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The Wallflowers — Three Marlenas
Album: Bringing Down The Horse
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Released: 1992
Length: 4:54
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Alone tonight in somebody's bed
She gone and dyed her hair red
She only went and did what she did
'Cause he would drive her home then
There's lipstick on her new dress
She hadn't even paid yet
But it doesn't matter where the money went
It wasn't how she paid her rent

One, two, three Marlenas
There's got to be someone we can trust out here among us

Now lookin' out across the city lights
She thought they'd be a good pair
Now he could make a living sellin' cars
Maybe she could work there
She's gonna pick a star in the night
And pray to make it all right
She tried so hard not to pick a kite
She always prayed to head lights

One, two, three Marlenas
There's got to be someone we can trust out here among us
One, two, three Marlenas
It's see no, speak no, hear no evil about us
The three Marlenas

Man, I think I'm gonna buy myself a Rolls
Maybe a Chevrolet
One where I can pull that top down
Just let my radio play
Now I'm headin' out on that highway
I'm goin' right out of state
Now ain't lookin' back 'til I'm gone
Right through heaven's gates

One, two, three Marlenas
There's got to be someone we can trust, here among us
One, two, three Marlenas
You see no, speak no, hear no evil among us
The three Marlenas
Three Marlenas
Three Marlenas
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They did a solid show up at Chautauqua on a sultry night last summer... If you get the chance, see them!
Posted 8 months ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Always loved this album! For me, it's great drinkin' the Blues into the background music! Makes me want to hear Matt Mays & El Torpedo!
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Boxie wrote:

Good, not great. Nothing wrong with a good song that is enjoyable for three minutes.




I agree!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Good, not great. Nothing wrong with a good song that is enjoyable for three minutes.
Posted 3 years ago by Boxie    [ Reply ]
I like the organ notes during the opening. I though immediately of Garth Hudson. 👍🏻❤️
Posted 3 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
 Ok_Sobriquet wrote:

Seriously? And who would upvote that?



I'm hoping the answers are:
No, not seriously; Someone who knows how to spot irony in action.
Posted 3 years ago by Gee_Aiche    [ Reply ]
 Oxen1morale wrote:

pretty shameless copy of Bob Dylan


Seriously? And who would upvote that?
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
pretty shameless copy of Bob Dylan
Posted 3 years ago by Oxen1morale    [ Reply ]
sweet jane

sweet jane

 
Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
It's interesting how I can listen off my phone app last night, and hear the same playlist the next morning on my work laptop.
Posted 3 years ago by jamesbergen573    [ Reply ]
 flyboy wrote:


You're new here, aren't you?
 
Pssst. Ixnay with the ommentscay. Read the post from Lizardking below.
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]

mpnbob wrote:

nine coronas


 h8rhater wrote:

This comment has not aged well on 03/31/2020.  
 
This very tasty beer doesn't seem to selling too well here at the moment.  Shelves are full of it.  Silly.  It's tasty and not too poisonous.
Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 jumbo wrote:

might be a good time to visit your own music collection and come back again humbled
 

You're new here, aren't you?
Posted 4 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
reminds me of playing talisman with the gang during the 90's... the wallflowers had good songs, and I like that JD tried to make it without his dad's name.
Posted 4 years ago by lynn01    [ Reply ]
 jmpnbob wrote:
nine coronas
 
This comment has not aged well on 03/31/2020.  
Posted 4 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
There's a two-note interval in this track that reminds me of Philip Glass' Anthem. Just gorgeous, although it's the only thing I like about this song.
Posted 5 years ago by Zoonhollis    [ Reply ]
 jumbo wrote:

might be a good time to visit your own music collection and come back again humbled
 
I'm sure she would if she could (or maybe she's in a new place of infinite music?) I'm between 7 and 8 on this one, and sticking with the 8 cuz it's roadtrip music and it's roadtrip season in the PNW. 
Long Live RP!! And RIP Ann aka Cynaera
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Well, I've heard this a few times. Yes, it's commercial (heck, even OUR radio station plays it!) Jakob Dylan's got better music than this song, but for a set, it's a good fit.

Someday, Bill should just do a WTF set - close his eyes and click on five songs at random. I know it seems to some folks like he does this all the time, but there's always a method to his seeming-madness. He could schedule a "clash-day" set, in which he just picks five songs at random and plays them. Or, he could offer up a "listener-set" in which an RP supporter could submit a set and get it played.

Just sayin'....
 
might be a good time to visit your own music collection and come back again humbled
Posted 5 years ago by jumbo    [ Reply ]
I got 'The Great American Whale' in the intro/riff.
Posted 6 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Thirty Helens agree. 
Posted 6 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 IndyDoug wrote:
There in only one Bruce Springsteen. 

 
But many troubadors like him, as he followed the many that came before him.
Posted 7 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
I hear Sweet Jane in the background.
 
