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Blues Traveler — The Mountains Win Again
Album: Four
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Released: 1994
Length: 5:00
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I pick up my smile, put it in my pocket
Hold it for a while, try not to have to drop it
Men are not to cry, so how am I to stop it?
Keep it all inside, don't show how much she rocked ya

Ooh, can you feel the same?
Ooh, you gotta love the pain
Ooh, it looks like rain again
Ooh, I feel it comin' in
The mountains win again
The mountains win again

Dreams we dreamed at night were never meant to come to life
I can't understand the ease she pulled away her hand
This time in my life I was hurt enough to care
I guess from now on I'll be careful what I share

Ooh, can you feel the same?
Ooh, you gotta love the pain
Yeah, it looks like rain again
Yeah, I feel it comin' in
The mountains win again

A pocket is no place for a smile anyway
Someday I will find love again will blow my mind
Maybe it will be that love that got away from me
Is there a line to write that could make you cry tonight?
Can you feel the same?
Yeah, ya gotta love the pain
Ooh, it looks like rain again
Ooh, feel it comin' in
The mountains win again
Ooh, the mountains win again
Win again
The mountains win again
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I like how every once in a while a random popular 90s song hits the playlist.
Posted 5 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
Is there such a thing as noodling on a harmonica?
Posted 5 years ago by Vref+10    [ Reply ]
 Excelente! mucho tiempo sin escuchar Blues Traveler
Posted 5 years ago by el_kabezon    [ Reply ]
The mountains may have won again, but the rest of us are collective losers for having to sit through this. 
Posted 5 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 musickat wrote:
A decent song but I still don't like his harp playing.   too high pitched  —  hard on the ears.

 
agreed.
 
Posted 10 years ago by jcorry    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

I had this on cassette! Dropped it accidentally, the case broke, and then I lost the cassette and never replaced it.  Guess it's about time I put it on my list of stuff to buy/re-buy.  Dunno why - I have shelves of CDs I haven't listened to in over a year.  I do like Blues Traveler, though - listening to John Popper's exceptional harmonica-ing is like watching a butterfly - you never know where it's gonna go, but you know it'll get there eventually.{#Sunny}
 

miss you so much, Cynaera...

everybody in my mushrooming multitude of churches be dancing buck ass naked all over the world like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners...  love this song...  love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll... 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Head for the hills!
Posted 11 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Well done all around,nice vocal work.
Posted 12 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
 peacockangel wrote:
you win again  :-(
 
I had this on cassette! Dropped it accidentally, the case broke, and then I lost the cassette and never replaced it.  Guess it's about time I put it on my list of stuff to buy/re-buy.  Dunno why - I have shelves of CDs I haven't listened to in over a year.  I do like Blues Traveler, though - listening to John Popper's exceptional harmonica-ing is like watching a butterfly - you never know where it's gonna go, but you know it'll get there eventually.{#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
you win again  :-(
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
Meee Likey!
Posted 14 years ago by katearhar    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
...holy crap, how does he hit, no less bend, those high notes?!.

{#Eek}
 
Popper, right? Chromatic harp.

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
The mix of his voice, the instruments, and the lyrics make this band one of my favorites.  Wish they made more music.  I love their version of the blues!
Posted 14 years ago by ortallcowgirl    [ Reply ]

Everybody and their mother plays the blues guitar, but not everybody and their mother plays
the blues guitar like that .. wonderful blues & great memories.


Posted 15 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
I was at the Madison '97 Stones show and Blues Traveler was very good.

quatsch wrote:
For some stupid reason (money, probably), I decided to avoid the entire show in Madison, WI (and now I missed the Stones again when they cancelled Honolulu a year and a half ago). Regret sucks.



Posted 15 years ago by dkwalika    [ Reply ]
A decent song but I still don't like his harp playing.   too high pitched  —  hard on the ears.
Posted 15 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
 flyin_bri wrote:

I knew a guy in college who did the same thing, only for Nine Inch Nails' "Closer". He hung it on her dorm room door! He was creepy and she was ultra-clean, and she was shocked. I think that may have been his intention, but talk about poor taste! At least your effort was . . . .well . . . a song! (And it wasn't me, really, this isn't one of those confessionals. it just stuck with me for 14 years or so).
 
