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Perry Farrell — Song Yet To Be Sung
Album: Song Yet To Be Sung
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Released: 2001
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Let me tell you
You're at the Jubilee
Or you're all alone
Because the more, the merrier is how
My friends all tell me so
The birds wake up the grass
And they tell everybody
Say it's time to grow
The sun, whispers to the birds
Oh, the song yet to be sung

Song yet to be sung
(Song yet to be sung)
Song yet to be sung

You're at the Jubilee
Or you're all alone
Because the more, the merrier is how
My friends everybody, they all tell us so
From the heights of Zion
I hear, it's whispered in your ear
We get to play on, play on, wild designery!
A little bitty song, a song yet to be sung!

Song yet to be sung
(Song yet to be sung)
Song yet to be sung
Song yet to be sung
(Song yet to be sung)
Song yet to be sung
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This whole album is very good - worth checking out if you are not familiar with it.
Posted 5 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Less Cities, More Moving People ....
Posted 6 months ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
tinypriest seems like such an ass… Perry is great here
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 SchoepTone wrote:

Just read about this guy's spinal surgery in which they had to remove his voice box for the procedure. Yikes!



wow, brutal! i hope he was ok afterwards, being that this original post was 2 yrs ago.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Definitely has a nice 80s sound.  Sounds like The Fixx.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 Baby_M wrote:

Now that he's finished singing it, doesn't he have to change the title?




Ah - maybe it's a song ABOUT a 'Song Yet to be Sung'....
Posted 2 years ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
This song could’ve been on Nothing’s Shocking or Ritual. Without the backup singer(s), that is
Posted 2 years ago by brapp404    [ Reply ]
I really like this; the awesome bass and beats in it make me want to hear The Fixx's "Less Cities More Moving People..."
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Dangerpussy wrote:

Love this Album! Everything Perry touches is golden. :)



Whatever trips your trigger I guess. 
Posted 2 years ago by todbothom    [ Reply ]
 xcranky_yankee wrote:

does have a Fixx vibe to it...including the voice. enjoy some of both, but more of the Fixx


I Hear that. 
Posted 2 years ago by KaiT    [ Reply ]
does have a Fixx vibe to it...including the voice. enjoy some of both, but more of the Fixx
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:

I'll add to 'acolt's masterful response, that Frank Zappa does, in fact, get airplay on RP. But, it's not the "Frank Zappa" channel, ok? You want Frank, then play Frank, yourself, as much as you want, from your own collection. Knock yourself out! Or, start your own channel, why don't you. That way, you won't have a Frank Zappa deficit anymore; you'll just play Frank all day and night long, and Perry Farrell will be banished from your ear drums, while we enjoy him here. Just a suggestion.


Spoken like someone HAS a tiny priest.
Posted 3 years ago by Slickamoe    [ Reply ]
ciarataylor wrote:
Why does this crap get airplay and not Frank Zappa?

    acolt wrote:
   Because Perry Farrell is a fine artist who is allowed to be enjoyed  
   regardless of who else gets airtime?

I'll add to 'acolt's masterful response, that Frank Zappa does, in fact, get airplay on RP. But, it's not the "Frank Zappa" channel, ok? You want Frank, then play Frank, yourself, as much as you want, from your own collection. Knock yourself out! Or, start your own channel, why don't you. That way, you won't have a Frank Zappa deficit anymore; you'll just play Frank all day and night long, and Perry Farrell will be banished from your ear drums, while we enjoy him here. Just a suggestion.
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
Found this guy somehow -- probably Napster -- and have thoroughly enjoyed his music since then.  Spacey enough to hit my esoteric requirement, but with a solid bottom from drum and bass.
Posted 3 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 SchoepTone wrote:
Just read about this guy's spinal surgery in which they had to remove his voice box for the procedure. Yikes!
 
My husband will be possibly having that surgery soon.  Frightening, but unfortunately necessary.  Bruce Springsteen had it too, I believe.
Posted 3 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Just read about this guy's spinal surgery in which they had to remove his voice box for the procedure. Yikes!
Posted 3 years ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
 (anonymous) wrote:
wow. what a surprise that this is perry!! boy, i remember after the first lollapaloosa came about, there were rumors of him not living to see the next one. i'm glad he managed to survive longer than expected if this is what his music has evolved into. :)
 

18 years later he's still kickin (and pissing people off on Twitter) 
Posted 4 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 ciarataylor wrote:
Why does this crap get airplay and not Frank Zappa?
 
