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Robinella — Down the Mountain
Album: Solace for the Lonely
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Released: 2006
Length: 3:06
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I started down the mountain several years ago
Seems I couldn't move much faster fallin' down this path ya know
I've was searchin' for some answers
and I didn't want to climb
so I started down the mountain but no answers did I find

I couldn't say
I do not know
Could you point which way to go
I am lost, I'm a victim, I'm a sinner in my soul
I'm a poor wayfarin' stranger
I have nothin' left to lose
I have fallen down the mountain
Wretched righteous, flesh for fools

Sadness flows like water down the lonely mountain side
Who would walk beside a sinner who has bubbles in his pride
People say they do not know, when I know they've done the same
Who would take the repercussions when the bottle is to blame

I couldn't say, I do not know
Could you point which way to go
I am lost, I'm a victim, I'm a sinner in my soul
I'm a poor wayfarin' stranger
I have nothin' left to lose
I have fallen down the mountain
Wretched righteous, flesh for fools

I'm winding down a river, I will ride this silver road
Down the path of least resistance
Chasing whipporwills and beau
I don't miss the time I lingered
in the clouds up in the sky
But I'll never climb the mountain for those days have passed me by

I couldn't say, I do not know
Could you point which way to go
I am lost, I'm a victim, I'm a sinner in my soul
I'm a poor wayfarin' stranger
I have nothin' left to lose
I have fallen down the mountain
Wretched righteous, flesh for fools
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I'm unsure if I've heard this before on RP. I think this is a first. And I like it. A lot. Sweet.  It's bringing tears to the eyes. Love the whole texture of the track. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
"Man Over" is in the vault, how 'bout dusting that one off Bill?
Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Dark Beautiful
Posted 7 years ago by harryone    [ Reply ]
Hmmmm.....I suppose the lyrics reflect the viewpoint of an angel fallen down and livin' amongst us mere mortals?  Or maybe better to say a soul birthed from the firmament?  All I can say is..."Hey...we're all just a bit lost down here ain't we?  So grab a hold of those you love and hang on as best you can.  Life, it's a crazy ride that much is certain."

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Posted 8 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
Shades of Dolly in this. 
Posted 8 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
Glad to hear a fresh tune from her.
Posted 9 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Must investigate more - like an Australian Ani diFranco with less vigour...
Posted 11 years ago by Nakigrrrl    [ Reply ]
Richard Rogers?!
Posted 12 years ago by toomanyollys    [ Reply ]
 TuneAgeWhereWoof wrote:
That was kind of nice, at least here in the PST zone morning time coffee time...
 
Yup. I hear this as a morning coffee accompaniment, too!
Posted 12 years ago by bev    [ Reply ]
That was kind of nice, at least here in the PST zone morning time coffee time...
Posted 12 years ago by TuneAgeWhereWoof    [ Reply ]
Ooh, love this song so much! Wish RP would play it more often, tho...
Posted 12 years ago by tralala1980    [ Reply ]
very nice voice - and a really likable tune.
Posted 12 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
OK now we're movin in the right direction...how about a segway to lets say Antje Duvekot ....or Mark Knopfler and i'm out.  Nothin particularly against you Mark just not what i'm lookin for today.

Posted 13 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
I love Robinella! Wooo {#Hearteyes}
Posted 13 years ago by Duluoz    [ Reply ]
I hear Ane Brun, darn it Bill, made me look again.
That's why I keep listening!!{#Cheesygrin}

Posted 14 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]


Robinella  by pscc.ets
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Local band Robinella performed in the courtyard 

© All rights reserved.


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 annie_fannie wrote:


Old school Dolly...just a little tinge of it in her voice. maybe it's just me?
 
No, I hear it also.  Pretty good actually.

Posted 14 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
boredom
Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:

Do us a favor, please? Check in from time to time, so we know you're okay. Song posts work. BTW, I don't think she sounds like Dolly either—more like Ani Difranco, yes?