That would shock most anyone..and stick with them. Poor girl.

Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
I would like to thank Anheuser Busch for forever ruining this song for me.  I hear this song now and a voice in the back of my head exclaims "Buschhhhhhhhhhhhh!"
Posted 15 years ago by erichb    [ Reply ]
Man I love this tune!!!  So many mood changes.
Posted 15 years ago by chadlymn    [ Reply ]
For some reason......I feel like having a beverage. {#Stupid}
Posted 15 years ago by imille    [ Reply ]
I haven't heard this song in such a long time. One of my favorite blues.
Posted 15 years ago by Dancing_banana    [ Reply ]
...holy crap, how does he hit, no less bend, those high notes?!.

{#Eek}
Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Marina1 wrote:
Luv this disc too. ALMOST saw them open for the Stones in 1998? I think. Missed the opening act , one of life's regrets.
For some stupid reason (money, probably), I decided to avoid the entire show in Madison, WI (and now I missed the Stones again when they cancelled Honolulu a year and a half ago). Regret sucks.
Posted 16 years ago by quatsch    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
Oh man, I transcribed lyrics from this song into the last love letter to a girl who was breaking my heart... silly boy.
I knew a guy in college who did the same thing, only for Nine Inch Nails' "Closer". He hung it on her dorm room door! He was creepy and she was ultra-clean, and she was shocked. I think that may have been his intention, but talk about poor taste! At least your effort was . . . .well . . . a song! (And it wasn't me, really, this isn't one of those confessionals. it just stuck with me for 14 years or so).
Posted 16 years ago by flyin_bri    [ Reply ]
kindermanltd wrote:
Coors: The label's white lettering and Rocky Mountain icon turn blue once the beer reaches optimal drinking temperature. https://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:yc2Mx0gn3tQJ:www.brandweek.com/bw/news/recent_display.jsp%3Fvnu_content_id%3D1003562729+blue+mountain+beer+coors&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=us&client=safari
I can use a Coors right NOW!
Posted 16 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
marmelock wrote:
Guess who plays the Slide.... Right, that's Warren Haynes!
Oh - that's what made me look. Is there any Mule played or is it too hard? Solo Warren could fit. FWIW - I happen to like Blues Traveler, Popper & harmonica in general.
Posted 16 years ago by Dave_K    [ Reply ]
What is this? Skid Row?
Posted 16 years ago by Krow_Pie    [ Reply ]
This is a change of pace for these guys. Very good song.
Posted 16 years ago by wycado    [ Reply ]
MusicAddict wrote:
Guess it's not very effective advertising, b/c this tune is used in Busch beer commercials, not Coors.
Coors: The label's white lettering and Rocky Mountain icon turn blue once the beer reaches optimal drinking temperature. https://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache:yc2Mx0gn3tQJ:www.brandweek.com/bw/news/recent_display.jsp%3Fvnu_content_id%3D1003562729+blue+mountain+beer+coors&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&gl=us&client=safari
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
freddyfender wrote:
I know this is the comments section, but I so tire of all the critics who haven't done sh..t in there lives and are only able to belittle what others have accomplished.
Someone hit a nerve, eh? How about getting some data before you slander a group like the RP listenership? I'll bet that a lot of them are highly accomplished people. The ones that I know are for sure. And many of the comments are thoughtful and articulate.
Posted 16 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
More_Cowbell wrote:
Are the mountains blue yet? I am ready for a Coors
Guess it's not very effective advertising, b/c this tune is used in Busch beer commercials, not Coors.
Posted 16 years ago by MusicAddict    [ Reply ]
Are the mountains blue yet? I am ready for a Coors
Posted 16 years ago by More_Cowbell    [ Reply ]
Luv this disc too. ALMOST saw them open for the Stones in 1998? I think. Missed the opening act , one of life's regrets.
Posted 16 years ago by Marina1    [ Reply ]
radiozep wrote:
Add to theme... Mountain Song - Jane's Addiction, please...
Oh, certainly! Please?
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
Oh man, I transcribed lyrics from this song into the last love letter to a girl who was breaking my heart... silly boy.
Posted 17 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
AAAAHHHHHH! My Ears!
Posted 17 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
freddyfender wrote:
Wow, I love songs with harmonica in them. Perhaps you could turn me onto the recordings you have made so I could enjoy them as well. Does my sarcasm ooze from the previous statement? I know this is the comments section, but I so tire of all the critics who haven't done sh..t in there lives and are only able to belittle what others have accomplished. Oh yeah, regarding the song, I think it is an excellent number.
