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Lyle Lovett — If I Had a Boat (live)
Album: Live in Texas
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Released: 1999
Length: 3:17
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If I had a boat
I'd go out on the ocean
And if I had a pony
I'd ride him on my boat
And we could all together
Go out on the ocean
Me upon my pony on my boat

If I were roy rogers
I'd sure enough be single
I couldn't bring myself to marrying old dale
It'd just be me and trigger
We'd go riding through them movies
Then we'd buy a boat and on the sea we'd sail

And if I had a boat
I'd go out on the ocean
And if I had a pony
I'd ride him on my boat
And we could all together
Go out on the ocean
Me upon my pony on my boat

The mystery masked man was smart
He got himself a tonto
'cause tonto did the dirty work for free
But tonto he was smarter
And one day said kemo sabe
Kiss my ass I bought a boat
I'm going out to sea

And if I had a boat
I'd go out on the ocean
And if I had a pony
I'd ride him on my boat
And we could all together
Go out on the ocean
Me upon my pony on my boat

And if I were like lightning
I wouldn't need no sneakers
I'd come and go wherever I would please
And I'd scare 'em by the shade tree
And I'd scare 'em by the light pole
But I would not scare my pony on my boat out on the sea

And if I had a boat
I'd go out on the ocean
And if I had a pony
I'd ride him on my boat
And we could all together
Go out on the ocean
Me upon my pony on my boat
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I discovered this song in the series 'From'. Recommended ;)
Posted 2 months ago by StefLauwers    [ Reply ]
Lyle Lovett is one of the first "old country singers" that I realized I liked. The first of many fortunately. I still remember thinking, "how can someone that funny looking, singing such spare melodies, make such beautiful music!" (Sorry Lyle, I was a young teenager then.)
Posted 2 years ago by bctreefarmer    [ Reply ]
Currently Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt are on tour, performing and telling stories about their 40-year friendship. Definitely worth seeing. I saw them in Napa, CA last Sunday (Nov. 6th) and it was a great show. And LL did a wonderful version of this song.
Posted 2 years ago by poetdancer    [ Reply ]
My favorite Lyle song and that says a lot, I'm a huge fan.
Posted 2 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
 brian_f wrote:

If I had a boat by Lyle Lovett is a masterpiece!  It speaks to the dichotomy of life, and the Human experience.  I can’t believe how many people don’t understand it, and I completely understand why most people don’t understand it’s meaning.  What a fragile unpredictable adventure we undertake with every step!  My understanding of the meaning of this song is absolutely correct, and possibly at the same time completely wrong.  Thank you Lyle Lovett!



I once heard an interview with or about Irving Caesar, who wrote "Tea For Two" in 1924. Back then lyricists would typically spit out non-sense lyrics just to get the  melody worked out and then refine the final lyrics from there. In the case of "Tea For Two", the "non-sense" lyrics worked.


When I first heard "If I Had A Boat", this story came to mind. To this day I'm not convinced it's not the case. I expect Lyle would tell you it means whatever you want it to mean.


Posted 2 years ago by tcseeley    [ Reply ]
 fitmartin wrote:
Lyle is an amazing singer songwriter! 9 plus! {#Bounce}


9 + 1 = 10!
Posted 2 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
More Lyle and less stupid comments!
Posted 2 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
 teleskialaska wrote:

The Super Bowl happening right now, I am not watching.  RP is better time spent. 




Supper Bowl? Mmmmmm... ;-)
Posted 2 years ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
I first heard this song live at the Winnipeg Folk Festival... still the best moment I can remember... Besides my girlfriend at that time (whom still holds a special place in my heart) although that romance ended that fall.  
Posted 2 years ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
Meaningless Drivel.  USA soft rock at its worse.
Posted 2 years ago by penn07    [ Reply ]
The lyrics make perfect sense...
Posted 2 years ago by lewisv66    [ Reply ]
I thought I couldn't love this song any more than I already do, but this version is lovely. I've seen him sing it live several times and it's a transporting moment every time. 
Posted 2 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
 Sofa_King wrote:
How could Tonto buy a boat if the Mystery Man didn't pay him for the dirty work? 
 
