very late. When she eventually appeared she apologised, but she had been in London at an 'award show' and 'traffic' was bad. I am sorry, but that was out of order. She should have been at the gig where people had paid good money to see her and not going off to something else making her late. 

The gig itself was so bad we walked out half way (a VERY rare event for me). 

So that is two strikes for Beth Live then. . . 

Having said that, Beth is still on high rotation at Poacher mansions and I still love listening to her.

 
 
She gets a lot of play at the oldsaxon hall, too, but I remember seeing her once in Canada. At that gig she had a small band with her in a nice intimate venue. I could not hear her singing, I could not hear her guitar, I could only hear the massive bass booming over everything, and I mean everything. That bass could have drowned out a jet engine in the same room! At the time I blamed the sound guy, but maybe it's just that Beth sucks at live performance. I believe I left early.
Posted 13 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
that eurotrash lounge backbeat kills this
  
Agreed.  I came to RP to escape that dull, monotonous cassio dance beat that infests internet radio. 
Posted 14 years ago by creekgirl    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Dancingbanana}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananajumprope}{#Bananasplit} Snazzy!

Posted 14 years ago by Snoopy2    [ Reply ]
 lshinkawa wrote:
This song was one of the only memorable points about the movie "The Next Best Thing"
 
Never saw the film or had any intention of doing so, but this is a great tune.


Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
This song was one of the only memorable points about the movie "The Next Best Thing"
Posted 14 years ago by lshinkawa    [ Reply ]
This is a fantastic album and I rally like this song.
Posted 14 years ago by adrianblack    [ Reply ]
 S-curvy wrote:
A couple of months ago, I was very excited to see her perform a solo show in a venue of less than 500 people in San Francisco. Very quickly, it became apparent that we were in for a disappointment. There was no support band or other performers, just 100% Beth, so when she didn't take the stage for 30 -45 minutes, the audience just got to wait. Then she began the show. By the end of the 3rd song, she started screwing up — she could not remember how her music went! She fumbled and fumbled for minutes on end before figuring it out amidst profuse apologies. Then she made it through the next song, only to get hung up on the next 3 songs, fumbling and apologizing like before. After the show mercifully ended, the clock had elapsed 35 minutes; another 10 minutes of audience persuasion got her to come out for 1 more song that truly ended the show. Total time from Beth Orton's entrance to her final departure: 58 minutes! She appeared to suffer not from inebriation, but from stage fright or lack of preparation. I expected much more for my $45 ticket.
  
 ziggytrix wrote:

I sincerely doubt it was stage fright or lack of preparation.  She's been in the biz much to long for such amateurism.  

Beth Orton suffers from Crohn's disease and was probably having a bad day.  Maybe she should have cancelled, but ya know "the show must go on" and "keep a stiff upper lip" and all that rot....
 
OK. I saw her, probably in 2008 or 9, playing a decent sized venue of at least 2,000 in Brighton. She was late, very late. When she eventually appeared she apologised, but she had been in London at an 'award show' and 'traffic' was bad. I am sorry, but that was out of order. She should have been at the gig where people had paid good money to see her and not going off to something else making her late. 

The gig itself was so bad we walked out half way (a VERY rare event for me). 

So that is two strikes for Beth Live then. . . 

Having said that, Beth is still on high rotation at Poacher mansions and I still love listening to her.

 
Posted 14 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
wish Beth was growning on me ;) nah I love Beth

Posted 14 years ago by BowTieDad    [ Reply ]
Yet another song (and album) discovered on RP that are now staples in my aural diet.  This one is especially delicious.{#Hungry}
Posted 15 years ago by perikleshokie    [ Reply ]
 Hungerdunger wrote:
Ever since I started noticing that she sticks an "h" into nearly every word she sings* I've found it very difficult to listen to her.  Which is a shame as some of her songs are really strong and she has a good voice.
*If you don't know what I mean, Beth would sing this phrase: "nearhearly everhery worhord shehee sings"
 
My feelings exactly. I find her very frustrating - I like a lot of her songs but trip on her singing style every time.

