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The Jayhawks — Save It For A Rainy Day
Album: Rainy Day Music
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Released: 2003
Length: 3:02
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Pretty little hairdo don't do what it used to
Can't disguise the living
All the miles that you've been through

Looking like a train wreck
Wearing too much makeup
The burden that you carry
Is more than one soul could ever bear

Don't look so sad, Marina
There's another part to play
Don't look so sad, Marina
Save it for a rainy day
Save it for a rainy day
Save it for a rainy day

You neve make your mind up
Like driving with your eyes shut
Rough around the edges
Won't someone come and take you home

Waiting for a breakthrough
What will you set your mind to?
We stood outside the Chinese restaurant
in the rain

Don't look so sad, Marina
There's another part to play
Don't look so sad, Marina
Save it for a rainy day
Save it for a rainy day
Save it for a rainy day
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This is where my Jayhawks journey started! 
Posted 3 weeks ago by rfduck    [ Reply ]
I quite liked it until the harmonica came in on a horrible dissonance.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Nice song if I hear it again on RP will give it an 8
Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
As a sailor, I will agree that most marinas look glum on a rainy day.
Posted 4 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
kinda an alter ego song to townes van zandt's loretta. great song. 
Posted 4 years ago by jumbo    [ Reply ]
 Aud wrote:
(ohhh, I need to stop being so snide...) And in which state or country is it raining since RP is an international station?
 
My vote is for any day it rains in Ararat, VIC, Australia.
Posted 4 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
 nearsanta wrote:
New album maybe next year. {#Umbrella}

 
Two albums since your post.
Posted 5 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
New album maybe next year. {#Umbrella}
Posted 8 years ago by nearsanta    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Sentimental and nice, but better in smaller doses. As in...hearing this song once in a while, but not too often. Maybe save it for only rainy days. Sounds good.
 

You mean like...Riders on the Storm??

(ohhh, I need to stop being so snide...) And in which state or country is it raining since RP is an international station?
Posted 11 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Sentimental and nice, but better in smaller doses. As in...hearing this song once in a while, but not too often. Maybe save it for only rainy days. Sounds good.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
Like a Midwest Crowded House. Not comparing the music song against song as much as over all quality of writing, production values and super-tight composition. Tell me again why they're not famous?
 
Excellent question.
Posted 11 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
The refrain looks same as Rainy Day from The Corrs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lxmrG7TjN9c


Posted 12 years ago by otaznick    [ Reply ]
Like a Midwest Crowded House. Not comparing the music song against song as much as over all quality of writing, production values and super-tight composition. Tell me again why they're not famous?
Posted 12 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:
The Jayhawks always make me feel better.
 
Me, too...  I love this song. {#Sunny}
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]

Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 boober wrote:
The Jayhawks really choked in the NCAA basketball tournament.....oh wait...that's another Jayhawks.
As for this band and this song....MEH!
 
VCU, VCU... Go Rams, GO!!!

You don't want to go to war... with the Raaaaams... don't stop, don't stop, no we don't stop!
As for this band and this song..... they are, and it is, EXCELLENT. 


Posted 13 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
The Jayhawks really choked in the NCAA basketball tournament.....oh wait...that's another Jayhawks.
As for this band and this song....MEH!
Posted 13 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
The Jayhawks always make me feel better.
Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Good Minnesota band!!
Posted 13 years ago by fast_eddie    [ Reply ]
Perfect song for the weather in CT today!  Wow, is it pouring down.
Posted 13 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
Rainy day music? You can hear that here every day since 2 Weeks! Awful! ( i mean the weather) !

Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

Wow... you just can't help but be negative even when you got nuthin'

 
He's a graphic designer, so it's in his strike zone. Still, ya gotta wonder why he bothers to get up in the morning...

Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
awww —- This song song makes me sad and happy at the same time. I remember REALLY getting into Jayhawks songs back in 2002 back during the tech bust when I was searching for work and a "Reason to Be". This song is so nostalgic to me, then and now.
Posted 13 years ago by snoozie    [ Reply ]
I loves me some Jayhawks...{#Bounce}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
Poor cover design. Imagery and type are good, but the composition is amateurish.
 
Wow... you just can't help but be negative even when you got nuthin'

Posted 14 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 rcurrier wrote:
 Bosonator wrote:
Yup. I was pleasently surprised to find out that this entire album (Songs for a Rainy Day) was just as good as any of the cuts played on RP. One of their earlier albums (Hollywood Town Square) didn't impress me as much, however. Not as consistent.


