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Willie Nelson — The Scientist
Album: Heroes
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4.8

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Total ratings: 248









Released: 2012
Length: 5:03
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Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry
You don't know how lovely you are

I had to find you
Tell you I need you
Tell you I set you apart

Tell me your secrets
And ask me your questions
Oh, let's go back to the start

Running in circles
Coming up tails
Heads on a science apart

Nobody said it was easy
It's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be this hard

Oh, take me back to the start

I was just guessing
At numbers and figures
Pulling the puzzles apart

Questions of science
Science and progress
Don't speak as loud as my heart

Tell me you love me
Come back and haunt me
Oh, and I rush to the start

Running in circles
Chasing tails
Coming back as we are

Nobody said it was easy
Oh, it's such a shame for us to part
Nobody said it was easy
No one ever said it would be so hard

I'm going back to the start
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I guess you have to be Johnny Cash to pull off the hip geezer cover.
Posted 8 years ago by dburges    [ Reply ]
Oh no! I think I've been permanently scarred. {#Razz} What producer in their little mind thought this was a good idea? The need a good beating to extract a promise not to do this again. {#Beat} Bill clearly feels differently about this song. But I think you should stick to the Aimee Mann cover.


Posted 8 years ago by stargazer1    [ Reply ]
You got to know when to hold 'em and know when to fold 'em. 
Willie needs to fold. 
Posted 8 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]
Interesting.  But I think Willie should avoid any songs that require voice sustain on the high notes.
Posted 8 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
 Megavolt wrote:

Send me some of what you're smoking, Spliff. If it makes this enjoyable, it must be weapons-grade.

 
SOME OF THE SHIT WE HAVE IN CO!!!
 
Posted 8 years ago by raewah    [ Reply ]
a GREAT song
Posted 8 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
 ncarus wrote:
All this does for me is to think about the nightmare of Coldplay changing genres to doing Country. I won't sleep now.

 


Can't sleep. Coldplay will go country. Can't sleep. Coldplay will go country. Can't sleep...
Posted 8 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]
 Spliff wrote:
Really enjoyed this... it also reminded me of Johnny Cash.

 

 
Send me some of what you're smoking, Spliff. If it makes this enjoyable, it must be weapons-grade.
Posted 8 years ago by Megavolt    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:
H8ing on Willie just feels un-American.  Shame on you all.  10 in defiance.


 

Bad is bad no matter who it is. 
Posted 8 years ago by Megavolt    [ Reply ]
 Pike wrote:
Nobody said it would be easy...... listening to this!!!!


 

Well played, my friend. Well played. 
Posted 8 years ago by Megavolt    [ Reply ]
I came here just to read the comments. I knew there'd be a shitstorm.
Posted 8 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
With earlobes like that, why can't he hear how bad this is?
Posted 8 years ago by Megavolt    [ Reply ]

Posted 8 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
All this does for me is to think about the nightmare of Coldplay changing genres to doing Country. I won't sleep now.
Posted 8 years ago by ncarus    [ Reply ]
Nobody said it would be easy...... listening to this!!!!
Posted 8 years ago by Pike    [ Reply ]
Someone gave this a 10.  Really?
Posted 8 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
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Posted 8 years ago by barend    [ Reply ]
A ruined song and a ruined reputation all in one.
Posted 8 years ago by PeterMC3    [ Reply ]
yeah.... no.   I've been a Willie fan for many years and this just doesn't do him any good at all.  

                                                           {#Stop}{#Stop}{#Stop} 
Posted 8 years ago by gregskrtic    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:

Trust me, guys like Willie and The Man in Black didn't want to sing this crap. Their producers put em up to it in order to cross over to a younger audience. 

