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The Black Sorrows — Fool Notion
Album: Beat Club
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Released: 1992
Length: 5:23
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Must've been blind
Guess that's what you'll find
If fate taps on your door

Love rolled in
You shook my world around
Then watched me from the wings
I should have known
But my heart had flown
Now look what trouble brings

A train pulls out of a station
Then rattles on down the line
When I held you close
What I feared the most
Was some fool notion of mine

The sun has gone
This winter's much too long
It steals my breath away

Everythin' dies
Like the promise in your eyes
And waves breakin' on the bay

The moon staggers into the night sky
But it ain't up there to shine
When I held you close
What I feared the most
Was some fool notion of mine
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 kazoo wrote:

I thought it was Chuck Prophet. Had to look. Nope. Nice sound!



I thought it was Mark Knoffler
Posted 3 months ago by Jeeper    [ Reply ]
Check out Bakelite Radio, one of Joe Camilleri's projects. I've been listening to Volume IV. It has some funky tunes.
Posted 10 months ago by dejapete    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!   Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 kazoo wrote:

I thought it was Chuck Prophet. Had to look. Nope. Nice sound!



Sure is! Very nice vibe.
Chuck's got little more nasal sound and sarcastic feel ....maybe? Just a thought.
Liking this
Posted 1 year ago by reguru2112    [ Reply ]
Yes, nice voice. Great groove. Thanks RP!
Posted 1 year ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
i really, really, really like this.

at first, hearing the voice - i thought was knopfler. but, obviously, not.
 
I thought it was Mark too, and it also felt like a Morphine song. I am so happy to have another interesting artist to follow up on and discover. From 1992! :)
Posted 1 year ago by kcatalina    [ Reply ]
i really, really, really like this.

at first, hearing the voice - i thought was knopfler. but, obviously, not.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Only Bill would delve deep into The Black Sorrows’ back catalogue to find gold. Introducing a whole new generation of Americans to Aussie genius. Well done and happy birthday x
Posted 1 year ago by benjamiser    [ Reply ]
This is a bit of sunshine on a cloudy day.
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Lovely lyrics.
Posted 1 year ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
Top shelf.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Shweet!
Posted 2 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 wanderinglevel wrote:


same



Thank you!
Posted 2 years ago by joecam    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:

The more I hear this, the more I like it!!  Thanx RP!



same
Posted 2 years ago by wanderinglevel    [ Reply ]
The vocals remind me of Morphine.
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this, the more I like it!!  Thanx RP!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Great Tune! I never heard of them before. Thanx RP!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 reallylost wrote:
 
 
Yeh we really don't get the Dire Straits comparison as they are definitely not on the list of influencers...so thanks
Posted 3 years ago by joecam    [ Reply ]
 nmcvaugh wrote:

Thought this was a Mark Knopfler or Dire Straits I hadn't run into before. Glad I checked to see. Thanks RP!



The difference between these guys and Dire Straits is these guys are good. A small but crucial difference to my mind. 

I think I saw them (not Dire Straits) play at the Adelaide Festival Centre in 1988. 
Posted 3 years ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
Thought this was a Mark Knopfler or Dire Straits I hadn't run into before. Glad I checked to see. Thanks RP!
Posted 3 years ago by nmcvaugh    [ Reply ]
 Krow_Pie wrote:
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
 
Oi Oi Oi
Posted 3 years ago by FatYellowDog    [ Reply ]
You’re ever growing better JoeC. 💯
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this before and I find it's Jo Jo Zep well cool. Good band live too
Posted 4 years ago by janac13    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP for more gloriously unearthed Aussie talent. When Joe first started out he was referred to as “that guy who mumbles his words like Mick Jagger” - adding, “Neither of them will ever make it. Seems that was not the case for either! 8/10.
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Very good Musical! This set is marvellous! Thank you
Posted 4 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 Tippster wrote:
Someone listened to a bunch of Knopfler growing up...
 

Camilleri is a year older than Knopfler, so maybe it was the other way round ! 
Posted 4 years ago by redart    [ Reply ]
This came after Extreme Ways by Moby (Bourne end credits for those of you unfamiliar with the track), and I definitely hear background similarities.
Posted 4 years ago by BigCountry98    [ Reply ]
Added to a long list of good stuff I've never heard before!
Posted 4 years ago by obankenobi    [ Reply ]

Posted 5 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I thought it was Chuck Prophet. Had to look. Nope. Nice sound!
Posted 5 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
 Tippster wrote:
Someone listened to a bunch of Knopfler growing up...
 
