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Ray LaMontagne — Shelter
Album: Trouble
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6.9

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Total ratings: 1096









Released: 2004
Length: 4:28
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I guess you don't need it
I guess you don't want me to repeat it
But everything I have to give I'll give to you
It's not like we planned it
You tried to stay, but you could not stand it
To see me shut down slow as though it was an easy thing to do
Listen when all of this around us will fall over
I tell you what we're gonna do

Hey
You will shelter me, my love
And I, I will shelter you
I will shelter you

I left you heartbroken
But not until those very words were spoken
Has anybody ever made such a fool outta you
It's hard to believe it
Even as my eyes do see it
The very things that make you live, they're killing you
Listen when all of this around us will fall over
I tell you what we're gonna do

Hey
You will shelter me, my love
And I, I will shelter you
I will shelter you
I will shelter you
I will shelter you
I will shelter you

Listen when all of this around us will fall over
I tell you what we're gonna do

Hey
You will shelter me my love
And I, I will shelter you
If you shelter me too
I will shelter you
I will shelter you
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what a great voice he has. I enjoy every song I ever hear from him. Keep them coming. Thank you Radio Paradise. 


Posted 1 year ago by htayurt533    [ Reply ]
My New England brother. Truly one of a kind. 
Posted 3 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
I ♥️  Ray!
Posted 4 years ago by jen25    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by coebes    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
good morning music to my ears    wish you all a super day : )

(wish they had edited out those little things under that devil's tail on the cover art )
 
Just a devil poo or two, she must be blindfolded, dancin' with the devil!
Posted 5 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
 michael.wagner91 wrote:
I‘ve enjoyed Ray‘s music from the first time listening on. It‘s a great album and even more regarding the fact that it‘s his debut album. A sensitive and continuously evolving artist. Can relate.
 
Agreed, so much so that my (too low) 7 is now a (just right) 9 - Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
I‘ve enjoyed Ray‘s music from the first time listening on. It‘s a great album and even more regarding the fact that it‘s his debut album. A sensitive and continuously evolving artist. Can relate.
Posted 5 years ago by michael.wagner91    [ Reply ]
It looks like - in the US at least - if you want to see Neko Case you have to buy tickets for Ray LaMontagne.  He's the main act and she's the opener.  Unfortunately the closest she's coming to where I live is 560 km away.
Posted 6 years ago by Bat    [ Reply ]
Solidly acceptable with strains of both ho and hum.
Posted 6 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
good morning music to my ears    wish you all a super day : )

(wish they had edited out those little things under that devil's tail on the cover art )
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]

HEY, HEY, HEY...It's Friday afternoon and this is the 596 slow, melancholy song in a row.

Play some R n R, please.

 


Posted 11 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 robh wrote:
I'm really sorry. Perhaps I'm a heartless good for nothing but this track and tbh most of Ray LaMontagne's work does absolutely nowt for me.
 
You're not alone, tyke. Ray the Mountain usually sends me to the shelter of the PSD button.
Posted 11 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Me likey, likey. Yep...really do. {#Daisy}
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I'm really sorry. Perhaps I'm a heartless good for nothing but this track and tbh most of Ray LaMontagne's work does absolutely nowt for me.
Posted 13 years ago by robh    [ Reply ]
 . . if you've waded into a relationship where it became "challenging", this begins to resonate more and more for some . . . for me at least.   A good piece of music in this one.
Posted 13 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
We should make sure RP has backup generators and such.  just in case  {#Whistle}
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Yes, I need that.

Nice recording brownie points though.

{#Crashcomp}

Posted 13 years ago by mapman    [ Reply ]
Put me back to sleep.
Posted 14 years ago by clementinerocks    [ Reply ]
I'm liking this!  Nice and mellow.

Posted 14 years ago by gratefulgator    [ Reply ]
 amandamustdance wrote:
Great song... This whole album is amazing too...
 
ditto

Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
 topherg87 wrote:
quickest way into my pants: put this album on
 
That totally sold me. Where's the Amazon link?  And does Amazon also sell plane tickets to Austin?

Posted 15 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]

awesome!!!


Posted 15 years ago by boardbabe666    [ Reply ]
 newwavegurly wrote:
There are some songs by Ray LaMontagne that I can't stand, but this one, among some others, have grown on me. Sort of like a mold on a fine bleu cheese... 
 
Just upped my rating from 5 to 8, then read this comment. Agree ... obviously. (Actually, I can stand all of Ray's stuff, but this one's a sleeper for me.)