 
Why should we trust you?  Who are you and how do you come by the facts in your statement? Have you ever talked to either of them about this subject?   Read a biography perhaps?   Inquiring minds would like to know.
Posted 8 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
Cash covering NIN and Soundgarden: edgy.
Nelson covering Coldplay, pretty....but Yawn! 
Posted 8 years ago by rushed    [ Reply ]
Willie, why?
Posted 8 years ago by drucev    [ Reply ]
thanks for pronouncing 'progress' correctly Willie  {#Music}
Posted 8 years ago by max_p    [ Reply ]
Really? Really? With all the great musical art out there?
Posted 8 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
A VERY clear....  "No Thank You!!!"
Posted 8 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Truly awful...
Posted 8 years ago by glassman    [ Reply ]
 daveythec wrote:
If you think Willie Nelson does anything he doesn't want to do you don't know anything about the man.

 
{#Yes}
Posted 8 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:

Trust me, guys like Willie and The Man in Black didn't want to sing this crap. Their producers put em up to it in order to cross over to a younger audience. 

 If you think Willie Nelson does anything he doesn't want to do you don't know anything about the man.


Posted 9 years ago by daveythec    [ Reply ]
I'm just guessing here, but I wonder how much this song speaks to Willie.  At his age I would think that he must feel a connection and this is his way of expressing it.  

Whether or not it should be covered is another question.  As I listen to it, my first thought is I don't really like it, but if I take into consideration his past it takes, on new meaning and becomes a song I can appreciate.  First time I've actually listened to the lyrics.  Something I didn't do when Cold Play sang the song.

 
Posted 9 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
 grazie wrote:
If Willie Nelson wants to sing a Cold Play number, just let him. His interpretation is great and it certainly adds something unexpected, which works completely to me. Very different to whats already out there.

 
Trust me, guys like Willie and The Man in Black didn't want to sing this crap. Their producers put em up to it in order to cross over to a younger audience. 
Posted 9 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
If Willie Nelson wants to sing a Cold Play number, just let him. His interpretation is great and it certainly adds something unexpected, which works completely to me. Very different to whats already out there.
Posted 9 years ago by grazie    [ Reply ]
I loath this track.

But I love that it is on the playlist on the basis it is a brave move. 

So do I rate it a 1 or a 10? 

. . . confused. . .  
Posted 9 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Needless and poor cover version of a great song. Vote: 1  {#Sick}


Posted 9 years ago by Stylist    [ Reply ]
Willie Nelson covering Coldpay :: unlikely.
RP playing an unlikely cover :: highly likely.

I don't love the tune. But I love that Bill G. does this.
Posted 9 years ago by bseib    [ Reply ]
Lovely cover. I like the simplicity. 
Posted 9 years ago by CurrentlyKelli    [ Reply ]

Oh wow....

 

I see there are several people liking this. I can't help but wonder if these people would like it if this man's name wasn't Willie Nelson but just some random old man.

 

Oh well, i think it's a new level of horrible.

{#Yell}


Posted 9 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Not good..
Posted 9 years ago by ddog    [ Reply ]
i love this man. 
Posted 9 years ago by V12Silly    [ Reply ]
H8ing on Willie just feels un-American.  Shame on you all.  10 in defiance.
Posted 9 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Bummer PSD doesn't work.  Time to mute.  This really is horrible.
 
Posted 9 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
C'mon Willie. Friggin Coldplay! These guys can't write songs half good as you can. 
Posted 9 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 drucev wrote:
nope. just. nope.
 

 

nope. just. nope. indeed.
Posted 9 years ago by blkstd    [ Reply ]
nope. just. nope.
 
Posted 9 years ago by drucev    [ Reply ]
 Love this cover. Heard it on the soundtrack of "the judge". I love cover versions of pop songs, redone by old man with voices that just tell all the age, the hardship or booze, the experiences they had.
So go ahead, Mr Nelson, do a couple of cover albums like Johnny Cash. 
Posted 9 years ago by thediceareloaded    [ Reply ]
I never heard Willie's version of this before and all I can say is WOW its FN Great
Posted 9 years ago by leonswiatek    [ Reply ]
I think part of the problem for some listeners is that they tend to pigeonhole performers, and when someone crosses over to another genre it doesn't compute. I love listening to crossovers. They're not always good but Willie nails this one!!
Posted 9 years ago by fitzworld    [ Reply ]
Wow! This blew me away. Willie has always had an amazing voice but the texture of his "older voice"is even more fascinating and he absolutely kills this cover!! Love it!!
Posted 9 years ago by fitzworld    [ Reply ]
There is no reason that this cover should exist.  none.
Posted 9 years ago by reggiepdavison    [ Reply ]
You all are nuts!  Great cover.
Posted 9 years ago by rpkirk    [ Reply ]
 sunybuny wrote:
Oh dear... oh no....no Willie. Not this song.

