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Ellen McIlwaine — Up From the Skies
Album: Honky Tonk Angel
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Released: 1972
Length: 3:44
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I just want to talk to you
I won't uh, do you no harm
I just want to know about your diff'rent lives
On this is here people farm
I heard some of you got your families
Living in cages tall and cold
And some just stay there and dust away
Past the age of old.
Is this true ?
Please let me talk to you.

I just wanna know about
The rooms behind your minds
Uh do I see a vacuum there
Or am I going blind ?
Or is it just uh, remains of vibrations
And echoes long ago ?
Uh things like "Love the world" and uh
Uh "Let your fancy flow"
Is this true ?
Please let me talk to you
Let me talk to you.

I have lived here before
The days of ice
And of course this is why
I'm so concerned
And I come back to find
The stars misplaced
And the smell of a world
That is burned
A smell of a world
That is burned.

Yeah well, maybe, hmm...
Maybe it's just a... change of climate
Hmm, hmm...
Well I can dig it
I can dig it baby
I just want to see.

So where do I purchase my ticket ?
I'd just like to have a ringside seat
I want to know about the new Mother Earth
I want to hear and see everything
I want to hear and see everything
I want to hear and see everything
Yeah...

Aww, shucks
If my daddy could see me now
Everything, everything, everything, oh everything.
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Posted 1 month ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
Hello from Toulouse , France !! 

Thank you you so much for your work RP team ! Please don't stop !
Posted 8 months ago by Julio66    [ Reply ]
 dunkskicks wrote:

What makes this release even more exclusive is how it found its way into the hands of fortunate customers. Random buyers at JUICESTORE were gifted the Jordan 4 Reps. Regrettably, there are no plans for a public release as of now.

 



SPAM ALERT!!!
Posted 1 year ago by AlanNorth    [ Reply ]
What makes this release even more exclusive is how it found its way into the hands of fortunate customers. Random buyers at JUICESTORE were gifted the Jordan 4 Reps. Regrettably, there are no plans for a public release as of now.
 
Posted 1 year ago by dunkskicks    [ Reply ]
 xrdstv wrote:
 
 
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Posted 1 year ago by sonhipabe12    [ Reply ]
Oh my. She passed away!
I always went to her shows when she was in town.  Loved her music and her beautiful and stunning long red hair.

Smitten a little I guess. Sad she is gone from us. 
Posted 1 year ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:


Maybe people shouldn't dictate what songs musicians should or should not play, especially when they themselves are not musicians.

From her NY Times obituary: "In the mid-1960s Ellen McIlwaine spent about a month playing in New York with a fellow guitarist whose musical tastes she shared, an undiscovered talent named Jimi Hendrix."

I can't think of anyone more qualified to cover one of his songs. Excellent version! 

Posted 2 years ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
I'm quite certain I heard her play in Winnipeg in the 80's... anyone recall that?
Posted 2 years ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
 zaebb wrote:


quite a movement experience !
Posted 2 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Thought for sure this was a Rickie Lee. Very swinging'!
Posted 3 years ago by bcamenga    [ Reply ]
Jimi would have loved that hair!
Posted 3 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
 kbs wrote:

Does Melinda know Bill's out on his own?

She sure does now........
Posted 3 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
O M G just noticed this beautiful artist has passed away very recently.
rest in peace, you and will be missed, as we go on enjoying your wonderful music!!
Posted 3 years ago by B4D3neaker3    [ Reply ]
 kbs wrote:

Does Melinda know Bill's out on his own?


Apparently she does now.
Posted 3 years ago by fifthblackbird    [ Reply ]
Great tune. Loving the vibe. 
Posted 3 years ago by MysteryMan    [ Reply ]
 expatlar wrote:
If that is her  playin' that guitar while singing like that, wow. 

heheh. So a little Wikipedia read lets me know how ignorant I am once again. shrug. This is why I listen to rp. Learn something once in awhile.
 

Yup that is her -been there, heard that.
Posted 3 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
The vocal melodies are really far out! 
Has that Joni Mitchell vibes but twangy
Solid 9 from yo boy
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 MusiqueMusique wrote:
Yes, really, thanks for playing her. Didn't even know she existed...  I really like that song.
 

