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Patty Griffin — Heavenly Day
Album: Children Running Through
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7.4

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Released: 2007
Length: 3:40
Plays (last 30 days): 2
Oh heavenly day
All the clouds blew away
Got no trouble today
With anyone

The smile on your face
I live only to see
It's enough for me, baby
It's enough for me

Oh, heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day

Tomorrow may rain with sorrow
Here's a little time we can borrow
Forget all our troubles in these moments so few
All we've got right now, the only thing that, all that we really have to do
Is have ourselves a heavenly day
Lay here and watch the trees sway
Oh, can't see no other way, no way, no way
Heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day

No one at my shoulder bringing me fears
Got no clouds up above me bringing me tears
Got nothing to tell you, I've got nothing much to say
Only I'm glad to be here with you
On this heavenly, heavenly, heavenly, heavenly
Heavenly day
All the trouble's gone away
For a while anyway
For a while anyway
Heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day
Heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day
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 GingerandMe wrote:

She is just fantastic!  "The long ride home"  is a favourite of mine.

She's written some of the best songs about death. 'Long Ride' and 'Goodbye' are standouts.
c.

going to a 9 today..  

feeling the tingles..
She is just fantastic!  "The long ride home"  is a favourite of mine.
Oh, when those strings kick in....... 
Listening to an interview with Patti, she wrote this song about her dog, which even makes it better.
Well there sure is a great sentiment in the words of this song. "I just wanna' be here and be content today'.
Heavenly is right babe! You have the tone of an Angel. 10.
 helgigermany wrote:
normally i like patty griffin. But this song is not good!
 
I agree, it is most excellent!  8
First time really listening to this on headphones:

Wow!! Love her voice!... >9
It's enough for me. Thank you Patti. 9.
normally i like patty griffin. But this song is not good!
 oldfart48 wrote:
both you people need to visit ear docs. ? oh sorry , forgot,  your both in san jose, nuff said.....patti's dakine
 
You, sir, have no soul.
believe it or not ... I practice to Patty Griffin to warm up before doing a vocal, and today I sang to this very delightful song to warm up for our cover of Joe Strummer's Johnny Appleseed -- it felt wonderful -- I FELT it! going through me -- thank you so much Patty -- you INSPIRE ME so much! :) thank you Radio Paradise!
 
{#Yes}{#Clap}
 calypsus_1 wrote:

Patty Griffin by Chelsey Engel Photography
https://www.flickr.com/photos/chelseyengelphotography/

Patty Griffin closed the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Arts Festival on Jun 13, 2010. 

© All rights reserved.



thank you, a nice comment from you, a rairity
 



 jbunniii wrote:

LOL, she sounds like sweet nirvana after having to sit through Norah Jones.

 

both you people need to visit ear docs. ? oh sorry , forgot,  your both in san jose, nuff said.....patti's dakine
 Jelani wrote:
Can she trade in her voice in the "cash for clunkers" program?

 
LOL, she sounds like sweet nirvana after having to sit through Norah Jones.
{#Dancingbanana_2}
This is such a really good album.
 Cynaera wrote:
 I thought it was a younger Bonnie Raitt - even looks a bit like her. 
 

     Good observation.. Great music...
Bill - I think officially Patty and Robert have both denied the rumour, which was sparked by a remark by Robert that he had eloped and that Patty called an embellishment
Must have been a bad day when I first rated this.  WTF was I thinking giving it a 6, moved to a 9.
Man, when I first heard this, I thought it was a younger Bonnie Raitt - even looks a bit like her.  What a beautiful, soulful song - and that voice... Turns me to jelly every time. {#Sunny}
Reminds me of my Buster <3
At first i thought, oh... another rendition of Hallelujah.... But then this is Patty Griffing so that makes up for a lot!

Patty Griffin by Chelsey Engel Photography
https://www.flickr.com/photos/chelseyengelphotography/

Patty Griffin closed the Pittsburgh Three Rivers Arts Festival on Jun 13, 2010. 

