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Sarah Harmer — Almost
Album: All Of Our Names
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7.1

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Total ratings: 1450









Released: 2004
Length: 3:52
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I almost dialed your number
When I thought the coast was clear
'Cause it's looked up for so long at me
And said call me please

But the place was closing
The countergirl turned the sign
The cooks were getting their coats
And I got mine
And said goodnight to the sea of empty seats

And if I am a sailor
Then you are the warm gulf wind
And you've blown into this little port
And roused my dreams again

I see my mouth moving
When I talk to you, I do
I see my lips and I feel like a kid
I can't keep something hid

'Cause I've been under the paper
You were writing on
You left your impression long after you'd gone on me
Marks only I can see

When we say sometime later
You know that we don't say when
You have blown into this little port
And roused my dreams again

I almost dialed your number,
When I thought the coast was clear
Cause it's looked up for so long at me,
And said call me please.

When we say sometime later,
You know that we don't say when,
You have blown into this little port
And roused my dreams again.
Roused my dreams.

Sailor to wind...
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On my short list of most underrated artists.  
Posted 1 year ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Verse 6, Chorus 10!
Posted 1 year ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
Great song, great album !!!
         
Posted 3 years ago by Michael_in_Paradise    [ Reply ]
 SquiddlyDiddly wrote:

I lost count of the times I used to do this. . . nowadays I just buy the track I like.  

 
{#Yes}
Posted 8 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 haresfur wrote:
Bought the CD.  I really want to like it, but don't very much.  This is one of the less whiny sounding tracks.
 
I lost count of the times I used to do this. . . nowadays I just buy the track I like.  
Posted 9 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 Ciao Sarah!  Chissà chi sarà...
Posted 9 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Not sure where I've been, but I haven't heard this before. The chord changes and harmonies are gorgeous.
Posted 10 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
https://www.kruufm.com/files/10/Sarah_Harmer.jpg
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Nice.
Posted 10 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Really love the chorus on this.
Posted 10 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
One of my fav Kingston artists...........
Posted 11 years ago by Tamster    [ Reply ]
also on a fine sunny day......
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Such a breezy, spring time song on such a wet, chilly day...{#Cheesygrin}
Posted 11 years ago by asilbuch    [ Reply ]
Sweet! One of the first songs I heard on RP, one of the first in my Radio Paradise Favorites playlist, and one I haven't heard in ages.
Posted 12 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
I remember catching her shows when she was living in Kingston Ontario. Super nice person.
Posted 12 years ago by hagz21    [ Reply ]
I always get a smile on my face when I hear the opening chords.
Posted 12 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
 haresfur wrote:
Bought the CD.  I really want to like it, but don't very much.  This is one of the less whiny sounding tracks.
 
same thing happened to me. but i do like this song.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Haven't thought about this song in a couple of years but always enjoyed it quite a bit.
Posted 12 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
Bought the CD.  I really want to like it, but don't very much.  This is one of the less whiny sounding tracks.
Posted 12 years ago by haresfur    [ Reply ]
 gobits wrote:
Well, she definitely rouses my dreams of what port to blow in...  {#Hearteyes}
 
{#Roflol}{#Roflol}
Posted 13 years ago by Sobient    [ Reply ]
 TobiMc3 wrote:
YES! and global warming will cease-and world peace will prevail.
 

I remember the the moment when the rise of the oceans began to slow, and our planet began to heal...
Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
It's okay if you play this one every day, though.
Posted 13 years ago by berck    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

Sarah Harmer 6 by ~wonderlandphotograph
Heather MacDonald

Sarah Harmer in Charlottetown PEI August 16th 2008
 
Is it me, or does yer woman look a lot like Susan Sarandon in this photo? A great song and fine voice - 8 from the newly-smitten Nottingham jury {#Hearteyes}
Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
This is good...
Posted 14 years ago by Jeff09    [ Reply ]
I almost liked this number.

Posted 14 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
"I almost dialed your number" but then she decided to write a navel-gazing song about it instead.
 
Exactly! A very fitting subject for a song. I believe the Police did something similar with "Every Little Thing She Does is Magic". It's a much more interesting topic than simply making the call.
Posted 14 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
The number of good, but not-so-well-known American musicians is obviously endless!
Then I look at the European scene (ex UK)...!

 
I have to represent - she's Canadian.
And has a new album that came out last week. I'll have to see what's good to upload.

Posted 14 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]
The number of good, but not-so-well-known American musicians is obviously endless!
Then I look at the European scene (ex UK)...!

Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]

Sarah Harmer 6 by ~wonderlandphotograph
Heather MacDonald

Sarah Harmer in Charlottetown PEI August 16th 2008


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
"I almost dialed your number" but then she decided to write a navel-gazing song about it instead.
 
In this case fear, or procrastination, worked in our favor. Nice tune. {#Music}

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
a cool groove in this song. melikee.
Posted 14 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
Go to Sleep. Another great song off the same album, but careful, it's one that will put you to sleep, which is why they would call it correctly a lullaby. What a great poet, musician.
Posted 14 years ago by Kokoloco53    [ Reply ]
"I almost dialed your number" but then she decided to write a navel-gazing song about it instead.
Posted 14 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
 gjeeg wrote:
Sweet hooks.
 

What good are hooks if they're not sweet?

Will she sleep with me?
 
You mean actually SLEEP?

Why would you want to do that (if she's actually got her hooks in you)?

{#Lol}


Posted 15 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]
 gjeeg wrote:
Sweet hooks. Will she sleep with me?


(put's hand against gjeeg's arm) eh...she's with me man.

Posted 15 years ago by Lexapro_Headrush    [ Reply ]
I almost don't wanna like this song.

...Almost...

Posted 15 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]
Oddly, never jumped out at me until Bill started playing Jaymay. Now I hear Sarah Harmer and think, "She sounds like Jaymay - nice." Yeah, I know I have my chronology askew. 7

Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 gjeeg wrote:
Sweet hooks. Will she sleep with me?

 
that's a really good question.

Posted 15 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
Sweet hooks. Will she sleep with me?

Posted 15 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
 Bosonator wrote:
Actually, our performance in reigning in greenhouse gas emissions is one of the worst in the world. I'm a proud Canadian in most matters, but I'm embarrassed about our lethargic approach to combating global warming. This song makes me smile, though! :)
 
You've got that right. We have actually turned into environmental villains, blocking progress on combating global warming on every front. I would like to simply blame the present government ( and its narrow tar sands focus ) for this sad state of affairs but, seeing as how this government was democratically elected, we all have to share the blame. I don't think that the general population, as a whole, gets how serious this situation is. They think that global warming means that we will have nice warm winters so bring it on....we are in deep, deep  trouble...with rising sea levels Nova Scotia will turn into an island.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Well, she definitely rouses my dreams of what port to blow in...  {#Hearteyes}
Posted 15 years ago by gobits    [ Reply ]
Wow she sounds like Jill Barber...{#Wink}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 crazy wrote:
there must be other songs on this album besides the three on the list
this is ok, but........ 
 

I've purchased the CD since hearing this song. It's okay, but this song is the best on it.
Posted 15 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
And if I am a sailor,
then you are the warm gulf wind,
and you've blown into this little port
and roused my dreams again.

 
One of the most sensual, erotic metaphors ever...

Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
there must be other songs on this album besides the three on the list
this is ok, but........ 
Posted 16 years ago by crazy    [ Reply ]
I like this more every time I hear it.
Posted 16 years ago by dixiedeb    [ Reply ]
In my regular rotation....
Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
lovely
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Woohoo! I love Sarah Harmer. Could definitely use more air time!
Posted 16 years ago by jncverhoef    [ Reply ]
:-) ...stays on earth...even tho we got bounce!!!
Posted 16 years ago by cattail321    [ Reply ]
Yeah!!!! I love love love Sarah Harmer! Great song to choose.....many others just as good though.
Posted 16 years ago by linz_bobinz    [ Reply ]
auburntigerrich wrote:
Making a mental note for myself so that I look into this album in the future. More than enjoyable tune.
Overall, the album isn't bad. In my opinion, it starts off quite strong; the two best songs on it are this one and "Greeting Card Aisle", nos. 2 & 3 on the CD, respectively. Near the end, the songs get a little too slow & similar-sounding for me...still good, but not quite what the beginning of the disc is. Still, an overall solid effort.
Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
She has one of the best voices in music today. Her album "Songs For Clem" is old country standards that she recorded in her house for her father. Her best album though is "You Were Here" it's just amazing for so many reasons, highly recommended for everyone.
Posted 16 years ago by Nicholaus    [ Reply ]
Nice! I like!
Posted 16 years ago by Crawlmeister    [ Reply ]
Making a mental note for myself so that I look into this album in the future. More than enjoyable tune.
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
thanks for giving these under heard artists some air play. God forbid we should have to hear that retread david byrned-out again . . . .
Posted 16 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
She's Canadian? Never would have guessed. She looks pretty normal to me.
Posted 16 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
TobiMc3 wrote:
more evidence that Canadian music will someday rule the world....
I don't know if you'd get eh?way with it.
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Bosonator wrote:
Actually, our performance in reigning in greenhouse gas emissions is one of the worst in the world. I'm a proud Canadian in most matters, but I'm embarrassed about our lethargic approach to combating global warming. This song makes me smile, though! :)
Geologically, Topographically and Ecologically, Nova Scotia RULES.
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
TobiMc3 wrote:
YES! and global warming will cease-and world peace will prevail.
Actually, our performance in reigning in greenhouse gas emissions is one of the worst in the world. I'm a proud Canadian in most matters, but I'm embarrassed about our lethargic approach to combating global warming. This song makes me smile, though! :)
Posted 16 years ago by Bosonator    [ Reply ]
And if I am a sailor, then you are the warm gulf wind, and you've blown into this little port and roused my dreams again.
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
This is a pleasant enough ditty, but to use this as an example of world-ruling music?
Indeed. While I like it a lot (and even rated it a 9) it's mostly throw-away pop.
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
YES! and global warming will cease-and world peace will prevail. Hannio wrote:
This is a pleasant enough ditty, but to use this as an example of world-ruling music?
Posted 16 years ago by TobiMc3    [ Reply ]
TobiMc3 wrote:
more evidence that Canadian music will someday rule the world....
This is a pleasant enough ditty, but to use this as an example of world-ruling music?
Posted 16 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
miahfost wrote:
Chick rock. I love it.
LOL@Soviet Monarki!
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Like an welcome alarm clock to my Lullaby Cure ...
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Nice but way overplayed.
Posted 16 years ago by dumas    [ Reply ]
Chick rock. I love it.
Posted 16 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
Yay! I always miss Sarah Harmer on RP...and the Grapes of Wrath too :)
Posted 17 years ago by cordelia    [ Reply ]
coy wrote:
i dunno <...> idunno <...> what can i say my dad was a preacher
mmkay.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
coy wrote:
i dunno i really have to get sanctimonious just for a minute i mean i read all these comments and wonder sometimes does anybody actually listen to the music around here or just analize it ? idunno maybe that's one way to enjoy it what can i say my dad was a preacher beautiful song
I very much enjoy the process of music analysis - of technique, craft, and lyrical content. I find this just as fun as the emotional or instinctual side of music enjoyment. Plus what are we supposed to do in a text-based forum besides TALK ABOUT the songs? We can't all post bananas in every song. At least I hope not. That would crash my browser.
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
more evidence that Canadian music will someday rule the world....
Posted 17 years ago by TobiMc3    [ Reply ]
i dunno i really have to get sanctimonious just for a minute i mean i read all these comments and wonder sometimes does anybody actually listen to the music around here or just analize it ? idunno maybe that's one way to enjoy it what can i say my dad was a preacher beautiful song
Posted 17 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
brandog wrote:
Since I first heard this I thought of the Katydids - Does anyone know the Katydids?
Read my lips. one of my fav cd's in 89 (still have it too). loved her pirate pixie outfit on the cover.
Posted 17 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
DoctorHooey wrote:
This has a KILLER chorus. The verses sorta unmemborably meander their way toward it, but there's a hook a mile wide waiting there.
So true. I think the chorus set my first rating, and I think I'm gonna lower it today.
Posted 17 years ago by dpjag    [ Reply ]
I am biased against Sarah unfairly, not her fault really. But I don't find her music to be special in any sort of way regardless. Bah.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
This has a KILLER chorus. The verses sorta unmemborably meander their way toward it, but there's a hook a mile wide waiting there.
