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The distant red neon shivered in the heat
I was feeling like a stranger in a strange land
You know, where people play games with the night
God, it was too hot to sleep
I followed the sound of a jukebox coming from up the levee
All of a sudden, I could hear somebody whistling from right behind me
I turned around, and she said
"Why do you always end up down at Nick's Cafe?"
I said, "Uh, I don't know, the wind just kinda pushed me this way"
She said, "Hang the rich"
Catch the blue train
Places never been before
Look for me
Somewhere down the crazy river
(Somewhere down the crazy river)
Ooh, catch the blue train
All the way to Kokomo
You can find me
Somewhere down the crazy river
(Somewhere down the crazy river)
Take a picture of this
The fields are empty, abandoned '59 Chevy
Laying in the back seat listening to Little Willie John
Yeah, that's when time stood still
You know, I think I'm gonna go down to Madam X
And let her read my mind
She said, "That voodoo stuff don't do nothing for me"
I'm a man with a clear destination
I'm a man with a broad imagination
You fog the mind, you stir the soul
I can't find no control
Ooh
Catch the blue train
Places never been before
Look for me
Somewhere down the crazy river
(Somewhere down the crazy river)
Ooh, catch the blue train
All the way to Kokomo
You can find me
Somewhere down the crazy river
(Somewhere down the crazy river)
Wait, did you hear that?
Oh, this is sure stirring up some ghosts for me
She said, "There's one thing you gotta learn
Is not to be afraid of it"
I said, "No, I like it, I like it, it's good"
She said, "You like it now
But you'll learn to love it later"
I been spellbound
Falling in trances
I been spellbound
Falling in trances
You give me the shivers
Chills and fever
You give me the shivers
You give me the shivers
I been spellbound
I been spellbound
I been spellbound
(Somewhere down the crazy river)
Somewhere down the crazy river
Robbie RobbieRobertsonson
Of blessed memory, dear Robbie.
only garth hudson is alive now
Say what?? Miley Cyrus wasn't BORN until 1992 - this was recorded in 1987. Whatever you're taking - can we share and maybe discuss hiking that 1 back up a few notches?
That is Sammy Llanas from BoDeans on background vocals NOT Miley Cyrus. Get real!
Miley Cyrus back vocals make me very upset. down to a 1. my first
Say what?? Miley Cyrus wasn't BORN until 1992 - this was recorded in 1987. Whatever you're taking - can we share and maybe discuss hiking that 1 back up a few notches?
You like it now, but you'll learn to love it later.
Miley Cyrus back vocals make me very upset. down to a 1. my first
But the way he "plays" the lyrics... not for me.
For an eye-opening experience, watch Robbie and some friends (Joni, Neil, Rick, Van, Ringo, Bob, and Ronnie and a few more) in the movie "The Last Waltz."
Completely agree!
that "echo" is one of my favorite parts of this recording.
Indiana!
Kokomo! I think Ko Kumo is in Japan.
So pretentious and cringy, it hurts.
Your new fishnet tank top?
WIKIPEDIA: When one of the producers, Daniel Lanois, was asked about the inspiration for "Somewhere Down the Crazy River", he said that the song was "kind of like a guy with a deep voice telling you about steaming nights in Arkansas". He went on to say that Robertson was describing his experiences of hanging out in his old neighbourhood of Arkansas with Levon Helm (fellow The Band member) during hot nights in which they were "fishing with dynamite" and had asked a local for directions to "somewhere down the crazy river".[3]
In terms of composition, the song features a "sweet and wonderful" chord sequence on the Suzuki Omnichord, which had been introduced to Lanois by Brian Eno. As Robertson developed the chord sequence, Lanois surreptitiously recorded him and superimposed his storytelling on top.
Robbie Robertson channeling a combo of Dr. John melded with Barry White.
With a hint of William Shatner...
Me, too! Fall of '87...I was an undergrad at CU living along Boulder Creek (745 Arapahoe; sadly, all condos now, and way out of reach) and I was hanging with a sweet gal at her place in Old Town Louisville (also changed a lot) when this came over KBCO. Right away, it stunned us into silence. We toked a bit more, turned it up, and got back to our Romance. I graduated and wound up in Japan for the first two of what would become a total of 20 years. Wonder where she is now... Somewhere down the crazy river...
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kicking wrote:
Somewhat ironically, I first heard this back in '87 on MTV (back when they played music (I know, right?)) overnight while hanging in the dorm lobby avoiding sleep at the University of Louisville. Stunned as well, especially with the film noir storytelling feel, but my post exposure experience wasn't nearly as memorable.
...so good.
Thanks, Bill.
Today I am fascinated and look forward to hearing him.
Is this now my sentinmental view of my youth or my mature view to the artist?
the BoDeans were a thing before Robbie's first album came out, this same year they received "Best New American Band" from a Rolling Stone reader poll.
With some Tom Waits sprinkled in for good measure.
Actually there is no one closer to this sound than Ken Nordine
RIP Ken we all love you so
I was thinking Tom Waits
Actually there is no one closer to this sound than Ken Nordine
Because there's a body in the back seat, that's why.
And this sounds like this sh/t.
A god who walks among us.
Indiana!
Where the hell is Kokumo?
BigCountry98 wrote:
Maybe the Beach Boys know
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
My money's on Hawaii.
Although there are several places named Kokomo—including Kokomo, Indiana; Kokomo, Arkansas; and Kokomo, Hawaii—the song describes a fictional Kokomo as a place "off the Florida Keys." The name was later used by resorts in Sandals Cay, Jamaica, Fiji, and Grassy Key, Florida.
Where the hell is Kokumo?
BigCountry98 wrote:
Maybe the Beach Boys know
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...