Posted 15 years ago by Jive    [ Reply ]
 snowcat wrote:

It certainly does, I believe her voice to go very nicely over electronic music.  I hope she does more.

 
Exactly. Personally, I like the folk/electronica thing going on.  This is a cool tune - nice groove.

Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
She's droning. But then, I'm kinda' grumpy today. {#Grumpy}
Posted 15 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
Ever since I started noticing that she sticks an "h" into nearly every word she sings* I've found it very difficult to listen to her.  Which is a shame as some of her songs are really strong and she has a good voice.
*If you don't know what I mean, Beth would sing this phrase: "nearhearly everhery worhord shehee sings"
Posted 15 years ago by Hungerdunger    [ Reply ]
Luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuurrrrrve Beth Orton and also luuurrve the electro-lounge backbeat. ::nod::
Posted 15 years ago by forge    [ Reply ]
just lovely.
Posted 15 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
Excellent song, album and artist.
Posted 15 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
 krich58 wrote:
I'm wondering if "kills this" has the same meaning for two different listeners...

 
It certainly does, I believe her voice to go very nicely over electronic music.  I hope she does more.

Posted 15 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
I just LOVE  {#Hearteyes}  this artist!!   Everything I hear.   She is so unique in her approach; and lyrics are inspired too.   I say MORE BETH !!
Posted 15 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
I'm wondering if "kills this" has the same meaning for two different listeners...

Posted 15 years ago by krich58    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
that eurotrash lounge backbeat kills this
 
I think you've nailed it — I love Beth Orton, but this track is not doing it for me.  After reading your post I tried blocking out the music and focused on her voice, and there is potential for a great song, if the arrangement / music was different.

Posted 15 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
More Beth!  For some reason I have 2 Stolen Cars off this album, but not this tune.  Thanks for sharing!
Posted 15 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
One of her best tracks with nice sentiment.  I have seen her live some years ago, and it is not her natural place and she was clearly uncomfortable performing then,  giving a somewhat lacklustre and disappointingshow.  One of those artists who is better in the studio - but that's fine, cos I mainly listen at home.
Posted 15 years ago by garycha    [ Reply ]
that eurotrash lounge backbeat kills this
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 S-curvy wrote:
A couple of months ago, I was very excited to see her perform a solo show in a venue of less than 500 people in San Francisco. Very quickly, it became apparent that we were in for a disappointment. There was no support band or other performers, just 100% Beth, so when she didn't take the stage for 30 -45 minutes, the audience just got to wait. Then she began the show. By the end of the 3rd song, she started screwing up — she could not remember how her music went! She fumbled and fumbled for minutes on end before figuring it out amidst profuse apologies. Then she made it through the next song, only to get hung up on the next 3 songs, fumbling and apologizing like before. After the show mercifully ended, the clock had elapsed 35 minutes; another 10 minutes of audience persuasion got her to come out for 1 more song that truly ended the show. Total time from Beth Orton's entrance to her final departure: 58 minutes! She appeared to suffer not from inebriation, but from stage fright or lack of preparation. I expected much more for my $45 ticket.
 
I sincerely doubt it was stage fright or lack of preparation.  She's been in the biz much to long for such amateurism.  

Beth Orton suffers from Crohn's disease and was probably having a bad day.  Maybe she should have cancelled, but ya know "the show must go on" and "keep a stiff upper lip" and all that rot....
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
i was at that show. front row center. it was painful to be that close and seeing her so anxious. only when she sang 'spotlight' did she seem to connect to her inner rockstar talent. 
 S-curvy wrote:
A couple of months ago, I was very excited to see her perform a solo show in a venue of less than 500 people in San Francisco. Very quickly, it became apparent that we were in for a disappointment. There was no support band or other performers, just 100% Beth, so when she didn't take the stage for 30 -45 minutes, the audience just got to wait.

