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Shawn Colvin — Diamond in the Rough
Album: Steady On
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Released: 1989
Length: 4:46
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As a little girl I came down to the water
With a little stone in my hand
It would shimmer and sing
And we knew everything
As a little girl I came down

But in a little while I got steeped in authority
Heaven only knows what went wrong
And there is nothing so cruel
Than to bury that jewel
It was mine all along
I'm gonna find it

You're shining I can see you
You're smiling that's enough
I'm holding on to you
Like a diamond in the rough

Every now and then I can see
That I'm getting somewhere
Where I have to go is so deep
I was angry back then
And you know I still am
I have lost too much sleep
But I'm gonna find it

You're shining I can see you
You're smiling that's enough
I'm holding on to you
Like a diamond in the rough
Like a diamond in the rough

Snakes in the grass got to step on the gas
Snakes in the grass got to step on the gas

In my dreams I go down by the water
With a little girl in my arms
And we shimmer and sing
And we know everything, everything
In my dreams I go down, I go down

You're shining I can see you
You're smiling that's enough
And I'm holding on to you
Like a diamond in the rough
Like a diamond in the rough

And you're shining I can see you
You're smiling that's enough
I am holding on to you
Like a diamond in the rough
Like a diamond in the rough
Like a diamond in the rough
Like a diamond in the rough

Snakes in the grass got to step on the gas
Snakes in the grass got to step on the gas
Snakes in the grass got to step on the gas
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 Pound33 wrote:

Saw her open for Richard Thompson and then play with him for his set, many years ago. I've been a SC fan ever since that night.



That must have been awesome.  
Posted 3 months ago by KPC1    [ Reply ]
Saw her open for Richard Thompson and then play with him for his set, many years ago. I've been a SC fan ever since that night.
Posted 5 months ago by Pound33    [ Reply ]
Fuck yes - I love SC…
Posted 6 months ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 arserocket wrote:

YUM YUM ... INDEED


what ya got genst rinds?
Posted 1 year ago by Jimusics    [ Reply ]
She's talented for sure.  Compare this track to the tired old mainstream country music from 1989.
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Good tune! Great voice!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
une p... de belle voix et de mélodie !!!
Posted 2 years ago by mathieu.alexandre83    [ Reply ]
 Jeffrey wrote:
There's just something about her voice and phrasing that really appeals to me.
 
Yes indeed.  So happy and uplifting.
Posted 3 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
I really like it 9/10
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Somewhere there's a video of her doing this solo, fabulous performance.
Posted 3 years ago by mediamarv    [ Reply ]
Rings a distant bell, Animal Logic’ish: I kind of miss Deborah Holland
Posted 4 years ago by Vakse    [ Reply ]

 

Boy oh boy, does this song transport me back to a special time in my past.  I haven't listened to it in a very long time.  Thank you for sharing, RP!

Posted 4 years ago by mardisoninnc    [ Reply ]
 Shmelo wrote:
Music to buy pork rinds at Walmart to.

1/10 is generous.

 


 
YUM YUM ... INDEED
Posted 5 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
"She knew everything".... when she put out this precious first LP.
"You're shining, I can see you..."
Austere, lovely diamond collection of songs.
Posted 6 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
 Shmelo wrote:

Music to buy pork rinds at Walmart to. 


You do a lot of that, I take it?
Posted 6 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]

Music to buy pork rinds at Walmart to.

1/10 is generous.

 


Posted 7 years ago by Shmelo    [ Reply ]
One of my fave songs by her. Saw her in Nashville last year. A great show and a nice bonus when Emily Lou Harris came out for the whole third set. 
Posted 7 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
One of her best songs!
Posted 7 years ago by WannabeBanned    [ Reply ]
 birdland wrote:
This entire release is an amazing piece of art. From the production to the writing to the performance. Amazing. Another cut worth mentioning "Shotgun Down the Avalanche". Brilliant.
 