Artistic license! He didn't get anything extra for the dirty work!
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
I just love LL’s tone, the whimsical words, the pace, the casual relaxed atmosphere, the carefree style and solid musicianship across the track. Thanks RP
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Pretty sound! 
Posted 5 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

Where in the world do people get the idea that *they* get to decide what's appropriate for RP?

7->8 just for the lyric

"And one day said kemo sabe
Kiss my ass I bought a boat "
 

It's been long in the coming 7 --> 9 for the same reason!!! Love this song!!!
Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
How could Tonto buy a boat if the Mystery Man didn't pay him for the dirty work? 
Posted 5 years ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

Where in the world do people get the idea that *they* get to decide what's appropriate for RP?

7->8 just for the lyric

"And one day said kemo sabe
Kiss my ass I bought a boat "
 

Yaasssss!
Posted 6 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 hschlossberg wrote:
I just had to downgrade my previous score of 3 down to 2.  Personally, I'd be happy if I never had to hear it again.  But it gets a 2-3 based on its appropriateness for this station.  Still, what a stupid song.
 
Does FOX have a radio station .... off you go
Posted 6 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
Thank you for playing this song today at this moment.  Perfect glimpse of a summer past, at a concert, in a field, under the stars, enjoying a live performance of Lyle Lovett and his big band.  
Posted 8 years ago by RocketPrincess    [ Reply ]
i have been in and out of country music all my life
from Hank to Willie and a lot in between
when i heard there was this new country guy coming up i was interested
until i heard some Lyle Lovett music 
he was a 1980's hipster's idea of what country is
 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 hschlossberg wrote:
I just had to downgrade my previous score of 3 down to 2.  Personally, I'd be happy if I never had to hear it again.  But it gets a 2-3 based on its appropriateness for this station.  Still, what a stupid song.

 
Where in the world do people get the idea that *they* get to decide what's appropriate for RP?

7->8 just for the lyric

"And one day said kemo sabe
Kiss my ass I bought a boat "
Posted 9 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Stopped dead in tracks.  Volume up.  Feet on desk.  {#Meditate}
Posted 9 years ago by sparksfry    [ Reply ]
Lyle is an amazing singer songwriter! 9 plus! {#Bounce}
Posted 9 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
Songs are like poetry folks, not all the words have to make sense to everyone.  They make sense to me and it is one fine song.  I fell in love with it when it was background music as people filed into the hall while I was waiting for an Alison Krauss concert to begin.  Great evening of music.
Posted 9 years ago by foolsparadise    [ Reply ]
So many people posting that this is a stupid song, and that the lyrics don't make any sense. Well, I'm sure that they made sense to the 10-ish year old boy from the 1950s who is clearly the narrator of the song.
Posted 9 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
{#Roflol}
Posted 9 years ago by pierpod    [ Reply ]
{#Hearteyes}
Posted 9 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
Still like this one ....
Posted 10 years ago by hanssachs    [ Reply ]
 hschlossberg wrote:
I just had to downgrade my previous score of 3 down to 2.  Personally, I'd be happy if I never had to hear it again.  But it gets a 2-3 based on its appropriateness for this station.  Still, what a stupid song.


It's good to see that you've applied what little brain power you have towards hating on this song.  Stupid is as stupid does. 
Posted 10 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 meinthecorner wrote:
Big love indeed! A 9! He truly is a great live performer.

 
....... ditto
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 brian_f wrote:

If I had a boat by Lyle Lovett is a masterpiece!  It speaks to the dichotomy of life, and the Human experience.  I can’t believe how many people don’t understand it, and I completely understand why most people don’t understand it’s meaning.  What a fragile unpredictable adventure we undertake with every step!  My understanding of the meaning of this song is absolutely correct, and possibly at the same time completely wrong.  Thank you Lyle Lovett!



 
Lyle is a genius and this lyric is perfect whimsy. 

...and a perfect whimsical look at life... if only...