As yet another opinion, I found this album—while quite enjoyable—to have kind of a sameness. Whereas Hollywood Town Hall is my favorite Jayhawks album, with more variety of sound.

But as to the original question, yes, picking up a full Jayhawks album is well worth it. 
 

Tommorow the Green Grass and Blue Earth are awesome. I was not as impressed with Hollywood Town Hall. In fact on Blue Earth - they did an alternate (first version) of the song Two Angels.
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]

Reminds me of Wilco - and in a good way, I might add. . .

Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
I'm thinkin' Bob might like this.........
Posted 14 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Marina!
Posted 14 years ago by jnhashmi    [ Reply ]
Rainy day today. Works ok.
Posted 14 years ago by gekkosan    [ Reply ]
 Bosonator wrote:
Yup. I was pleasently surprised to find out that this entire album (Songs for a Rainy Day) was just as good as any of the cuts played on RP. One of their earlier albums (Hollywood Town Square) didn't impress me as much, however. Not as consistent.


As yet another opinion, I found this album—while quite enjoyable—to have kind of a sameness. Whereas Hollywood Town Hall is my favorite Jayhawks album, with more variety of sound.

But as to the original question, yes, picking up a full Jayhawks album is well worth it. 


Posted 15 years ago by rcurrier    [ Reply ]
 Tana wrote:

Does anyone know the original release date? Amazon link says 2003 for "this version."


 
2003 is correct. It was released on American/Lost Highway. American re-released it in 2006. Dunno about the "version" tho'. Only one that I know of.

Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Rickvee wrote:
Love the song. Love the band.

 