© All rights reserved.


Patty Griffin - "Heavenly Day" Live

Oh heavenly day, all the clouds blew away
Got no trouble today with anyone
The smile on your face I live only to see
It's enough for me, baby, it's enough for me
Oh, heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day

Tomorrow may rain with sorrow
Here's a little time we can borrow
Forget all our troubles in these moments so few
All we've got right now, the only thing that
All we really have to do
Is have ourselves a heavenly day
Lay here and watch the trees sway
Oh, can't see no other way, no way, no way
Heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day

No one at my shoulder bringing me fears
Got no clouds up above me bringing me tears
Got nothing to tell you, I've got nothing much to say
Only I'm glad to be here with you
On this heavenly, heavenly, heavenly, heavenly
Heavenly day, all the trouble's gone away
Oh, for a while anyway, for a while anyway
Heavenly day, heavenly day, heavenly day


Patty Griffin - When It Don't Come Easy, Live from the Artists Den

"Patty Griffin's new album, Children Running Through, was released on a bitterly cold winter day in New York City that turned into an even colder night, with temperatures dropping to 9 degrees Fahrenheit as devoted fans huddled together outside the Orensanz Foundation for the Arts for a chance to see Griffin perform songs from the album for the first time. Inside, the historic building's neo-gothic arches were lit with the warm glow of candlelight as Griffin stepped into the packed room to play a private Artists Den concert, celebrating her record's release and offering a sneak preview of her extensive spring tour. Griffin's crystal-clear voice filled the room with newly penned songs (a handwritten lyrics sheet sat perched on the piano when she took a break from her guitar to play it) as well as Griffin classics, accompanied by new band members and longtime players alike. A special treat on some songs was the addition of legendary keyboardist Ian McLagan (Small Faces, The Rolling Stones) — who appeared for this night only — and a 5-piece string section. At the end of the evening, the lucky audience walked back out into the biting cold braced with the warmth of an unforgettable night. " by Ovation TV


 queenjill wrote:
12:47 pm - Patty Griffin - Heavenly Day
12:44 pm - Kate Bush - Army Dreamers
12:40 pm - Arcade Fire - Ocean of Noise
12:32 pm - Death Cab For Cutie - Transatlanticism

Great set Bill!
 

Agreed!! {#Clap}
 lmic wrote:

Patty is a great and talented songwriter, but this comment is from left field {#Confused}

 
Sorry that is how I feel, this gal is so talented and it is a shame that she is not
better know.  Others have profited from her talent, like Emmylou Harris,Dixie Chicks,
to name a few and they are no where near as talented as Patty Griffin is.

I {#Heartkiss} Patty
Can she trade in her voice in the "cash for clunkers" program?
 Ericac wrote:
Patty Griffin is moving higher on my "like" list. 
 
She's an artist introduced to me by Radio Paradise. Thank you RP, Patty is dynamite. {#Good-vibes}
7 ==> 8

She is so awesome!!
 lattalo wrote:
She makes Emmylou Harris look like a joke, singing other peoples songs.
 
Patty is a great and talented songwriter, but this comment is from left field {#Confused}

She is so awesome live.
My favorite song on an incredible album. 
oh mann.. i needed this today. Thank you
I saw her twice at the Fillmore in SF. Someone shouted out 'Fee Bird!' and she sang a bit of it acapella. It was beautiful and gave everyone a smile.
 Danimal174 wrote:
A great song by an incredible artist. Patty is one of the best songwriters out there, in my opinion.

A side note for this song...Patty wrote it for her dog.
 
Boy she sure is, and I didn't know about her until RP turned me on to her.  She is better
than also most everyout there and why didn't I know about her??  She makes Emmylou
Harris look like a joke, singing other peoples songs.


fantastic song, amazing lady.  Even the album cover is great!  Makes me proud to be from Austin  {#Cowboy}
very nice, but I prefer the Jimmy Lafave version-shame he's not played on RP.