Except that Joe Camilleri was born in 1948!!!! He's older then Knopfler by a year, give or take a few months
Posted 5 years ago by martymoose15    [ Reply ]
Joe Camilleri leads The Black Sorrows. He's kind of an Australian version of Elvis Costello. Several great catchy songs in late 70's, then matured to even better material over the years, supported by some legendary Aussie musicians. Seen him perform dozens of times and he's always great.
Posted 5 years ago by mhamann123    [ Reply ]
Rating fo me down from 8 to 7
Posted 5 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
Someone listened to a bunch of Knopfler growing up...
Posted 6 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
Good stuff
Posted 6 years ago by dyharenas    [ Reply ]
Aussies? Damn, now they are beating us at excellent R&B . . . 
Posted 7 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 Just heard this for the first time. The Cale/Knopler comment is spot on. Two of my favorites. (Three if you count both Knopflers). 
If J.J. Cale and Mark Knopfler fused into one person, you'd get this.

 
Just heard this for the first time. The Cale/Knopler comment is spot on. Two of my favorites. (Three if you count both Knopflers). 
Posted 7 years ago by KudaRey    [ Reply ]
West LA fadeway?
Posted 7 years ago by daaave    [ Reply ]
Blast stopped doing what I am supposed to be doing. Too good.
Posted 9 years ago by Saltash_Calling    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill for highlighting another great Aussie band.
Posted 9 years ago by taswegian    [ Reply ]
Love this song.
RP play it at least once a week9200199999977424168791
Posted 9 years ago by TEG    [ Reply ]
Nice
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]

Very Nice.  Thank You.

Similar to some of my favorites yet has an added something. 

Posted 9 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
 jjtwister wrote:
That's a shame ... Beat Club is one of The Sorrows best albums check it out on iTunes and decide for yourself


 

Posted 9 years ago by joecam    [ Reply ]
 jjtwister wrote:
Thanks 4 the info u saved me some $


 

Posted 9 years ago by jjtwister    [ Reply ]
 Dog_Ear wrote:
After hearing this on RP I bought a few of their releases - but as is often the case, Bill picked the gem of the crop. Leave it to RP to find obscure gold  . . .

 

Posted 9 years ago by jjtwister    [ Reply ]
That song has a nice flow to it. 
Posted 9 years ago by jjtwister    [ Reply ]
 Fer1111 wrote:
{#Bananajam}{#Bananasplit}I love this kind of music....makes you happy.

 
Yeah Fer...  lovin' it. Bumping to a 9.
Posted 9 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
After hearing this on RP I bought a few of their releases - but as is often the case, Bill picked the gem of the crop. Leave it to RP to find obscure gold  . . .
Posted 9 years ago by Dog_Ear    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Bananasplit}I love this kind of music....makes you happy.


Posted 10 years ago by Fer1111    [ Reply ]
Liking this.
Posted 10 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
 tomcool wrote:
I thought this was Peter Mulvey, but it's an Aussie named Joe Camilleri. He's been around for decades, apparently. Amazing similarity in voice and vocal style with Peter Mulvey, I think, at least in this song. Would enjoy hearing more from both artists here at RP.
 
The Black Sorrows are indeed still around touring Australia and Europe. They released their 17th album Certified Blue which is currently #5 on the national Jazz and Blues chart.  Appreciate the feedback on Fool Notion . 
Posted 10 years ago by joecam    [ Reply ]
 PLC wrote:
I once mistakenly walked into the Black Sorrows dressing room, thinking it was a bathroom and gave an impromptu review of their gig... (unfavorable)   I apologize to them and all their fans as I was extremely drunk at the time...  and not at all a music reviewer.  So here's a "10" Joe.

 
Some people would do the same thing sober it'd be called chutzpah. If I were one of the Black Sorrows, I'd have shaken your hand and tasered your ass. 
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I once mistakenly walked into the Black Sorrows dressing room, thinking it was a bathroom and gave an impromptu review of their gig... (unfavorable)   I apologize to them and all their fans as I was extremely drunk at the time...  and not at all a music reviewer.  So here's a "10" Joe.
Posted 11 years ago by PLC    [ Reply ]
"And now another feel-good track from the Black Sorrows..."
Posted 11 years ago by zoopmama    [ Reply ]
I haven't thought about this band for years....had a copy of "Hold on to Me" that was done in the late '80's, and Camilleri sounded a bit like Van Morrison back then. I remember it being a really good listen- might have to hunt it down and give it some rotation again.
Posted 11 years ago by ckevin63    [ Reply ]
Nice funky beat with quietly sizzling guitar and vocals restrained just enough to be discreet.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Chuck Prophet was and is an awesome musical force!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
These guys made some of the most under-rated music of the late eighties IMO. Good to hear them still doing it and sounding great.
Posted 11 years ago by lungfish    [ Reply ]
 
 Farquwaar wrote:
Is that Chuck Prophet on vocals?