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Her album You Were Here is one of my all-time favorites. She\'s a phenomenal talent. I recently saw another great Canadian talent Feist, and she namechecked Sarah and said she was her favorite songwriter.
Posted 17 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
Got the CD--well worth it!
Posted 17 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
Wow - really a lot of great stuff coming out of the Great White North, isn't there? She's amazing.
Posted 17 years ago by ranwulf    [ Reply ]
this is lovely.
Posted 17 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Lkw wrote:
Pity her voice is so irritating, because the song itself is kind of nice.
I guess to each their own because I think her voice is quite nice.
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
A beautiful and extremely talented Canadian songstress. Thumbs way up!
Posted 17 years ago by canadave    [ Reply ]
love her voice, love the bass, love the song.
Posted 17 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
suzzio wrote:
Lodestar, from You Were Here, is one of my favorite songs ever.
+1
Posted 17 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
i really like this one. & basement apartment.
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
this song really hit home today! someone did dial my number and i pressed ignore and i wish i had pressed answer . hmf. maybe next time.
Posted 17 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
Smart songwriter.
Posted 17 years ago by Four-Five    [ Reply ]
I think I've liked every Sarah Harmer song I've heard on RP.
Posted 17 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
Pity your commentary is so irritating, because you yourself are probably kind of nice. Lkw wrote:
Pity her voice is so irritating, because the song itself is kind of nice.
Posted 17 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
Bad_Art wrote:
I don't have anything to say about this song - nice though it sounds. I just wanted to play with these nifty emoticons, the bannanas especially ... Weeee!!!!!
I see I'm not the only one!
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Pity her voice is so irritating, because the song itself is kind of nice.
Posted 17 years ago by Lkw    [ Reply ]
I decided that I liked this song before I saw what she looked like... scout's honor
Posted 18 years ago by dowdog999    [ Reply ]
not bad
Posted 18 years ago by MahlerTheMartyr    [ Reply ]
I met Sarah several times in Vancouver -- I went out with her brother for a time years ago. She's a terrific human as well as a wonderful musician. There's such a vulnerability in her voice. Lodestar, from You Were Here, is one of my favorite songs ever.
Posted 18 years ago by suzzio    [ Reply ]
I like this more each time I hear it.
Posted 18 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
Gregorama wrote:
Which album of hers is the best to add to my collection?
Buy 'em both for less than 10 bucks (used) on Amazon. Well, before shipping. Even then you are still cheaper than ONE at retail. I have never had a problem with used cds from Amazon (knock on my wooden head)
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
I could relate to this song, way to go Sarah Harmer, pure enjoyment.
Posted 18 years ago by bellemorgan    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
I don't have anything to say about this song - nice though it sounds. I just wanted to play with these nifty emoticons, the bannanas especially ... Weeee!!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Bad_Art    [ Reply ]
This song is an absolute BLAST to drum along to...
Posted 18 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
Which album of hers is the best to add to my collection?
Posted 18 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
water wrote:
great canadian musician, thanks bill
HOT TOO!
Posted 18 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
water wrote:
great canadian musician, thanks bill
Canada... such high creativity and talent per capita. Winnipeg, one of Canada's most depressingly cold cities in it's second lamest province (after Ontario of course ) is also one of it's most culturally prolific. I wonder if that explains my first point. No offence to all you Manitobans.
Posted 18 years ago by prairiedogj    [ Reply ]
An RP original in my book, definitely grown comfortable with it.
Posted 18 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
excellent! well done!
Posted 18 years ago by xs9095    [ Reply ]
great canadian musician, thanks bill
Posted 18 years ago by water    [ Reply ]
Decent.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
anything from this album -or anything from Harmer - is an 8 or above for me....and tickets go on sale tomorrow for her next gig in town! (in fact - I believe she is singing about my town in this song!)
Posted 18 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
Another nice one from Sarah.
Posted 18 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
never heard about her before... i liked this song the first time i heard it... its very nice.
Posted 18 years ago by waggrj    [ Reply ]
rowdydaisy wrote:
I bought the CD because of this song. This is the best song on the disk. Someone put some time into the production of this song, more than the others.
Yeah, I really like how everything blends in the chorus.
Posted 18 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
-relayer- wrote:
I added 1 mark to my rating after seeing the cover photo.
I have to admit, that is a really cool cover! I just did a girl's senior photo shoot. I think I will search out a similar head shot and try making her face B&W (or sepia) and leave the background in color just like this album cover.
Posted 18 years ago by Steven_G    [ Reply ]
I added 1 mark to my rating after seeing the cover photo.
Posted 18 years ago by -relayer-    [ Reply ]
eman wrote:
Great song...great hair...
I came to this page and thought "oh, and she's a babe too !"
Posted 18 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Great song...great hair...
Posted 18 years ago by eman    [ Reply ]
I bought the CD because of this song. This is the best song on the disk. Someone put some time into the production of this song, more than the others.
Posted 18 years ago by rowdydaisy    [ Reply ]
I didn't know I likey'd Sarah, but I do! I do!
Posted 18 years ago by LadyLovelyLocks    [ Reply ]
Any song about sailors gets a thumbs up from me!
Posted 18 years ago by aflanigan    [ Reply ]
i hear this song on the radio all the time at work, but i heard it here first, so it makes me smile at work. it's a nice little track.
Posted 18 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]