 

!amazing!  Ms.  Patricia Jean Griffin.

** 9 **


 islander wrote:


Really?

This following Kate Bush is like a fine Cabernet after a bottle of Mad Dog.
 

LOL...nice analogy.

Yeah, one of her friends told her she should write happier songs, so this is her shot at a love song...but to her dog.

(From a story she told before playing this song live when I saw her a couple of years ago)
Nice. {#Angel}
Patty Griffin is moving higher on my "like" list. 
12:47 pm - Patty Griffin - Heavenly Day 12:44 pm - Kate Bush - Army Dreamers 12:40 pm - Arcade Fire - Ocean of Noise 12:32 pm - Death Cab For Cutie - Transatlanticism Great set Bill!
I love her.
DeemerDave wrote:
OK. Why is everything being played at ultra slow speed? Is the internet broken or just RP. This sucks.
Switch to decaf, baby.
OK. Why is everything being played at ultra slow speed? Is the internet broken or just RP. This sucks.
sdn wrote:
I have to say, a Tiny Tim version of this song would be awesome. (nothin' against Patty's version)
...or how about Lemmy from Motorhead?!
Danimal174 wrote:
A side note for this song...Patty wrote it for her dog.
I've had many a good moment with my dog...but I've never had something good as this song come from it. But the pleasant meories will do.
Danimal174 wrote:
A side note for this song...Patty wrote it for her dog.
Really? This following Kate Bush is like a fine Cabernet after a bottle of Mad Dog.
patty is god.
A great song by an incredible artist. Patty is one of the best songwriters out there, in my opinion. A side note for this song...Patty wrote it for her dog.
lovely
A beautiful, haunting song. Speaking of which, Bill, can we have some Cat Power please?
Great song from a very good album, thanks for playing it. My favorite cut on this album is No Bad News.
Don't know this but I think I like it ... kinda
rbigelo wrote:
Oh ... this is FABULOUS! Please keep on your playlist. I live and work in Baton Rouge, LA; which has a lot in common with Austin, TX; short that we have been subject to the whims of those who'd rather this city become some sort of an evangelical right-wing Disneyland rather than the traditional blues town that it once was or the leader in innovation that it could have been. Indeed, the most noticeable feature of this city are three hideous white crosses nestled between a Wal-Mart store and a Hummer dealership, looking all the like a cross between a modern-day Golgotha and Berlin during the Third Reich.
What could the reason be for those crosses?
Oh ... this is FABULOUS! Please keep on your playlist. I live and work in Baton Rouge, LA; which has a lot in common with Austin, TX; short that we have been subject to the whims of those who'd rather this city become some sort of an evangelical right-wing Disneyland rather than the traditional blues town that it once was or the leader in innovation that it could have been. Indeed, the most noticeable feature of this city are three hideous white crosses nestled between a Wal-Mart store and a Hummer dealership, looking all the like a cross between a modern-day Golgotha and Berlin during the Third Reich.
Climbing up my popularity rating with every listen.
Misterfixit wrote:
I would like to see either Boy George or Tiny Tim sing this.
I have to say, a Tiny Tim version of this song would be awesome. (nothin' against Patty's version)
slartibart_O wrote:
My family and I were lamenting that fact the other day: to be the "live music capitol of the world" the FM selections around here really blow. And how come there aren't more street musicians? If 6th street thinks it is Bourbon street at least it would be nice to hear some occasional good New Orleans style street music. We were in Nawlins and walked around the corner into a full blown concert going on in a dark vacant lot - it was The Dirty Dozen Brass Band just out jammin for kicks. Awesome.
Be careul what you say... You dont know how good you have it in Austin. Besides by having at least KGSR you are way ahead of the rest of the country that has nothing but the Clear Channel garbage. Try living in a soul-less city.
Oh Bill quit torturing...it's beautiful cool late Indian summer outside...and I'm at work with no window. Sigh.