One definition of "art."
Posted 8 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
The entire CD is haunting, stark, gorgeous.
A time piece.
Posted 9 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
Her first two albums (Steady On & Fat City) are her strongest, IMO.
"A Few Small Repairs" with "Sunny comes home" {#Hand}  was the beginning of the end for me.
Check out the first two–really great records all the way through.
Posted 9 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
Such a great collection of songs....no filler in this CD
Posted 9 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
Great choice.
Posted 9 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
There's just something about her voice and phrasing that really appeals to me.
Posted 9 years ago by Jeffrey    [ Reply ]
 dingusbother wrote:
Awesome to hear Shawn Colvin on RP!!   ... more please!

                        {#Clap}

 
I'll 2nd the Motion!
Posted 10 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
Oh - now I remember Shawn Colvin
Posted 10 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
Beautiful guitar riffs on this one
Posted 10 years ago by southcoastsounds    [ Reply ]
Awesome to hear Shawn Colvin on RP!!   ... more please!

                        {#Clap}
Posted 10 years ago by dingusbother    [ Reply ]
 bev wrote:
This original version, which features some lovely background vocals (including Suzanne Vega) and pretty bare and deceptively simple sounding guitar is simply lovely. The album is a stellar effort.
 
I thought I heard Suzanne Vega in there. 


Posted 11 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
She sounds so much alike Ahinoam Nini -I couldn't tell between the two! - or is it the other way round?
Posted 11 years ago by anikke    [ Reply ]
I am going to see Shawn tonight at a relatively small venue.  I am stoked.

Posted 12 years ago by cupajoe    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Well, I know why I avoid Neanderthal, my mother-in-law hails from just south of there.
 
are we related some how ?  good
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Shawn is outstanding. 

Posted 12 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
I've decided to sign up for NaNoWriMo again this year - 50,000 words in a month. Shawn Colvin will be on my playlist while I'm ignoring all my household chores so I can meet that quota. It'll be a pleasure - she's been my muse for years.
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I played this one at a gig earlier today.  Always make sure the audience knows who wrote it in the hopes they go out and buy one of her discs.
Posted 12 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:

I'll bet that you spent a real long time writing and rewriting that little jewel—to get it juuuuuuuuuuust right. And then you go and forget to capitalize the first letter of each sentence. Gotta drive you crazy.

 
Have I told you lately that I adore you, WonderLizard?  This was the first CD I ever bought by Shawn Colvin, and it was because of this song. Once I fell into the music, my muse would not shut up. I wrote short stories, I kept a notebook by my bed and woke up to write my dreams and music...

Of all the music I have, I think there are only about five CDs that can cause me to write in a fever - this is one of them. Doesn't matter whether my results are poetry, music, or absolute crap - she inspires me to write, and that's a huge thing these days.

I love Shawn Colvin's music.{#Sunny}  I still wonder why all these great artists avoid the west coast like it's a leper colony. There's more to us than L.A. and Las Vegas. It must be the money...

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:
From Shawn's first album, and still her best.  Great to hear this again after lots of years.    
 
This song and "Shotgun Down the Avalanche" introduced to me her amazing talent! Simply fantastic {#Smile}
https://www.shawncolvin.com

Posted 13 years ago by RobMartin    [ Reply ]
Lighten up  - try to have a nice day....

 gclement wrote:
by far the worst song I've heard today. sounded like someone wrote the lyrics on a napkin, used the napkin to blow their nose and light a fire, forgot about it for a month and then recorded the song using only what they had remembered.
 


Posted 13 years ago by jaoli    [ Reply ]
From Shawn's first album, and still her best.  Great to hear this again after lots of years.    
Posted 13 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
 gclement wrote:
by far the worst song I've heard today. sounded like someone wrote the lyrics on a napkin, used the napkin to blow their nose and light a fire, forgot about it for a month and then recorded the song using only what they had remembered.
 
 WonderLizard wrote:

I'll bet that you spent a real long time writing and rewriting that little jewel—to get it juuuuuuuuuuust right. And then you go and forget to capitalize the first letter of each sentence. Gotta drive you crazy.

 
{#Roflol} Good one, WonderLizard.

Posted 13 years ago by htowncoog    [ Reply ]
 gclement wrote:
by far the worst song I've heard today. sounded like someone wrote the lyrics on a napkin, used the napkin to blow their nose and light a fire, forgot about it for a month and then recorded the song using only what they had remembered.
 
