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You were standing underneath us
We were not yet lovers
Dragons were smoked
Bumblebees were stinging us
I was soon to be crazy
Eat drink and be merry
For tomorrow we die
Eat drink and be merry
For tomorrow we die
Cause we're tripping Billies
We're wearing nothing
Nothing but our shadows
Shadows falling down on
The beach sand
Remembering once, out on
The beaches
We wore pineapple grass bracelets
So why would you care
To get out of this place
You and me and all our friends
Such a happy human race
We're tripping Billies
We are all sitting
Legs crossed around a fire
My yellow flame she dances
Tequila drinking, oh,
Our minds will wander
To wondrous places
So why would you care
To get out of this place
You and me and all our friends
Such a happy human race
Eat drink and be merry
For tomorrow we die
Eat drink and be merry
For tomorrow we die
5.9? Really? It's worth a 7 for musicianship alone. Still, I guess that's free-speech and opinion in action. Long live RP.
I Agree on all counts!
Why do you say this? I am genuinely curious what you do not like about the song. I am not a musician so I do not pick up details that others may do. But I find the song to simply be a lot of fun, danceable, and comes across as a very 'open' song that allows the band to just simply 'play' and have fun. I am really curious what people do not like about the song. No judging. Just curious.
if a clenched sphincter was a voice....
Many sphincters are able to make comments apparently...
Like Dave or hate him, Carter Beauford is a monster drummer. Tim Reynolds ain't bad either...
I like him.
Long time listener, first time caller here in Taiwan. Bill's lineup just pulled a cosmic doozy here. Last play, Van Morrison, Redwood Tree... was thinking that my mom had made a side comment that Van Morrison was a musical genius.. then this track plays and I recall that she said the exact same thing about Dave. She has since passed away so felt was a nice cosmic communique. Thanks RP. P.S. just noticed the the track before Van was Los Lobos, her other favorite band. Nice one you two. Stay safe Cali side.
And once again, RP doubling down. Just played Redwood Tree and Tripping Billies back to back two years on!! Well done BG
Whenever people tell me (or write on RP) that they don't like bands such as U2, Dave Mathews, or Bruce Springsteen, I always ask them: "Have you ever seen them perform live in concert?" The answer is always "no". Then I just say, "well if you did you would have a completely different opinion of that band."
That may be true, but why would anyone spend all the money and time to go to a concert of an artist whose music they don't like?
Good drummer
"There are simply too many notes"
Good drummer
Not a band I listen recorded stuff from, but my wife brought me to several live concerts over the years and without a doubt, these guys can jam with the best, even better with Tim Reynolds.
I did not know that DMB has more haters than U2.
It's a close race on these boards. Don't leave out David Byrne, though. The RP H8 Trifecta.
Good drummer
You should hear the "Remember Two Things" version of this song. Wow
I did not know that DMB has more haters than U2.
oh yh, they are very bad... :/
You can't just vaccinate people with a good taste. A sure "9" for me.
not sure you need a vaccine, maybe a lethal dose.....
PSD
Play anything different.
Whenever people tell me (or write on RP) that they don't like bands such as U2, Dave Mathews, or Bruce Springsteen, I always ask them: "Have you ever seen them perform live in concert?" The answer is always "no". Then I just say, "well if you did you would have a completely different opinion of that band."
Hol up. If I don't like a certain band I should buy tickets and go see them live? I'm going to pass, thanks.
Many of us don't have the ability or opportunity to see or hear live music despite our wish to do so. Nonetheless that does not invalidate our comments.
It doesn't invalidate your comments vis a vis the performers' recorded output, but it does establish that you aren't fully informed. Many bands primary output is actually their live show, with recorded albums being more of an advertising tool.
I agree with OP; if someone says they don't like Dave Matthews Band, but haven't seen them perform live, their opinion is based on insufficient information, and shouldn't be granted much weight.