Is the correct answer.
Posted 15 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
Poor cover design. Imagery and type are good, but the composition is amateurish.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
Does anyone know the original release date? Amazon link says 2003 for "this version."
Posted 15 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
Love the song. Love the band.
Posted 16 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
This song's hook stays with me more than any other Jayhawks's tune..with the possibly the exception of "Blue"..I miss these guys..
Posted 16 years ago by miguel1220    [ Reply ]
Your pretty little hairdo Don't do what it used to Misterfixit wrote:
This track has a mixing glitch 8 bars in from the front. Either that or the data track on RP's machine is skipping.
Such a fitting comment from Misterfixit
Posted 16 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
Once again...
Posted 16 years ago by dharmanavy    [ Reply ]
This track has a mixing glitch 8 bars in from the front. Either that or the data track on RP's machine is skipping. Other than that, I think this is fairly ho-hum. They are pretty proficient, however and this track is good listening for driving and elevating.
Posted 16 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
This song doesn't match the icy snow outside.
Posted 17 years ago by Stammer    [ Reply ]
*sigh* Just not my style. Whiney. Guess there have to be a few 3's in my list.
Posted 17 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
TriskyJen wrote:
That's the best mondegreen i've heard in a long time. LOL
Forgetting Ohio. Neil Young. My favorite.
Posted 17 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
kevin36 wrote:
I thought it was "Kitty brittle bread pruned."
That's the best mondegreen i've heard in a long time. LOL
Posted 17 years ago by TriskyJen    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a young Roger Daltry??
Posted 17 years ago by GlassMan!    [ Reply ]
pigglywiggly wrote:
I used to think the first line of this song was "Pretty little head wound, don't do what it used to"! I think I like that better.
I thought it was "Kitty brittle bread pruned."
Posted 17 years ago by kevin36    [ Reply ]
LOVE IT! great Friday song! BTW its raining in Phila
Posted 17 years ago by meower    [ Reply ]
I used to think the first line of this song was "Pretty little head wound, don't do what it used to"! I think I like that better.
Posted 17 years ago by pigglywiggly    [ Reply ]
topherg87 wrote:
I've only heard a few Jayhawks songs, but of what I've heard i really really like. Worth buying a full album?
Yup. I was pleasently surprised to find out that this entire album (Songs for a Rainy Day) was just as good as any of the cuts played on RP. One of their earlier albums (Hollywood Town Square) didn't impress me as much, however. Not as consistent.
Posted 17 years ago by Bosonator    [ Reply ]
topherg87 wrote:
I've only heard a few Jayhawks songs, but of what I've heard i really really like. Worth buying a full album?
I discovered this band on RP and liked their music a lot. Last year I bought "Tomorrow the Green Grass." It's a very nice album that I can recommend. Worth the money.
Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
I've only heard a few Jayhawks songs, but of what I've heard i really really like. Worth buying a full album?
Posted 17 years ago by topherg87    [ Reply ]
bindi wrote:
love love love this song anyone ever see them live?
Yes, twice, they put on a great show. It was particularly good to see Gary Louris and Mark Olson back together.
Posted 17 years ago by pigglywiggly    [ Reply ]
love love love this song anyone ever see them live?
Posted 18 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
I've been hearing more from the Jayhawks lately. Excellent!
Posted 18 years ago by Middleton    [ Reply ]
This song feels like it would fit on Grateful Dead's American Beauty.
Posted 18 years ago by ObsidianInfinity    [ Reply ]
This is quite cheerful, earthy, genuine.
Posted 18 years ago by plutodazed    [ Reply ]
This is a really sweet little song.
Posted 18 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
I guess anyone can read anything into anything, including Star Trek geeks. C'mon, people. Get a life!
Posted 18 years ago by Essbee    [ Reply ]
chefdiane wrote:
Anyone ever wonder if this is about Marina Sirtis? You know,"...there's another part to play..." etc. Just a thought...
OMG...yes! From the first listen. So glad to know I'm not the only one. I always associate Marina with this song. Haven't seen her lately...hope she finds that part.
Posted 18 years ago by am    [ Reply ]
This is one of those bands nobody has ever heard of but if they have, they have all their CDs. First song I ever heard of theirs was their cover of Grand Funk's "Bad Time." Hooked ever since.
Posted 18 years ago by Essbee    [ Reply ]
I've seen these guys play live twice and they put on a great show and play small clubs, so adds to the experience. I actually prefer the live version of this off of Live From The Women's Club.
Posted 18 years ago by pigglywiggly    [ Reply ]
Buzzardcheater wrote:
I really like the Jayhawks, saw them at SXSW a couple of years ago. Having said that, tho, this song has been completely beaten to death by the local alt station, KGSR. Play something else by them, for this is truly a case of too much of a good thing.
be careful of what you complain about. the local alt station here dosen't even know who the jayhawks are!
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Ever see the old movie "Sunset Boulevard"? I think that's what they're singing about.
Posted 18 years ago by madtowner11    [ Reply ]
Can't help it - gotta sing along the chorus: So saaaaaaad There's a-no-ther part to plaaaaaay So saaaaaaad Uuuuuuuu-uuuuuu
Posted 19 years ago by shevek    [ Reply ]
Anyone ever wonder if this is about Marina Sirtis? You know,"...there's another part to play..." etc. Just a thought...
Posted 19 years ago by chefdiane    [ Reply ]
great song by one of my favourite bands...I hope to hear more of them in the next couple of years, in one way or another..
Posted 19 years ago by henrico    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a nice song, but a drab live cover.
Posted 19 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
Have been a fan for years-new album is great. Thanks for playing this.
Posted 19 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
Feels like The Byrds, great :) I like 'em
Posted 19 years ago by snurfer    [ Reply ]
I really like the Jayhawks, saw them at SXSW a couple of years ago. Having said that, tho, this song has been completely beaten to death by the local alt station, KGSR. Play something else by them, for this is truly a case of too much of a good thing.
Posted 20 years ago by Buzzardcheater    [ Reply ]
Ooh! I *love* this -- I get to go see them in September -- the day after my birthday! I can\'t wait! (And better yet, the headliner is Lucinda Williams!) Hooray!
Posted 20 years ago by ginathelintqueen    [ Reply ]
more i hear it, more i liiiikkkkke it!!!!! :) :D
Posted 20 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
To me, the jayhawks are like an old, comfy sweater. just right.
Posted 20 years ago by kelli    [ Reply ]
The whole CD is amazing!!! Great inspiring music!!
Posted 20 years ago by Talalala    [ Reply ]
More! Please sir, may I have another?
Posted 20 years ago by DH    [ Reply ]
Definitely enjoying the new tunes from the Jayhawks... thanks for playing them. i respond to them sort of like I do The Doves. I find nothing terribly flashy or spectacular about their music, but it\'s really nice to listen to.
Posted 20 years ago by Carissa    [ Reply ]
I love this song - the whole sound is so appealing to me.
Posted 20 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]