 

Old school Dolly...just a little tinge of it in her voice. maybe it's just me?
Posted 14 years ago by annie_fannie    [ Reply ]
 turnernathan wrote:
i have a real personal connection to this song.  about two years ago i was in a record store/book store.
looking thru the diffrent items available to listen to. i came across this and it really hit me hard.
being that had just got released from a detox center, man i was really going thru it at that time.
i was lonely wand walking the streets and this music was some comfort for me.
man i was standing in the middle of the record store crying my eyes out. 
anyway, it was real good for me. than you robinella. 
i dont think she sounds like dolly parton
 
Do us a favor, please? Check in from time to time, so we know you're okay. Song posts work. BTW, I don't think she sounds like Dolly either—more like Ani Difranco, yes?

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 turnernathan wrote:
i have a real personal connection to this song.  about two years ago i was in a record store/book store.
looking thru the diffrent items available to listen to. i came across this and it really hit me hard.
being that had just got released from a detox center, man i was really going thru it at that time.
i was lonely wand walking the streets and this music was some comfort for me.
man i was standing in the middle of the record store crying my eyes out. 
anyway, it was real good for me. than you robinella. 
i dont think she sounds like dolly parton
 

This is an incredibly beautiful experience although probably in a very tough and difficult moment of your life. I express myself quite badly in English and it sounds naive and gross, but I do understand how important it must be in such dark corners to find an echo in somebody else's story. The lyrics of this song will definitely have a different meaning for me now.
I very much hope you are in a better place these days.

I couldn't say, I do not know
Could you point which way to go
I am lost, I'm a victim, I'm a sinner in my soul
I'm a poor wayfarin' stranger
I have nothin' left to lose
I have fallen down the mountain
Wretched righteous, flesh for fools

Posted 14 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
The "now playing" is not working....
I have to go to Playlist to see who is playing...so much work!Just kidding...
Take your time Bill.... Happy New Year to you and Rebecca!
Posted 14 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Far too much steel guitar, twang and fiddle in tonights playlist....
Sometimes this station slays me.....other times, like tonight, its just plain murder.
Posted 14 years ago by joanie    [ Reply ]
 turnernathan wrote:
i have a real personal connection to this song.  about two years ago i was in a record store/book store.
looking thru the diffrent items available to listen to. i came across this and it really hit me hard.
being that had just got released from a detox center, man i was really going thru it at that time.
i was lonely wand walking the streets and this music was some comfort for me.
man i was standing in the middle of the record store crying my eyes out. 
anyway, it was real good for me. than you robinella. 
i dont think she sounds like dolly parton
 

Your story makes me appreciate this song even more. Thanks for telling it. I hope that you're doing much better now.
Posted 14 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
 turnernathan wrote:
i have a real personal connection to this song.  about two years ago i was in a record store/book store.
looking thru the diffrent items available to listen to. i came across this and it really hit me hard.
being that had just got released from a detox center, man i was really going thru it at that time.
i was lonely wand walking the streets and this music was some comfort for me.
man i was standing in the middle of the record store crying my eyes out. 
anyway, it was real good for me. than you robinella. 
i dont think she sounds like dolly parton
 

Nice story. Good luck, pal. Hope it's working for you.

Posted 15 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
Sounds like another Dolly Parton wannabe though its not to bad considering...
 

more like a mixture of Dolly Parton and Ani Difranco....weird...but kinda cool too.
Posted 15 years ago by annie_fannie    [ Reply ]
i have a real personal connection to this song.  about two years ago i was in a record store/book store.
looking thru the diffrent items available to listen to. i came across this and it really hit me hard.
being that had just got released from a detox center, man i was really going thru it at that time.
i was lonely wand walking the streets and this music was some comfort for me.
man i was standing in the middle of the record store crying my eyes out. 
anyway, it was real good for me. than you robinella. 
i dont think she sounds like dolly parton
Posted 15 years ago by turnernathan    [ Reply ]
Sounds like another Dolly Parton wannabe though its not to bad considering...
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
This voice enamours me.
Posted 15 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
Thats reet perty.
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Lovely, I like it, kinda soothing ...
Posted 15 years ago by nielscremer    [ Reply ]
Good stuff
Posted 15 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
yeah, if we're going to make comparisons this is way more accurate than norah jones...

 coffee-eyes wrote:
Odd, but I hear Ani DeFranco if she went country. 
 


