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Ian Brown — Keep What Ya Got
Album: Solarized
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Released: 2004
Length: 4:20
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Yesterday came suddenly, tomorrow will receive
Today now you're at the wheel, I'll ask how does it feel
Yesterday when Heaven's gates, I contemplate, they seem so far
Today they ain't so far away and almost see my train

Keep what ya got, by giving it all away
Keep what ya got, by giving it all away
Keep what ya got, hold it, don't stop
Keep what ya got, by giving it all away

When your halo slips for good, you'll have to wear your hood
Could you feel the breeze of fear on all the cynics, I'm ya mimick
All you losers, all abusers wasting all my precious energy

Keep what ya got, by giving it all away
Keep what ya got, by giving it all away
Keep what ya got, hold it, don't stop
Keep what ya got, by giving it all away
Remember where you came from

Sisters who told ya on a rainy day
They said that Heaven holds a place for all of those who pray
And if you don't believe in my dream then you don't care anyway
Nobody or nothings ever getting in your way
Even as you pray to the Lord but don't feel you belong
No one's gonna notice if you ever right or wrong
And if you and your next neighbour, yeah, you don't quite get along
No one's gonna notice if you're singing anyway
Those not coming in for free well they they gotta pay, aah...
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Posted 3 months ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 BonzoWiltsUK wrote:

Rather a dirge, very much in the Gallagher mould(y).



Way beyond!
Posted 5 months ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
When did Ian Brown ever produce a track that sucked? Never. 
Posted 6 months ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Rather a dirge, very much in the Gallagher mould(y).
Posted 6 months ago by BonzoWiltsUK    [ Reply ]
 johnfiva wrote:


- City!


Actually, Ian Brown is a huge Manchester United fan.
(season ticket holding)
Posted 11 months ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
 robertomiller wrote:

Manchester…


- City!
Posted 1 year ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
A great Manc lad.
Posted 1 year ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
This works for me!
Posted 1 year ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:

Thanks for your reply.

Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I like the line "When your halo slips for good, you'll have to wear your hood" - nice image. 
Posted 2 years ago by kcatalina    [ Reply ]
This caught my ear while writing a report at work (usually I don't listen to music while working but today is an exception). Love the use of a phaser (I think that's what I'm hearing) here - it's subtle. 
Posted 3 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Brilliant chorus… 🙄
Posted 3 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

Especially in the vocals, eh? {#Whisper}


The opening reminded me of Neal Young
Posted 3 years ago by folkes.tom    [ Reply ]
Shame he's such a bellend.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
 carlos65 wrote:
This fella just doesn't work for me.
 
This is true - his website confirms that he is indeed self-employed.
Posted 3 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 carlos65 wrote:
This fella just doesn't work for me.
 
Nope.
Posted 3 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
What a pleasure to hear. Thanks Bill!
Posted 4 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

It's a completely different chord progression; parts of the melody line sound similar.
 
Thanks for your reply.
Posted 4 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
 tridoug wrote:
Sorta Stone Roses-ey
 
See "Associated acts."
Posted 4 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
 algrif wrote:
The opening few bars sound like something from Tommy by The Who.
 
Steve Miller Band.
Posted 4 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:
The verse chords are like Heart-Shaped Box of Nirvana.
 
It's a completely different chord progression; parts of the melody line sound similar.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Ian Brown is a total bad ass, smoke some weed why don't you
Posted 6 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Fab song! love you guys!
Posted 6 years ago by HighEndM    [ Reply ]
Always great to hear this. Thanks Bill!
Posted 6 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
My boy Ian
Posted 6 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
There are a number of Buddhist tenets in this song. Keep what ya got by giving it all away. 