You go, Freddyfender!
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
Izzat David Lindley on slide? *edit* should have backscrolled...Warren Haynes? Hmmmm. Don't think so. Was it Chan Kinchla, their regular guitarist?
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
I second that (or should that be third?) I play the harp. But this guy is just frenetic in a baaaad way. Hyperactive? I dunno. But I really hate it. Yet it is obvious that he could actually play decent harp if he put his mind to it. Clapton said more than once that playing guitar is about the pauses, like a Japanese painting is about the spaces. The harp is the same. Listen to Sonny Boy Williamson for instance to demonstrate the truth of that.
Wow, I love songs with harmonica in them. Perhaps you could turn me onto the recordings you have made so I could enjoy them as well. Does my sarcasm ooze from the previous statement? I know this is the comments section, but I so tire of all the critics who haven't done sh..t in there lives and are only able to belittle what others have accomplished. Oh yeah, regarding the song, I think it is an excellent number.
Posted 17 years ago by freddyfender    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
I f*&*^* hate harmonica. Especially but this fat f*&%^.
Your an idiot.
Posted 17 years ago by freddyfender    [ Reply ]
AlienRelic wrote:
The vocals aren't that great either.
Gonna have to agree with both of you....I think it's almost over now...
Posted 17 years ago by Alifreckles50    [ Reply ]
LizDeines wrote:
His voice does something to me. I wish I never found out what he looks like, the fantasy was so much better.
I'm sure the feeling is mutual
Posted 17 years ago by Fiji5555    [ Reply ]
... tweeked it up a wee bit there must be that harmonica, wow!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Guess who plays the Slide.... Right, that's Warren Haynes!
Posted 17 years ago by marmelock    [ Reply ]
His voice does something to me. I wish I never found out what he looks like, the fantasy was so much better.
Posted 17 years ago by LizDeines    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
I f*&*^* hate harmonica. Especially but this fat f*&%^.
John Popper is skinny now since he got his stomach stapled.
Posted 17 years ago by milehighYinzer    [ Reply ]
I f*&*^* hate harmonica. Especially but this fat f*&%^.
Posted 17 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
okobojicat wrote:
Wow, a lot of people ripping on BT. I love this CD. But that's just me, I guess.
I'm with ya!
Posted 17 years ago by ChrisInCT    [ Reply ]
pannaramma wrote:
ruined by the harmonica. aural torture.
The vocals aren't that great either.
Posted 17 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
could be one of the most over rated bands ever
Posted 17 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
Wow! A tea kettle solo!
Posted 17 years ago by drtjdel    [ Reply ]
Donovan - There is a Mountain then this https://www.radioparadise.com/content.php?name=Music&func=search&type=title&search=mountain sad to see there's no chance Jane's Addiction - Mountain Song would be up next :(
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Wow, a lot of people ripping on BT. I love this CD. But that's just me, I guess.
Posted 17 years ago by okobojicat    [ Reply ]
Add to theme... Mountain Song - Jane's Addiction, please...
Posted 17 years ago by radiozep    [ Reply ]
Worst harmonica solo ever. But then that's true of every Blues Traveler song. Someone please take the chromatic harmonica away from him... and beat him with it.
Posted 17 years ago by gregorbill    [ Reply ]
ruined by the harmonica. aural torture.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
Boy, I never really do this but, MAN does this sound like a Van Morrison song...Northern Muse. The first couple bars, anyway, not the rest of it. It was an odd feeling to hear this song start and sound soo familiar, but just not quite right. When I saw that it was Blues Traveler I wasn't at all surprised. John Popper has said in interviews that he is a big VM fan (as any intelligent person would be). If Van was his 'muse' for this piece I'd say he did a nice job with it.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
First there was a mountain, and then there wasn't (Donovan) Then, of course, the mountains win again. Nice set.
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
FlatCat wrote:
Couldn't agree with you more. Their songs are blandly nice, but when he starts in on that aimless noodling on the harmonica, it's like fingernails on the blackboard for me.
I second that (or should that be third?) I play the harp. But this guy is just frenetic in a baaaad way. Hyperactive? I dunno. But I really hate it. Yet it is obvious that he could actually play decent harp if he put his mind to it. Clapton said more than once that playing guitar is about the pauses, like a Japanese painting is about the spaces. The harp is the same. Listen to Sonny Boy Williamson for instance to demonstrate the truth of that.