Whenever people tell me (or write on RP) that they don't like bands such as U2, Dave Mathews, or Bruce Springsteen, I always ask them: "Have you ever seen them perform live in concert?" The answer is always "no". Then I just say, "well if you did you would have a completely different opinion of that band."
Many of us don't have the ability or opportunity to see or hear live music despite our wish to do so. Nonetheless that does not invalidate our comments.
Whenever people tell me (or write on RP) that they don't like bands such as U2, Dave Mathews, or Bruce Springsteen, I always ask them: "Have you ever seen them perform live in concert?" The answer is always "no". Then I just say, "well if you did you would have a completely different opinion of that band."
Their hatred also comes from that place where people think it is cool to hate popular bands. Don't really get it.
Whenever people tell me (or write on RP) that they don't like bands such as U2, Dave Mathews, or Bruce Springsteen, I always ask them: "Have you ever seen them perform live in concert?" The answer is always "no". Then I just say, "well if you did you would have a completely different opinion of that band."
What amazes me is the fact that DMB seemed to take the world by storm but history is not as kind to them now. Lot of haters now, not so many early on.
I'm not sure who "Ray" is, but he should work on his popularity.
WHO KNOW ?
is Trippin Billies like Trippin Balls
He's been playing 20K plus arenas during 2018/9. I think his following is still following. But they did lose two members over the past ten years or so - one died and the other got kicked out.
I could be wrong, but that isn't autism?
The Onion nailed it (though I admit, I still love his music but don't play it nearly as much as I used to):
https://entertainment.theonion.com/dave-matthews-not-that-into-himself-anymore-1819568003
Exactly! And look at the rating for this song. Very low.
god this is horrible vocals
wasn't confused until now
What's confusing? Your original post only makes sense if you think that Bill feels the same way about those two particular songs as you apparently do.
I couldn't disagree with you less! My dislike for DMB ended relationships in the past. Thankfully I married a non-fan of DMB.
Are you confusing your taste with everyone else's (or at least Bill's)?
wasn't confused until now
Bill, my brother, you need a vacation?
Are you confusing your taste with everyone else's (or at least Bill's)?
Bill, my brother, you need a vacation?
I'm not sure who "Ray" is, but he should work on his popularity.
I saw the Boyd Tinsley Band play in the basement of a fraternity house around 89/90 (memory is a little fuzzy for those years). Pretty cool experience. Didn't get into DMB at the time, but I like them now.
"Billies" = "Hillbillies"
Hard to disagree with that. It always sounds like a garage band having a jam session without knowing what they're trying to do. There might be the germ of a good song in there somewhere, but it's too formless to be worth bothering with.
People who laugh at their own jokes.
Yea, haters gotta hate. I can see why he doesn't appeal to some (obviously not true to many given his popularity). But I'm with you... jazzy, folky, fun, good horns, killer percussion then sung and played with passion. Oh and I like the Dead live, and U2 too, sorry haters.
They try harder.
indeed they do, geez I can't stand this stuff
They try harder.
Great tight band, good songwriting and arrangements...I just wish DM could ditch that annoying (IMO) voice inflection, like when he sings the line "...cause I'm tripping billies".
I did not know that all FM stations had changed to an all Dave Matthews Band format.
Really can't stand this band either. Have to turn off RP. Repellant.
I haven't listened to FM in years but this song definitely sticks in those ugly memories. Rumor has it that DMB wrote more than three songs; it'd be great if RP could move beyond this one.
12/21/15 edit: OK, this is the second time I've heard this on RP in less than a week. And PSD is not working tonight. Must flee.
hmmm, critique from '03 but this DMB poo-poo still being spun, and it seems this piece registers an awful lotta 1's : (
Why do you say this? I am genuinely curious what you do not like about the song. I am not a musician so I do not pick up details that others may do. But I find the song to simply be a lot of fun, danceable, and comes across as a very 'open' song that allows the band to just simply 'play' and have fun. I am really curious what people do not like about the song. No judging. Just curious.
I Agree with with you completely! He must be tons of fun at parties!