Amy LaVere — Washing Machine
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She walked through the park in the dark
Her best friend was her own heart beat
With every little step she'd take
She'd get one step closer to leaving
Sitting in her kitchen at night
She listened to the washing machine
Just wishing that she could leave
But there were so many loads to clean
She could hear it in her head sometimes
Like the change that she was saving in a jar
And the chains on the front porch swing
Were creaking like steps in the dark
One day soon this is all gonna end
One day soon maybe it'll all begin
He'd tell it to her all the time
He was the best thing she'd ever see
Oh he was stomping up and down the hall
But she could still hear the washing machine
She could hear it in her head sometimes
Like the change that she was saving in a jar
And the chains on the front porch swing
Were creaking like steps in the dark
One day soon this is all gonna end
One day soon maybe it'll all begin
What a fine mess
Pretty fine indeed
But it's just too much for me
For me and my washing machine
Her best friend was her own heart beat
With every little step she'd take
She'd get one step closer to leaving
Sitting in her kitchen at night
She listened to the washing machine
Just wishing that she could leave
But there were so many loads to clean
She could hear it in her head sometimes
Like the change that she was saving in a jar
And the chains on the front porch swing
Were creaking like steps in the dark
One day soon this is all gonna end
One day soon maybe it'll all begin
He'd tell it to her all the time
He was the best thing she'd ever see
Oh he was stomping up and down the hall
But she could still hear the washing machine
She could hear it in her head sometimes
Like the change that she was saving in a jar
And the chains on the front porch swing
Were creaking like steps in the dark
One day soon this is all gonna end
One day soon maybe it'll all begin
What a fine mess
Pretty fine indeed
But it's just too much for me
For me and my washing machine
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Misterfixit wrote:
Very nice .. appears to be a Smith and Wesson stainless steel revolver which chambers the famous S&W .50 caliber round (competition to the .454 Casull). I would note, however, that using that stance she will receive a rather unpleasant surprise after firing the weapon. I estimate her weight to be about 115 lbs, maybe 120 .. she should be leaning INTO the weapon so as to not be knocked on her ass by the recoil and for quick recovery in firing the rest of the rounds at the onrushing Zombies coming over the fence. Can't say much for that fancy laser-headsup display optical sigthts. Best way to shoot people with a revolver is to aim at the center of their mass and pull the trigger until all the rounds are gone, then pull out your bowie knife and start cutting.
Misterfixit, I admire you but am glad of the sizable geographic distance between us. It's the gun and violence thing that gives me considerable pause.
Promise me you'll use your powers only for good.
BTW--having done some surveillance work, what's your take on the NSA systems that have recently come to light?
Very nice .. appears to be a Smith and Wesson stainless steel revolver which chambers the famous S&W .50 caliber round (competition to the .454 Casull). I would note, however, that using that stance she will receive a rather unpleasant surprise after firing the weapon. I estimate her weight to be about 115 lbs, maybe 120 .. she should be leaning INTO the weapon so as to not be knocked on her ass by the recoil and for quick recovery in firing the rest of the rounds at the onrushing Zombies coming over the fence. Can't say much for that fancy laser-headsup display optical sigthts. Best way to shoot people with a revolver is to aim at the center of their mass and pull the trigger until all the rounds are gone, then pull out your bowie knife and start cutting.
Misterfixit, I admire you but am glad of the sizable geographic distance between us. It's the gun and violence thing that gives me considerable pause.
Promise me you'll use your powers only for good.
BTW--having done some surveillance work, what's your take on the NSA systems that have recently come to light?
I love this song!
Amateurish.
Never used the PSD function that much!!
SynapseRider wrote:
Thanks...I was wondering if it was just me.....I kept thinking "another song about a washing machine, is that possible?"...haha
Again? Twasn't 30 minutes ago we heard this...
Thanks...I was wondering if it was just me.....I kept thinking "another song about a washing machine, is that possible?"...haha
Again? Twasn't 30 minutes ago we heard this...
We're in a tape loop now. Did Bill take the afternoon off?
lily34 wrote:
ditto. Is she 5 or 6?
god. this is the kind of female vocalist voice i can't stand.
ditto. Is she 5 or 6?
Carl wrote:
It's somewhat more up-tempo than "Kashmir" and doesn't have the same stresses and accents, but there is a faint Zeppelin influence.
Take Led Zepplin's "Kasmir" back beat, add a funky guitar and baby-girl vocals with clever lyrics, and here you go...