Posted 7 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
There in only one Bruce Springsteen. 
Posted 8 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]

Imagine Bruce Springsteen couldn’t remember exactly how Sweet Jane went so decided to jam round it. Result Three Marlenas.


Posted 8 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
i. cannot. stand. the wallflowers. they make me ever-grateful for PSD. 
Posted 8 years ago by amyvoscas    [ Reply ]
 meauclaire wrote:
Not exactly sure why, but I just can't stand this song.

 
to me it's just a waste of time, 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Je suis en France et j'écoute beaucoup radio paradise👍😉✌
Posted 8 years ago by Maloxane    [ Reply ]
This is just an easy, likable, singable song. Not high art but familiar and comfortable.
Posted 8 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Nice transition from Ryan Adams.
Posted 8 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
First time I heard this I was sitting in studio audience of Late Show w/Letterman and recall enjoying it, despite the obvious Sweet Jane similarities and that the studio felt about 45 degrees ☃ Still enjoy the tune, miss Letterman though :(
Posted 8 years ago by MusicIsMyGod    [ Reply ]
Desperate 
 
Posted 9 years ago by Shotoverplain    [ Reply ]
Oooone, twooo, threee margaritas

Got to be something we can drink...*hic*..here among us...

Freee margaritaaaaas!  {#Cheers}
Posted 9 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
{#Beat}
Posted 9 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
 hugogdt wrote:
Listening to him I always feel that the guy seems to like more Tom Petty than dad ...

 
Well, Mr. Petty was profoundly influenced by Dylan the Elder, so I guess it's like a full circle.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Standing on the corner Suitcase in my hand {#Guitarist}... Wait! {#Silenced}
Posted 9 years ago by whomhow    [ Reply ]
Listening to him I always feel that the guy seems to like more Tom Petty than dad ...
Posted 9 years ago by hugogdt    [ Reply ]
This was released in 1996, not 1992.  It was my freshman year of college.
Posted 9 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
Not exactly sure why, but I just can't stand this song.
Posted 9 years ago by meauclaire    [ Reply ]
Just insipid.
Posted 9 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 RedGuitar wrote:

I like the idea of a listener set.  Are ya listening, Bill?
 
A friend of mine used to do a show called, "Hey Mom!  I'm on 91X!" which was a listener selected playlist and the listener chosen actually got to go in-studio with the DJ and talk about their selections.  I was asked if I wanted to do the show and it was Mother's Day, so I actually brought my Mom with me.  True story.
Posted 9 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
I could very happily eat organic food pellets to this music...they were great opening for Clapton, especially from the third row center (talk about hitting the LiveNation online lottery).

sign,hipster,pub,funny
Posted 9 years ago by SmileOnADog    [ Reply ]
Alltime worst ear worm
Posted 9 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Well, I've heard this a few times. Yes, it's commercial (heck, even OUR radio station plays it!) Jakob Dylan's got better music than this song, but for a set, it's a good fit.

Someday, Bill should just do a WTF set - close his eyes and click on five songs at random. I know it seems to some folks like he does this all the time, but there's always a method to his seeming-madness. He could schedule a "clash-day" set, in which he just picks five songs at random and plays them. Or, he could offer up a "listener-set" in which an RP supporter could submit a set and get it played.

Just sayin'....
 
I like the idea of a listener set.  Are ya listening, Bill?

Posted 14 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Well, I've heard this a few times. Yes, it's commercial (heck, even OUR radio station plays it!)
 

How obscure does a song have to be to not be labeled "commercial"? So obscure that it sounds like crap...to satisfy the hyper-critical cognoscenti?

Get over yourselves, lighten up, and try to enjoy a decent tune when you hear it. It ain't life or death.

Posted 14 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
Well, I've heard this a few times. Yes, it's commercial (heck, even OUR radio station plays it!) Jakob Dylan's got better music than this song, but for a set, it's a good fit.

Someday, Bill should just do a WTF set - close his eyes and click on five songs at random. I know it seems to some folks like he does this all the time, but there's always a method to his seeming-madness. He could schedule a "clash-day" set, in which he just picks five songs at random and plays them. Or, he could offer up a "listener-set" in which an RP supporter could submit a set and get it played.

Just sayin'....
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I think I'm gonna buy a rose, maybe a Chev Rolaid....
Posted 14 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 TJS wrote:
Did he HAVE to write "Sweet Jane" with different lyrics? Every time I hear the beginning of this song I get all excited, then he starts singing and I'm ineveitably let down.
 
{#Yes}

Posted 14 years ago by donna_birichina    [ Reply ]
nine coronas
Posted 14 years ago by jmpnbob    [ Reply ]
Three Marlenas on the Wall?  Nice!

