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Yoav — Club Thing
Album: Charmed & Strange
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6.3

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Released: 2008
Length: 4:18
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I feel like playing the game tonight
This town gets lonely after midnight
And when animal hunger runs deep
And now I'm never gonna get to sleep

Well some people claim, but I know, I know
The deepest, darkest place to go
You never get out once they let you in
You never get out once they let you in
You'll be nuttin but a club thing

What would you say to be paid to be one of the beautiful?
Such a beautiful face
Such a beautiful girl

And one thing's for sure, one thing's for certain
That if you get behind the velvet curtain
You'll see, there nothing's as sweet as it looks on my TV

You need a cold soul of concrete here
You got a view without pity
You need a cold soul of concrete here
Just like the soul, the soul of the city

(refrain X 2)
What would you say to be paid to be one of the beautiful?
Such a beautiful face
Such a beautiful girl

Beautiful girl

He watches from the corner
He waits for her to stumble
He knows that he's the king
The king of the cardboard jungle
He knows he cannot fight
What appears to enslave her
He's got a hunger
For the sweetest of flavor

Well, don't worry baby now
It won't be long
Once the hunger start to take you in
Before you know it, you will be gone, gone, gone
To be just another club thing

(refrain X 4)
What would you say to be paid to be one of the beautiful?
Such a beautiful face
Such a beautiful girl
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Nice little track, ruined by the poor sound quality though. @Bill - are you playing out an MP3 from Yoav's web site? It sounds like a 96kbps audio file, if that's how it sounds on his CD then I'd be very disappointed :-(
Posted 14 years ago by christopherwoods    [ Reply ]
 zipper wrote:

Same here - I've never looked. I was hoping it was the Conchords, and had to come see. If it had been, I'd've given it an 8 or 9.

 
:squirm:

Posted 14 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Another one of those songs I've heard dozens of times and like a lot, but never got around to looking at who's playing. Hmm. Never heard of it.

Solid 7, I thought about 8 but nah.
 
Same here - I've never looked. I was hoping it was the Conchords, and had to come see. If it had been, I'd've given it an 8 or 9.

Posted 14 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
 niadance wrote:
I love Club thing.  I adore his new album, foolproof escape plan with yellow bright smile, we all are dancing easy chair so many good songs.
 
Ooh, checking it out on Amazon now, thanks!

Posted 14 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]
Another one of those songs I've heard dozens of times and like a lot, but never got around to looking at who's playing. Hmm. Never heard of it.

Solid 7, I thought about 8 but nah.
Posted 14 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Hooray!!  LOVE this song!  {#Hearteyes}  It's been a really long time since I've heard it played on here.  Could we get it back in regular rotation please??  thanks

Posted 14 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
I was so excited and surprised that Radio Paradise had this song!
I quickly came here to rate it.. only to realize this is where I discovered it a while ago :)
Posted 14 years ago by uwnav    [ Reply ]
I love Club thing.  I adore his new album, foolproof escape plan with yellow bright smile, we all are dancing easy chair so many good songs.
Posted 14 years ago by niadance    [ Reply ]
 Mari wrote:
it's part of his second awesome album, foolproof escape plan.  I love greed moonbike we all are dancing and easy chair
nope! but there's a free download of yellow brite smile on their website!  {#Smile}

https://www.yoavmusic.com/

which is outstandin', that is, a 9!

couple more here  {#Music}

 


Posted 14 years ago by niadance    [ Reply ]
 Loreweaver wrote:
sounds great, can anyone tell me what the rest of the cd is like? {#Music}
 
nope! but there's a free download of yellow brite smile on their website!  {#Smile}

https://www.yoavmusic.com/

which is outstandin', that is, a 9!

couple more here  {#Music}



Posted 15 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
sounds great, can anyone tell me what the rest of the cd is like? {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by Loreweaver    [ Reply ]
This song is great. That said, when your roommate has it on repeat for a week, you do move on...
Posted 15 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
I like it a lot.  But it reminds me a little bit of something Flight of the Conchords might do
Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]

I saw him live. I remember he performed this song...it totally rocks live!


Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
I thought I was listening to Beck.
Posted 15 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
 phineas wrote:
Wonderful groove.
 
the way he uses the "loop thing" is cool
I saw the video of him on you tube
 
Posted 15 years ago by crazy    [ Reply ]
I can see Weird Al just going to town on this song.  Dude even sounds a little big like Weird Al.

Throw it back to the top 40 lake.
Posted 15 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Wonderful groove.
Posted 15 years ago by phineas    [ Reply ]
this is an amazing song. It's a cynical view of the club scene but so compellingly beautiful.
Posted 15 years ago by lion    [ Reply ]
squidish wrote:
"Such a beautiful face..."


the hot photo is gone! WAAAAHHHHHHH

Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
 spaceman wrote:

Just in case you're not in the US and YouTube won't let you watch the official video:


 

Spaceman is right; both videos are good.
Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
1 {#Arrow} mute

Posted 15 years ago by gumby    [ Reply ]

Just in case you're not in the US and YouTube won't let you watch the official video:


Posted 16 years ago by spaceman    [ Reply ]

7 {#Arrow} 8

Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Usually I hate repetition, but this is so subtle I don't mind it.  Very pleasant.
Posted 16 years ago by mwsteele79    [ Reply ]
Gotye done by Metric?
Posted 16 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Oh my gosh! I never thought RP would play this...one of my all time favorites recently. {#Whipit}

(Yes I'm the definition of eclectic. I even sometimes listen to...gasp...rap.)

And yes, most definitely check out the music video to this song. It's haunting.
Also one more thing to note, this song was created entirely with a guitar, I read.


Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
My favorite song on RP for the last few months. It'll probably wear off in a while, but I love the groove, sounds, singing, lyrics.

Lots of looping to create his grooves.

Posted 16 years ago by lee_sf    [ Reply ]
fresh and lovely song{#Yes}
Posted 16 years ago by spiritual76    [ Reply ]
Most music videos are a waste of time...
but i thought this one added another dimension


Posted 16 years ago by bwlang    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
I thought rap was banned on this station.
 

I thought woefully, ignorant listeners were banned from this station. 
Posted 16 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
I thought rap was banned on this station.
 
uuuuuuuh, not sure what your idea of 'rap' is, but this song is far from it.

Posted 16 years ago by tenacious_v    [ Reply ]
 middleagedhipster wrote:
makes me look every time I hear it, although I'm not sure if I'm looking to see what it is or looking to double check that it isn't justin timberlake
  agreed, but I like it!


Posted 16 years ago by Neil66    [ Reply ]
Gotta look into this.....charmed & strange oh yeah......
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
From 7 to 8... and still growing. {#High-five}
I really like this tune, and I usually don't like hiphop or rap songs.

Take care.
Posted 16 years ago by PisukeSorame    [ Reply ]
I first heard him on CBC's "Radio Q" with Jian Gomeshi.  It turns out that Yoav plays ALL the music on this song with just his guitar!  He uses some sort of tuning thing and then he just plays it differently depending on what he wants it to sound like.  He played this song live, so I know that he can do it!  Very cool indeed... way to go RP!!

Posted 16 years ago by Saskabush    [ Reply ]

It's not really my type...as in, usually, I'd avoid it at all costs.  But it's got a rather nice feel to it.


Posted 16 years ago by igotrhythm    [ Reply ]
 stewliscious wrote:
Not usually my type of music but I can't resist it for some reason.
 