Leslie wrote:

That's who it sounds like to me as well. 

 
Me three....!
Posted 11 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
If you like this may want to check out some of their other stuff like "never let me go" or "aint love the strangest thing"
Posted 12 years ago by whatshisname    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

. . . and the lesser-known Chuck Prophet.
 
Yes! Chuck Prophet that's it! I was sitting here thinking who the heck does this sound like, or maybe it's actually him - then I saw this post.
Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
....6->>8.........chills me......
This post apparently contained an image that was dragged into the post editor. Sorry, but any text contained in the post after this point has been lost.
Posted 12 years ago by rockpommel16    [ Reply ]
An extra rating point just for the line about the moon staggering into the night sky.
Posted 12 years ago by trailhub    [ Reply ]
 nathanso wrote:

Right said!  Thanks RP for turning me on to this band.
 

Excactly my thoughts. Knopfler? Almost but no really...
Anyway, like it.

Posted 12 years ago by werner    [ Reply ]
 Baby_M wrote:
If J.J. Cale and Mark Knopfler fused into one person, you'd get this.
 
Right said!  Thanks RP for turning me on to this band.
Posted 13 years ago by nathanso    [ Reply ]
Tasty.
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
If J.J. Cale and Mark Knopfler fused into one person, you'd get this.
Posted 13 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]

Definitely cool.


Posted 13 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
 Dog_Ear wrote:
This is one of those far flung rarities that you would only hear on RP. They FINALLY got this on iTunes & I scooped it up. But -as always Bill picked the best track —fanks mate.
 
8 on the first listen.  
Posted 13 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
 Walrus_Gumbo wrote:
Very sinister vibe! I like it, kinda like a snake slithering in the grass! Cool & deadly...{#Devil_pimp}
 

OOOOO!! that's an excellent description!
Posted 13 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
This is one of those far flung rarities that you would only hear on RP. They FINALLY got this on iTunes & I scooped it up. But -as always Bill picked the best track —fanks mate.
Posted 13 years ago by Dog_Ear    [ Reply ]
Great Aussie band, led by Joe Camilleri, another of his bands called  JoJo Zep and the Falcons were pretty cool too
Posted 13 years ago by amboman52    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:
I keep hearing Kevin Welch...
 
RP needs more Kevin Welch!

Posted 13 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
Very nice! 8 => 9
Posted 13 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
 kittyhawk wrote:
It sounds like a blend of MarK Knopler and Robbie Robertson to me. :-)
 
. . . and the lesser-known Chuck Prophet.
Posted 13 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
This CD is long sold out . I have seen this Item on German Ebay.Regards to all lovers of good groove 
sounds like DaDa Boo Baa- cha kli banannas..............
 


Posted 14 years ago by loversclub    [ Reply ]
sounds like DaDa Boo Baa- cha kli banannas..............
Posted 14 years ago by Centabor    [ Reply ]
Thought this was JJ Cale that I'd never heard.
Posted 14 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
I hate when I'm so late hearing a good band. 
Posted 14 years ago by maht    [ Reply ]
I keep hearing Kevin Welch...
Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Knopfler + Isaac + a little Bryan Ferry warble?
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Very sinister vibe! I like it, kinda like a snake slithering in the grass! Cool & deadly...{#Devil_pimp}
Posted 14 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
 tg3k wrote:
Wasn't really paying attention to the bulk of the song, but the guitar work at the end made me perk up and listen. Cool stuff.
 
Same here. Definitely a Knopfler-esque guitar, very smooth. 6 from the Nottingham jury.

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 songbirdfemme wrote:
as long as we're throwing out comparisons, I say this sounds like Chris Isaac!

 
It sounds like a blend of Marc Knopler and Robbie Robertson to me. :-)

Posted 15 years ago by kittyhawk    [ Reply ]
as long as we're throwing out comparisons, I say this sounds like Chris Isaac!

Posted 15 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
 oscar_driver wrote:
Seriously now, i am trying to show how good RP is, but the last 7 tracks are too country-like (i love country) but a more modern track helps ...
PLEASE play something cool will you>?
I got 5 co-workers here making fun of me ,,,
 
I dunno, I thought this one was pretty cool. If I walked into a party where this was on, I'd stay awhile...


Posted 15 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Wasn't really paying attention to the bulk of the song, but the guitar work at the end made me perk up and listen. Cool stuff.
Posted 15 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
 Farquwaar wrote:
Is that Chuck Prophett on vocals?
 