I'll bet that you spent a real long time writing and rewriting that little jewel—to get it juuuuuuuuuuust right. And then you go and forget to capitalize the first letter of each sentence. Gotta drive you crazy.

Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
thirded

 kilroyjoe3 wrote:
ditto
 denizenusa wrote:
I usaully don't like SC.  But this ain't bad.{#Bananajam}
 
 


Posted 14 years ago by ask    [ Reply ]
ditto


 denizenusa wrote:
I usaully don't like SC.  But this ain't bad.{#Bananajam}
 


Posted 14 years ago by kilroyjoe3    [ Reply ]
I usaully don't like SC.  But this ain't bad.{#Bananajam}
Posted 14 years ago by denizenusa    [ Reply ]
omg.
The founding document of Great Folk Beauty and Revelation !
Every note, every word, every aspect ~ perfect.
I fell in love to this CD. 1991.
Posted 14 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
Damn, haven't heard this in a while.  Have the disc and haven't played it much since I got it.  Got to go look for it and give it another listen.
Posted 15 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
The best.
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C13urVMYBw

This is the video I mentioned some time back... the quality is "ok" but you can get an idea about what I was talking about.  The interplay between the three of them is perfect and inspired.  Its not always true that live is better... some musicians just really can't hack it live.  These folks can.  Hopefully the video doesn't get yanked so you can see what I mean :)