My money's on Hawaii.
Maybe the Beach Boys know
Not a female voice -- it's Sammy Llanas ... late of the BoDeans. And sorry for the name typo below.
Wow. I've spent the last 37 years in aural lust for a guy?! Seems my ears are bi.
Given all the "she said..." references it's not a difficult mistake to make. And it's no less sexy for the knowledge.
funny, was thinking that about your comment
Agreed.
For that matter, what good song *doesn't*?
Bill - An addition to deeply enhance PSD ... PSS - Play Something Shatner.
I think it has feet.
Shatner doing a version of Pulp 'Common People'...now that is weird sh*t!
PS..Shatner is no Jarvis Cocker.
Oh, this isn't Tom Waits. in the first verses...
Huh....
what a timeless track!!!
According to Jackson Browne it was David Lindley:
’Among the aural souvenirs from that period is “Cocaine,” a song captured live on Running on Empty. According to nondrugger David Lindley, “On that tour, everybody got crazy. All the time. When a bunch of people take coke, they get poignant. A lot of people spent a lot of time being real poignant on that tour.”
“At the end of the song,” said Browne, “there’s a bit where David did his Strother Martin voice and said, ‘It takes a clear mind to make it.’ I was high, doing coke, and David was trying to tell us, ‘Look, making music in front of tape recorders is best done when you’ve had some sleep and you know what you’re doing.’ Trying to tell us he was not having a great time. I’m glad that’s on there, because, in a way, it’s like a little disclaimer.’
— RollingStone, Jackson Browne Adapts
The hook? That female voice echoing "Somewhere down the crazy river ..."
Not a female voice -- it's Sammy Llanas ... late of the BoDeans. And sorry for the name typo below.
The hook? That female voice echoing "Somewhere down the crazy river ..."
I agree that is one the hooks. But that would be Sam Llanas, or Sammy BoDean singing the female voice.
This is an 11 for me.
The hook? That female voice echoing "Somewhere down the crazy river ..."
easmann wrote:
Some folks are content with some version of "I don't like it", which is fine. Others feel compelled to insult the artist and demean those who like the art. Most of the time I don't think they realize how they sound (for example, someone who is quick to insult one artist and their fans is also quick to take offense if the same is done to one of their favorite artists/songs). The person to whom you responded probably is offended in some way by the performance, though, and I mean this sincerely, all art, including music, is the world's biggest Rorschach test: it reveals what is hidden in the viewer/listener.
But anyway the listener is offended and lashes back in the form of a comment like that. It's the closest, probably, they can come to understanding what it is that bothers them about the song (to be fair: I often cannot explain why I don't like a song, but I know that I don't, and there must a reason).
And I believe that listener is most likely sincere in their assessment.
People who like The Band (or The Police, or early Genesis, or...) often dislike the solo work of artists that left those bands. Sometimes they blame those artists for "breaking up" those bands. I think that's where some of these comments come from.
I agree, the "pretentious" label is over-used on these boards, and while I understand what it means, I find I too don't get how it applies to the music or the artists to which it is applied, usually. Well, at least never to artists I like. : )
I just interpret is as: "I don't like it, AND it offends me". I think if they had a better explanation they'd probably offer it?
For an eye-opening experience, watch Robbie and some friends (Joni, Neil, Rick, Van, Ringo, Bob, and Ronnie and a few more) in the movie "The Last Waltz."
The new fragrance by Robbie Robertsonie.
From - CRAZY RIVER ®
Get . . . Canadian.
Yah.
graycoach—it was made into a short film: https://youtu.be/4KP9PNSUME4
Aww, I always had such strong images in my mind for this haunting tune. I clicked the link and... was so disappointed at the sparse 80's production.
But still, cool to see/realize Tony Levin playing bass and Marie Mckee was easy on the eyes. And checking the wikipage for the song just now verified that was Sammy BoDean on backing vocal. And also surprised to learn, Bono listed as backing vocals and that Martin Scorsese produced the video... I could not feel either of their iconic presences. Funny how knowing more of the back story somehow improves one's experience of things.
graycoach—it was made into a short film: https://youtu.be/4KP9PNSUME4
So THAT'S how Leonard Cohen was conceived!
Fortunately, this station is not just for you. Ahhh.
I'm finding your posts more and more enjoyable as I uncover them on songs' comments....h8rhater to the rescue! (I left off the OP on purpose b/c it wasn't important....only your slightly snarky and completely truthful reply matter...)
And I came here to ask "is that Patty Labelle or Dionne Warwick?" singing backup? I like this song and I'm sure the whole album is great....it came out when I was 10 and well without RP I probably never wouldn't have had a chance to hear it. LONG LIVE RP! (and h8rhater too!)
Agreed.
For that matter, what good song *doesn't*?
Bill - An addition to deeply enhance PSD ... PSS - Play Something Shatner.
I think it has feet.
Was he also the guy who said "I tell you what it takes, it takes a clear mind" at the end of Jackson Browne's "Cocaine"? Sure sounds like it
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Fortunately, this station is not just for you. Ahhh.
absolutely...so cool
You like it now, but you'll learn to love it later.
Somewhere down the lazy river 🚣🚣🚣
I liked the song also
You like it now, but you'll learn to love it later.
Hilarious and very true.
I beg your pardon Sir, Dickel is Tennessee Whiskey not bourbon, Dickel employs the Lincoln County process like Jack Daniels does which of course is a no-no for bourbon
This is cheesy enough as is, but a Shatner cover would be awesome.
I'm feeling so lucky
One of the first recordings I ever owned on those newfangled "compact discs". It sounded awesome in that format. It makes me wonder what it might have been like on good old vinyl.
I have the LP it is wonderful.