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Gregory Alan Isakov — Dark, Dark, Dark
Album: Evening Machines
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7.2

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Total ratings: 1725









Released: 2018
Length: 2:49
Plays (last 30 days): 4
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Maria’s on the hill
she was all “side of her eyes”
a five-dollar wine as a blanket inside
lay up the pages on a traveling bed
watch the Blood of Christ Mountains, oh they all turn red

howl at the half moon, radio queen
she’s all smoke, she’s all nicotine
the songs in my pocket just crumble apart
won’t you sing me something for the dark

Maria’s got wings, she’s got legs for the sea
a captain’s coat and a note for me
wake up Marie, before the season turns
set your dash for the coast, watch the Sangres burn

howl at the half moon, radio queen
she’s all smoke, she’s all nicotine
the songs in my pocket just crumble apart
won’t you sing me something for the dark, dark, dark
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What a treat to hear him singing this, as I come in to relax, properly tuckered after a nice bike ride, with some proper refreshments in hand... And hell yes, it's always great to watch the Sangre de Cristos turn red at sunset; I wish I was over there now, in fact, soaking in the springs and scenery at Valley View or Pagosa...
Posted 3 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
psd because it is seemingly played all the time.  
Posted 4 months ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
Great Album, great artist, great track.
Posted 7 months ago by bowerp64    [ Reply ]
she's all smoke, she's all nicotine - i love that line
Posted 1 year ago by flechewounds    [ Reply ]

I'm raising my score from 7 to 8 for this song! But now something else. Am I the only one who also misses artists and bands that are not played here, although they would fit into the program? To name a few: Rory Gallagher, The Soundtrack of Our Lives, The Divine Comedy (only Mutual Friend has been played so far), St. Paul and The Broken Bones and a new Band from England called Porridge Radio. I have already asked for music requests by email but nothing happened!?

Posted 1 year ago by philonair    [ Reply ]
This is just bitchen,  modern country!
Posted 1 year ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
RP website is down.
Posted 1 year ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
 Sofa_King wrote:

Looks like he's heading home following a couple beers with the boys from the Steamfitters Local after a long day at the 12th Street Roundhouse keeping a well worn fleet of aging locomotives available for the war effort.
Posted 2 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
 alexandersmcmillan wrote:

The intro to this song is lifted straight from Alexi Murdoch's "Orange Sky," another song introduced to me by RP. I suppose I shouldn't be too critical; you can't expect these fedora-wearing, boot-shod, can't-play-a-guitar-without-a-capo type of musicians to know many chords.




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Posted 2 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Could highly recommend the band called Dark Dark Dark as well :)
Posted 2 years ago by huib    [ Reply ]
 alexandersmcmillan wrote:

The intro to this song is lifted straight from Alexi Murdoch's "Orange Sky," another song introduced to me by RP. I suppose I shouldn't be too critical; you can't expect these fedora-wearing, boot-shod, can't-play-a-guitar-without-a-capo type of musicians to know many chords.


It's a I - V chord progression (or vamp)  - used in thousands of intros.  Pretty basic stuff, for hundreds of years.
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
getting to really like Isakov, thanks (again and again and again) RP for the intro!
8 > 9
Posted 3 years ago by jkforde    [ Reply ]
I discovered this fantastic artist on RP. Since his records are very hard to find in France i've bought them on line two weeks ago, and they're not yet arrived. It's hard to wait and i'm like the marvelettes !

"Oh yes, wait a minute Mister Postman
Wait Mister PostmanPlease Mister Postman, look and see
(Oh yeah)
If there's a parcel in your bag for me
(Please, Please Mister Postman)
Why's it takin' such a long time
(Oh yeah)
For me to hear from Gregory Alan Isakov"
Posted 3 years ago by Ptijoc    [ Reply ]
So wonderfully a darkly Ron Sexsmith! 
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
One of the latest and greatest artists called to create and celebrate BEING HERE, in Boulder, and I feel lucky and glad to have him around. He's active in the local community festivals and music, and his presence and songwriting are a blessing to me in challenging times.
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Owe you another one Bill!  
Posted 3 years ago by petvan    [ Reply ]
 niner wrote:

I heard him on RP and then saw he was coming to my area so I bought some tickets for the wife and I. We enjoyed the opening act then he came out and his voice just projected so loud and forceful. It really just blew us away. He's is my wife's favorite. We flew up to Portland Oredgon and saw him there as well. Excellent, it you have a chance see him live.



Favorite, ditto. We drove 2 days to see him in Portland with the symphony. The crowd was hooting and hollering in delight. It tickles me thinking how unique that must'v been for the symphony to experience.
Posted 3 years ago by Spiderwoman    [ Reply ]
 niner wrote:
I heard him on RP and then saw he was coming to my area so I bought some tickets for the wife and I. We enjoyed the opening act then he came out and his voice just projected so loud and forceful. It really just blew us away. He's is my wife's favorite. We flew up to Portland Oredgon and saw him there as well. Excellent, it you have a chance see him live.
 

I think this might be a little bit difficult right now. But at some point 2022 will come!)
Posted 3 years ago by sunnyS    [ Reply ]
The intro to this song is lifted straight from Alexi Murdoch's "Orange Sky," another song introduced to me by RP. I suppose I shouldn't be too critical; you can't expect these fedora-wearing, boot-shod, can't-play-a-guitar-without-a-capo type of musicians to know many chords.
Posted 4 years ago by alexandersmcmillan    [ Reply ]
I heard him on RP and then saw he was coming to my area so I bought some tickets for the wife and I. We enjoyed the opening act then he came out and his voice just projected so loud and forceful. It really just blew us away. He's is my wife's favorite. We flew up to Portland Oredgon and saw him there as well. Excellent, it you have a chance see him live.
Posted 4 years ago by niner    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
Another beautiful song and video from this album:
GAI-SanLuis
Posted 4 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 georgepurdy959 wrote:
Thanks for introducing this artist. Recently saw him at Red Rocks. Surreal.
 
Top three venues, WORLDWIDE
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
The "dark dark dark" is as dark as it gets/
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
Thanks for introducing this artist. Recently saw him at Red Rocks. Surreal.
Posted 5 years ago by georgepurdy959    [ Reply ]
Wow comments with 80 and 90 likes!

RP fanbase going strong :)
Posted 5 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Isakov is the best!
Posted 5 years ago by pompey9000    [ Reply ]
Nice song for a Thursday morning
Posted 5 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
I also thank RP for introducing me to GAI.

He's an interesting guy - seems quite self-propelled. Both he and the leader of Cloud Cult are farmers as well as musicians. 
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
 pontfarrer wrote:
this guy is really good! thanks RP for introducing me to this great music!
 
Ditto! Love GAI
Posted 5 years ago by wtango    [ Reply ]
this guy is really good! thanks RP for introducing me to this great music!
Posted 6 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
I didn't know Greg had a new album. I will have to investigate.
Posted 6 years ago by q4Fry    [ Reply ]
First. Sounds so nice. 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]