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Bruce Cockburn — Laughter
Album: Further Adventures Of
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Released: 1978
Length: 3:33
Plays (last 30 days): 1
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A laugh for the way my life has gone
A laugh for the love of a friend
A laugh for the fools in the eyes of the world
The love that will never end
Ha Ha Ha...

Let's hear a laugh for the man of the world
Who thinks he can make things work
Tried to build the New Jerusalem
And ended up with New York
Ha Ha Ha...

A laugh for the sun redballing
Through the thermal inversion haze
A laugh for the nuclear good-time boys
Numbering all our days
Ha Ha Ha...

A laugh for the newsprint nightmare
A world that never was
Where the questions are all "why?"
And the answers are all "because."
Ha Ha Ha...

A laugh for the dogs barking at our heels
They don't know where we've been
A laugh for the dirty window pane
Hiding the love within
Ha Ha Ha...

Tapping our feet to an ancient tune
A laugh for the time gone by
A laugh for me and Kitty in the delivery room
Waiting for the child's first cry
Ha Ha Ha...
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One of my Absolute Songwriting/Guitar-Playing/Song-Singing Heroes! 
So nice to hear this old gem on RP :)
Posted 5 months ago by Harry_Tuttle_99    [ Reply ]
Just saw him in Victoria BC. He came out hunched over with a cane. This was one of his most popular audience sing alongs because, lets face it, if you don’t laugh these days, you’ll cry. If you’ve never seen him, I strongly suggest you go. Aging like fine wine but with a best before shelf life. Underrated guitar playing.
Posted 1 year ago by spideyronn693    [ Reply ]
..wow the first time I skipped six  songs in a row  on RP  especially  Fleetfoxes  my all time most  disliked  band ,  too early in the morning for even a mild tolerance  for that schlock!
Posted 2 years ago by flatop    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
I like several of his songs, but this one sucks.   PSD
 

I decided I like it so much that I moved it from a 7 to a 10. Works for me. 
My wish for Christmas:  Let me find a way to find Bruce in concert somewhere near me!
Posted 4 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
I like several of his songs, but this one sucks.   PSD
Posted 8 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Never really "got" Cockburn.
Posted 8 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
Nice flute! {#Sunny}
Posted 8 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]

RP:  this needs more airplay, please. 


Posted 8 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
His voice sounds so young in this song. Love BC.
Posted 8 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
 Kregg wrote:
love the name, can't figure it out but for some reason reminds me of a trip to mexico...
 
It's the El Condor Pasa flute.
Posted 8 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
 1spirit1 wrote:
It just gets better with age !
 
Agreed
Posted 8 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
It just gets better with age !
Posted 9 years ago by 1spirit1    [ Reply ]
Sublime.... outstanding... thanks, RP.
Posted 17 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
Bruce's new disc comes out Tuesday, July 18th. I've heard some snipits and it sounds great.
Posted 17 years ago by MickMan    [ Reply ]
Kregg wrote:
love the name, can't figure it out but for some reason reminds me of a trip to mexico...
Dont send this group to here please!
Posted 17 years ago by HombreDeMezcal    [ Reply ]
brokemusician wrote:
Oh my God! I have never heard this guy before! And I'm glad. He's got a funny last name, to say the most.
It is pronounced CO BURN you dirty mind!!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]
MCKY wrote:
So many of his newer songs don't reflect the joy he once found in the everyday events of life.
I find that getting older does that to one. Nice to hear the younger, more innocent, naive Bruce, though.
Posted 18 years ago by rcurrier    [ Reply ]
He said "thermal inversion haze" in this song!
Yeah, he's good with the words. Anyone who refers to humans as "busy monsters" (in If a Tree Falls), thus quoting e.e.cummings (pity this busy monster, manunkind) is okay by me!
Posted 18 years ago by Johnny_Vector    [ Reply ]
He said "thermal inversion haze" in this song! Automatic rating of 8.
Posted 18 years ago by GunnerXP    [ Reply ]
love the name, can't figure it out but for some reason reminds me of a trip to mexico...
Posted 18 years ago by Kregg    [ Reply ]
Good to hear some early Cockburn, back in the christan folkie series of LPs. So many of his newer songs don't reflect the joy he once found in the everyday events of life.
Posted 18 years ago by MCKY    [ Reply ]
Oh my God! I have never heard this guy before! And I'm glad. He's got a funny last name, to say the most.
Posted 18 years ago by brokemusician    [ Reply ]
Bruce Lives in my town. Wonderful choice of his offerings. Thanks
Posted 18 years ago by laureen    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard any Bruce for a while. This was a pleasure.
Posted 18 years ago by RobGraham    [ Reply ]
Any Bruce is great Bruce. This album is very over-looked. Feast of Fools is my fav on this album.
Posted 19 years ago by MickMan    [ Reply ]
VERY recognizable, and pleasant... Go BC.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Ah, I was surprised to hear this song! I enjoy the 70s Bruce Cockburn material, and this song is a particular favourite. Many thanks for playing.
Posted 19 years ago by alicewonderland    [ Reply ]
A great songwriter and performer who deserves more airplay in this country. Some of the edgier political stuff from his 80's albums, which is quite different from this, would fit in nicely here also.
Posted 20 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
Nice selection from a wonderful songwriter.
Posted 20 years ago by greentrain    [ Reply ]