 
Ian's tight with the Buddha
Posted 6 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
There are a number of Buddhist tenets in this song. Keep what ya got by giving it all away. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
The verse chords are like Heart-Shaped Box of Nirvana.
Posted 7 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
 tridoug wrote:
Sorta Stone Roses-ey

 
Definitely.
Posted 8 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
 tridoug wrote:
Sorta Stone Roses-ey

 
Especially in the vocals, eh? {#Whisper}
Posted 8 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 robertomiller wrote:

Manchester…

 
With Oasis flavors
Posted 8 years ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
 tridoug wrote:
Sorta Stone Roses-ey

 
Manchester…
Posted 8 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
Sorta Stone Roses-ey
Posted 8 years ago by tridoug    [ Reply ]
Globally interesting but not my style
Posted 9 years ago by TEG    [ Reply ]
Strong driving beat.
Posted 9 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
This is a nice PF follow as well...
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
 carlos65 wrote:
This fella just doesn't work for me.
 
Perhaps he feels you are not providing a living wage.  
Posted 9 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
This fella just doesn't work for me.
Posted 10 years ago by carlos65    [ Reply ]
 Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
{#Heartkiss} {#Hug}  7 >>>>>>> 8

 
Same here, same here!
Posted 10 years ago by mauguima    [ Reply ]
{#Heartkiss} {#Hug}  7 >>>>>>> 8
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
I try to keep it but the tax man taketh away!
Posted 11 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
 nicknt wrote:
A piece of melody is very similar to Heart Shaped Box of Nirvana

 
That was the first thing I thought, too, that it was a cover.
Posted 11 years ago by Jellocat    [ Reply ]
Sweet use of the phase...
Posted 11 years ago by ccjemmett    [ Reply ]
A piece of melody is very similar to Heart Shaped Box of Nirvana
Posted 11 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
Ring ring.  1976 called and wanted their phasing effect back.
Posted 11 years ago by Hippostar    [ Reply ]
Perfect. 
Posted 11 years ago by ErikX    [ Reply ]
meh.{#Neutral}
Posted 12 years ago by Dyn0hub    [ Reply ]
 warderblu wrote:
Can't wait for the Stone Roses reunion in 2012!

 
 
Reference...?
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
GREAT!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 Hurricane_C wrote:
his voice reminds me of pinkfloyd from the late sixties
 
You mean pinko Flyd, right?
Posted 12 years ago by NatureDeficit    [ Reply ]
wondering from where the main piano lick emanates.  "Teotihuacan" from Noel Gallagher was the first place I heard it, but who gets the credit?

thanks in advance!
Posted 12 years ago by elitry    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:


That IS good news!
 

But not for US fans {#Cry}
Posted 13 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 warderblu wrote:
Can't wait for the Stone Roses reunion in 2012!

 
 

That IS good news!
Posted 13 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Can't wait for the Stone Roses reunion in 2012!

 
Posted 13 years ago by warderblu    [ Reply ]
This was the Ian Brown song that inspired me to get his discography.  Brilliant work.
Posted 13 years ago by vicariance    [ Reply ]
 enkay wrote:

Ha!

I love a witty and insightful comment. 
Which is why I dislike yours so much. 
 
I concur, and very much like yours {#Whipit}
Posted 13 years ago by vicariance    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:

What's the difference between one snotty-nosed English boy and another snotty-nosed English boy?

There is none.

 

So Stone Roses is the connection.  Couldn't place it...  OK but not great.

 
Ha!

I love a witty and insightful comment. 
Which is why I dislike yours so much. 
Posted 13 years ago by enkay    [ Reply ]
 Hurricane_C wrote:
his voice reminds me of pinkfloyd from the late sixties
 

What's the difference between one snotty-nosed English boy and another snotty-nosed English boy?

There is none.

 

So Stone Roses is the connection.  Couldn't place it...  OK but not great.


Posted 13 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
i like this!!!!
Posted 13 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
Always like Stone Roses...like this too!
Posted 14 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
Dolphins were monkeys!

Hail King Monkey!
Posted 14 years ago by CCSandman    [ Reply ]
Love them power chords!
Posted 14 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Wow. I rated this a 3? Musta been in a grumpy mood.  Gotta bump it up.

