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Steve Miller Band — Space Cowboy
Album: Brave New World
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Released: 1969
Length: 4:54
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I told you 'bout living in the U.S. of A.
Don't you know that I'm a gangster of love
Let me tell you people that I found a new way
And I'm tired of all this talk about love
And the same old story with a new set of words
About the good and the bad and the poor
And the times keep on changin'
So I'm keepin' on top
Of every fat cat who walks through my door

I'm a space cowboy
Bet you weren't ready for that
I'm a space cowboy
I'm sure you know where it's at
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I was born on this rock
And I've been travelin' through space
Since the moment I first realized
What all you fast talkin' cats would do if you could
You know, I'm ready for the final surprise
There ain't no way around it
Ain't nothing to say
That's gonna satisfy my soul deep inside
All the prayers and surveyors
Keep the whole place uptight
While it keeps on gettin' darker outside

I'm a space cowboy
Bet you weren't ready for that
I'm a space cowboy
I'm sure you know where it's at
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah

I see the show downs, slow downs, lost and found, turn arounds
The boys in the military shirts
I keep my eyes on the prize, on the long fallen skies
And I don't let my friends get hurt
All you back room schemers, small trip dreamers
Better find something new to say
Cause you're the same old story
It's the same old crime
And you got some heavy dues to pay

I'm a space cowboy
Bet you weren't ready for that
I'm a space cowboy
I'm sure you know where it's at
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
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Back when Steve Miller was cutting edge, before shaking peaches in those trees. 
Posted 7 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
Typical top 40 stuff.  C'mon Bill, this isn't RP material.
Posted 15 years ago by dedawson    [ Reply ]
Love the SPACE theme.  And it WORKS !!!  Rocking at work here !!
Posted 15 years ago by suzpom    [ Reply ]
Steve Miller Band - Space Cowboy
The Byrds - Mr. Spaceman
Billy Preston - Outa Space
Mike Oldfield - Ascension

Right, after that lot we must  have the Bonzo Dog Doodah Band and Urban Spaceman. Please, Bill, pretty please with big feckin' knobs on :o)
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Wow, almost three years between playings for this one. Even though it was an oldie staple, that's still too long.
Posted 15 years ago by lingchih    [ Reply ]
I'd much rather hear Swingtown.
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I hope my main man Skip is listening to RP right now, he's the world's biggest Steve Miller fan and in fact turned me on to Miller all these years ago.

Great tune, really brings back the memories of listening to "underground" FM radio.

Posted 15 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
LOVE early Steve Miller!
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Eagan wrote:
This isn't eclectic.
But it might be electric.
Posted 17 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
For those die-hard Steve Miller fans out there,you must check out Paul McCartneys Flamming Pie CD.Miller does not sing much,a little back-up but the guitar work is great.It's one of Paul's best post-modern stuff!!!
Posted 17 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
This is soooo overplayed. Ho hum.
Posted 17 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
see you this summer steve!
Posted 17 years ago by stratrjb    [ Reply ]
well if eagan thinks it's not eclectic it must be eclectic
Posted 17 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
Woot! My FAVORITE Steve Miller Band song, bar none!
Posted 17 years ago by GreenJello    [ Reply ]
frednic wrote:
I still like this song but it is way over played. How about, My Darkest Hour or Stepping Stone.
How about Kow Kow (Calculator?)
Posted 17 years ago by karen    [ Reply ]
A little out of it's time now, but excellent lyrics and very tripy. Pay attention all you younger one's. We need to get back to the ride. A lot of love from those times.
Posted 17 years ago by hufferer    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
When was the last time you heard this song on radio?
Last week. My local classic rock station plays this regularly along with "Take the Money and Run" and all the others. Despite that, I still think this song is pretty groovy.
Posted 17 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
The problem is that Steve Miller has in fact done some trully good stuff. His early work and live stuff for example. But this is very squashy.
Posted 17 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Eagan wrote:
This isn't eclectic.
When was the last time you heard this song on radio?
Posted 18 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
This isn't eclectic.
Posted 18 years ago by Eagan    [ Reply ]
Shimmer wrote:
The guitar riff sounds like it was lifted from a Beatles tune, but I can't put my finger on which one.
Lady Madonna, I believe.
Posted 18 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
Steve Miller Band is really one of those "guilty pleasure" bands. Musically, truly awful. Cheezy, Dorky, sloppy, crappy, tasteless, childish. But undeniably catchy. And I keep listening for unexplainable reasons.
Posted 18 years ago by chucklesalmon    [ Reply ]
Love the bassline.
Posted 18 years ago by artmaven    [ Reply ]
Now all we need to do is follow this up with some Quark Strangeness and Charm from Hawkwind
Posted 18 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
I know Bill has a theme going here, but there is never any excuse for Steve Miller. Never.
Posted 18 years ago by rcurrier    [ Reply ]
Great seque! Steve Miller Band - Space Cowboy T Bone Burnett - Humans From Earth David Bowie - Starman
Posted 18 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
Chiming in....Great Song. How about Kow Kow?
Posted 18 years ago by Cdog    [ Reply ]
Great song, though I like "Jungle Love" better.
Posted 18 years ago by moonbat    [ Reply ]
mrrmt wrote:
boring.....zzzzzz
No, not boring -- I was going to say lame or weak or both.
Posted 18 years ago by lester    [ Reply ]
this is the first time I've said this here on RP: I hope I never have to hear this song ever ever again.
Posted 18 years ago by Angloray    [ Reply ]
"Space Cowboy" "Giddyup go UFO! Git along, li'l aliens!"
Posted 18 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
boring.....zzzzzz
Posted 18 years ago by mrrmt    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Drive My Car to me... Shimmer wrote:
The guitar riff sounds like it was lifted from a Beatles tune, but I can't put my finger on which one.
Posted 18 years ago by DarkStar    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
Are these songs dedicated to my name and location? Home Hard Day On The Planet Humans From Earth Space Cowboy Self-flattery is a nice mood-booster.
Posted 18 years ago by plutodazed    [ Reply ]
Heh Steve Miller Band - Space Cowboy T Bone Burnett - Humans From Earth Loudon Wainwright III - Hard Day On The Planet nice roll, now please: Deep Purple - Space Truckin' where's the hammond-smiley?
Posted 18 years ago by Harleqin    [ Reply ]
The guitar riff sounds like it was lifted from a Beatles tune, but I can't put my finger on which one.
Posted 18 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
Always nice to hear this tune.
Posted 18 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
i appreciate the nostalgia, but please. this fat boy from Waco was so wooden. he never rocked one teensy bit. and his guitar solos, strictly amateur hour.
Ahh... pearls of wisdom from the "wise" king. I don't think so. I've seen Steve live and the "fat boy" can indeed rock. Not my favorite but deserving of a little respect.
Posted 18 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
i appreciate the nostalgia, but please. this fat boy from Waco was so wooden. he never rocked one teensy bit. and his guitar solos, strictly amateur hour.
Posted 18 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Over the first five albums this was one of my very favorite bands. They really rocked, and were an early mix of hard rock and psychodelic sounds. Then he became a joker, and the joke was on us.
Posted 18 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
A perfect set to play on the day the X Prize was finally won.
Posted 19 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
I still like this song but it is way over played. How about, My Darkest Hour or Stepping Stone.
Posted 19 years ago by frednic    [ Reply ]
Like it too
Posted 19 years ago by petr_czech    [ Reply ]
This is back when Stevie "guitar" Miller really kicked out the jams!
Posted 19 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
Early Steve Miller is COOL!! Please play more! (pimp)
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]