Posted 14 years ago by Rob_S    [ Reply ]
They could have least played Suzanne Vega's Marlena on the Wall with this,,,
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
I like specially this song over the rest. Good choice !
Posted 15 years ago by joanot    [ Reply ]
Duh, what is this about?
Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
I like the Wallflowers, but this is bad!

Posted 15 years ago by sunny_day    [ Reply ]
{#Yawn}
Posted 16 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Having the famous Dad probably hurt him more than helped him with the hipsters out there.
Posted 16 years ago by Pharlap    [ Reply ]
 Odyzzeuz wrote:


Springstein? Is that Bruce after he's been raised from the dead and pieced together by a mad scientist?
 
no, bruce is dead and has always sounded so.......................
Posted 16 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
Always did like this tune Stand out. 9.
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
crazy wrote:
springstein
Springstein? Is that Bruce after he's been raised from the dead and pieced together by a mad scientist?
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Did he HAVE to write "Sweet Jane" with different lyrics? Every time I hear the beginning of this song I get all excited, then he starts singing and I'm ineveitably let down.
Posted 16 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
Seems like fill pulled from the shelf of dunno lyrics
Posted 16 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Always like this song
Posted 16 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
babs wrote:
This song is as annoying as a sledgehammer hitting me in the back of the head once per minute. Please remove.
You want your head removed?
Posted 16 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
babs wrote:
This song is as annoying as a sledgehammer hitting me in the back of the head once per minute. Please remove.
I'm with you, babs...weak melody, monotonous, etc.
Posted 16 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
That's a Hammond/Leslie setup, folks. Not a Farfisa. Inamorato wrote:
I like this song, including the Farfisa in all its cheesy glory.
Posted 16 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
AC wrote:
I especially like the Farfisa organ fills.
I like this song, including the Farfisa in all its cheesy glory.
Posted 16 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
Wall paper.
Posted 16 years ago by diazo    [ Reply ]
lyn wrote:
I really think everyone is too tough on this one. I really like it, even if his dad is famous. I think it's a cross between springsteen and prine ...
springstein
Posted 16 years ago by crazy    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by crazy    [ Reply ]
I really think everyone is too tough on this one. I really like it, even if his dad is famous. I think it's a cross between springsteen and prine ...
Posted 16 years ago by lyn    [ Reply ]
jpfueler wrote:
3 and a half years between playings? was that long enough?
Actually, it wasn't a moment too soon for me! I propose a mandatory 3.5 year wait time for 95% of the songs you hear EVERY DAY on commerical radio. That would be cool.
Posted 17 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
3 and a half years between playings? was that long enough?
Posted 17 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
"Sweet Jane..." Fair to middling at best.
Posted 21 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
This song is as annoying as a sledgehammer hitting me in the back of the head once per minute. Please remove.
Posted 21 years ago by babs    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by AC: I especially like the Farfisa organ fills.
Aha... so thats what that annoying sound is. i hope it stops soon.
Posted 21 years ago by Nicktor    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by GF: there's no excuse. Just cause yer dad's a rock star don't make you one!
Ozzy Osbourne's daughter (Kelly is it?) is a perfect case-in-point.
Posted 21 years ago by FeatFanMike    [ Reply ]
Jeez, I feel like I need to say something, just to counterbalance all the slagging. OK: I think it's kinda kewl, in a laid back way. Vaguely evocative of a lot of the players the old man used to hang with. I especially like the Farfisa organ fills.
Posted 21 years ago by AC    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Johray63: To a lot of people Bob Dylan is God and we all know what happened to His son.
Yeah, but He was resurrected, so perhaps Bob's boy's career will be, too. :D
Posted 21 years ago by Joyfulchristine    [ Reply ]
BDTH was waaaaay overplayed in its heyday, but still stands up as a really really damn good rock album. Even Breech has some really stellar moments and Red Letter Days is very good as well.
Posted 21 years ago by PeteB    [ Reply ]
Okay, I\'m pretty much burnt out on this one now. Something about some songs makes it seem like I heard it yesterday, even if it\'s been six months.
Posted 21 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Pffft, naysayers be damned!! I think that \'Bringing Down the Horse\' is a superbly moody album. The singles from it may be very formulaic, and overplayed, but the album played as a whole is still in my top 50.
Posted 21 years ago by gdtek    [ Reply ]
nonononononononononooooooooo...spare me this horrid abuse to my ears, mind, soul....
Posted 22 years ago by bev    [ Reply ]
Whatever happened to the Wallflowers? I thought this album was pretty good and then they just fell off the map...
Posted 22 years ago by jpalembas    [ Reply ]
To a lot of people Bob Dylan is God and we all know what happened to His son.
Posted 22 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
great tune....you should play \"I\'ve Been Delivered\" off the Breach album
Posted 22 years ago by mlsully7    [ Reply ]
I think I\'m still burnt out from oversaturation by radio/MTV circa 1998.
Posted 22 years ago by jdwhit76    [ Reply ]