Because Perry Farrell is a fine artist who is allowed to be enjoyed regardless of who else gets airtime?
Posted 4 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
 You ask the unknowable. 

ciarataylor wrote:
 
 

Posted 4 years ago by DrMacDaddy    [ Reply ]
Why does this crap get airplay and not Frank Zappa?
Posted 4 years ago by ciarataylor    [ Reply ]
 obankenobi wrote:
Huh, I've had this CD on my shelf for about 18 years and I've never listened to it.  
 
I seem to do that too much too lol
Posted 4 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Lyric .... yet to be writ-tun ..................
Posted 4 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
The "and" note in the drum groove gives the tune its swing.  I use it all the time in my own playing.  Check out Gunpowder and Lead by Miranda Lambert to hear another great example.
Posted 5 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Tom Waits - Franks Wild Years followed by Talking Heads - Burning Down the House. Pure. Genius.
Posted 5 years ago by tjacobus899    [ Reply ]
Huh, I've had this CD on my shelf for about 18 years and I've never listened to it.  
Posted 5 years ago by obankenobi    [ Reply ]
I like the rhythm.  The lyrics not so much.
Posted 5 years ago by Boxie    [ Reply ]
 damo wrote:
i used to know this song when it was called 'Less cities, more moving people' by The Fixx...


 


Well, yeah, but...that's quite alright! 
Posted 6 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Got this LP solely on the recommendation of a friend.  It still kicks ass, and the friend is still close in spirit: he traveled from Tampa to see Kraftwerk with us last year.

Although there have been many verses in the song of my own life, there are many yet to be sung!
Posted 6 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Baby_M wrote:
Now that he's finished singing it, doesn't he have to change the title?

 
Only if he sings it again. {#Propeller}
Posted 6 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
MOST EXCELLENT  : P     (good workout beat)
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 Baby_M wrote:
Now that he's finished singing it, doesn't he have to change the title?

 
Logically, he must be singing about another song.
Posted 7 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
That amazing drumbeat is like something tribal, something exotic; the sinuous rest of it drives me wild, too! Nice, pulsing rhythms here.
Posted 8 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Baby_M wrote:
Now that he's finished singing it, doesn't he have to change the title?

 
Yer sheer iron logic! Here is your great good reason to stalk Perry during his every breathing mo'...
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Now that he's finished singing it, doesn't he have to change the title?
Posted 8 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
Wow! Love this...never would have guessed it was PF!
Posted 10 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
Superior chair dancing music!{#Dancingbanana}{#Dance}{#Drummer}
Posted 10 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Love Perry Farrell! He just keeps evolving, in a great way!
Posted 11 years ago by JetC615    [ Reply ]
I acquired four or five of his songs via my sons' efforts to drag me into the 21st century, and they're all very good and similar to this: a little spacey, nice percussion/rhythm, subdued but skillful guitar, all topped with his distinctive voice.

Couldn't tell you song names, albums, lyrics, or anything like that; the songs were burnt onto a CD with sequence numbers that say "Perry Farrell". 
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
This is great!  Anyone heard the whole album - good?
 
Posted 11 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Pretty friggin good- we're dancing frenetically ariund the boat here...
Posted 11 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
Never heard this...I like it
Posted 12 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this for years!  Really liked this album when it was released.  Thanks for playing it!
Posted 12 years ago by oso_negro    [ Reply ]
"song yet to be sung" that is an open goal for haters.. He he. I like it however. 7.
Posted 13 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
 evenflower wrote:

Yep, I was pretty sure I was listening to Bono singing, but wasn't quite sure if I was listening to U2.

 
Guess you never listened to much Jane's Addiction...

I actually think he and Mike Scott sound more alike.

Posted 13 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
LOVE!!!
Posted 13 years ago by motorichi    [ Reply ]
 annersjen wrote:
To me this sounds like U2 trying to sound like U2 but not real successfully {#Stupid}
 
Yep, I was pretty sure I was listening to Bono singing, but wasn't quite sure if I was listening to U2.

Posted 13 years ago by evenflower    [ Reply ]
 Dangerpussy wrote:
Love this Album! Everything Perry touches is golden. :)
 

I wouldn't go that far. But I do like this song and most of what he does.
Posted 14 years ago by Photo-John    [ Reply ]
Love this Album! Everything Perry touches is golden. :)
Posted 14 years ago by Dangerpussy    [ Reply ]
 SynapseRider wrote:

Interesting, that was the next song!
 
 
coincidence? I think not...