Posted 17 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Vogelfrei wrote:
The thing I've never liked about Blues Traveler is that their harmonica player is badly afflicted by the "too many notes" syndrome. I have to give this song a little credit, because it's the one time I've heard him play with a wee bit of discretion, instead of trying to cram every tone his instrument will play into the space of one beat.
Couldn't agree with you more. Their songs are blandly nice, but when he starts in on that aimless noodling on the harmonica, it's like fingernails on the blackboard for me.
Posted 18 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
I have always loved this song....
Posted 18 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
bmo wrote:
the mountains win, the listeners lose...
LOL
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
I don't know why, but these guys tend to get on my nerves.
Posted 18 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
snowcat wrote:
Hate it when beer commercials ruin great songs.
blame the band... not the commercial...
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
Hate it when beer commercials ruin great songs.
Posted 18 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
tony620d wrote:
my wifes shirt: if you like my moutains, you'll love my bush. haha!
What about the shirt that says " I don't trust any Bush except my own!" LOL
Posted 18 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
the mountains win, the listeners lose...
Posted 18 years ago by bmo    [ Reply ]
flavin wrote:
Nice. I haven't heard this in years. What the hell happened to these guys? One too many horde fests I think.
Horde Fest rocked! I went to the 94' show at Polaris Point in Columbus..Talk about a hell of a show. Blues Traveller, Big Head Todd, Allman Brothers, Sheryl CRow(narf..),early DMB, Black Crowes(rocked the mofo), and Cypress Hill..When I got there the Black Crowes were jammin Low Rider - sign of great things to come
Posted 18 years ago by ndfan75    [ Reply ]
I really dig this song, sure it's kinda sappy but thats the point. Take it for what it is.
Posted 18 years ago by ndfan75    [ Reply ]
Farquwaar wrote:
But it's a commercial!!! What's next the Charmin theme song? LOL!!!
So is Led Zeppelin's Rock n' Roll. Whats your point?
Posted 18 years ago by The_Waker    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
The thing I've never liked about Blues Traveler is that their harmonica player is badly afflicted by the "too many notes" syndrome. I have to give this song a little credit, because it's the one time I've heard him play with a wee bit of discretion, instead of trying to cram every tone his instrument will play into the space of one beat.
Posted 18 years ago by Vogelfrei    [ Reply ]
How to describe the harmonica... A bad acid trip causes a seizure, yet he continues to play.
Posted 18 years ago by GregX59    [ Reply ]
gata420 wrote:
For those of you that don't know..the reason why the guitar is so fantastic in this song (the slide) is because the man himself....Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band, Gov't Mule) does the solo. He is without a doubt one of the greatest living guitar players. THE slide player extraordinaire...even if you don't like John Popper or the harmonica, just LISTEN to the guitar and you'll FEEL the song!! Trust me.....
Thanks ...that helps appreciate this song a bit more because I do not like BT or the harmonica work.
Posted 18 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
But it's a commercial!!! What's next the Charmin theme song? LOL!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Farquwaar    [ Reply ]
my wifes shirt: if you like my moutains, you'll love my bush. haha!
Posted 18 years ago by tony620d    [ Reply ]
Fantastic Guitar work. Good song, and I don't like like BT. This one kicks.
Posted 18 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
i like the fact that there are as many negative comments as positive.... i like the variation i hear on rp
Posted 21 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
In recent years, no song has snagged more quarters from me in a jukebox than this one...just plain great to play pool and drink a beer to. 8) btw, BillG, are the "Mountians" in the title from the planet Mount? If not, there's a typo. ;)
Posted 21 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
streetsintherain wrote:
I think it's some good "southern" rock. You all are entitled to your opinions, and I respect them. I just wish that other people would respect opinions too.
Yes, funny how that seems to work!
Posted 21 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
A nice easy tune to listen to... :nodhead:
Posted 21 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by basstooner: Wow, way to go RP!!! A rarely played, beautiful song.
