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Rea Garvey — Take Your Best Shot
Album: Can’t Stand the Silence
Avg rating:
6.6

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Total ratings: 715









Released: 2011
Length: 3:12
Plays (last 30 days): 1
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Every little town has its own diversion
Every little hole has a corner you can hide
And every little smile has got something that you can't forget
If you do it's like closing your eyes

Take your first shot if you think that you've got one
Take the first shot if you're coming after me
Take the best shot, do the worst that you can
Take the first shot cause that's all you're gonna get

EL Conquiscador knows that you've seen him
Slowly disappears into the shadows of the night
If you find yourself dancing with your demons
Take your best shot, cause you're fighting for your life

Take your best shot if you think that you've got one
Take the first shot if you're coming after me
Take the best shot, do the worst that you can
Take the first shot cause that's all you're gonna get
Take the first shot cause that's all you're gonna get
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Thought I was hearing a Madrugada song I hadn't heard before so I had to look.  Never heard of this guy, Like it but haunting! a solid 7 so far.  This is why I listen to RP!
Posted 1 year ago by bwh69    [ Reply ]
Chris Rea ==> Rea Garvey.
Maybe Elbow (Guy Garvey) is next?

Never heard this before. Interesting.
c.
Posted 2 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
 
 
take a look on this brows:
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theo_Waigel#/media/Datei:Theo_Waigel,_2019.jpg
Posted 2 years ago by Ralgert    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

Those are some serious eyebrows.

I think the opposite. I think they're quite comical eyebrows.
Posted 2 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
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Those are some serious eyebrows.
Posted 6 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Image result for the producers 1967
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]

"Kneel before Zod !"
Posted 9 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
Bring it on, Sally!
Posted 9 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
 blotto wrote:
Apparently I don't dislike it as much as others. Find it hard to believe a German did it though, sounds more like someone from down south US.

 
Irish, not German
Posted 9 years ago by pankman    [ Reply ]
Voice reminded me of The Church
Posted 9 years ago by wbeaver    [ Reply ]
Apparently I don't dislike it as much as others. Find it hard to believe a German did it though, sounds more like someone from down south US.
Posted 10 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
 nicolewe wrote:
This sounds like it would be in a Tarantino film. 

 
Yeah Rea, I think they took their best shot. Over to you: 

Still from "Pulp Fiction": Samuel Jackson and John Travolta wearing blood-soaked suits and ties 
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
I am gettting ready to shoot myself! A SOLID 1.
Posted 10 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
"Hey Ray, great one man! You were so COOL Dude! OK, Take care man, great seeing you!" .......(fuckin douche looks so bloody pissed, what the fuck is up his ass anyway, jeesch?)
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 Red_Dragon wrote:
I have not actually heard this song, but I rated it a 1 based on the song title combined with the redneckwantstofight album art.

 
Interesting, I did not get redneck from it- and I found the cover intriguingly ambiguous. Perception is a strange thing...
Posted 11 years ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
liked it better before it got run into the ground, hey bill this ain't top 40 days or even KFAT.................NEED NEW LOOPS..........
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Listen for the dark Ray on the next cut
Look at that dark ray Ringing that iron bell In Scarlet Town today
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 Red_Dragon wrote:
I have not actually heard this song, but I rated it a 1 based on the song title combined with the redneckwantstofight album art.

 

Every time I hear this I have to check out Red_Dragon's post. The music's ok though.
Posted 11 years ago by funkyalfonso    [ Reply ]
 nicolewe wrote:
This sounds like it would be in a Tarantino film. 

 
Agreed. Thought this was Calexico at first. 
Posted 11 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
I have not actually heard this song, but I rated it a 1 based on the song title combined with the redneckwantstofight album art.
Posted 11 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
I'll take my best shot, all rightie--using the CD of this album as my clay pigeon.

(Remember, when shooting sporting clays or listening to Rea Garvey albums, wear effective ear protection.)
Posted 11 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
sheesh, guy looks pissed 
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Can we please switch over the Chris Rea
Posted 11 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
 nicolewe wrote:
This sounds like it would be in a Tarantino film. 
 
complete agreement. 