Posted 14 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
 paulmack wrote:
Ok, never heard it before but my first, relatively unconsidered reaction is: lyrics - 5; overall sound (if lyric meaning ignored) - 9. Average: 7
 
I dunno, I kinda like the lyrics.  I can't understand them so I tend to ignore them, but when I went and looked them up, they seemed sweet and upbeat; like a child's description of dawn.  But then, I tend to like childlike music, when it's also, y'know, good.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
 damo wrote:
i used to know this song when it was called 'Less cities, more moving people' by The Fixx...
 
Interesting, that was the next song!
 
Posted 14 years ago by SynapseRider    [ Reply ]
i just read the Jane's Addiction book "Whores" about the LA music scene and their lives mid-80's on and enjoyed hearing some newer Perry Farrell just to put in perspective.

Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
i used to know this song when it was called 'Less cities, more moving people' by The Fixx...

Posted 15 years ago by damo    [ Reply ]
 annersjen wrote:
To me this sounds like U2 trying to sound like U2 but not real successfully {#Stupid}
 
It is kinda funny how these days even U2 has to try to sound like U2.  Too bad good music just doesn't seem to be popular anymore.

Posted 15 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
Ok, never heard it before but my first, relatively unconsidered reaction is: lyrics - 5; overall sound (if lyric meaning ignored) - 9. Average: 7
Posted 15 years ago by paulmack    [ Reply ]
rather dreadful, I'm afeared...

Posted 15 years ago by rocklandlove    [ Reply ]
Maybe the song should have stayed that way.
Posted 15 years ago by PaulTheOtherOne    [ Reply ]
To me this sounds like U2 trying to sound like U2 but not real successfully {#Stupid}
Posted 15 years ago by annersjen    [ Reply ]
I'm not exactly a fan, but I appreciate the fact that he continues to "evolve" musically, take risks and not worry about what people think, like other greats such as Dylan, Bowie, Neil Young, Tom Waits et al.
Posted 15 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Nice.

Shades of The Fixx.
Posted 15 years ago by secretsauce    [ Reply ]
nice to hear another side of him
Posted 15 years ago by eza    [ Reply ]
I like this, a nice change in sound from his old Jane type stuff. Generally I didn't like most of the Jane stuff, and he seemed like that was all he'd do.