Posted 15 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
Talented lady!  I love the way she sounds like she is kind of choaking back a tear at key moments in some of her songs - like "The Facts about Jimmy"  Hey, Bill - play that one sometime!
Posted 15 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
My dad who is 78 loves Shawn Colvin, Elvis, and Johnney Cash.  He loves this song.
Rock on Dad!!!!!!!
Posted 15 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
First time I hear her, and I like it.
Posted 15 years ago by ColdBear    [ Reply ]
no comment  -  8.
Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
go_ski_mully wrote:
I love Shawn! ...what is it about her voice and talent and suredness that is soooo DAMN sexy! ...I had heard she was gay ...I see that there is a note below that perhaps she is not? ...this rumor has chased her around for years, it doesn't seem to bother her devoted following, of which I count myself as one. Saw her live at Teluride Folk Fest a number of years ago and now own pretty much every recording she has made! ...straight - gay - whatever keep on keepin' on Shawn!
I'm a big fan of her's, I think she is a mother of three. I saw her on that famous talk show hosted by that large African-American lady and the subject line was how she balances a music career and being a mom. She also talked about her struggle with depression. Which I hope she has overcome.
Posted 15 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
gclement wrote:
by far the worst song I've heard today. sounded like someone wrote the lyrics on a napkin, used the napkin to blow their nose and light a fire, forgot about it for a month and then recorded the song using only what they had remembered.
by far the lamest comment that I have read today.
Posted 15 years ago by felix_the_man    [ Reply ]
Sweeeet!!
Posted 15 years ago by felix_the_man    [ Reply ]
by far the worst song I've heard today. sounded like someone wrote the lyrics on a napkin, used the napkin to blow their nose and light a fire, forgot about it for a month and then recorded the song using only what they had remembered.
Posted 16 years ago by gclement    [ Reply ]
eskles wrote:
Couldn't care less about her sexual orientation - the music, like most of hers I've heard, is weak and boring.
Hells yeah!
Posted 16 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
Kristi wrote:
Love this song. Also love Shawn.
Posted 16 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Love this song. Also love Shawn.
Posted 16 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
If you are referring to the one she did on Sessions at West 54th, I agree. In fact, its so good this version was disappointing. The guitar player really stretches it out. This one plods in comparison. Anyway, more praise for the live version than dislike for this one.
Posted 17 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
There's a great live version of this song -- if anyone has it please upload!
Posted 17 years ago by raulman1    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I like it. Reminds me of my man.
Posted 17 years ago by LizDeines    [ Reply ]
Couldn't care less about her sexual orientation - the music, like most of hers I've heard, is weak and boring.
Posted 17 years ago by eskles    [ Reply ]
birdland wrote:
This entire release is an amazing piece of art. From the production to the writing to the performance. Amazing. Another cut worth mentioning "Shotgun Down the Avalanche". Brilliant.
You are totally right!! I love her!!
Posted 17 years ago by dixiedeb    [ Reply ]
go_ski_mully wrote:
I love Shawn! ...what is it about her voice and talent and suredness that is soooo DAMN sexy! ...I had heard she was gay ...I see that there is a note below that perhaps she is not? ...this rumor has chased her around for years, it doesn't seem to bother her devoted following, of which I count myself as one. Saw her live at Teluride Folk Fest a number of years ago and now own pretty much every recording she has made! ...straight - gay - whatever keep on keepin' on Shawn!
Shawn responds candidly on her own website to comments sent to her. Check it out. She says: ''Everyone thinks I'm gay--even though I'm not.''
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
I love Shawn! ...what is it about her voice and talent and suredness that is soooo DAMN sexy! ...I had heard she was gay ...I see that there is a note below that perhaps she is not? ...this rumor has chased her around for years, it doesn't seem to bother her devoted following, of which I count myself as one. Saw her live at Teluride Folk Fest a number of years ago and now own pretty much every recording she has made! ...straight - gay - whatever keep on keepin' on Shawn!
Posted 17 years ago by go_ski_mully    [ Reply ]
This entire release is an amazing piece of art. From the production to the writing to the performance. Amazing. Another cut worth mentioning "Shotgun Down the Avalanche". Brilliant.
Posted 17 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
jberko wrote:
Can I make love to her voice? Is it possible?
you just did, ala the expression of love.
Posted 17 years ago by ahoylola    [ Reply ]
CanuckBeaker wrote:
Love Love Shawn. A friend of mine says I just like the music from angry lesbian singers. Heh. Guess they need to think again.
You could tell your friend that you really prefer slightly perturbed asexual singers from the Arctic Circle if you want to really send him/her for a loop.
Posted 17 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
Can I make love to her voice? Is it possible?
Posted 17 years ago by jberko    [ Reply ]
Can never get enough Shawn Colvin.
Posted 17 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
Not that it matters, but she's not a lesbian. Shawn says on her website, ''Everyone thinks I am, but I'm not.''
