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Greg Brown — Spring Wind
Album: Dream Cafe
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Released: 1992
Length: 4:24
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I lived awhile without you,
Darn near half my life.
I no longer see our unborn children,
Born to you my unwed wife.
But yesterday I had a vision,
Beneath the tree where we once talked,
Of an old couple burning
Their love letters so their children
Won't be shocked.

Love calls like the wild birds-
It's another day.
A Spring wind blew my list of
Things to do...away.

My friends are gettin older,
So I guess I must be too.
Without their loving kindness,
I don't know what I'd do.
Oh the wine bottle's half empty-
The money's all spent.
And we're a cross between our parents
And hippies in a tent.

Love calls like the wild birds-
It's another day.
A Spring wind blew my list of
Things to do...away.

In a mucked up lovely river,
I cast my little fly.
I look at that river and smell it
And it makes me wanna cry.
Oh to clean our dirty planet,
Now there's a noble wish,
And I'm puttin my shoulder to the wheel
'cause I wanna catch some fish.

Love calls like the wild birds-
It's another day.
A Spring wind blew my list of
Things to do...away.

Children go to sleep now-
You know it's gettin' late.
I know you don't like to miss nothin'
And school ain't that great.
Oh, I'll dance with you when you're happy,
And hold you when you're sad,
And hope you know how glad I am,
Just to be your Dad.

Love calls like the wild birds-
It's another day.
A Spring wind blew my list of
Things to do...away.

Darlin' it's been a hard go
But I think we'll be okay.
I know I say that all the time
Like everything else I say.
Oh, I've been gone so often,
But every time I miss you,
And I don't really know nothin',
Except I like to kiss you.

Love calls like the wild birds-
It's another day.
A Spring wind blew my list of
Things to do...away.
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"My friends are gettin older so I guess I must be too" How perceptive and profound and true.
Posted 11 months ago by Devaplan    [ Reply ]
Once had a girlfriend who had a thing for Greg Brown. I didn’t get it way back then, but I always stop for a listen now.
Posted 1 year ago by PaganSkier    [ Reply ]
impeccable phrasing
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Love love Greg Brown! Long live RP!
Posted 1 year ago by 1Artline    [ Reply ]
His voice is perfect
As is this song.
Posted 1 year ago by Lemonhead    [ Reply ]
lovely lyrical gem right here...
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Peace, joy, and love. I see what you're doing here, my Mr Brown!

Oh, I'll dance with you when you're happy,
And hold you when you're sad,
And hope you know how glad I am,
Just to be your Dad.
Posted 2 years ago by treeofsmell    [ Reply ]
I've heard Greg a few times, but just now I reeeaally listened and followed the lyrics....I think I need to get this CD! His is a singular voice and sound, but some notes resonate with memories of  early Cat Stevens; "Tea For The Tillerman".  Thanks Bill & Rebecca, for the best dang radio station in this or any other universe......
Posted 2 years ago by miquela75269    [ Reply ]
 bap728 wrote:


So the table-saw is running up until Greg comes on?


"What? WHAT? I CAN'T HEAR YOU WITH THIS TABLE SAW MAKING SO MUCH NOISE!"
Posted 2 years ago by NeuroJoe    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

oh dammit, I have to turn everything off, the lights, the table-saw, just anything that makes a sound while this man's voice is telling his song-story, dam dam dam I also know where he's leading me, each line seems so born of reality and actual sincere feeling
so good for me, to cry and smile
never get anything done while Greg Brown is going on, oh well, good song in the middle of a work day      Thanks



So the table-saw is running up until Greg comes on?
Posted 2 years ago by bap728    [ Reply ]
Fine songwriting and nicely presented. 
Posted 3 years ago by sirtezza    [ Reply ]
Stirring lyrics. A simple song from a father to a daughter? To his children who were never born; to those he never knew? A universal understanding of private pain?

Just a gem of a song about decisions made, and the hope that we won't need forgiveness in the end.
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
Always blows my list of things to do away!  See y'all @ the Dream Cafe, eh?  
Posted 3 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
he's the personification of wit & wisdom
Posted 3 years ago by jkforde    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:

oh dammit, I have to turn everything off, the lights, the table-saw, just anything that makes a sound while this man's voice is telling his song-story, dam dam dam I also know where he's leading me, each line seems so born of reality and actual sincere feeling
so good for me, to cry and smile
never get anything done while Greg Brown is going on, oh well, good song in the middle of a work day      Thanks



Play more Greg Brown then :)
Posted 3 years ago by albert11    [ Reply ]
This  is lovely.
Posted 3 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
I know this artist only for Radio Paradise and i love it, voice, lyrics, it's excellent!
Posted 4 years ago by vincent7771lebert    [ Reply ]
Glorious honey voice, emotive with classic beauty! An easy 10/10, simply because there is no 11/10.
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
This song is poignant and so true; as we sift through our old letters and writing and photos; imagine seeing them through the eyes and hearts of our children or whomever takes care of the ephemera  we leave behind that hints at our younger selves...we know it only captured a hint of our lovely time on our lovely planet. . 
Posted 5 years ago by rezadent    [ Reply ]
the real deal
Posted 5 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Ah gosh yes, after hearing Dylan's voice, this is a real honey toast.
Posted 6 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
His v{#Wink}ice - nothing like it.
Posted 6 years ago by Lemonhead    [ Reply ]
me fro up now.  one click higher than Cats in the Cradle.  
Posted 6 years ago by fredGarvin    [ Reply ]
oh dammit, I have to turn everything off, the lights, the table-saw, just anything that makes a sound while this man's voice is telling his song-story, dam dam dam I also know where he's leading me, each line seems so born of reality and actual sincere feeling
so good for me, to cry and smile
never get anything done while Greg Brown is going on, oh well, good song in the middle of a work day      Thanks
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 Highlowsel wrote:
Hmmm.....