It's somewhat more up-tempo than "Kashmir" and doesn't have the same stresses and accents, but there is a faint Zeppelin influence.
Misterfixit wrote:
Very nice .. appears to be a Smith and Wesson stainless steel revolver which chambers the famous S&W .50 caliber round (competition to the .454 Casull). I would note, however, that using that stance she will receive a rather unpleasant surprise after firing the weapon. I estimate her weight to be about 115 lbs, maybe 120 .. she should be leaning INTO the weapon so as to not be knocked on her ass by the recoil and for quick recovery in firing the rest of the rounds at the onrushing Zombies coming over the fence. Can't say much for that fancy laser-headsup display optical sigthts. Best way to shoot people with a revolver is to aim at the center of their mass and pull the trigger until all the rounds are gone, then pull out your bowie knife and start cutting.
Nah. That's a Colt Anaconda pimped out with an old red dot scope. Presumably she is shooting .44 special since the gun barely moves even though she is holding quite dainty like. (At least that is what I see since the original link went dead and I had to find a different pic showing her shooting a rather large revolver. ;)
Very nice .. appears to be a Smith and Wesson stainless steel revolver which chambers the famous S&W .50 caliber round (competition to the .454 Casull). I would note, however, that using that stance she will receive a rather unpleasant surprise after firing the weapon. I estimate her weight to be about 115 lbs, maybe 120 .. she should be leaning INTO the weapon so as to not be knocked on her ass by the recoil and for quick recovery in firing the rest of the rounds at the onrushing Zombies coming over the fence. Can't say much for that fancy laser-headsup display optical sigthts. Best way to shoot people with a revolver is to aim at the center of their mass and pull the trigger until all the rounds are gone, then pull out your bowie knife and start cutting.
Nah. That's a Colt Anaconda pimped out with an old red dot scope. Presumably she is shooting .44 special since the gun barely moves even though she is holding quite dainty like. (At least that is what I see since the original link went dead and I had to find a different pic showing her shooting a rather large revolver. ;)
god. this is the kind of female vocalist voice i can't stand.
Huey wrote:
Aaahhhh Bills archilles heel.
I like it
Not many people have had the opportunity to admire Bill's heel or arches, just his tendoncies.
Aaahhhh Bills archilles heel.
I like it
Not many people have had the opportunity to admire Bill's heel or arches, just his tendoncies.
Jelani wrote:
Me too, but I hate her dryer!
I like her. And her washing machine.
Me too, but I hate her dryer!
I like her. And her washing machine.
Whoa ! Don Henley on helium ? Who'd a thunk ?
Misterfixit wrote:
Best way to shoot people with a revolver is to aim at the center of their mass and pull the trigger until all the rounds are gone
Except with the aforementioned zombies, surely?
Best way to shoot people with a revolver is to aim at the center of their mass and pull the trigger until all the rounds are gone
Except with the aforementioned zombies, surely?
laozilover wrote:
Very nice .. appears to be a Smith and Wesson stainless steel revolver which chambers the famous S&W .50 caliber round (competition to the .454 Casull). I would note, however, that using that stance she will receive a rather unpleasant surprise after firing the weapon. I estimate her weight to be about 115 lbs, maybe 120 .. she should be leaning INTO the weapon so as to not be knocked on her ass by the recoil and for quick recovery in firing the rest of the rounds at the onrushing Zombies coming over the fence. Can't say much for that fancy laser-headsup display optical sigthts. Best way to shoot people with a revolver is to aim at the center of their mass and pull the trigger until all the rounds are gone, then pull out your bowie knife and start cutting.
I, for one, wouldn't mind helping her out...
oldslabsides wrote:
oldslabsides wrote:
Very nice .. appears to be a Smith and Wesson stainless steel revolver which chambers the famous S&W .50 caliber round (competition to the .454 Casull). I would note, however, that using that stance she will receive a rather unpleasant surprise after firing the weapon. I estimate her weight to be about 115 lbs, maybe 120 .. she should be leaning INTO the weapon so as to not be knocked on her ass by the recoil and for quick recovery in firing the rest of the rounds at the onrushing Zombies coming over the fence. Can't say much for that fancy laser-headsup display optical sigthts. Best way to shoot people with a revolver is to aim at the center of their mass and pull the trigger until all the rounds are gone, then pull out your bowie knife and start cutting.
I, for one, wouldn't mind helping her out...
oldslabsides wrote:
oldslabsides wrote:
fredriley wrote:
If you did, it would pretty much guarantee your colleagues'd never bother you again. Of course, you might end up spending lots of time in the company of the guys with the white jackets and the rubber truck...