Right. But don't tell her live audiences that. I've been to a few shows and the crowd vibe was very "L". Not quite Indigo Girls (now that was an unusual audience to be in the middle of). Maybe it has to do with her look - those well-defined arms. She does triathlons. Wow. She's just turned 50 .. and is wrapping up a new album: "These 4 Walls"
Posted 17 years ago by Darrooon    [ Reply ]
JGD wrote:
Weak sauce. Typical lady rock indeed. She goes down... On nasty country muff.
I think your Chinese zodiac sign says it all.
Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
Not that it matters, but she's not a lesbian. Shawn says on her website, ''Everyone thinks I am, but I'm not.''
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
tiddalick wrote:
Clearly this is going to fly somewhat in the face of most of the fawning praise in this thread, but I think this is crap. Typical ladyrock. Who gives these dried-up old trouts recording contracts?
Seriously, lose the mysogyny. Get therapy.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
JGD wrote:
Weak sauce. Typical lady rock indeed. She goes down... On nasty country muff.
Typical mysogyny. Misogyny (/m?s?d?ni/) is hatred of or strong prejudice against women. Compared with anti-woman sexism or misandry (hatred of or strong prejudice against men), misogyny is usually regarded as directed against women by some men, though women can also hold misogynistic views. In feminist theory, misogyny is recognized as a political ideology - similar to racism or anti-Semitism - that justifies and maintains the subordination of women by men. The word comes from the Greek misos "hatred" + gyne "woman".
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Thanks - love Shawn! I was among the lucky people who got to see her with Bonnie Raitt, Bruce Hornesby and Jackson Browne all one one stage in Saratoga NY. They did solos, mixed and matched each others songs and all played together. It was a magic night.
Posted 18 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
cattgirl813 wrote:
Were you intentionally being mean or is your case of one that can be cured?
Personally I think they have issues with their mommies
Posted 18 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
JGD wrote:
Weak sauce. Typical lady rock indeed. She goes down... On nasty country muff.
Were you intentionally being mean or is your case of one that can be cured?
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
JGD wrote:
She goes down... On nasty country muff.
Oh, c'mon, no need to go there. . .
Posted 18 years ago by brokemusician    [ Reply ]
Weak sauce. Typical lady rock indeed. She goes down... On nasty country muff.
Posted 18 years ago by JGD    [ Reply ]
tiddalick wrote:
Clearly this is going to fly somewhat in the face of most of the fawning praise in this thread, but I think this is crap. Typical ladyrock. Who gives these dried-up old trouts recording contracts?
Whoa dude...just say you don't like it.. better reflection on you without insulting an entire genre of artists.
Posted 18 years ago by LennytheB    [ Reply ]
Good stuff, nice fade from the Peter G. Thank you RP!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by kingfish2004    [ Reply ]
tiddalick wrote:
Clearly this is going to fly somewhat in the face of most of the fawning praise in this thread, but I think this is crap. Typical ladyrock. Who gives these dried-up old trouts recording contracts?
Hey its a free world..rock on man!
Posted 18 years ago by kingfish2004    [ Reply ]
Clearly this is going to fly somewhat in the face of most of the fawning praise in this thread, but I think this is crap. Typical ladyrock. Who gives these dried-up old trouts recording contracts?
Posted 18 years ago by tiddalick    [ Reply ]
A goddess walks on Earth. This album changed my life. It rings, every note, with me fifteen years on.
Posted 18 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
Yeah, this is just OK. For a real treat, check out her "Cover Girl", an album of covers. Her take on Dylan's "You're Gonna Make Me Loneseom When You Go" is amazing.
Posted 18 years ago by sipsey    [ Reply ]
I really like Shawn Colvin, but I have to say I do like Jennifer Knapp's version much better.
Posted 18 years ago by KirstenL4W    [ Reply ]
Notelrac wrote:
Shawn had an acoustic/demo tape that got a lot of air on WERS Boston in the two years before the release. I was flabbergasted at how overproduced the album was. Why toss in all those background tracks, when they distract from her voice and the lyrics?
This is one of my favorite albums but I agree that production wise it is a bit over cooked. John Leventhal (sp?) produced this and other albums and plays several of the instruments so you perhaps blame him for the lavish studio-isms.
Posted 18 years ago by capandjudy    [ Reply ]
Shawn had an acoustic/demo tape that got a lot of air on WERS Boston in the two years before the release. I was flabbergasted at how overproduced the album was. Why toss in all those background tracks, when they distract from her voice and the lyrics?
Posted 18 years ago by Notelrac    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
I can't even begin to fathom why a few people here say this song has no tune. What the hell are they talking about? This song still sounds fresh 15 years after its release. This is one of the best CDs that has been produced in the last 15 years and an incredible debut album by Ms. Colvin.
Cyber high five, Leslie. :highfive: Steady On may in fact be one of the greatest singer-songwriter debut albums ever. At the time, and even since, how many singers had won a Grammy for their debuts? Yeah, exactly. Good thing I bought the CD or I'd have worn it out... That said, this isn't my favorite from the album (I really dig "Something to Believe In"), but it's still a solid 7.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Enrique wrote:
I saw her several times live. Zzzzzzzz.
Which time did you realize you were falling asleep? Lotta $ to spend for a nap... She a 9!
