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Nanci Griffith — Speed of the Sound of Lonliness
Album: Other Voices, Other Rooms
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Released: 1993
Length: 4:17
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You come home late and you come home early
You come on big when you're feeling small
You come home straight and you come home curly
Sometimes you don't come home at all

So what in the world's come over you
And what in heaven's name have you done
You've broken the speed of the sound of loneliness
You're out there running just to be on the run

Well I got a heart that burns with a fever
And I got a worried and a jealous mind
How can a love that'll last forever
Get left so far behind

So what in the world's come over you
And what in heaven's name have you done
You've broken the speed of the sound of loneliness
You're out there running just to be on the run

It's a mighty mean and a dreadful sorrow
It's crossed the evil line today
Well, how can you ask about tomorrow
We ain't got one word to say

So what in the world's come over you
And what in heaven's name have you done
You've broken the speed of the sound of loneliness
You're out there running just to be on the run

You're out there running just to be on the run
You're out there running just to be on the run
You're out there running just to be on the run
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My wife and I played this album frequently while heading out to our summer backpacking trips in Colorado. Great album. Loved seeing Nanci Griffith at the Rocky Mountain Folk Festival in Estes Park. 
Posted 3 days ago by bluebeag    [ Reply ]
I have more Nancy Griffith CDs and albums than any artist but the Beatles. Saw her at her height aft Symphony Hall in Boston, with Iris Dement.
Posted 2 weeks ago by fishercat    [ Reply ]
I hope Nanci and John are singing together again. They are sorely missed. At least we still have this.
c.
Posted 1 year ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Bad choice for Nanci's Wikipedia image - Nixon/Agnew - yuck
Still, her voice embodies that sweet southern sentiment that's not often found up here in the north. After all, this is a great country that needs unity.
Posted 1 year ago by Jamus    [ Reply ]
I had a chance to see her live in 2006 here in Phoenix.  Great show and I'm sorry she's left us.  
Posted 2 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
Just started listening to the Mellow MIx. Discovering quite a few artists that I never knew existed. Thanks Bill G. 
Posted 2 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
RIP Nancy. Thank you for everything you gave us.
Posted 2 years ago by amystone    [ Reply ]
I was so very sad to hear of her passing.  Loved her work and saw her several times, although not for many years.

An Austin girl, but she left long before I got here.
Posted 2 years ago by Bat    [ Reply ]
I'm not crying...you're crying. 
Posted 2 years ago by BillDeville    [ Reply ]
Interesting buttons she is wearing on her wiki photo
Posted 2 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
another example of the exemplary songwriting by John Prine. I find this a fine cover.
Posted 3 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
To be honest, I like the Alabama 3 version best. Saved an otherwise quite boring song in my eyes.
Posted 3 years ago by sb204    [ Reply ]
Great John Prine tune, though I like Nanci's version a little less, even with John singing background
Posted 20 years ago by duris    [ Reply ]
excellent cover cd, but I never read the book.
Posted 21 years ago by daft    [ Reply ]