Posted 14 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
Nope Ian Brown was the lead singer of The Stone Roses..a band that influenced Oasis and scores of other bands, his solo music is weaker than the work he did with "The Roses" but much better then anything Oasis managed to churn out.
Have a nice day!
  Yea, I'll buy that! Though I do really like Ian Browns latest album.


Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
 Yeah, I stay away from people like you who need to comment on two year old comments.

 

Apparently not, cause here you are again.
Posted 14 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
 Kdubba wrote:

Its been about 2 years since your post......hope you have taken the proper steps for the anger management issues you obviously have to deal with.
  Yeah, I stay away from people like you who need to comment on two year old comments.

Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Hurricane_C wrote:
his voice reminds me of pinkfloyd from the late sixties
 
How dare you insult the Floyds in that manner!!!
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 ROSSinDETROIT wrote:
Oh, and Oasis made some of the most stupendously powerful rock I've heard in decades on their first records but they were dicks when I saw them live and in subsequent interviews so I lost interest.
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say they don't miss me though.

 
They sure did.  I guess the difference is that we were lucky enough to miss the dickish live performances —- we've seen em probably five times, and every time they just rocked there was no friggin tomorrow.

Posted 14 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Thought this was "Teotihuacan" myself when it started out.

 rhw wrote:
Jelani wrote:
Did this guy flunk out of Oasis?
they suck and he sounds like an even worse copy.

Funny you mention that. Echoing rah's comment below about Noel Gallagher's contribution to this track — it's also a reworking of Noel's "Teotihuacan" from the X-Files movie soundtrack, which is what I thought was being played at first. Surprise, surprise. Time for me to check out that Ian Brown album...
 


Posted 14 years ago by Hoosier    [ Reply ]
 iscoot4peace wrote:
For those keeping track of the cross pollination...that's Noel Gallagher late of OASIS on guitar. I would love to see he and Ian Brown put together a band now that OASIS are no more.

Noel...you listening?

 

Two of my absolute favorites, no sibling rivalry poisoning things —- bring it on.
Posted 14 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
his voice reminds me of pinkfloyd from the late sixties
Posted 14 years ago by Hurricane_C    [ Reply ]
 iscoot4peace wrote:
For those keeping track of the cross pollination...that's Noel Gallagher late of OASIS on guitar. I would love to see he and Ian Brown put together a band now that OASIS are no more.

Noel...you listening?
 
{#Arrowu} This x10
Posted 15 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
For those keeping track of the cross pollination...that's Noel Gallagher late of OASIS on guitar. I would love to see he and Ian Brown put together a band now that OASIS are no more.

Noel...you listening?

Posted 15 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]
 ROSSinDETROIT wrote:
Oh, and Oasis made some of the most stupendously powerful rock I've heard in decades on their first records but they were dicks when I saw them live and in subsequent interviews so I lost interest.
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say they don't miss me though.

 
i had a similar oasis live experience, but i do enjoy ian and this album quite a bit.  good vibes here.

Posted 15 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
Oh, and this is good... as I was deciding whether or not to switch RP off and turn on Porcupine Tree's "Deadwing" (Pink Floyd triggered Porcupine Tree in my ear).

Ian made my decision to stay at RP ;-) 
Posted 15 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]
 n4ku wrote:
Kind of reminds me of BRMC.

7.
 
Right... strange that BRMC is from California, as they are pretty much the only band around today holding down the "Manchester Sound"...  Kasabian could too, but they are all over the place sometimes.
Posted 15 years ago by bobringer    [ Reply ]

I've really enjoyed this album (and I do say that as a big stone roses fan).

Does anyone know what he's up to lately?


Posted 15 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
 Bazooka wrote:


Thanks, {#Wink}
 

no, no no, Mr Ian Brown fan, only the first album was good, you know that, c'mon

Posted 15 years ago by Casa_Blanca    [ Reply ]
 tm wrote:
Ok for all you youngsters listening - a little reminder:

The Stone Roses = 80's band
Oasis = 90's band influenced by The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses first releases and albums in the UK were brilliant!  This is still good but not quite like the whole crew! 
 