I totally agree!  I started college in 1972 when this was released, and I'm just now hearing it for the first time.  Thanks once again to Bill and Rebecca.
Posted 4 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
Wow. Who is she? Total surprise! I turn on RP and this comes up, maybe I was just in the right mood, but what a smooth swing and vice 👍🏼
Posted 4 years ago by fedtho    [ Reply ]
Bill, Rebecca --- PLEASE!!  How am I ever gonna get a good night's sleep when amazing sets of music fire up around midnight my time? Dangit!!... 
Posted 4 years ago by radiotoe    [ Reply ]
 zaebb wrote:
 
Does Melinda know Bill's out on his own?
Posted 4 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
I must confess that until a few years ago I thought Ricki Lee Jones' was the original version. Hers is still my favorite, but there are several covers I'd like to hear before a final decision.
Posted 4 years ago by orehio51    [ Reply ]
Bill, could you please play " I Want What You Got" from her "Everybody Needs It' album?  A little something to get your blood moving...for us old farts.
Posted 5 years ago by derhey9416    [ Reply ]
 xsrossiter wrote:
People should not try to cover Hendrix; no not even Stevie Ray (but maybe Buddy Guy).
 

Maybe people shouldn't dictate what songs musicians should or should not play, especially when they themselves are not musicians.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by zaebb    [ Reply ]
Hey if a busker was doin this you'd toss her a couple bucks
Posted 5 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Saw Ellen about 2000 at a small club in Takoma Park, MD (suburban DC). Electric power trio and she wailed! Great to hear her on RP.
Posted 5 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
simply beauty.
Posted 5 years ago by taklalaratar    [ Reply ]
Saw Ellen open for some big name act in Detroit around '73.  Don't remember the big act but never forgot her.
Posted 6 years ago by Canadese    [ Reply ]
Sometimes it takes a cover such as this to make me really hear a classic song.  Were it Jimi's version I would automatically go into reverential mode, yet listen somewhat passively because I've experienced it so many times I know longer listen for details.  Plus, I just think this is a really good cover.
Posted 6 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
Saw her several years ago at a local coffee shop. She was great and had interesting stories of her and Taj Mahal,Hendrix, and others.
Posted 6 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
That is good stuff right there.
Posted 7 years ago by rick1956    [ Reply ]
Her cover of Stevie Wonder's Higher Ground was pretty cool.

Norman Cook clearly liked it, too.


Posted 7 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
love her voice  : )

went to https://www.ellenmcilwaine.com/ to learn some more about this awesome artist



with Odetta
Edmonton Folk Fest 1998
(Jan Henley)


Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Wow! I didn't realise what it was at first. Worth 9!
Posted 7 years ago by sid1950    [ Reply ]
So very nice
Perfect quiet jazz/blues live music
Posted 7 years ago by Ishwara    [ Reply ]
 ambrebalte wrote:

What?!!  {#Stop}

I can't even come close to understand why this has been so poorly rated.
 I gave it a 9.

 
They're mad because it's not Jimi's version and so automatically must take 3 off the rating.
Posted 8 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 ambrebalte wrote:

What?!!  {#Stop}

I can't even come close to understand why this has been so poorly rated.
 I gave it a 9. I would have liked to be in the audience. Bit too young in 72 though 😀

 
I don't get it either.  If I'd heard this in '72 it would have blown me away.  Gave it an 8.{#Headache}
Posted 8 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
Fairly amateurish. 

 
What?!!  {#Stop}

I can't even come close to understand why this has been so poorly rated.
 I gave it a 9. I would have liked to be in the audience. Bit too young in 72 though 😀
Posted 8 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
Fairly amateurish. 
Posted 8 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
 joelbb wrote:
You gotta have nerve to cover this piece and the talent to do it right.  This woman has both.

 
Bump.
Posted 8 years ago by SECA_Alan    [ Reply ]
First-rate! Such a cool thing she gets and keeps going on this, and what a fabulous voice and sense of rhythm! Thanks, RP for this!
Posted 8 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

Well stated joelbb!  Cheers!

 

Posted 9 years ago by roulzy    [ Reply ]
 joelbb wrote:
You gotta have nerve to cover this piece and the talent to do it right.  This woman has both.

 
Well stated joelbb!  Cheers!
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]

I just want to talk to you
I won't uh, do you no harm

Sweetheart, with a voice like that, you can't avoid doing me harm.


Posted 9 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 danmaiullo wrote:
This is good, but Rickie Lee Jones did it so much better. We need to hear more of her.

 
Agree
Posted 10 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
This is good, but Rickie Lee Jones did it so much better. We need to hear more of her.
Posted 10 years ago by danmaiullo    [ Reply ]
I thought she did Jimi justice on that one.  Good job.
 
Posted 10 years ago by rick1956    [ Reply ]
 anabel wrote:

just had to push this up top!


 
I have to agree
Posted 10 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 joelbb wrote:
You gotta have nerve to cover this piece and the talent to do it right.  This woman has both.