 
Posted 10 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
 WayUpNorth wrote:
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
"...kiss my ass, I bought a boat, I'm going out to sea."
If only it were that simple, Lyle. If only ...
 Was just thinking the same thing this gloomy Monday morning ... 



 
HA!  I daresay it's the dream (comment) of every wage slave shackled to his/her job all across this fair planet.
Posted 10 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]

If I had a boat by Lyle Lovett is a masterpiece!  It speaks to the dichotomy of life, and the Human experience.  I can’t believe how many people don’t understand it, and I completely understand why most people don’t understand it’s meaning.  What a fragile unpredictable adventure we undertake with every step!  My understanding of the meaning of this song is absolutely correct, and possibly at the same time completely wrong.  Thank you Lyle Lovett!


Posted 11 years ago by brian_f    [ Reply ]
I just had to downgrade my previous score of 3 down to 2.  Personally, I'd be happy if I never had to hear it again.  But it gets a 2-3 based on its appropriateness for this station.  Still, what a stupid song.
Posted 11 years ago by hschlossberg    [ Reply ]
The Super Bowl happening right now, I am not watching.  RP is better time spent. 
Posted 11 years ago by teleskialaska    [ Reply ]
Clever tune.
If I had 3 wishes.........

"If" leaves lots to be desired, but let's dream like children once again.{#Bananajumprope} 
Posted 11 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
 MsJudi wrote:
The lyrics of this song are so ridiculous that it ruins for me an otherwise nice tune.
 
Makes sense if you imagine it from the point-of-view of a small boy. Also "If I were Roy Rogers, I'd sure enough be single, I couldn't bring myself to marry that ol' Dale...."
Posted 12 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
I am heading out on my boat ... No ocean, no pony ....but I have beer.
Posted 12 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
Great song!  He and his Large Band put on a fantastic live performance!  I saw them at the Santa Fe Opera House.

Posted 12 years ago by jimbaca    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
"...kiss my ass, I bought a boat, I'm going out to sea."
If only it were that simple, Lyle. If only ...
 Was just thinking the same thing this gloomy Monday morning ... 


Posted 12 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
...and if I had a PSD button I'd click it...
Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 terrapin52 wrote:
It's the dumbest song I've ever heard.
 
Let me change your mind: pick a song, any song...

Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Big love indeed! A 9! He truly is a great live performer.
Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
Anybody figure out what the heck this song means yet?  No? 

OK I'll check back again in a few more years.
Posted 12 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
Lyle Lovett much better music than this song...Love the guy's music
Posted 12 years ago by Cowboyslikeus    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
"...kiss my ass, I bought a boat, I'm going out to sea."
If only it were that simple, Lyle. If only ...
 
It is.  And I'll give it a 9 if for lyrics only.

Posted 13 years ago by Andy_B    [ Reply ]
He is a treat is see in concert
Posted 13 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
First time I've heard this on RP!!!  (I think.)  An amazing album, from a guy who has a lot of gray matter under that mop of curly hair.

edit:  Thought this was the studio version, from Pontiac, released in 1987.
Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
Nagging thought: if you put Lyle Lovett, Peter Himmelman, and Jesse Winchester behind a curtain and had them each sing, would anyone, besides themselves, be able to tell the difference?

This is what you get when I try thinking on a Sunday night...{#Propeller}
 
Not sure about Peter's and Jesse's, but I could tell Lyle's voice immediately. Couldn't tell you why, except maybe I've been listening to (and enjoying) Lyle's music for ages.

Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
kiss my ass i bought a boat
Posted 13 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
It's the dumbest song I've ever heard.
Posted 13 years ago by terrapin52    [ Reply ]
I like how Bill played it out past the riotous applause.  So surreal ... who could love that song that much besides the groupies?  That DQ guy narrating the "not good enough" commercial makes more sense than the lyrics in this insipid song.
Posted 13 years ago by lkovathana    [ Reply ]
 wonderunit wrote:
"Me upon my pony on my boat..."  Must be code for some sex or illicit-drug-consumption act, and once again I'm out of the loop.  I didn't get "Puff the Magic Dragon" either.  Of course, I was only in the fifth grade then.  I'm in like the 23rd or 24th grade now.
 