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
I've only heard this one of Colvin's takes of this song, but i have to say Knapp's album take floors me. this one's not bad, but it doesn't seem to have the intensity or power of the other. i've heard a lot of Colvin tracks i really like, though. could someone sort me out which albums have the other takes of this song referenced below? thanks.
Posted 19 years ago by anothy    [ Reply ]
I like the Celtic lilt to this song.
Posted 19 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
I saw her several times live. Zzzzzzzz.
Posted 19 years ago by Enrique    [ Reply ]
I can't even begin to fathom why a few people here say this song has no tune. What the hell are they talking about? This song still sounds fresh 15 years after its release. This is one of the best CDs that has been produced in the last 15 years and an incredible debut album by Ms. Colvin.
Posted 19 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Praise Shawn!
Posted 19 years ago by drH    [ Reply ]
speargirl wrote:
Jennifer Knapp's version is FAR better, and actually seems to have purpose.
:-s Sorry, but I seriously doubt it. Also, I think Shawn gives this tune plenty of "purpose". She wrote it, she sings it with gusto and heart and it is plenty meaningful as are so many of her beautiful lyrics. This original version, which features some lovely background vocals (including Suzanne Vega) and pretty bare and deceptively simple sounding guitar is simply lovely. The album is a stellar effort.
Posted 20 years ago by bev    [ Reply ]
Steady On, Fat City and Covergirl are some of the best albums I own. I love her voice, her emotion, her writing and choice of covers. Her last couple of releases have lost something, but I still love the girl.
Posted 20 years ago by bigpomp    [ Reply ]
speargirl wrote:
Jennifer Knapp's version is FAR better, and actually seems to have purpose.
I like Jennifer Knapp's version too, but it doesn't mean Shawn's version here pales in comparison at all. I enjoy hearing different takes and interpretations of good songs. Both JK's and SC's are wonderful!
Posted 20 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
nmueller wrote:
Seriously man. This song is entirely cliche, and meaningless. If I met Claudia Schiffer while listening to this song and she agreed to share with me all I think the song would remain herendously unmotivating. Neal
I don't like it either. You didn't get what I was saying at all.
Posted 20 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Shawn Colvins voice is worth the listen
Posted 20 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
The acoustic versions of this song sound much better. This version is overproduced. The Sessions at W.54th version mentioned below is good, but when she does it solo - and uses her guitar to add percussion - it's fantastic.
Posted 20 years ago by jayladdin    [ Reply ]
a toe tapper, that's about it for me. To each its own!
Posted 20 years ago by graterb    [ Reply ]
Jennifer Knapp's version is FAR better, and actually seems to have purpose.
Posted 20 years ago by speargirl    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by ScottFromWyoming: Hmm. What about that part with the singing and the notes?
There is singing, there is notes. Just spend a couple of seconds trying a few notes and words out and you will find that it is possible to come up with something untuneful; Channel Shawn.
Posted 20 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by strangechord: This is a perfect example of all of the bland singer/songwriter music out there. There is no real discernible tune and the sound is nothing unique or grabbing. Ugh.
Hmm. What about that part with the singing and the notes?
Posted 20 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by strangechord: This is a perfect example of all of the bland singer/songwriter music out there. There is no real discernible tune and the sound is nothing unique or grabbing. Ugh.
Posted 20 years ago by Heathen954    [ Reply ]
This is a perfect example of all of the bland singer/songwriter music out there. There is no real discernible tune and the sound is nothing unique or grabbing. Ugh.
Interesting that you should say that it has no discernible tune. I turned this song up twice just now because I couldn't believe that there wasn't a tune. But you're right; there isn't one.
Posted 20 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
This is a perfect example of all of the bland singer/songwriter music out there. There is no real discernible tune and the sound is nothing unique or grabbing. Ugh.
Posted 21 years ago by strangechord    [ Reply ]
My favorite Shawn Colvin song. Peformed even better on tv. \'Sessions at West 54th\' I think it was just her playing acoustic and somebody else playing electric.
Posted 21 years ago by camarkim    [ Reply ]
I cheer up everytime this comes on, thinking about my little \"diamond\". 2 more hours until the weekend together with no work and no school!
Posted 21 years ago by srey    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by sabernar: more dross...this song sucks. It's so.....blah. It has absolutely no redeeming qualities whatsoever.
well, it has redeeming qualities to me. and u don't! :p
Posted 21 years ago by kelli    [ Reply ]
i......love.........this........song
Posted 21 years ago by kelli    [ Reply ]
This is one of the songs that has made it on 90% of the mix tapes I\'ve made in this life.
Posted 21 years ago by soulspin    [ Reply ]
Like noladq's Mom, it is how I feel about my 4 year old daughter. It's one of her favorite songs too and she just came skipping ito my study beaming to hear it on RP. Thanks Bill.
Posted 22 years ago by srey    [ Reply ]
Rob I agree. This is definitely Shawn\'s best work to date. And to think it was her very first album
Posted 22 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]