 
I didn't know what the original song was. Had to look it up. It's a Jimi Hendrix cover.
Posted 11 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
indeed...........more plea's.........{#Dance}{#Fire}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
this is excellent!
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
I remember going to see her at a small club in old Montreal in the 70's and being just blown away at her slide guitar playing, really amazing.
Posted 11 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
It's weird how tastes can change.  Last time I heard this song (whenever that may have been), I gave it a 2.  Today it gets a 7.  Don't know what I was thinking last time!
Posted 11 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
Yes, really, thanks for playing her. Didn't even know she existed...  I really like that song.
Posted 12 years ago by MusiqueMusique    [ Reply ]
You gotta have nerve to cover this piece and the talent to do it right.  This woman has both.
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Here Here!  Thanks for playing Ellen.  love her.
Posted 12 years ago by Daddy_Twist    [ Reply ]
 kaybee wrote:
I like the Hendrix version as much as anyone else, but I think this is a worthy effort.
 



Agreed
Posted 12 years ago by jjak    [ Reply ]
I like the Hendrix version as much as anyone else, but I think this is a worthy effort.
Posted 12 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
Brings a Joni Mitchell/Rikki Lee Jones vibe to this. Not bad.
Posted 12 years ago by rushed    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:

 

the QUESTION remains...

Posted 12 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
I guess the reason that there are so few covers of Hendrix songs is that he is revered as almost godlike, I can see that. I wish she had lent something new or better to the song, but alas no.
Posted 13 years ago by subdude    [ Reply ]
A lot of people don't like this here,but I think it's pretty good. 
 
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NON NIET NAO.
Should be a rule against this sort of thing.
Posted 13 years ago by redmachine    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:

 
just had to push this up top!

Posted 13 years ago by anabel    [ Reply ]
Sorry but she probably should not have covered this one.  Jimi's is light years better.
Posted 13 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
I had her first or second album, and loved it for a long time, then lost touch with it...too many moves.
Posted 13 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
 Dude wrote:
I think that this is a nice interpretation of a great song.  It's got a great acoustic feel and a nice 60's sound, and Ellen has a nice voice.  She captures the energy and essence of the song, and she's feeling it.  I don't understand the negative reaction from my fellow RP listeners.
 
I'm sorry I missed this song.  I was reviewing the playlist history and saw that this one had an average rating of 5.9 with 330 total votes.  RP listeners are usually very generous with "7" ratings for mediocre music and if it's particularly bad the rating might dip to "6".   But 5.9?? I'm curious.

Posted 13 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
 rkread wrote:
Crystal Bowersox, anyone?
 
God, I miss Simon.

Posted 13 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
I think that this is a nice interpretation of a great song.  It's got a great acoustic feel and a nice 60's sound, and Ellen has a nice voice.  She captures the energy and essence of the song, and she's feeling it.  I don't understand the negative reaction from my fellow RP listeners.
Posted 13 years ago by Dude    [ Reply ]
Heresy! {#No}
Posted 13 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Crystal Bowersox, anyone?
Posted 14 years ago by rkread    [ Reply ]
This song is like that damn Energizer bunny... it just keeps going and going and going. Okay, it's not an original thought but it works very nicely here!
Posted 14 years ago by dewhead    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
 
Thank you very much!!
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
I understand the need for covers to exist, but I can't stand this one.  Make it stop, please! {#Wall}
Posted 14 years ago by ianema    [ Reply ]
 laroue wrote:
ok. How about the Rickie Lee Jones version, instead?
 
That sounds tasty!  Might have to go look for that ...

Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
Okay, I agree that some of the vocal phrasing in specific spots are Armatradingesque.  However, the song structure couldn't be more different as far as I'm hearing it.  Joan always has a much more pusposeful, tighter and focused composition.  Not that I mind Ms. McIlwaine's work, but it is not in the same league as Joan's work...yet.

 Hannio wrote:


What I was thinking.  This is not bad, pretty good actually.

MsJudi wrote: Shades of Joan Armitrating.
 

Posted 15 years ago by Dahnyul    [ Reply ]
Meh.  {#Eh}
Posted 15 years ago by denmom    [ Reply ]
Hey!  Ellen again.  Most Excellent.  Love ya Girl!

Ellen is Good People.
Posted 15 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
 MsJudi wrote:
Shades of Joan Armitrating.
 

What I was thinking.  This is not bad, pretty good actually.
Posted 16 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Ellen was kicking butt with the likes of Jimi Hendrix way, way back. She's definitely still got it. My favorite off this album is still "Sliding". A good solid 9.
Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
Ordinary.
Posted 16 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
ok. How about the Rickie Lee Jones version, instead?
Posted 16 years ago by laroue    [ Reply ]
Love the kitty on her CD cover! {#Roflol}
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]

Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 manbirdexperiment wrote:


I'm OK with sucko-barfo.
 