Just an Old Spice commercial
Posted 13 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 wonderunit wrote:
"Me upon my pony on my boat..."  Must be code for some sex or illicit-drug-consumption act, and once again I'm out of the loop.  I didn't get "Puff the Magic Dragon" either.  Of course, I was only in the fifth grade then.  I'm in like the 23rd or 24th grade now.
 
Social promotion?

Posted 13 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
I love this song.  Lyle Lovett is rather amazing. {#Notworthy}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
"Me upon my pony on my boat..."  Must be code for some sex or illicit-drug-consumption act, and once again I'm out of the loop.  I didn't get "Puff the Magic Dragon" either.  Of course, I was only in the fifth grade then.  I'm in like the 23rd or 24th grade now.
Posted 14 years ago by wonderunit    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
GAWD I hate this song - most stupid lyrics ever...
 
{#High-five}

Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]

Love this song, so simple and escapist, it has echos of Cat Stevens for me.


Posted 14 years ago by johnyqd    [ Reply ]
"...kiss my ass, I bought a boat, I'm going out to sea."
If only it were that simple, Lyle. If only ...


Posted 14 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Nagging thought: if you put Lyle Lovett, Peter Himmelman, and Jesse Winchester behind a curtain and had them each sing, would anyone, besides themselves, be able to tell the difference?

This is what you get when I try thinking on a Sunday night...{#Propeller}
Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Marr wrote:

And yet 700 plus ratings and an average of 7.7. Somebody seems to enjoy this quite a lot despite the "most stupid lyrics ever"

 
Not to mention the fact that the 9s outweigh the 8s nearly 2-to-1.  Great song.

Posted 15 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
GAWD I hate this song - most stupid lyrics ever...
 
And yet 700 plus ratings and an average of 7.7. Somebody seems to enjoy this quite a lot despite the "most stupid lyrics ever"

Posted 15 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
GAWD I hate this song - most stupid lyrics ever...
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 Imkirok wrote:
One song you don't like and you go away?  Don't the the bittorrent hit you on the way out.
 
oh don't be a grouch. you missed the point.

one song that i keep hearing here, every time i don't want to hear it.

i am a huge fan of radio paradise. 
Posted 15 years ago by jyoull    [ Reply ]
A pony on a boat - a ludicrous proposition, and yet he makes it sound plausible....the mark of a true artist.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
I met Lyle on a plane ride from LA to Dallas years back. He sat across from me if first class of course. He was a really nice guy. Long live Lyle Lovett..( =
Posted 15 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
Lyle Lovett has the most amazing speaking voice.
Posted 15 years ago by Bat    [ Reply ]
One song you don't like and you go away?  Don't the the bittorrent hit you on the way out.

Posted 15 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
friend: Jim, why are you crying?
me: I just turned on Radio Paradise for the first time in like two months, i was so looking forward to it.
friend: and you're crying from happiness?
me: < wailing >
friend: what?
me: Bill's playing that #$()Q($Q Pony Boat Song. First thing i heard. Now i gotta go away again.
friend: < shrug > Bittorrent?
 
Posted 15 years ago by jyoull    [ Reply ]
nothing but big love for this one 
Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
I feel like these last two songs were played just for me. This is my all-time favorite Lyle song, and Annie Lennox's Waiting in Vain is a 10 in my book. What a nice little two-fer.
Posted 15 years ago by farleymj3    [ Reply ]
 Shimmer wrote:
These lyrics work much better if you imagine them sung by They Might Be Giants.
 

Knowing Lovett's body of work I think this is perfectly in character for him. Lots of his songs have an element of the silly in them. That said I do like the idea of TMBG singing a cover of this.
Posted 15 years ago by Marr    [ Reply ]
 jktravl wrote:
One of my favorite Lyle Lovett songs of all times. Thanks Bill for an excellent choice
 
ditto!  {#High-five}

"If I were Roy Rogers, I'd sure enough be single, I couldn't bring myself to marry that ol' Dale...."