Posted 16 years ago by andrewimft    [ Reply ]
Krow_Pie wrote:
The "sex pot go go dancer" is Perry's wife...
Now don't you be asking me to eat krow. This album is good but would be better with a real drummer.
Posted 16 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
MinMan wrote:
They appeared on "Leno" with a sex pot go go dancer (ala 1960's but on extreme steroids). The tune wasn't as memorable as the imagery. Wife complained about the dancer and refused to accept any expaination that it might be intended as provocative artistic imagery (not intended to be taken entirely seriously). Impressive for someone who barely recovered from a grave illness.
The "sex pot go go dancer" is Perry's wife. Thank god Jane's is back together! This solo album rocks though!
Posted 16 years ago by Krow_Pie    [ Reply ]
AphidA wrote:
When is The Satellite Party going to hit the airwaves?
They appeared on "Leno" with a sex pot go go dancer (ala 1960's but on extreme steroids). The tune wasn't as memorable as the imagery. Wife complained about the dancer and refused to accept any expaination that it might be intended as provocative artistic imagery (not intended to be taken entirely seriously). Impressive for someone who barely recovered from a grave illness.
Posted 16 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Loved Jane's, but I'm way over Perry at this point.
Posted 16 years ago by daveturnley    [ Reply ]
lophrequa wrote:
i thought it was Talk Talk
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I really like this...there's more?
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
He's only recorded 2 good songs, and this is one of them!
Posted 17 years ago by victoryluna    [ Reply ]
some may like him... some may not... but I found this to be of great interest... "In December 2001, Farrell risked his life by flying into politically-troubled Sudan with other members of Christian Solidarity International to negotiate the release of Sudanese slaves. Jane's Addiction donated their earning from one concert for the redemption of over 2300 people, who had been enslaved under terrible conditions. Once the redemption agreement was signed, Farrell started up freedom parties at various redemption sites "armed only with a boom box and his legendary voice."
Posted 17 years ago by eeke    [ Reply ]
i thought it was Talk Talk
Posted 17 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Like the groove of this.
Posted 17 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
why am i not surprised he is shirtless on the cover of the cd?
Posted 17 years ago by ObsidianInfinity    [ Reply ]
Wrong tense, alas, in the verb in the title; would that it would remain unsung! Though it is passive.
Posted 17 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
When is The Satellite Party going to hit the airwaves?
Posted 17 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
perry farrell = peripheral
Posted 18 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
Like it, don't like it, like it, don't like it.
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
there's a reason nobody's sung this before. it's shite...
Posted 18 years ago by rexi    [ Reply ]
It reminds me this one: Native Americas Chants-The cradle song.
Posted 18 years ago by Mr_Magoo    [ Reply ]
way less annoying than the other stuff i've heard by him
Posted 18 years ago by glassjawgrlxxx    [ Reply ]
The pack and I just LOVE our fellow coyote brother Perry!!
Posted 18 years ago by coyotecosmic    [ Reply ]
buddy213 wrote:
well said! check out the Jane's short film "Soul Kiss" sometime... I got to see Perry be a DJ at Coachella. Was more humorous than entertaining, though. I quite like this song....
Looking for it! Saw his show at Coachella in '99 which is where I believe he introduced this new sound. Love it.
Posted 18 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Very very good and catchy music, but this voice sucks big time. Can we please have this in an instrumental version? edit: I think it is a bit of a weak impersonation of the AfroCelt Sound System.
Posted 18 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Baby_M wrote:
If it's a song yet to be sung, and he sings it, then shouldn't it be called "The Song Formerly Known As 'Song Yet to be Sung'" or some such?
*cough* Some such.
Posted 19 years ago by larz    [ Reply ]
If it's a song yet to be sung, and he sings it, then shouldn't it be called "The Song Formerly Known As 'Song Yet to be Sung'" or some such?
Posted 19 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
AphidA wrote:
Perry Farrell is my favorite freak.
well said! check out the Jane's short film "Soul Kiss" sometime... I got to see Perry be a DJ at Coachella. Was more humorous than entertaining, though. I quite like this song....
Posted 19 years ago by buddy213    [ Reply ]
Perry Farrell is my favorite freak.
Posted 19 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by rolf    [ Reply ]
Why? :grumpy.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
I thought it WAS the Fixx before I checked.
I sounds like the fixx with a little ethnic inuendo like "Babble"?
Posted 19 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
upinya wrote:
I'm going with Peter Gabriel.
Awesome sentiment - I didn't see it coming. And yes, I agree. Farrell broke new ground with Jane's, now he's, what, visiting ground others have broken ground to dig around there?
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
If you like this, then you should check out Jane Say's off of Jane's Addiction's Kettle Whistle CD. Kettle Whistle is one of my all time favorites.
Posted 19 years ago by YankeesSuck    [ Reply ]
I'm going with Peter Gabriel.
Posted 19 years ago by upinya    [ Reply ]
If they mated.... Bono and Janah.
Posted 19 years ago by Dianyla    [ Reply ]
This is a great CD! I love Perry, what a genius!
Posted 20 years ago by fifismom    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
I thought it WAS the Fixx before I checked.
Posted 20 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
dmax wrote:
This sounds a lot like the tune "Less cities...more moving people..."
I thought it WAS the Fixx before I checked.
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
newwavegurly wrote:
Yep, Jane's Addiction is back together and have a new album coming out in August... and they are headlining this summer's Lollapalooza, as is only right, being that Perry is the one who came up with the whole thing in the first place. Now, as Perry would want it, let's all start wearing our pajamas out and about everyday. :D
The new Jane's Addiction cd is a little too too for my taste. They should call it "The Dave Navarro experience".. his guitar solos remind me of late 80's stereo typical melodies with too much hair and too little content.
Posted 20 years ago by JamieR    [ Reply ]
This is a positively mind-blowing album. I've lost my copy (it's somewhere in my home-office mess), and I'm gonna go nuts tonight trying to find it. Outstanding.
Posted 20 years ago by edisoncarter    [ Reply ]
Platypus wrote:
you should check out some Porno For Pyros as well - especially their second album "Good God's Urge" - if you enjoy this.
POrno's cd is a must!!!!
Posted 21 years ago by sparke    [ Reply ]
I love Perry Ferrel and this is a great song but what the hell are these bananas doing to each other?!!! :2dancingbananas: :2dancingbananas: :2dancingbananas:
Posted 21 years ago by rymalia    [ Reply ]
eval wrote:
Really really good, i will definitely be checking out more of farrels solo work.
you should check out some Porno For Pyros as well - especially their second album "Good God's Urge" - if you enjoy this.
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
I thought that I recognized this voice! Quite a change from older stuff, but I dig it. Thanks for playing.
Posted 21 years ago by cpn    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by javafreek: Actually, I think he sounds like the lead singer for that South Africa band that had a hit in the late eighties. For the life of me, I can't think of the band, but in the video, the guy is made up in native garb and dancing around froglegged.
Might you be thinking of Johnny Clegg and Savuka?
Posted 21 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by eval: Quite frankly, I don't think farrel sounds anything like bono.
Actually, I think he sounds like the lead singer for that South Africa band that had a hit in the late eighties. For the life of me, I can't think of the band, but in the video, the guy is made up in native garb and dancing around froglegged.
Posted 21 years ago by javafreek    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by charly: any body knows something about Perry Farrell nowadays?
Yep, Jane's Addiction is back together and have a new album coming out in August... and they are headlining this summer's Lollapalooza, as is only right, being that Perry is the one who came up with the whole thing in the first place. Now, as Perry would want it, let's all start wearing our pajamas out and about everyday. :D
Posted 21 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by twistelette: this might sound really weird but somehow Perry's voice reminds me of BONO's on this song!!!!! What's happened!!! I like the song, think I'm gonna listen to Ritual de lo Habitual today...
Quite frankly, I don't think farrel sounds anything like bono.
Posted 21 years ago by eval    [ Reply ]
Really really good, i will definitely be checking out more of farrels solo work.
Posted 21 years ago by eval    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by BLADERUNNER: I had to look twice at the artist's name.......thought it was Peter Gabriel at first......has a nice beat....good infusion of African rythms...i liked it
I had a similar reaction,(but it became obvious it wasn't Peter's voice) or maybe another Afrocelt collaborator, or maybe Johnny Clegg (all of whom I love)But no. even better, a new discovery ! Courtland Manor eh ? My ancestors were Van Courtland tenant farmers(but I digress)
Posted 21 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
Ah, nice... I like this. Does anyone know if most of his solo stuff runs in this vein?
Posted 21 years ago by phiagurl    [ Reply ]
this one keeps growing on me
Posted 21 years ago by Amazon    [ Reply ]
Really like this...smooth and yet groovin\'
Posted 21 years ago by pigglywiggly    [ Reply ]
wow perry ferrell is all grown up- i dig it. this is an awesome song.
Posted 21 years ago by porlapaz    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by camarkim: I thought this was some terrible new/old U2 song. Then I noticed it was a terrible Perry Farrell song. Now don't get me wrong. He (w/Jane's Addiction, Prono for Pyros, etc.) is a genius. (Except with this song.)
by yourself, you are one tough crowd 'terrible' old u2 song? 'terrible' perry farrell song? mr farrell would probably appreciate you considering him a pert-time genious it must be hard living in your world where all artists must be perfect according to your standards i am glad i don't hang out with you
Posted 21 years ago by mucre    [ Reply ]
I don't know....I think it sounds like Perry and I recognized the voice. Glad to hear more stuff from him.
Posted 21 years ago by ladyj    [ Reply ]
I thought this was some terrible new/old U2 song. Then I noticed it was a terrible Perry Farrell song. Now don\'t get me wrong. He (w/Jane\'s Addiction, Prono for Pyros, etc.) is a genius. (Except with this song.)
Posted 21 years ago by camarkim    [ Reply ]
I had to look twice at the artist\'s name.......thought it was Peter Gabriel at first......has a nice beat....good infusion of African rythms...i liked it
Posted 21 years ago by BLADERUNNER    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by twistelette: this might sound really weird but somehow Perry's voice reminds me of BONO's on this song!!!!! What's happened!!! I like the song, think I'm gonna listen to Ritual de lo Habitual today...
I thought it sounded like Icehouse? Perry would have been a long way down my list of guesses.
Posted 21 years ago by gio    [ Reply ]
Am I the only one who gets annoyed at the \"little kids singing in the background\" ploy?
Posted 22 years ago by jpalembas    [ Reply ]
Turned to the computer to check out who made this \"groovy\" tune and I also was suprised see Perry Farrell. Getting his point across with a little less intensity than before -and he sounds better than ever. Really like this and look forward to hearing it again on RP - where else?!
Posted 22 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]