Then she began the show. By the end of the 3rd song, she started screwing up — she could not remember how her music went! She fumbled and fumbled for minutes on end before figuring it out amidst profuse apologies. Then she made it through the next song, only to get hung up on the next 3 songs, fumbling and apologizing like before.

After the show mercifully ended, the clock had elapsed 35 minutes; another 10 minutes of audience persuasion got her to come out for 1 more song that truly ended the show. Total time from Beth Orton's entrance to her final departure: 58 minutes! She appeared to suffer not from inebriation, but from stage fright or lack of preparation. I expected much more for my $45 ticket.
 


Posted 16 years ago by musicology    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
Nice curse :). Perhaps we should bring back some archaic insults/curses for use on this board.  Something like "May her camel be afflicted by the hoof-rot of Azrael", or "Thou whoreson of a syphilitic strumpet", or "He who bothers the bovines of the field in unnatural and noisome ways". It would make a nice change from "it/you/s/he sucks".
Cute. But I, for one, could do without the "bothering bovines" emoticon. ;)

Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 coffee-eyes wrote:
A pox on all you haters.
 
Nice curse :). Perhaps we should bring back some archaic insults/curses for use on this board.  Something like "May her camel be afflicted by the hoof-rot of Azrael", or "Thou whoreson of a syphilitic strumpet", or "He who bothers the bovines of the field in unnatural and noisome ways". It would make a nice change from "it/you/s/he sucks".

Posted 16 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I really like Beth Orton's voice: tomboyish yet vulnerable.
Posted 16 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 coffee-eyes wrote:
A pox on all you haters.  I love Beth, and she's a hit among my friends too.  She's got a cool, quirky voice.
 
{#High-five} Well said! Beth does have a cool, distinctive voice.
Posted 16 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Funny enough, this is kinda of a Sade groove if you just listen to the music.
Posted 16 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
I liked it too{#Clap}
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
This is awesome, Beth and Everything but the girl, very laidback, very nice, very smoooooth..
Posted 16 years ago by simme2    [ Reply ]
 arserocket wrote:
the sound of a wailing goose
 
Now that's just plain ugly. 

Perhaps not surprising from someone who chooses to identify himself in such a manner.


Posted 16 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
 earthbased wrote:
Rent the Movie Southlander.
 

I will...thanks for the heads up!!
Posted 17 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
Excellent tune!!!
Posted 17 years ago by wendyf    [ Reply ]
A pox on all you haters.  I love Beth, and she's a hit among my friends too.  She's got a cool, quirky voice.


Posted 17 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:

Never heard a goose wail....I've heard a dove cry though.


I think her (mono)tone on this song is more goose-like than dove-like. In general I like Beth's work, but this cut drones on and on far too much for me.

Posted 17 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
arserocket wrote:
the sound of a wailing goose

Never heard a goose wail....I've heard a dove cry though.

Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Dido-ish indeed, or did Beth come first? Don't hear much Dido on RP, if any crushedvelvet wrote:
I like Dido, but hope she gets a bit more edgy as she gets older, like Beth Orton already is (at least in this track). I think this is beautiful.
Posted 17 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
rip
Posted 17 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
S-curvy wrote:
A couple of months ago, I was very excited to see her perform a solo show in a venue of less than 500 people in San Francisco. Very quickly, it became apparent that we were in for a disappointment. There was no support band or other performers, just 100% Beth, so when she didn't take the stage for 30 -45 minutes, the audience just got to wait. Then she began the show. By the end of the 3rd song, she started screwing up -- she could not remember how her music went! She fumbled and fumbled for minutes on end before figuring it out amidst profuse apologies. Then she made it through the next song, only to get hung up on the next 3 songs, fumbling and apologizing like before. After the show mercifully ended, the clock had elapsed 35 minutes; another 10 minutes of audience persuasion got her to come out for 1 more song that truly ended the show. Total time from Beth Orton's entrance to her final departure: 58 minutes! She appeared to suffer not from inebriation, but from stage fright or lack of preparation. I expected much more for my $45 ticket.
that is very unstable for a "pro", sadly unstable
Posted 17 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
A couple of months ago, I was very excited to see her perform a solo show in a venue of less than 500 people in San Francisco. Very quickly, it became apparent that we were in for a disappointment. There was no support band or other performers, just 100% Beth, so when she didn't take the stage for 30 -45 minutes, the audience just got to wait. Then she began the show. By the end of the 3rd song, she started screwing up -- she could not remember how her music went! She fumbled and fumbled for minutes on end before figuring it out amidst profuse apologies. Then she made it through the next song, only to get hung up on the next 3 songs, fumbling and apologizing like before. After the show mercifully ended, the clock had elapsed 35 minutes; another 10 minutes of audience persuasion got her to come out for 1 more song that truly ended the show. Total time from Beth Orton's entrance to her final departure: 58 minutes! She appeared to suffer not from inebriation, but from stage fright or lack of preparation. I expected much more for my $45 ticket.
Posted 17 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
Rent the Movie Southlander.
Posted 17 years ago by earthbased    [ Reply ]
gentle voice, no one can deny.
Posted 17 years ago by mefrombrazil    [ Reply ]
Sounds a bit Everything But The Girl but her voice isn't as good.
Posted 18 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
This playlist has taken a sudden downturn....
Posted 18 years ago by schrodingersdog    [ Reply ]
agnes wrote:
WTF is stuck in her throat?!?!?! GAH!!!!
it's probably gold, whatever it is. seriously, her voice has really grown on me. BTW dido? she's not a bit like Dido!!!
Posted 18 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
the sound of a wailing goose
Posted 18 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
WTF is stuck in her throat?!?!?! GAH!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by agnes    [ Reply ]
Nice...easy.
Posted 18 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
SCprof wrote:
Awful, just awful. Where is the rock 'n roll today?
Yeah, 'cause if it ain't rock, it's crap, right? Why do people listen to Miles Davis or Tony Bennett?
Posted 18 years ago by MLavender    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by skybreakers    [ Reply ]
Her vocals are weak and the song is ho-hum to me.
Posted 18 years ago by thatch    [ Reply ]
Geecheeboy wrote:
Had to look to see if this was Dido. Hmm. Beth Orton. Well.
I like Dido, but hope she gets a bit more edgy as she gets older, like Beth Orton already is (at least in this track). I think this is beautiful.
Posted 18 years ago by crushedvelvet    [ Reply ]
I love, Love, Love Beth Orton.
Posted 18 years ago by lydias-lover    [ Reply ]
Had to look to see if this was Dido. Hmm. Beth Orton. Well.
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
That little electronic pulse fools me into thinking I have new email
Posted 18 years ago by sfListener    [ Reply ]
Very Cool Song This just so happens to be on Everything But the Girl - Back to Mine CD. This song is a favorite and an influence on the band for their music. So, very cool, not dull. This is relaxing and chill.
Posted 18 years ago by koryreagan    [ Reply ]
Awful, just awful. Where is the rock 'n roll today?
Posted 18 years ago by SCprof    [ Reply ]
bschena wrote:
(left brain) there are 15 good reasons to hate this song (right brain) love it poor left brain, shafted again.
exactly love this song
Posted 18 years ago by gumby    [ Reply ]
bschena wrote:
(left brain) there are 15 good reasons to hate this song (right brain) love it poor left brain, shafted again.
HILARIOUS!
Posted 18 years ago by Hedwig    [ Reply ]
I'm with you on the Ace of Base remark. Dull dull dull. And thats not a Theremin, check out Goldfrapp - Lovely head for some real Theremin groovin.
Posted 19 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Wow, she's tall!
Posted 19 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]