Here are the lyrics:
she walked through the park in the dark
her best friend was her own heart beat
with every little step she'd take
she'd get one step closer to leaving
Stomp-stomp-stomp, brassy voice, perfect segue from Nina Simone and Shirley Bassey. This really gets the toes tapping and makes me want to parade up and down the office, though I suspect my colleagues wouldn't be right keen on that. 8 from the Nottingham jury.
If you did, it would pretty much guarantee your colleagues'd never bother you again. Of course, you might end up spending lots of time in the company of the guys with the white jackets and the rubber truck...
Here are the lyrics:
she walked through the park in the dark
her best friend was her own heart beat
with every little step she'd take
she'd get one step closer to leaving
sitting in her kitchen at night
she listened to the washing machine
just wishing that she could leave
but there were so many loads to clean
she could hear it in her head sometimes
like the change that she was saving in a jar
and the chains on the front porch swing
were creaking like steps in the dark
one day soon this is all gonna end
one day soon maybe it'll all begin
He'd tell it to her all the time
he was the best thing she'd ever see
oh he was stomping up and down the hall
but she could still hear the washing machine
she could hear it in her head sometimes
like the change that she was saving in a jar
and the chains on the front porch swing
were creaking like steps in the dark
one day soon this is all gonna end
one day soon maybe it'll all begin
what a fine mess
pretty fine indeed
but it's just too much for me
for me and my washing machine
Take Led Zepplin's "Kasmir" back beat, add a funky guitar and baby-girl vocals with clever lyrics, and here you go...
I love a song with a sense of humor.
JamesB wrote:
...and Dirty Laundry by Don Henley
Then you can call Bob and "see if the clothes are dry"
peter_james_bond wrote:
Don't forget The Pretenders - Watching the Clothes
peter_james_bond wrote:
Don't forget The Pretenders - Watching the Clothes
...and Dirty Laundry by Don Henley
Hmph....it just doesn't get anywhere! Fairly pointless...
Stomp-stomp-stomp, brassy voice, perfect segue from Nina Simone and Shirley Bassey. This really gets the toes tapping and makes me want to parade up and down the office, though I suspect my colleagues wouldn't be right keen on that. 8 from the Nottingham jury.
6 > 8 liking this more everytime !!!
Giselle62 wrote:
I love baby voiced women vocalists, so I really love this!
I might have to change my policy on not liking baby-voiced women—this is good.
I love baby voiced women vocalists, so I really love this!
Then you can call Bob and "see if the clothes are dry"
peter_james_bond wrote:
Don't forget The Pretenders - Watching the Clothes
peter_james_bond wrote:
Don't forget The Pretenders - Watching the Clothes
Stefen wrote:
She plays bass.
Aaahhhh Bills archilles heel.
I like it
She plays bass.
Aaahhhh Bills archilles heel.
I like it
Giselle62 wrote:
yes, me too. it seems to work here.
I might have to change my policy on not liking baby-voiced women—this is good.
yes, me too. it seems to work here.
cosmiclint wrote:
Don't forget The Pretenders - Watching the Clothes
We have a Kate Bush CD with a song about a washing machine.
acatamongus wrote:Us too. Whoever would have thought there would be two?
Don't forget The Pretenders - Watching the Clothes
I might have to change my policy on not liking baby-voiced women—this is good.
I just can't get into her music. I've tried but her voice makes my spine compress.
So I guess Jack White producing Loretta Lynn blew the punk/country sound wide open :)
She sounds like she's 12. Novelty, meh.
liked that!
I saw her last fall, short set at a little festival. The girl is great! Most of her songs are funny like this and she is so cute and what a unique voice. I enjoyed her!
cosmiclint wrote:
...true, but mrs. bartolozzi is much more intense piece...
We have a Kate Bush CD with a song about a washing machine.
...true, but mrs. bartolozzi is much more intense piece...
cosmiclint wrote:
Us too. Whoever would have thought there would be two?
We have a Kate Bush CD with a song about a washing machine.
Us too. Whoever would have thought there would be two?
She plays bass.
We have a Kate Bush CD with a song about a washing machine.
new for me, but quite nice, like it
Well... this is pretty interesting right here...
The natural evolution of blues over the past 80 years sure is a nice thing to watch continue.
The natural evolution of blues over the past 80 years sure is a nice thing to watch continue.
Same here.