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Patty Griffin — Mad Mission
Album: Living With Ghosts
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Released: 1996
Length: 2:36
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We were drinking like the Irish
But we were drinking scotch
Bartender turns on a movie
Everybody turned to watch
And every single eye was gleaming
When they reached the final scene
Well, at least mine did
Here's looking at you, kid

You know it's a mad mission
Under difficult conditions
Not everybody makes it to the loving cup
It's a mad mission
But I got the ambition
Mad, mad mission, sign me up

I think I've seen the look before
Yes, it's kind of non-committal
It says come hither, baby
But then he's hard wood to whittle
It says it don't mean a thing
But still somehow it does
He'd like you to join the club that likes to say
There's no such thing as love

It's a mad mission
Under difficult conditions
Not everybody makes it to the loving cup
It's a mad mission
But I got the ambition
Mad, mad mission, sign me up

Sometimes you find yourself flying low at night
Flying blind and looking for any sign of light
You're cold and scared and all alone
You'd do anything just to make it home

It's a mad mission
Under difficult conditions
Not everybody makes it to the loving cup
It's a mad mission
But I got the ambition
Mad, mad mission, sign me up
Sign me up
Comments (42)add comment
Sounds like she's trying to emulate Bob Dylans style of singing(talking)!
Posted 1 year ago by Daveteauk    [ Reply ]
Well written piece and well presented audio
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Apparently, they aren't married after all. https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/robert-plant-patty-griffin-not-married-350315

cc_rider wrote:
They have a house here in Austin. Travis Heights neighborhood I think. I know the realtor.
 


Posted 11 years ago by clickfaster    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
ANNOUNCEMENT: Patty Griffin is now married to Robert Plant!
  They have a house here in Austin. Travis Heights neighborhood I think. I know the realtor.


Posted 11 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
What a voice!
Posted 11 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
ANNOUNCEMENT: Patty Griffin is now married to Robert Plant!
Posted 11 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Chills....sign me up.
Posted 11 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
ditto! casey1024 wrote:
What a voice!
 


Posted 12 years ago by Jon_Lucas    [ Reply ]
What a voice!
Posted 12 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
 RParadise wrote:
Flaming Red is her best album imo.

Personally, I'm a big fan of Flaming Red.
 


Posted 12 years ago by kevanski    [ Reply ]
 Pyro wrote:
Thank you RP for introducing me to Ms. Griffin. She's my new favorite artist (along with Porcupine Tree - again, thanks to RP).
 
Ditto to both.  Thanks from me as well.
Posted 12 years ago by Groogrux69    [ Reply ]
Start with 'Living with Ghosts'.  Flaming Red is great too, just very different from this one.
 Mandible wrote:

I give up. Patty Lovers out there...what's her best album? Which do I start with???


 

Posted 13 years ago by TobiMc3    [ Reply ]
also wonderful

Posted 13 years ago by caribean_bird    [ Reply ]
With songs like this I just can't figure out where some of these folks say she country!  B.S.!!!
Posted 13 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Count me in Patty! {#War}
Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 Mandible wrote:

I give up. Patty Lovers out there...what's her best album? Which do I start with???


 

Personally, I'm a big fan of Flaming Red.
Posted 13 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
 Mandible wrote:

I give up. Patty Lovers out there...what's her best album? Which do I start with???


 
I started with 1000 Kisses so I'm biased but I think it's a good cross-section. And it's got one of the best songs, by anyone, in the last decade, Long Ride Home.


Posted 14 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
Saw Patty open for John Prine at the Wang Theatre in Boston last week. She is why I went, and she didn't disappoint. Just fabulous.
Posted 14 years ago by blackdogsailing    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:

My favorite PG album is Silver Bell. Unfortunately it was never released officially..{#Arghhh}
 

It wasn't, but I have a copy online for those interested. Send me a PM for the details.

Posted 14 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
 Mandible wrote:

I give up. Patty Lovers out there...what's her best album? Which do I start with???


 
My favorite PG album is Silver Bell. Unfortunately it was never released officially..{#Arghhh}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]

I give up. Patty Lovers out there...what's her best album? Which do I start with???


Posted 14 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Ms. Griffin is something else!  Thanks BillG and Rebecca!
Posted 15 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
Thanks RP...I really needed some hope today and I find it every time I hear this song.
Posted 15 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
Yes, the terrible set is over and he's starting to play some good ones now. Thank you...thank you. Only 40 mins left at work and I'd love to spend those minutes enjoying the music lol.  Patty is great.   Her voice is superb. {#Daisy}
Posted 15 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
Love it, love it, love it.... Big Patty fan and don't have this disc — fantastic - thanks!
Posted 15 years ago by rockinmeg    [ Reply ]
Her voice!! This song!!! Wow....just outstanding.
Posted 15 years ago by PurplePrincess    [ Reply ]
All Patty fans must have this album.
Posted 15 years ago by sfListener    [ Reply ]
I love her voice!
Posted 16 years ago by Painted_Turtle    [ Reply ]
so much character in that voice!
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Thank you RP for introducing me to Ms. Griffin. She's my new favorite artist (along with Porcupine Tree - again, thanks to RP).
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
NYY96 wrote:
Absolutely nothing special
Absolutely entirely special
Posted 16 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
A good solid 3.
Posted 16 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
I love, love, love this entire compilation of tunes...Thank you so much RP for entering my life and introducing me to this phenomenal artist.
Posted 17 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
So, so, so glad to hear this here.
Posted 17 years ago by vvlee    [ Reply ]
i'm sure i have heard a billion songs by this time in my life --so it takes a really great song to move me. this song, and in fact, this entire album is absolutely remarkable.
Posted 17 years ago by thequay    [ Reply ]
Wow, this hasn't been played since 11/11/02? I'm playing Living With Ghosts right now (problems with the RP 128K stream, otherwise I'd be listening to RP right now). Just wanted to point out that "Mad Mission" is from this album, so Bill can update this listing.
Posted 20 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
Really, I was thinking mere Michelle Shocked meets Bob Dylan. Whatever. I like it.
Posted 21 years ago by macolyte    [ Reply ]
She\'s got a GREAT voice. Shawn Colvin meets Sarah McLachlan. More!
Posted 22 years ago by Diatribe    [ Reply ]
Absolutely nothing special
Posted 22 years ago by NYY96    [ Reply ]