Posted 11 years ago by laskaguy    [ Reply ]
Thought this was interesting at first, but now it's on the list of selections that make me switch to another channel for a bit.
Posted 11 years ago by ottojschlosser    [ Reply ]
This sounds like it would be in a Tarantino film. 
Posted 11 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
First name pronounced "Ray" as it is short for Raymond.

Nice sound.
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
You can download the album from Amazon for $9.95.  It is the hard-copy CD that costs $45.00 =/-.  (be sure to link through the Amazon link on Radio Paradise's home page, so that RP gets some support for helping us hear of Rea Garvey.)
Posted 11 years ago by Sebec    [ Reply ]
 jpdribbler wrote:

Thank you... I like the spacing and sparse-ness of the music... so... Hip-Hip-Off I zip...to Amazon.de

AndyJ wrote:

I am curious and wish to know more about him/group... But Amazon price of $44 and $99 for the other album is a bit beyond my curiousity boundary... I wonder what else is on that album-?   Clues-?
 

Well, as others wrote, he used to be (still is?) the frontman of Reamonn, a quite successful, sorta MOR pop group, probably most famous for "Supergirl". I don't know any of his other solo stuff, but if this is any indication, I'd prefer his solo record. 

I guess you could order it for a reasonable price at Amazon.de. Their standard international shipping rate is 3.00 EUR per delivery plus 3.00 EUR/kg, here's a link to their English help section. 

 


Posted 11 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]

AndyJ wrote:

I am curious and wish to know more about him/group... But Amazon price of $44 and $99 for the other album is a bit beyond my curiousity boundary... I wonder what else is on that album-?   Clues-?
 

Well, as others wrote, he used to be (still is?) the frontman of Reamonn, a quite successful, sorta MOR pop group, probably most famous for "Supergirl". I don't know any of his other solo stuff, but if this is any indication, I'd prefer his solo record. 

I guess you could order it for a reasonable price at Amazon.de. Their standard international shipping rate is 3.00 EUR per delivery plus 3.00 EUR/kg, here's a link to their English help section. 


Posted 11 years ago by jpdribbler    [ Reply ]
At first I thought this was Ian McCulloch of Echo & the Bunnymen. Like it.
Posted 11 years ago by chism2    [ Reply ]
unfuckinfassbar 

 Never thought I'd hear him on here.
(btw, Bill he pronounces his name like ray)
Posted 11 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Wow, Rea Garvey on RP?!  Not bad!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
yeah, his band (Reamonn) was pretty big in germany (they split up in 2010). I don't care a lot for their music, but I don't hate it either. Everyone who can hold & handle a guitar is cool in my book music-wise. ;o)  Apart from that I think the singer is a "nice" guy (& he's an expat from Ireland. He speaks german with a pretty heavy Irish accent).

Concerning his solo effort here: I think it's pretty decent and adds to RP's mix quite nicely...I was surprised when I read "Rea Garvey" on the playlist...
Posted 12 years ago by Nadine    [ Reply ]
Rea has a great success with a german TV Show "Voice of Germany" (yesterday Oct. 19 on tv "sat 1") ... he is very popular in Germany ... Greetings from the city of Bonn / Germany to all RP listeners
Posted 12 years ago by kdg    [ Reply ]
I am curious and wish to know more about him/group... But Amazon price of $44 and $99 for the other album is a bit beyond my curiousity boundary... I wonder what else is on that album-?   Clues-?
Posted 12 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
Hearing Chris Rea....
Posted 12 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
....really surprised reading THIS is the former lead singer of *reamon*,....an average german band in the 90s........applause
Posted 12 years ago by rockpommel16    [ Reply ]
Quck, Maw, the PSD!
Posted 12 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
This got my attention...nice.
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Is that Link Ray and the Raymen on backup and lead guitar??
Posted 12 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
I like it.  This guy has some soul, that's for sure.
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]