Posted 15 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
Norah Jones Style but not the voice of her not at all!!
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Kind of Ani DiFranco lite. But still, I like it. Talented gal.
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]

Posted 15 years ago by birdboy    [ Reply ]
Whoever she is, I like her.
Posted 15 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
A definite Dolly Parton soundalike, but luckily not a tenth as cheesy, so just about listenable, which is saying a lot seeing as I loathe C&W with a vengeance.
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 Al_Koholic wrote:
Nice seq from Ripple.  Lovely song too, first time hearing it.
 
Yes indeed, was about to say the same.

Posted 15 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
Nice seq from Ripple.  Lovely song too, first time hearing it.
Posted 15 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
 coffee-eyes wrote:
Odd, but I hear Ani DeFranco if she went country. 
 
And I heard Ane Brun doing americana.
Posted 15 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
Robinella is a bit of a local phenomena here in Knoxville (I think she plays weekly at Barley's). Nice to hear her get some wider exposure at RP!
Posted 15 years ago by stewbintn    [ Reply ]
Indistinguishable from the seemingly dozens of cutesy girlie girls that are flooding the airwaves lately.
Posted 15 years ago by jedley    [ Reply ]
I'm not sure what the real lyrics are, but every time I hear this song it sounds like she says "kitty porn".
Posted 15 years ago by DonaldCanuck    [ Reply ]
 Gartholamundi wrote:

don't worry. the "mean" tells a brighter story than the average.

 

I don't mean to sound mean, but I think you mean median.

Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
holborne wrote:
Like this song more every time I hear it. I wish the average rating were a little higher.

don't worry. the "mean" tells a brighter story than the average.

Posted 15 years ago by Gartholamundi    [ Reply ]
Like this song more every time I hear it. I wish the average rating were a little higher.
Posted 15 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
What great lyrics!  very catchy tune.
Posted 15 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
She sounds like Dolly Parton meets Edie Brickell.  Nice sound.
Posted 15 years ago by sweettone    [ Reply ]
 coffee-eyes wrote:
Odd, but I hear Ani DeFranco if she went country. 
 
Yep.

Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Woo-hoo!  This song was on my "to be uploaded" list for a while now... never seemed to get around to it.    Thanks to whoever uploaded (or to Bill if he found this on his own).

I also think it's sad she ditched the CC string band.  Saw them play many good shows together.  Times apparently get tough when you tour A LOT with your husband (best friend?) and brother in law, I guess.  Anyhow, that whole situation is a shame.  She sounds good solo, tho— wish her the best.


Posted 15 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
Tasty number.
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
Odd, but I hear Ani DeFranco if she went country. 
Posted 15 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]

Ah, I finally found out why the chorus seemed familiar:

"I'm a bitch, I'm a lover, I'm a child, I'm a mother, I'm a sinner, I'm a saint, I do not feel ashamed"

Not quite the same, but similar enough to make bang my head every time I heard this song and couldn't remember what it reminded me of. All that head-banging makes me forgetful, so I'm archiving this here for next time {#Cheesygrin} .

Nice song.



Posted 16 years ago by spaceman    [ Reply ]
Wow came back from break, pop'd on my headphones and thought it was a new Dolly song. =)
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
nice. ..
Posted 16 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
!!Hello!!.......** 7 **
Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
...i hear a touch of joanna newsom...
Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Cute song.  A 7 on first listen.  I need to look her up and see what her story is.  

Okay, I looked her up.  I think I like this even more now.  There seems to be much there.
Posted 16 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
Aww—did she ditch the C.C. String Band?

Ahh—it looks like she ditched C.C.
Posted 16 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]