*sigh* just what I needed today. I love RP and Patty.
beautiful
Oh, heavenly voice...
CafeRacer wrote:
The songs a 7, but would someone PLEASE restore all these broke-dick trucks so's everyone with an acoustic guitar will stop having their promo or album cover pictures taken with them?
It's a bus. Broke-dick yourself.
She just keeps getting better and better.
borderlessworld wrote:
very, very nice song ... perfect background to me calling it a day and closing down the office.
Me too...oh sh*t...it's only 11:50.
huebdoo wrote:
Patty is probably one of the most pure voices I have heard in a long time. My parents are both gone now... and I was listening to her song "Long Ride Home" and I physically lost it and had to pull the car over to sob and cry like a mad man. It was like I was listening to my parents talking from the grave ... it hit close to home for me and even now when I hear the song I have to look for tissue Patty... RP .... thanks so much for introducing me to her music and the words that so magically come together in her music... so incredibly powerful
Such a beautiful and touching story. Thanks for sharing your experience...you made me cry.
The songs a 7, but would someone PLEASE restore all these broke-dick trucks so's everyone with an acoustic guitar will stop having their promo or album cover pictures taken with them?
Thanks RP!
crushedvelvet wrote:
Oh heavenly night, with all this mellow but sexy music that just keeps on comin'!
Imagine to sit in the office in front of your desk in the middle of the day and the sexy music flows into your ears while you're ought to code some scripts...
very, very nice song ... perfect background to me calling it a day and closing down the office.
Yow... This one is delicious.
Mmmmmmmmm.....
Never heard her before RP. Beautiful song.
Patty is probably one of the most pure voices I have heard in a long time. My parents are both gone now... and I was listening to her song "Long Ride Home" and I physically lost it and had to pull the car over to sob and cry like a mad man. It was like I was listening to my parents talking from the grave ... it hit close to home for me and even now when I hear the song I have to look for tissue Patty... RP .... thanks so much for introducing me to her music and the words that so magically come together in her music... so incredibly powerful
cc_rider wrote:
Living in Austin I forget not everyone has heard of her. She gets a lot of local airplay, at least on the one station I listen to consistently (away from RP of course), so sometimes she seems overplayed to me. BUT overplayed or not, she's still wonderful. c.
MissAmy wrote:
Lemme guess... KGSR? If you're anything like me, it's that or KUT. The only acceptable choices in Austin for radio. IMHO, of course.
My family and I were lamenting that fact the other day: to be the "live music capitol of the world" the FM selections around here really blow. And how come there aren't more street musicians? If 6th street thinks it is Bourbon street at least it would be nice to hear some occasional good New Orleans style street music. We were in Nawlins and walked around the corner into a full blown concert going on in a dark vacant lot - it was The Dirty Dozen Brass Band just out jammin for kicks. Awesome.
Lotus_Miata wrote:
I would have liked seeing Jeff Buckley sing it, too. Great song!
I would like to see either Boy George or Tiny Tim sing this. OR maybe a duet. Oh oh, wait! Dude! I got it, Tiny Tim, Boy George AND Marilyn Manson. Dude!
dctrpunda wrote:
I could see Van Morrison singing this.
I would have liked seeing Jeff Buckley sing it, too. Great song!
Great voice. A little bit like https://www.susantedeschi.com/ or maybe vice versa, but nevertheless. First Class Vocalist.
davidyoull wrote:
I can't wait until Patty and I get married. Anyone have her number?
I'll trade you hers for Neko Cases'. Nothing against Patty - just sayin'.
steeler wrote:
She can sign any style, it would seem. What a range.
Her voice makes me melt. -saw her in an acoustic set in Boston 2 yrs ago- good memories.
I'm very happy to be going to see her for the first time next month.
Moak wrote:
Six more of those
She can sign any style, it would seem. What a range.
meydele wrote:
Got some pipes on her, doesn't she?
But she sure could use a lyricist. "heavenly day" repeat these two words 40 times
I have become a fan of PG, only due to RP. THis is not my favorite.
I could see Van Morrison singing this.
Got some pipes on her, doesn't she?
Unfortunately I haven't had a heavenly day in a long while, but this song helps to remember...
Welly wrote:
Music to slit your wrists by
No, no. This is her HAPPY song.
Music to slit your wrists by
cc_rider wrote:
Living in Austin I forget not everyone has heard of her. She gets a lot of local airplay, at least on the one station I listen to consistently (away from RP of course), so sometimes she seems overplayed to me. BUT overplayed or not, she's still wonderful. c.
Lemme guess... KGSR? If you're anything like me, it's that or KUT. The only acceptable choices in Austin for radio. IMHO, of course.
Living in Austin I forget not everyone has heard of her. She gets a lot of local airplay, at least on the one station I listen to consistently (away from RP of course), so sometimes she seems overplayed to me. BUT overplayed or not, she's still wonderful. c.
chieromancer wrote:
I'm in love with this song. If this song where a man, I'd cook for it. Me, too. Great song. Amusing turn of phrase. You make that one up?
coccyx wrote:
PATTY GRIFFIN IS OVERPLAYED ON RADIO PARADISE. I don't like her voice. She merits a 3-4 plays per week, maybe, but PER FREEKING DAY?!!?!?!?!
I agree. No need to wear her out. That would be a little to much like commercial radio.
Gotta love her versatility...
She is growing on me.
started as a 2, ended as an 8. nice.
PATTY GRIFFIN IS OVERPLAYED ON RADIO PARADISE. I don't like her voice. She merits a 3-4 plays per week, maybe, but PER FREEKING DAY?!!?!?!?!
I'm in love with this song. If this song where a man, I'd cook for it.
Mmmm, really like this maybe one of my favorites from CRT
I can't wait until Patty and I get married. Anyone have her number?
I think we should go one step further and write the artists informing them of how we get exposure so their music on RP. Without RP they would loose money, I would buy less CD's!!! sukilau wrote:
THIS is the very reason we ALL need to sign the petition to congress!!!
dixiedeb wrote:
You are completely right. It is so wonderful to be introduced to artists that I would never get to hear otherwise. One of the best things about 2006 was discovering RP! I couldn't get through the day at work without it.
THIS is the very reason we ALL need to sign the petition to congress!!!
you're killing me this morning.
Agent510 wrote:
Probably my favorite of the various Patty Griffin songs RP has played. This one just connects.
It's better than I would have expected...
Pyro wrote:
I haven't known about Patty for very long. Every single time Bill plays her, I literally have to stop whatever I am doing and see who it is. One day, I'll KNOW...it's Patti, of course. How could I have missed her for all these years? Because frackin COMMERCIAL radio doesn't play anything worth hearing, and I only found RP about 3 years ago. Thank you Bill.
You are completely right. It is so wonderful to be introduced to artists that I would never get to hear otherwise. One of the best things about 2006 was discovering RP! I couldn't get through the day at work without it.
bookishbitty wrote:
Yeah, It reminds me a little of Christina Aguilera. I really like Patty Griffin too, so that's an unfortunate impression!
Christina Aguilera? Wow...that's a completely different voice. And don't put Ms. Aguilera down too much...she may be Clear Channel, but she does have a heck of a voice!
GregX59 wrote:
Nice, but reminds me of an American Idol tryout.
Yeah, It reminds me a little of Christina Aguilera. I really like Patty Griffin too, so that's an unfortunate impression!
rgj13 wrote:
She said the same thing before performing it last Friday night in San Francisco. Sweet.
She filled the house that night. Every person there was hanging on her next word. Terrible venue, but she made it worthwhile.
Quite OK, but far from her best stuff. Sounds a bit uninspired to be frank.
GregX59 wrote:
Nice, but reminds me of an American Idol tryout.
I have to wonder if you and I watched the same AI tryouts.