I'm still not.
Posted 16 years ago by ianema    [ Reply ]
Shades of Joan Armitrating.
Posted 16 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
ianema wrote:
I need a rating below sucko-bafo!
I'm OK with sucko-barfo.
Posted 16 years ago by Manbird    [ Reply ]
I need a rating below sucko-bafo!
Posted 16 years ago by ianema    [ Reply ]
I normally forgo comparisons, but I seriously was thinking this might be Fiona Apple.
Posted 16 years ago by pmnixa    [ Reply ]
Harsh and irritating to my ears...
Posted 16 years ago by kaz    [ Reply ]
zenhead wrote:
How wonderful to hear Ellen's voice coming out of my speakers! I think she's great, very underappreciated.
Me too! And I like the cover of Jimis' song very much.
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
maxmox wrote:
Is that a skunk on yr shoulder Ellen?
Nope, it's Rascal, her kitty. Ellen is instantly recognized by the Feline Race as being a Friendly Big Person.
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
I love Ellen McIlwaine and it's so good to hear her again.She was ahead of her time. One gutsy musical woman. There are so many good cuts from this album. (PS: Ricki Lee owes Ellen Mc a debt of gratitude, Ellen is about twenty years her senior...)
Posted 17 years ago by janieo    [ Reply ]
Not bad. Echoes of Joni Mitchell... c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
orientalis wrote:
Don't really know who this lady is (perhaps I am too young), but Rickie Lee Jones covered this song way better and way cooler.
It's okay to be young, and Rickie Lee is tops. Just remember: there's nothing new in music, only the feel.
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Is that a skunk on yr shoulder Ellen?
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
I love that promo only cover! Brings back used record store memories. Perhaps Ms Jones did one better than Ellen's, but RLJ was a deadbeat Venice waif when this was recorded, and you can bet it was on her mind when she did hers. Back in the day, though, this was a very cool FM tune. Thanks, Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by sherf    [ Reply ]
Judging this on its own merits, without comparison to the original, I but one word: BLECH!
Posted 17 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
orientalis wrote:
Don't really know who this lady is (perhaps I am too young), but Rickie Lee Jones covered this song way better and way cooler.
I completely agree, its played pretty regularly on RP
Posted 17 years ago by meower    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by sailsup    [ Reply ]
up from the skies solid
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Don't really know who this lady is (perhaps I am too young), but Rickie Lee Jones covered this song way better and way cooler.
Posted 18 years ago by orientalis    [ Reply ]
love it!!!
Posted 18 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
SRV's cover of Little Wing and Voodoo Child are flawless.
Posted 18 years ago by sutcliff    [ Reply ]
xsrossiter wrote:
People should not try to cover Hendrix; no not even Stevie Ray (but maybe Buddy Guy).
If anyone can do Jimmy, ITS Stevie Ray Vaughn! They are both immortal! We were just lucky to have Stevie longer and unlucky to not have Jimmy long enough.
Posted 18 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
Not a fan. Just because the original artist was good, or a legend, has little bearing on the quality of a cover. Poor.
Posted 18 years ago by H-bomb    [ Reply ]
xsrossiter wrote:
People should not try to cover Hendrix; no not even Stevie Ray (but maybe Buddy Guy).
agreed
Posted 18 years ago by calray    [ Reply ]
anyone remember "Fear Itself" with Chris Zaloom?
Posted 18 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
People should not try to cover Hendrix; no not even Stevie Ray (but maybe Buddy Guy).
Posted 18 years ago by xsrossiter    [ Reply ]
Ellen is a nice person, great musician from way back. I talked to her once about Jimi Hendrix and how he was in her band before he moved to England and became famous. This was several years ago but I think she still tours.
Posted 18 years ago by rowdydaisy    [ Reply ]
pope183 wrote:
think she teaches school now ..
Thats hilarious!
Posted 18 years ago by Dylan76    [ Reply ]
My stream keeps cutting out on me. Maybe it doesn't like this song.
Posted 18 years ago by Whirlpool    [ Reply ]
Horrible.
Posted 18 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
think she teaches school now ..
Posted 18 years ago by pope183    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by princeofpeoria    [ Reply ]
I can appreciate it. I tried to like it. It just makes me want to hear Jimi.
Posted 18 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
There is a better cover of this from a Jazz singerin from Holand, Fleurine. This isnt bad either
Posted 18 years ago by Theodoransky    [ Reply ]
I'm the biggest Hendrix fan ever and I have to say I love this! Doesn't try to do a recreation, great voice. Nice!
Posted 19 years ago by pgarner    [ Reply ]
How wonderful to hear Ellen's voice coming out of my speakers! I think she's great, very underappreciated.
Posted 19 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]