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Buffalo Springfield — Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing
Album: Buffalo Springfield
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Released: 1966
Length: 3:23
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Who's that stomping all over my face
Where's that silhouette I'm trying to trace
Who's putting sponge in the bells I once rung
And taking my gypsy before she's begun
To singing in the meaning of what's in my mind
Before I can take home what's rightfully mine
Joinin' and listenin' and talkin' in rhymes
Stoppin' the feeling to wait for the times

Who's saying baby, that don't mean a thing
'Cause nowadays Clancy can't even sing

And who's all hung-up on that happiness thing
Who's trying to tune all the bells that he rings
And who's in the corner and down on the floor
With pencil and paper just counting the score
Who's trying to act like he's just in between
The line isn't black, if you know that it's green
Don't bother looking, you're too blind to see
Who's coming on like he wanted to be

And who's coming home on the old nine-to-five
Who's got the feeling that he came alive
Though havin' it, sharin' it ain't quite the same
It ain't no gold nugget, you can't lay a claim
Who's seeing eyes through the crack in the floor
There it is baby, don't you worry no more
Who should be sleepin', but is writing this song
Wishin' and a-hopin' he weren't so damned wrong
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Anyone known who Clancy is?
Posted 2 years ago by kevrey    [ Reply ]
Sounds like an Irish folk ditty.
Posted 3 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
Not much better than the previous song.
Posted 3 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
Holy crap, Bill!  You have such an extensive knowledge of music.  I had totally forgotten about this gem.  Thanks so much!
Posted 4 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
reminds me of the monkeys and....
Posted 4 years ago by Greengrowth    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
One of my least favorite from this Supergroup, but only because I usually can't tolerate the constant tempo and key changes, nor the faux Irish lyrics.  Today, however, it sounds fine.

Another example of set and setting, eh?
 
Sure.
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
One of my least favorite from this Supergroup, but only because I usually can't tolerate the constant tempo and key changes, nor the faux Irish lyrics.  Today, however, it sounds fine.

Another example of set and setting, eh?
Posted 4 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 westslope wrote:


Well, I am simply happy that occasionally the Leviathan DJ changes his mind.  
 
Bill and Rebecca rejected this song?!!? JFC it's one of the best tracks Buffalo Springfield did.
Posted 5 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I love Buffalo Springfield, they were my very first concert but I didn’t like this song back then and I still don’t.
Posted 5 years ago by SDBob    [ Reply ]
Great song from a great group.
Posted 6 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:

Yeah, it's those major seventh chords...

 
Good call Dave and dave.   I would not have recognized the chords but did recognize the similarity with Ventura Highway.  

Thanks for the comments.
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
Buffalo Springfield - Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing (By Neil Young)sorry0/0 (0%)320

 

I uploaded this years ago and it got sorried...



 

Well, I am simply happy that occasionally the Leviathan DJ changes his mind.  
Posted 7 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
WOW, this takes me WAY back...  SO great to hear this as I am currently spending every waking moment preparing to sell my Mom & Dad's house where I grew up; listening to this and so much else in my room for several of my young and most pliable years.  I am experiencing the end of an extended and very meaningful almost-60 year era of my life, and my family's...  Many thanks to RP for keeping me grounded.
Posted 7 years ago by RCinSoCal    [ Reply ]
wow great song (it's got me freakin' : )
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
"Freakin' brilliant"?  Maybe.  Definitely non-conforming to the folk songs and rock songs of the period.  

By the way, what is that album cover?  Doesn't look like either of my two copies of this LP.

<edit, 2 months later>  The reason this album cover looks different from mine?  I have this on their "Retrospective" greatest hits LP.
Posted 7 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

No, actually there's nothing wrong with anyone for simply disagreeing with your personal tastes.

 
Yep....this is freakin' brilliant. Maybe not for 20 somethings for sure, but for the period...freakin' brilliant.
Posted 7 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
 GeorgeMWoods wrote:
There's something wrong with RP listeners when a song like this gets only a 7.1 average rating.

 
No, actually there's nothing wrong with anyone for simply disagreeing with your personal tastes.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
smooth, i like this atmosphere 
Posted 8 years ago by enricocel    [ Reply ]
 dave_porter wrote:
Find myself wanting to cue up "Ventura Highway" next...

 
Yeah, it's those major seventh chords...
Posted 8 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
The chorus reminds me of Freddie and The Dreamers. A bit.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Listening skills and sponge in the bells ring, it's proven again and again.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Nice — but they kind of ripped off their own Broken Arrow with the song structure. Or maybe vice versa.
Posted 8 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Classic stuff, awesome!
Posted 9 years ago by ItchyJack    [ Reply ]
Furay's writing ability (along w/ high harmony) was his ticket into B.S.  "The Hour of Not Quite Rain" is another great Richie Furay tune.
Posted 9 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
I actually prefer Fever Tree's version, but nice find either way.
Posted 9 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
 GeorgeMWoods wrote:
There's something wrong with RP listeners when a song like this gets only a 7.1 average rating.

 
I'm surprised it doesn't rank higher.
Posted 9 years ago by g3diego    [ Reply ]
Weird fun fact, Neil Young was set to record an album with Rick James, their band had been signed to Motown, but Rick James got busted for draft evasion. Neil Young and Bruce Palmer headed west to hook up with Stephen Stills and Richie Furay, and the rest is history.  Meanwhile, Rick James... spent a year in prison.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Buffalo_Springfield#Origins
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rick_James#Early_life_and_career 
Posted 9 years ago by drucev    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:
Thanks for playing this relatively obscure gem.

 
Bump
Posted 9 years ago by RCinSoCal    [ Reply ]
This song brings back so many memories. {#Cheers}
Posted 10 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
Awesome piece, gets me ready for some Velvet Underground, or even Hot Tuna, coooooollll
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
There's something wrong with RP listeners when a song like this gets only a 7.1 average rating.
Posted 10 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny} quite a nugget, tho neil rarely could......( sing, he wrights a few gooduns')
Posted 10 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
What a group. Richie Furay at his very best.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this relatively obscure gem.
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
this is why i love rp i haven't heard this song in decades but i recognized it from the opening tom fill what a great old gem
Posted 10 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
Wow, have not heard this is decades maybe, but remembered it right away. 
Posted 10 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
Buffalo Springfield - Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing (By Neil Young)sorry0/0 (0%)320



 

I uploaded this years ago and it got sorried...



 
Sometimes I wonder if there's a bit of dart throwing involved in the song approval process...Beautifully evocative song. You almost wonder if you could build a movie around it.
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Buffalo Springfield - Nowadays Clancy Can't Even Sing (By Neil Young)sorry0/0 (0%)320



 

I uploaded this years ago and it got sorried...


Posted 10 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
"Putting Sponge in the bells I once rung" - I'll give it 5 points just for that line!
Posted 10 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
Nice to see more Buffalo Springfield here {#Music}
Posted 10 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Find myself wanting to cue up "Ventura Highway" next...
Posted 10 years ago by dave_porter    [ Reply ]