Posted 15 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
There are some songs by Ray LaMontagne that I can't stand, but this one, among some others, have grown on me. Sort of like a mold on a fine bleu cheese... 
Posted 15 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
Didn't want to like this guy at all... tried not to... dammit... his stuff is growing on me.  Not as open-minded as I thought I reckon.
Posted 15 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
This guys stuff is like listening to music to celebrate life with...it's fantastic{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 16 years ago by buck-arkansas    [ Reply ]
This guys stuff is like listening to music to cut your wrists by....
Posted 16 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
New album out soon. From the 5 tracks I've herad it's not brilliant. Sings a asong about Meg white !! Pretty bad too.

There are a couple of crackers though, Winter birds being a stand out track for me
Posted 16 years ago by geordiezimmerman    [ Reply ]
Grateful Dead - Broken Down Palace.. anyone hear that in there?

Edit: Here's the hint "(Listen to the river sing sweet songs,) to rock my soul"


Posted 16 years ago by gabbadar    [ Reply ]
copymonkey wrote:
isn't it quicker just putting your legs in 'em?
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
topherg87 wrote:
quickest way into my pants: put this album on seriously, this guys voice just makes me melt
isn't it quicker just putting your legs in 'em?
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
This song will have deep meaning to all at some point in life . . . great tune!
Posted 16 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
quickest way into my pants: put this album on seriously, this guys voice just makes me melt
Posted 16 years ago by topherg87    [ Reply ]
camarkim wrote:
Surprised nobody has heard a bit of Joe Cocker in this voice...must be the gravelly nature. Sounds good.
I hear Cocker, and David Gray, and Nick Drake, and a touch of Damien Rice, too...all good artists, all underappreciated.
Posted 16 years ago by Tomcat12    [ Reply ]
YES lixy wrote:
It gives me the same tinkly sensation I had when I first heard Ben Harper. You go Ray!!!
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Beautifully crafted song from a gifted artist. Play more Ray!
Posted 17 years ago by CatSitter    [ Reply ]
Very nice. Very nice indeed.
Posted 17 years ago by MagicalTrevor    [ Reply ]
Sunman wrote:
This is one talented cat...can't believe how low under the radar he is...
they actually did a very nice piece on him in this month's Vanity Fair...
Posted 17 years ago by sukilau    [ Reply ]
slickdh wrote:
I cannot say enough good stuff about Ray LaMontange. He brings the right mix of Unique voice, inspiring lyrics, and music texture... Love it!
IMHO he's the discover of the year in 2006
Posted 17 years ago by qosforever    [ Reply ]
I cannot say enough good stuff about Ray LaMontange. He brings the right mix of Unique voice, inspiring lyrics, and music texture... Love it!
Posted 17 years ago by slickdh    [ Reply ]
Funny, We all have something in common with Kelly Clarkson.
Posted 17 years ago by Four-Five    [ Reply ]
This guy fascinates me.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
8 9 Had to bump this one up!
Posted 17 years ago by pigglywiggly    [ Reply ]
Great song... This whole album is amazing too...
Posted 17 years ago by amandamustdance    [ Reply ]
in addition to this guy being a great singer/songwriter.. he is also a very nice guy in person.
Posted 17 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
Sunman wrote:
This is one talented cat...can't believe how low under the radar he is...
Seriously... this guy is amazing!!
Posted 17 years ago by lild    [ Reply ]
niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice thanks so much. mmmm.
Posted 17 years ago by canadianbug    [ Reply ]
This is one talented cat...can't believe how low under the radar he is...
Posted 17 years ago by Sunman    [ Reply ]
Surprised nobody has heard a bit of Joe Cocker in this voice...must be the gravelly nature. Sounds good.
Posted 17 years ago by camarkim    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
lixy wrote:
It gives me the same tinkly sensation I had when I first heard Ben Harper. You go Ray!!!
Had the volume on low when this first started and that's who I thought it was...had to check to be sure. Very beautiful song...
Posted 17 years ago by sunnysoul03    [ Reply ]
It's so encouraging to take shelter in a song comments page that is so full of positive vibes Yea, gotta agree, ( keep me outa trouble ) Beautifull!
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
More Ray! More Ray! More Ray!
Posted 18 years ago by JesseJ    [ Reply ]
tesserakt wrote:
This song gives me chills, it's so gorgeous! This is one of the best albums I've heard in a long time.