 
Nobody said it was easy…

To listen to Willie Nelson singing this song! 
Posted 9 years ago by LeftShoe    [ Reply ]
I find myself feeling a little embarrassed for Mr. Nelson...
Posted 9 years ago by Lindo525    [ Reply ]
Although I enjoy Willie from time to time, this just doesn't seem to be working.{#Ask}
Posted 9 years ago by rubenbeagle    [ Reply ]
I almost always appreciate how lBiill pushes my musical limits, but this is not one of those times
Posted 9 years ago by jjballen    [ Reply ]
Paul Anka got away with covering Pop/Rock classics in his Swing style but Willie - no, no, no. Stick with murdering Country songs.
Posted 9 years ago by Stephen_Phillips    [ Reply ]
**MUTE** {#No}
Posted 9 years ago by Troutnskibum    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of a failed love.
Posted 9 years ago by netskink    [ Reply ]
 Bobert_ParkCity wrote:
C'mon. At this point Willie can do whatever he wants. Besides, Johnny is dead.

 
Just because you can does not mean you should.  I generally like Willie but this is nails meeting chalk board bad.  Though as someone mentioned the arrangement is nice.  PSDing here I come.
Posted 9 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
Music - good.
Voice - oh dear.
Posted 9 years ago by Jota    [ Reply ]
Oh dear... oh no....no Willie. Not this song.
Posted 9 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Glad Bill enjoys all your comments.... and then still plays want he wants.   Willie enjoys the same privileges.
Posted 9 years ago by justin_cook    [ Reply ]
So much better than Chrissie Hynde's version.
 
Posted 9 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
That's just TURRIBLE!

 
Posted 9 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Sorry Willie, this song does not work with your voice. I like the instrumental arrangement though.
Posted 9 years ago by Mar-tay    [ Reply ]
{#Eyes}  Wow, now that's something different!!! 
Posted 9 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Gawd. This is awful. 

I have yet to hear a cover of this that I like. The original is lovely.
Posted 9 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
Bah!

Insta-PSD to The Beatles — Revolution
Posted 9 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
C'mon. At this point Willie can do whatever he wants. Besides, Johnny is dead.
Posted 9 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
Did I really just hear that?

Love Willie, but shoulda' left this one to Johnny Cash. 

 
Yes. I would rather hate JC's version than Willie's.
Posted 9 years ago by chinacat    [ Reply ]
Ouch.
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Um ... Ah ... 
Posted 9 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Really enjoyed this... it also reminded me of Johnny Cash.

 
Posted 9 years ago by Spliff    [ Reply ]
Sweet Jesus!

I mostly like Coldplay (they can get old after a while) and I like this song. I have heard one cover which was OK.

This cover is not OK. Sounds like asthmatic cat trying to sing it.

All respect to Willie Nelson, but this song is not for him and not for that "country modulation". Feels unnatural, at best. Feels like a lone cat in February, at worst parts. 
Posted 9 years ago by Nix    [ Reply ]
Not a Willie Nelson fan, but like this cover quite a lot...even with the Hawaiian guitars.
Posted 9 years ago by grazie    [ Reply ]
Somehow, it just doesn't work.   At all.

Posted 9 years ago by crogers    [ Reply ]
Did I really just hear that?

Love Willie, but shoulda' left this one to Johnny Cash. 
Posted 9 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Love Willie, and Coldplay... but I'm not sure about this one.
Posted 9 years ago by Forest267    [ Reply ]