Thanks, {#Wink}
Posted 15 years ago by Bazooka    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
this fucking blows!
I just "turned on" RP and heard two notes and wanted to punch my computer screen

 
Its been about 2 years since your post......hope you have taken the proper steps for the anger management issues you obviously have to deal with.

Posted 15 years ago by Kdubba    [ Reply ]
This was just playing in my car...wierd...love this song.  I put it away  for a while and just brought it back. 

Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Ok for all you youngsters listening - a little reminder:

The Stone Roses = 80's band
Oasis = 90's band influenced by The Stone Roses

The Stone Roses first releases and albums in the UK were brilliant!  This is still good but not quite like the whole crew! 
Posted 15 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Oh, and Oasis made some of the most stupendously powerful rock I've heard in decades on their first records but they were dicks when I saw them live and in subsequent interviews so I lost interest.
I'm gonna go out on a limb and say they don't miss me though.

Posted 16 years ago by ROSSinDETROIT    [ Reply ]
I'd like this better if it didn't suffer by comparison to the absolutely stellar Stone Roses (first album).
Posted 16 years ago by ROSSinDETROIT    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
Nope Ian Brown was the lead singer of The Stone Roses..a band that influenced Oasis and scores of other bands, his solo music is weaker than the work he did with "The Roses" but much better then anything Oasis managed to churn out.
Have a nice day!
 
Well, yes and no, imo.  Just because Liam and Noel are a couple of idiots doesn't mean they didn't make some good music.  And, from what I've seen of Ian Brown on BBC, I'd be throwing stuff at him if I had the misfortune to attend one of his shows - and I was a huge Stone Roses fan.

Posted 16 years ago by eskles    [ Reply ]
This song always sounds so cool when it starts.  I like it.
Posted 16 years ago by skdenfeld    [ Reply ]
Kind of reminds me of BRMC.

7.
Posted 16 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
i like it.

Posted 16 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
Jelani wrote:
Did this guy flunk out of Oasis? they suck and he sounds like an even worse copy.
Nope Ian Brown was the lead singer of The Stone Roses..a band that influenced Oasis and scores of other bands, his solo music is weaker than the work he did with "The Roses" but much better then anything Oasis managed to churn out. Have a nice day!
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
kerr wrote:
I do like this.
Yea, what's with "jelani"? Who cares what it sounds like? Doesn't most music sound like "other" music? I quite enjoyed this track, having heard it for the first time. Not all of us are music historians. We just like what we like. It's all subjective. I don't "get" Mariah Carey fans - but I don't wish them a tortuous death, either. Easy with the language, here. We're civilized people, a part of a cool community of music lovers.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Jelani wrote:
this fucking blows! I just "turned on" RP and heard two notes and wanted to punch my computer screen
Bud you need to update you play list to this decade. There is lots of good music that has been created this decade, even this year. Now when you use the f word you know you are going crap, don't you!
Posted 16 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
blah,blah,blah....
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
bigB_3 wrote:
Try punching yourself in the face, it may help remove some of the peanut butter stuck in your ears.
Can I borrow that line some time? Jelani, language! You need to get to the gym and find the heavy bag; much less expensive anger management than this: And the song is most excellent.
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
I do like this.
Posted 16 years ago by kerr    [ Reply ]
Jelani wrote:
this fucking blows! I just "turned on" RP and heard two notes and wanted to punch my computer screen
Try punching yourself in the face, it may help remove some of the peanut butter stuck in your ears.
Posted 16 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
your problems are much more severe than hearing an average song on RP, . . .seek professional help, quickly!! Jelani wrote:
this fucking blows! I just "turned on" RP and heard two notes and wanted to punch my computer screen
Posted 16 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
This starts with the central theme riff from Incredible Journey from Tommy (The Who) Edit: I see I've already made this comment. Time for my morning coffee I think!
the name of the track is "Amazing Journey" -- but the guitar riff in this song is actually more like a slowed-down version of the riff in "Sparks" from Tommy.
Posted 16 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Jelani wrote:
Did this guy flunk out of Oasis?
they suck and he sounds like an even worse copy.