"Children go to sleep now-
You know it's gettin' late.
I know you don't like to miss nothin'
And school ain't that great.
Oh, I'll dance with you when you're happy,
And hold you when you're sad,
And hope you know how glad I am,
Just to be you're Dad."

Aw now doesn't that go and make you want to sniffle just a little?  I've always liked Sir Greg of the Brown tribe's ability to turn some words into a world of meaning.  I like it.  {#Cheers}

Highlow
American Net'Zen

 
I am 100% in agreement with you, Highlow!  Mr. Brown is somewhat new to my ears, and over the last several months I've gotten to a point where I really enjoying hearing him sing.  Dream Café is the song I enjoyed first...there's something in the quality of his intonation and phrasing that evokes sadness and longing yet seems to stay somewhat upbeat.  It reminds me of how Cat sings "Wild World" or Jim Croce's "Operator."  Thanks to BillG again (and again and again...and again....) for providing us this station...and for living in Paradise CA and not Boring OR.  LONG LIVE RP!!
Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
This album is entitled: Dream Cafe....not to be confused with "The Sanctuary", which really is a dream cafe in Iowa City, Iowa and Greg has played there.

Life's a funny thing.   
Posted 7 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Hmmm.....

"Children go to sleep now-
You know it's gettin' late.
I know you don't like to miss nothin'
And school ain't that great.
Oh, I'll dance with you when you're happy,
And hold you when you're sad,
And hope you know how glad I am,
Just to be you're Dad."

Aw now doesn't that go and make you want to sniffle just a little?  I've always liked Sir Greg of the Brown tribe's ability to turn some words into a world of meaning.  I like it.  {#Cheers}

Highlow
American Net'Zen
Posted 7 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]

If you really want a sense of how great a poet Greg Brown is, check out his album "The Live One". In concert most of his songs are preceded by a story and it really adds depth to his performances.

Also, there's a great cover of this song that's part of a medley by Jack Johnson that is super fun : ) —> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CkCpXIxZZn8

The studio version is here —> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7qil1H4G7E


Posted 7 years ago by csavage    [ Reply ]
How many times have I said this?
How have I never heard this before? Thanks RP.

I love that line "spring wind blew my list of things to do away..." 
Posted 7 years ago by onelittlemoose    [ Reply ]
I'm getting a bit of a Phil Ochs vibe.
Posted 7 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
this man has a strong beautiful voice  : )     most excellent
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
absolute 10.  among his very best.
Posted 8 years ago by bobdote    [ Reply ]
The man living in the boot heel of SE Iowa! And watch out for his musician daughter, Petra Brown...she a rock n roller.  
Posted 8 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
A nice early-spring set list so far in celebration of P. Phil's "scientific" observation this February day {#Daisy}
Posted 8 years ago by OceanBlue    [ Reply ]
Damn Bill- You keep this up and I'm gonna get all weepy! Beautiful and heavy set list. Your the man.
 
Posted 8 years ago by mjaded    [ Reply ]
 bpkengor wrote:
almost 8 years between plays.   impressive!

 
If only the same could happen for the Cure... {#Notworthy}
Posted 9 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
Bring on more GB!
Posted 9 years ago by grahamdillabough    [ Reply ]
I walked out on Greg Brown. Drunk to the point of uselessness. Seemed to be playing okay but just a vocal mess. That's been years; hope he's dried out a little.
Posted 13 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Ha! The previous comment just beat me. Something about the lyrics grabbed me, not the music. Sounded wonderful. Might like to hear more.
Silly comments below. It's RP, folks. Expect the unexpected. Or move on.
Posted 13 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
The poetry in this song is lovely. Brown does a terrific live performance, but beware the venue. In some cases, the crowd is chatting away over his music, other times the sound man doesn't "understand" Brown's voice and all you hear is mayhem (and the crowd). The best performance would be, of course, at your campfire! 
Posted 13 years ago by ri_shelton    [ Reply ]
Grew on me all the way through, great song.  I've never heard the guy before (and figure it'll be 8 years until he returns), but I'll second (third?) the request for more of this him...
Posted 13 years ago by logic    [ Reply ]
lots more Greg please!
Posted 13 years ago by kateherman    [ Reply ]
Hear you next time in 2019.
Posted 13 years ago by Fi-Wi    [ Reply ]
Woa, is it just me or does this really resemble "Get Lucky" by Mark Knopfler!? I thought it was until he started singing... either way, both songs are quite nice.
Posted 13 years ago by soulcollision    [ Reply ]
 anuraga wrote:
Keep Greg coming!!!!
 
Anything.

As long as it stops him from making any more 'music'.

Posted 13 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
almost 8 years between plays.   impressive!
Posted 13 years ago by bpkengor    [ Reply ]
The list said to write a better song. :p
Posted 21 years ago by DH    [ Reply ]
That\'s not a Spring wind, it\'s just gas.
Posted 21 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
I have every single Greg Brown CD with me everywhere I go. heh. I adore this guy. Thanks for playing him.
Posted 21 years ago by soulspin    [ Reply ]
Keep Greg coming!!!!
Posted 21 years ago by anuraga    [ Reply ]
The first time I heard this I gave it a 7.. I like his voice. However, the more I have heard this- the higher I wish I had ranked it. He\'s one of those guys I won\'t remember to buy, but I sure wished I owned the CD.
Posted 21 years ago by ajudd    [ Reply ]
This guy is a great little-known national treasure. Thanks to Radio Paradise for introducing me to stuff like this.
Posted 21 years ago by GregX59    [ Reply ]