That's who it sounds like to me as well. 
Posted 16 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
I always enjoy the RP selections from this CD (but don't seem to like the newer CD's as much) But it can't be found! Can't download. Can't find the CD. I guess that makes it an RP exclusive!


Posted 16 years ago by Dog_Ear    [ Reply ]
I lay in bed and counted the songs after this one so that when I finally got up I could go to the RP playlist and check who it was...The Black Sorrows!!! I was so stoked as I`m an Aussie (as they are ) in Switzerland and didn`t expect it. Having big problems trying to buy this online though...no luck on iTunes or Amazon.
Posted 16 years ago by mishsyd    [ Reply ]
Sounded a bit like Chuck Prophet singing.
Posted 16 years ago by iggam    [ Reply ]
oscar_driver wrote:
Seriously now, i am trying to show how good RP is, but the last 7 tracks are too country-like (i love country) but a more modern track helps ... PLEASE play something cool will you>? I got 5 co-workers here making fun of me ,,, OScar
Ever tried to get a cat to do a trick for company? Same thing applies here. (I've really enjoyed the last hour!)
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
esotericderek wrote:
blah blah blah... All I hear is tedious crooning and a repetitive, over-used chord progression.
One hears what one wants to....just as they see what they want to.... Open your ears. It's no grammy winner, but it definitely has merit, IMHO.
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Seriously now, i am trying to show how good RP is, but the last 7 tracks are too country-like (i love country) but a more modern track helps ... PLEASE play something cool will you>? I got 5 co-workers here making fun of me ,,, OScar
Posted 16 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
Dave_Mack wrote:
I thought maybe this was a new Peter Mulvey song, ya know, the 29 cent head guy?
sounds like knopfler both vocal and guitar
Posted 16 years ago by paul21    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
I agree on all counts. Throw in a little JJ Cale...
Before I looked it up, I too was thinking J.J. Cale.
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
blah blah blah... All I hear is tedious crooning and a repetitive, over-used chord progression.
Posted 16 years ago by esotericderek    [ Reply ]
I thought maybe this was a new Peter Mulvey song, ya know, the 29 cent head guy?
Posted 16 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Can't find this'n Sure would be nice if this was actually available -not really in love with their later stuff. Once again RP plucks an obscure gem from the ether
Posted 16 years ago by Dog_Ear    [ Reply ]
Bought !!!
Posted 16 years ago by loversclub    [ Reply ]
ramulose wrote:
Very Knopfler-esque... great sound... great vocals... tight band.
I agree on all counts. Throw in a little JJ Cale...
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Krow_Pie wrote:
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
Oi, Oi, Oi!
Posted 16 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
Very Knopfler-esque... great sound... great vocals... tight band.
Posted 16 years ago by ramulose    [ Reply ]
Aussie, Aussie, Aussie!
Posted 16 years ago by Krow_Pie    [ Reply ]
He sounds like the Morphine guy. And hey, for that matter the band doesn't sound completely unlike Morphine.
Posted 16 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
Isn't this J. J. Cale?
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
Awesome stuff! Strong 8.
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Oh So Good. His voice is wonderful.
Posted 17 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
gah.. i remember the Jo Jo Zep and the Falcons days from the 70s...what a wonderfully solid aussie musician whose contribution to the music scene out here has been phenomenal....and still touring!! i've never heard this song before.. but like a fine red wine.. he's only become better with age...it's quite lovely ..well done RP for playing such a diverse selection.
Posted 17 years ago by a-m    [ Reply ]
Joe Camelliri 2006-10-05 ... this is the best album!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Farquwaar wrote:
Is that Chuck Prophett on vocals?
Or is it mark Knopfler?
Posted 17 years ago by Kevstar    [ Reply ]
rocteur wrote:
Beautiful music.
connoisseur of fine music
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
.. let the show begin, i was comin' out for more when i held you close ah!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
love the sorrows! such a cool segue ( transit ) into richard shindell and then ray's empty, hey bill, no wonder you're our bill ... ... she lifts her skirt up to her knees ... ... some fool notion?
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I listened to two of their albums today, they're so cool!
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a cross between Bob Dylan and Jacob Dylan.
Posted 18 years ago by tzzart    [ Reply ]
I got a Dire Straits vibe, too. It almost sounded like Knopfler's vocal for a moment. Nicely crafted. I'll have to check this band out.
Posted 18 years ago by 87C751    [ Reply ]
This band is from Australia and has the chops. Great to hear this song for the first time and really, really, like it! Bill, you're the man!
Posted 18 years ago by Goodhelpweb    [ Reply ]