Funny you mention that. Echoing rah's comment below about Noel Gallagher's contribution to this track — it's also a reworking of Noel's "Teotihuacan" from the X-Files movie soundtrack, which is what I thought was being played at first. Surprise, surprise. Time for me to check out that Ian Brown album...

Posted 16 years ago by rhw    [ Reply ]
Did this guy flunk out of Oasis? they suck and he sounds like an even worse copy.
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
this fucking blows! I just "turned on" RP and heard two notes and wanted to punch my computer screen
Posted 16 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
I thought we were about to get Wiggly Fingers by Patty Griffin.
Posted 17 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
rKokon wrote:
Think I see a pattern . . . the musical aspect of a series of rage songs slowly building from the super-laid-back-ness of Ms. Snell? Clearly this is one step up in musical intensity. If this pattern continues, I as a former underground-rock DJ will declare you brilliant.
Bill is at least several kinds of awesome.
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
I already have rKokon wrote:
Think I see a pattern . . . the musical aspect of a series of rage songs slowly building from the super-laid-back-ness of Ms. Snell? Clearly this is one step up in musical intensity. If this pattern continues, I as a former underground-rock DJ will declare you brilliant.
Posted 17 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Very good track
Posted 17 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Think I see a pattern . . . the musical aspect of a series of rage songs slowly building from the super-laid-back-ness of Ms. Snell? Clearly this is one step up in musical intensity. If this pattern continues, I as a former underground-rock DJ will declare you brilliant.
Posted 17 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
Adversity wrote:
Going from Jacques Loussier Trio - Brandenberg Concert to this song was genius.
Yes. Unexpected and somehow seamless. Nice job, Bill.
Posted 17 years ago by thousandrobots    [ Reply ]
... and Nabla is paralysed...! Great!! Where is the volume control > 10...?
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
This is such an awesome album. All of his shit sounds so great.
Posted 17 years ago by sbahns    [ Reply ]
If you like this song and others from this album that are played on RP, then get the album! It's a great album all 'round. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. sholtzma
Posted 17 years ago by sholtzma    [ Reply ]
totally diggin this
Posted 17 years ago by harmaton    [ Reply ]
Such a great haunting intro! Bring it on.
Posted 17 years ago by deanofox    [ Reply ]
I did buy the whole album, and I'm happy with it. There are a lot of horns, as some have noted, but I don't think it's excessive. Loving this Cake-Beatles-Brown set, Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Ten goddamn ten goddamn ten goddamn ten goddamn ten goddamn ten goddamn ten goddamn ten goddamn ten. Makes me wanna brawl with God. Do I hear some recovery?
Posted 17 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
I so love the Stone Roses. Have probably listened to that album about a 1000 times (no joke). It is so cool to rediscover Ian here on RP. It's funny how Mr. Goldsmith and I have very similar tastes in music (that's why I've stuck around). He keeps introducing me to new music by artists I've never heard of and reintroduces me to artists I've already fallen in love with. This station is truly magical!
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Ian is making good music, but I've grown tired of his voice, It seems like he has settled into the same buzzing pitch in every_single_song on the entire album.
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
From the Jacques Loussier Trio playing Bach to Ian Brown. What an amazing flow!
Posted 17 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this track, the better I like it.
Posted 17 years ago by ejmusik    [ Reply ]
Dreamy...Utopitarian? I like the ethos this song speaks of.....Damn Hippies!
Posted 17 years ago by taterflatpicker    [ Reply ]
garoo1980 wrote:
Yes! I thought so too. Funny how people give Oasis crap for stealing from other people. That's exactly the same tune at the end
noel gallagher shares credits on this one.
Posted 17 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]