It gives me the same tinkly sensation I had when I first heard Ben Harper. You go Ray!!!
Posted 18 years ago by lixy    [ Reply ]
ploba wrote:
I LOVE THIS GUY! He can't put out another album soon enough for me!
New album came out today. WOO HOO!
Posted 18 years ago by guysmiley    [ Reply ]
This is a beautiful, beautiful song. Amazing, from top to bottom, start to finish. This would be a perfect "First Dance" song for a newlywed couple.
Posted 18 years ago by BGGA    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by dharmanavy    [ Reply ]
This song gives me chills, it's so gorgeous! This is one of the best albums I've heard in a long time.
Posted 18 years ago by tesserakt    [ Reply ]
Ray will be on Austin City Limits this weekend (re-run) for anyone who's interested. That's the show that hooked me on Mr. LaMontagne!
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Absolutely love this song, and the whole album, really.
Posted 18 years ago by jpmcad    [ Reply ]
The lyrics here always move me. This song helped me through a very tough break-up period in my life. Ray gets right to the heart of the matter here. "The very thing that makes you live, is killin' you" Sublime.
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
pcollins wrote:
:)
yeah always a fan...heard him first in austin, tx and now moved up to seattle
Posted 18 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
ploba wrote:
I LOVE THIS GUY! He can't put out another album soon enough for me!
:)
Posted 18 years ago by pcollins    [ Reply ]
RP is still missing a few essential's from this cd such as the title track and cuts like Jolene. Don't imagine they were Sorried, so if someone has a couple of upload slots left, get to it.
Posted 18 years ago by gradys_kitchen    [ Reply ]
I LOVE THIS GUY! He can't put out another album soon enough for me!
Posted 18 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLAY MORE RAY LAMONTAGNE!!!!! I beg you. Please. Please. Please. Yes, he is THAT good. His songs are very moving: "How Come", "Jolene", etc.
Posted 18 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Does anyone else hear Damian Rice?
Posted 18 years ago by moonbat    [ Reply ]
princeofpeoria wrote:
Damn it! Why wasn't I awake at 3:30 in the morning! This song is dope!
I'm awake ... this song is way dope!!! THANK YOU BILL!!!
Posted 18 years ago by princeofpeoria    [ Reply ]
Damn it! Why wasn't I awake at 3:30 in the morning! This song is dope!
Posted 18 years ago by princeofpeoria    [ Reply ]
rgj13 wrote:
Pretty sweet.
hmmmm...yep.
Posted 18 years ago by nohopenofearnoname    [ Reply ]
Let's add a little polemic just for fun, shall we? I prefer the female Norah Jones. She was there first. (Hey, I'm just playing the devil's advocate, the one you see dancing on the cover.)
Posted 19 years ago by rumplestiltskin    [ Reply ]
excellent album.
Posted 19 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
I bought this CD the day it came out. I love it. And I agree with previous posts that say this is a powerful song.
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Just saw Ray on Austin City Limits and he was great. He's got one of those voices you either love or hate... I happen to love it!
Posted 19 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
love this guy.
Posted 19 years ago by PatrickL    [ Reply ]
that was nice.
Posted 19 years ago by meghan89    [ Reply ]
I love this song, and this album as a whole, so much. I'm delighted to hear Ray on RP! Now if I could only get y'all to play the title track...
Posted 19 years ago by MysticMilt    [ Reply ]
Don't like the genre or the cigarettish hoarsish would-be-wailing voice. Another one in which melody suffers abuse or obliteration. Just read others' comments. How can this song be "stark and powerful" and also "lazy"? Scratches head. No, I don't mean it to stand for "stupid," I mean it to stand for "confusing."
Posted 19 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
I just happen to know if you are a little drunk on a nice wine, on a lake with a great view of the stars, with nothing else remotely resembling civilization closer than half an hour away and hanging out with some good friends and family, this song is a nice touch--just an observation.
Posted 19 years ago by 999_99_999    [ Reply ]
Thank you RP for finally getting some Ray LaMontagne. He is from Maine and is going to be the next David Gray/Van Morrison type singer songwriter.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
I love that Jazzy, slow, lazy drums in combination with the acoustic guitar. Very organic. But it's altogether a lovely, kinda magical song.
Posted 19 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
My favorite from this excellent CD. Stark and powerful. Borders on a 10.
Posted 19 years ago by Schmackdown    [ Reply ]
Pretty sweet.
Posted 19 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]