LOVE that line.
Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite Lyle Lovett songs of all times. Thanks Bill for an excellent choice
Posted 15 years ago by jktravl    [ Reply ]
These lyrics work much better if you imagine them sung by They Might Be Giants.
Posted 15 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
{#Clap} Love this guy! Only thing he ever did wrong was that "Roberts" woman thing.
Posted 15 years ago by Chi_Guy    [ Reply ]
 natalita wrote:

no... they are just lame. its not that complex. come on now.

 
Perhaps you should look at a lot of the lyrics for the songs played here.  Music is supposed to get an emotional reaction.  If you want great writing, then read a book.    I bet if we looked up the lyrics for songs that you gave a 8, 9 and 10 rating to, we would find some of those lyrics would be just as 'lame' as the words to this song.  But I love the emotional pull of this song.  Great song to relax to.


Posted 15 years ago by paraclete    [ Reply ]
Lyle Lovett should be in the Stuff White People Like list, so they can say they like some country music.
Posted 15 years ago by dbenwen    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:
 

It's sung in character—that of a young boy I would assume. Apparently that one got past you. 
 
no... they are just lame. its not that complex. come on now.

Posted 15 years ago by natalita    [ Reply ]
 p2h2d2 wrote:
Saw this tour, consumate performer....Even if you're not from Texas, Texas loves you anyway!
 
I agree, I saw him this past summer and it was great, makes me want to visit Texas again.
Posted 16 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
Saw this tour, consumate performer....Even if you're not from Texas, Texas loves you anyway!

Posted 16 years ago by p2h2d2    [ Reply ]
Always makes me think of the Jimmy Buffet books. Ah to be Tully Mars.
Posted 16 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
Love Lyle. I wish we would hear more of him on RP.
Posted 16 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]


 toterola wrote : "God love Lyle Lovett!"   
Whoa !!! god love Lyle Lovett's ex-wife!!!  
Now that works !
Posted 16 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
 rvontha wrote:
A friend of mine used to cover this in her local coffee-shop shows that I loved going to. So I must admit that my rating may have less to do with Mr. Lovett (although I love his music) and more to do with fond memories!
 
My favorite was when she played "Smelly Cat".  Fond memories indeed!

Posted 16 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
 KermitDfrog wrote:
One needs to have a little whimsy now and then.
 
That is an excellent sentiment!

Posted 16 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
This song never fails to make me feel better. God love Lyle Lovett!
Posted 16 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
 itaytay wrote:
Lyrics are so stupid and lame...
  

It's sung in character—that of a young boy I would assume. Apparently that one got past you. 
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]

I would go anywhere and do anything Lyle asked me...  swoon!


Posted 16 years ago by sporkster    [ Reply ]
I love this whole CD, it's terrific.
Posted 16 years ago by PurplePrincess    [ Reply ]
jyoull wrote:
If i had a million dollars
(If i had a million dollars)
I'd buy Lyle Lovett a boat
(a boat with a pony) If I had a million dollars
(if i had a million dollars)
I'd put him on that boat
I'd put him on that po o o o o oooony
...
boat


{#Clap}{#Roflol}{#Lol}
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
If i had a million dollars (If i had a million dollars) I'd buy Lyle Lovett a boat (a boat with a pony) If I had a million dollars (if i had a million dollars) I'd put him on that boat I'd put him on that po o o o o oooony ... boat
Posted 16 years ago by jyoull    [ Reply ]
blacklite wrote:
The way he pronounces boat is so funny. He never, ever, once follows through with the t. It makes him sound german.
Or like Mick Jagger? (who never finished a syllable in his life). Actually, a vocal coach I had once explained how you can sometimes downplay 'p's and 't's at the end of words (replacing them with 'b's and 'd's, or just breathing them instead) in some softer songs. Harder consonants can produce a rhythm of their own that you may not want.
Posted 16 years ago by secretsauce    [ Reply ]
This gives new meaning to poop deck.
Posted 16 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
"Who figures an immigrant's gonna have a pony??"
-Jerry Seinfeld

Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Lyrics are so stupid and lame...
Posted 16 years ago by itaytay    [ Reply ]
A friend of mine used to cover this in her local coffee-shop shows that I loved going to. So I must admit that my rating may have less to do with Mr. Lovett (although I love his music) and more to do with fond memories!
Posted 16 years ago by rvontha    [ Reply ]
Ya gotta Lovett! I prefer the studio version of this, personally, but to experience this song live is wonderful nonetheless. I rate an 8 for the live version, a 10 for the studio version.
Posted 16 years ago by colleen    [ Reply ]
This song is awesome, as is the entire CD...Lyle is a very talented artist!
Posted 16 years ago by jredd2    [ Reply ]
Flashdog wrote:
You can kiss my a... I bought a boat, I'm goiing off to sea
Honestly, "Flashdog", I was JUST about to write the SAME line! How amazing this world is . . . like minds from who-knows-where. Love Lyle. Anything Lyle. First time hearing him on RP. Thanks, Bill.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
radioparadisehead wrote:
Yoda?
Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
Posted 16 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
...and if I could draw I would draw my pony on my boat.
Posted 16 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
MsJudi wrote:
The lyrics of this song are so ridiculous that it ruins for me an otherwise nice tune.
You can kiss my a... I bought a boat, I'm goiing off to sea
Posted 16 years ago by Flashdog    [ Reply ]
Surely purchasing a boat is more than a pipe dream for multi million earning Lyle?
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Great to hear Lyle here. Never heard him on RP before.
Posted 16 years ago by beastly    [ Reply ]
...if i had a donkey, i'd dress him like a monkey, and if i had a monkey, i'd dress her like a goat...
Posted 17 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
And if I had number I'd give you an 8. Done!
Posted 17 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
The way he pronounces boat is so funny. He never, ever, once follows through with the t. It makes him sound german. Böt Böt Böt
Posted 17 years ago by blacklite    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
An eight on it's own, but Lyle gets an extra point for being a serious motorcyclist.
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
MsJudi wrote:
The lyrics of this song are so ridiculous that it ruins for me an otherwise nice tune.
Yoda?
Posted 17 years ago by radioparadisehead    [ Reply ]
go_ski_mully wrote:
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band Live ...a perfect 10! every time! ...seeing these BRILLIANT muscians perform together will blow you away!
Agree completely. I've seen them twice; they are absolutely flawless and sound terrific. This is one great live album as well - I've played it near to death. Still love it!
Posted 17 years ago by BigDaddy_PA    [ Reply ]
anduinrosebud wrote:
Apparently, the inspiration for this song is when Lyle Lovett asked a young relative of his what he'd want if he could have anything. The kid answered: "A pony...No, no, a boat." I love it.
Nice insight! That little tidbit gave me a renewed appreciation for the song.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
One needs to have a little whimsy now and then. MsJudi wrote:
The lyrics of this song are so ridiculous that it ruins for me an otherwise nice tune.
Posted 17 years ago by KermitDfrog    [ Reply ]
Apparently, the inspiration for this song is when Lyle Lovett asked a young relative of his what he'd want if he could have anything. The kid answered: "A pony...No, no, a boat." I love it.
Posted 17 years ago by anduinrosebud    [ Reply ]
Smoove_D wrote:
I thought it was The Gambler too.
The Gambler is all I can hear when this song playing.
Posted 17 years ago by weevilkinevil    [ Reply ]
The lyrics of this song are so ridiculous that it ruins for me an otherwise nice tune.
Posted 17 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
go_ski_mully wrote:
Lyle Lovett and His Large Band Live ...a perfect 10! every time! ...seeing these BRILLIANT muscians perform together will blow you away!
Seen him several times. Last time was this New Year's Eve at the Walt Disney symphony hall in Los Angeles. A great show (albeit a bit short) ... and I was with me girl!
Posted 17 years ago by secretsauce    [ Reply ]