ditto, plus the lyrics and title have special meaning to those of us who will never stay flatlanders ;)
Posted 21 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
Hey Bill... \"Mountains\" is spelled wrong in the title.. :)
Posted 21 years ago by cubsfreak    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by BuddhaPhilhole: This is my favorite Blues Traveler song of all time. It never got much/any radio play, but I still love it. I listened to this song over and over again after breaking up with a GF of five years and it still holds a special place.
yes, this is a song that will ALWAYS remind me of a special person that I spent a lot of time with...
Posted 21 years ago by gata420    [ Reply ]
For those of you that don\'t know..the reason why the guitar is so fantastic in this song (the slide) is because the man himself....Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band, Gov\'t Mule) does the solo. He is without a doubt one of the greatest living guitar players. THE slide player extraordinaire...even if you don\'t like John Popper or the harmonica, just LISTEN to the guitar and you\'ll FEEL the song!! Trust me.....
Posted 21 years ago by gata420    [ Reply ]
Wow, way to go RP!!! A rarely played, beautiful song.
Posted 21 years ago by basstooner    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by BuddhaPhilhole: This is my favorite Blues Traveler song of all time. It never got much/any radio play, but I still love it. I listened to this song over and over again after breaking up with a GF of five years and it still holds a special place.
Parallel Universe! (pimp)
Posted 21 years ago by MsfStl    [ Reply ]
I don\'t ever recall harmonica ever being this annoying.
Posted 21 years ago by Heathen954    [ Reply ]
this sounds like jack black. that\'s the saving grace of this song. :roll:
Posted 21 years ago by porlapaz    [ Reply ]
This is my favorite Blues Traveler song of all time. It never got much/any radio play, but I still love it. I listened to this song over and over again after breaking up with a GF of five years and it still holds a special place.
Posted 21 years ago by BuddhaPhilhole    [ Reply ]
No, I think the mountains lost with this one. :roll:
Posted 21 years ago by dignan2    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Johray63: Hey Leslie, maybe I found a remedy for your "hate". Just think of his harmonica solo being a guitarsolo, 'cause it seems like he's trying to imitate that
Excellent suggestion Johray and I tried... Nope it still sucks.
Posted 21 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Haven\'t heard this one in awhile. Great tune from a great band! Many good memories here....thanks RP!
Posted 21 years ago by jbwiv    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by lordcruloze: This was a cool group in 1991. Boy to they suck now.
Posted 21 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
This was a cool group in 1991. Boy to they suck now.
Posted 21 years ago by lordcruloze    [ Reply ]
I think it\'s some good \"southern\" rock. You all are entitled to your opinions, and I respect them. I just wish that other people would respect opinions too.
Posted 21 years ago by streetsintherain    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Leslie: Johray, his playing is no joke, this is always how he plays and apparently you either love it or hate it. I am of the latter category.
Hey Leslie, maybe I found a remedy for your "hate". Just think of his harmonica solo being a guitarsolo, 'cause it seems like he's trying to imitate that
Posted 22 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Johray63: I wonder, does he kiss like he plays the harmonica? I mean, isn't it mend as a joke? Like Bob Dylan's harmonica playing sometimes makes me smile. Of course, you can take a joke too far. The singing reminds me of Steve Perry's.
Johray, his playing is no joke, this is always how he plays and apparently you either love it or hate it. I am of the latter category.
Posted 22 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Shocking! Everyone altogether now with the air guitar solo bit.
Posted 22 years ago by elena    [ Reply ]
I wonder, does he kiss like he plays the harmonica? I mean, isn't it meant as a joke? Like Bob Dylan's harmonica playing sometimes makes me smile. Of course, you can take a joke too far. The singing reminds me of Steve Perry's.
Posted 22 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
Nope, can\'t seem to like this one...so much potential, yet...
Posted 22 years ago by pilgrim    [ Reply ]
the bass line on this song sounds like the bass line from Smashing Pumpkins\' \'Glynis\'.......bah
Posted 22 years ago by mlsully7    [ Reply ]
Considering how much I really, really like this song, it is amazing that I like nothing else this band ever did. But this song, I love -go figure.
Posted 22 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]