Same here...my co-worker loves it and always asks me to turn it up.  I'm liking it more and more everytime I hear it.  {#Bounce}
Posted 16 years ago by SantaFeGrace    [ Reply ]
I thought rap was banned on this station.
Posted 16 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
makes me look every time I hear it, although I'm not sure if I'm looking to see what it is or looking to double check that it isn't justin timberlake
Posted 16 years ago by middleagedhipster    [ Reply ]
Not usually my type of music but I can't resist it for some reason.
Posted 16 years ago by stewliscious    [ Reply ]
My housemate plays this song everyday, and WE aren't sick of it yet! sexy sexy love it!!!
Posted 16 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
Some nice sounds...
Posted 16 years ago by DudeFromOttawa    [ Reply ]
How much does this guy wish he was Prince? Bill should play this one right after the next time he plays "When Doves Cry."
Posted 16 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
The majestic swirlings that this song spins me up upon are unsurpassed.  Amazing vocals, amazing message.  I dare any of you listeners to do better.
Posted 16 years ago by Gryn    [ Reply ]
 le_colonel wrote:

I'd love to hear some hip hop on RP. Good hip hop. It appears to be one of the only genres that are completely ignored here.

 

I agree, and it's a sad, sad, thing. How about some Lyrics Born or Jazz Addix!
Posted 16 years ago by manzanitafire    [ Reply ]
 jjbix wrote:
something contagious about this song . . .
 
I agree - the groove is really entrancing... I always find myself bringing up my browser to see who this is.

Posted 16 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
iransofaraway wrote:
Reminds me of N.E.R.D. — is that weird?

The vocals are the only thing that makes this song similar to n.e.r.d.  pharrell has a similar range and moreover, makes original music. yoav not so much.

Posted 16 years ago by rawaccess    [ Reply ]
Interesting.  Like Beck lite. 
Posted 16 years ago by indigo_xia    [ Reply ]
 sergeymk wrote:
This doesn't belong on RP. It sounds too close to hip hop for comfort. Bad hip hop. Sounds like something immature college students listen to.

 
I'd love to hear some hip hop on RP. Good hip hop. It appears to be one of the only genres that are completely ignored here.

Posted 16 years ago by le_colonel    [ Reply ]
something contagious about this song . . .
Posted 16 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]

Not bad. Reminds me of Damon Albarn.


Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Hitting the mute button improves this song (?) 100%
Posted 16 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
This doesn't belong on RP. It sounds too close to hip hop for comfort. Bad hip hop. Sounds like something immature college students listen to.

Posted 16 years ago by sergeymk    [ Reply ]
 termcder wrote:
Got my latest issue of Paste Magazine last week. This tune was on the sample CD included. Theme was International Music. Apparently Paste thought it worthy of presenting to it's readers. I loved this the first time I heard it and keep going back to it. The fact that I heard it on RP just confirmed that I should allow myself this guilty pleasure.

 
When I got the magazine and listened to this, one of my first thoughts after, "This song is pretty cool!" was that I wanted to upload it to RP!  I should have known they'd have the jump on me, though...

Posted 16 years ago by zair99    [ Reply ]
Very groovy tune. Some weird stuff going on with the guitars.
Posted 16 years ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
{#Yes}  Toe tapping.

That describes it really well.
I don't think I would normally listen to this, but HERE, it fits right in.

Toe Tapping . The whole time.

8.
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Got my latest issue of Paste Magazine last week. This tune was on the sample CD included. Theme was International Music. Apparently Paste thought it worthy of presenting to it's readers. I loved this the first time I heard it and keep going back to it. The fact that I heard it on RP just confirmed that I should allow myself this guilty pleasure.
Posted 16 years ago by termcder    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:

Skinny as a rake - he wants to put a bit of meat on him or he'll waste away. Look, he's so hungry he's trying to eat his shirt. Someone feed him up, please!


you're right fred, this poor child needs some good southern cookin... send him over, i've got some hot biscuits and gravy for him

Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
I want to hate him for his abs but I love the song
Posted 16 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Koan wrote:
This reminds me of the time I realized I like a Justin Timberlake song.
Posted 16 years ago by phillips    [ Reply ]
In some ways this reminds me of LCD Soundsystem
Posted 16 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
fredriley wrote:
Skinny as a rake - he wants to put a bit of meat on him or he'll waste away. Look, he's so hungry he's trying to eat his shirt. Someone feed him up, please!
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
This could almost be N.E.R.D
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
arserocket wrote:
I think this a little pervy - saw him on tv doing this an he's got loads of talent but it was sinister
...and your point is...?
Posted 16 years ago by denmom    [ Reply ]
love love love this. who is this guy? is the rest of his music good?
Posted 16 years ago by bregs    [ Reply ]
Damn. . .guilty pleasure of mine. I simply refuse to say I like it, but my tapping foot begs to differ.
Posted 16 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
PigLatin wrote:
Hey! They photoshopped out his nipple rings!
somehow i hardly missed them
Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
got my toes tappin. good beat, simple but effective. works for me.
Posted 16 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
This doesn't sound like it should be on Radio Paradise. Guess Bill likes to have a Big Mac avec fromage every now and then eh?
Posted 16 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
squidish wrote:
"Such a beautiful face..."
Hey! They photoshopped out his nipple rings!
Posted 16 years ago by PigLatin    [ Reply ]
squidish wrote:
"Such a beautiful face..."
Skinny as a rake - he wants to put a bit of meat on him or he'll waste away. Look, he's so hungry he's trying to eat his shirt. Someone feed him up, please!
Posted 16 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I think this a little pervy - saw him on tv doing this an he's got loads of talent but it was sinister
Posted 16 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
a bit on the fromage side
Posted 16 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
this sounds like a commercial for Bacardi or something. :|
Posted 16 years ago by venus_df    [ Reply ]
SMOKIN... and the song's pretty sexy too
Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Waugh! Does Winamp have the right IP address? What am I listening to?
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
"Such a beautiful face..."
Posted 16 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
chill.
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of the time I realized I like a Justin Timberlake song.
Posted 16 years ago by Koan    [ Reply ]
Peter_Collery wrote:
Great stuff. The more I hear it, the more I like it. Needless to say, without RP, I'd have never heard it in the first place.
I'm having the exact opposite experience. The more I hear it, the less I like it, and I could have never heard it in the first place and been quite happy. Sounds like some kid on a corner playing and screaming at traffic for spare change. 4 and dropping fast.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Definitely like the backbeat of this.
Posted 16 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
If you ever get a chance to see Yoav live, go. I saw him twice in Vancouver. It is amazing to watch him and his guitar create such compelling layers of sound. If you can, get close enough to watch him work the sample pedals with his bare feet.
Posted 16 years ago by stevewonder    [ Reply ]
Wow. Nice tune. Quirky. Yummy. First I've heard of it. Only on RP, of course.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Great stuff. The more I hear it, the more I like it. Needless to say, without RP, I'd have never heard it in the first place.
Posted 16 years ago by Peter_Collery    [ Reply ]
Cool tune. Reminds me of Arrested Development- a little bit in the groove, a bit in the lead singer sounding like Speech.
Posted 16 years ago by lee_sf    [ Reply ]
some nice guitar percussion there!
Posted 16 years ago by mrmonkey    [ Reply ]
rococodeco wrote:
I like it too. :) But it sounds like an Alanis Morisette song. I can't think of the name right now.
Uninvited
Posted 16 years ago by startak    [ Reply ]
Wow! Something different and I LOVE IT! Nice job Bill.
Posted 16 years ago by felam    [ Reply ]
Love the album title.
Posted 16 years ago by nmcvaugh    [ Reply ]
I like it too. :) But it sounds like an Alanis Morisette song. I can't think of the name right now.
Posted 16 years ago by rococodeco    [ Reply ]
LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT
Posted 16 years ago by onemorebyte    [ Reply ]
Love, Love, Love this!
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]