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Can you hear me
Can you see me in the dark
I don't believe it's all for nothing
It's not just written in the sand
Sometimes I thought you felt too much
And you crossed into the shadowland
And the river was overflowing
And the sky was fiery red
You gotta play the hand that's dealt ya
That's what the old man always said
Fallen Angel
Casts a shadow up against the sun
If my eyes could see
The spirit of the chosen one
In my dream the pipes were playing
In my dream I lost a friend
Come down Gabriel and blow your horn
'Cause some day we will meet again
Fallen Angel
Casts a shadow up against the sun
If my eyes could see
The spirit of the chosen one
All the tears
All the rage
All the blues in the night
If my eyes could see
You kneeling in the silver light
Fallin', fallin', fallin' down
Fallin', fallin' down
Fallin', fallin', fallin' down
Fallin', fallin' down
Fallen Angel
Casts a shadow up against the sun
If my eyes could see
The spirit of the chosen one
All the tears
All the rage
All the blues in the night
If my eyes could see
You kneeling in the silver light
If you're out there can you touch me
Can you see me I don't know
If you're out there can you reach me
Lay a flower in the snow
A truly stand out album. He has a lot of respect from fellow musicians, besides Peter Gabriel's duet with him on this one, U2 backed him on "Sweet Fire of Love" and "Testimony". Other song back ups had the BoDeans on them. Not bad...
One more thing I thought was very cool at the time, he had been courted for years by various record companies after the Band split but didn't make this album until 1987. In a radio interview (Kim Ladd?) he was asked why it took him so long and he said "I didn't feel I had anything good to say (until now)". So there was an element of musical integrity by not taking advantage of his fame to just put out 'product' for money but to do it on his own terms.
You just answered my question re: Peter Gabriel. Thanks!
Gone from 8 to 9 with this hearing. Can't believe Robbie is 78 and, like so many others, will not be with us for very much longer. Let's honor.
Prescient....RIP RR
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R.I.P. Richard Manuel
R.I.P Robbie
Just heard the sad news that Robbie passed away today at the age of 80.
This album was a game changer for me.
Robbie will be missed.
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Me: Geez! This really sounds like something Peter Gabriel would sing.
Peter Gabriel: *sings*
I had to check, and yes Peter Gabriel was guest vocalist on this track, as well as providing keyboards.
Manu Katche. Drummer and song writer from France. He has played with Peter Gabriel since the mid-80's. Additionally, he has played with many, many artists including (but not limited to) the following: Dire Straits, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Tracy Chapman, Tears For Fears, Jeff Beck, and Sting. He also has 9 albums as a solo act.
Thank You! Amazing drumming & amazing drum sound! Well recorded!
Who is the drummer here, please?
Manu Katche. Drummer and song writer from France. He has played with Peter Gabriel since the mid-80's. Additionally, he has played with many, many artists including (but not limited to) the following: Dire Straits, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Tracy Chapman, Tears For Fears, Jeff Beck, and Sting. He also has 9 albums as a solo act.
Who is the drummer here, please?
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Great example of how knowledge and ignorance can go hand in hand. (re comment below). That IS Peter Gabriel singing backup. So nice you could recognize what you thought was a knock off but not bother to research to find out how silly your comment ends up being. When this album came out, there were lots of us just too young to be really familiar with The Band but who knew U2, Gabriel, and Daniel Langlois well, so most folk my age that I knew received it with a "Wow, who is this guy with the heavy friends?". What it did so nicely was send lots of us backwards into musical history to discover what we'd been missing.
Daniel Lanois? [insert your favorite snarky comment here]
Me: Geez! This really sounds like something Peter Gabriel would sing.
Peter Gabriel: *sings*
GREAT TUNE!!!
I agree!! Very Peter Gabriel(ish)!!!
Peter Gabriel: *sings*
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One of my favourite songs. The most sumptuous production, with Peter Gabriel's voice so poignant in the background, Gabriel blowing his horn, lol. I know the song is about a friend lost to drugs, but the lyrics can be heard as universal longing. A heart-wrenching song about loss and a wish for redemption.
This ties to the genius of Daniel Lanois. His production signature shows through his work with Gabriel, U2, Emmylou, Dylan. You just know it's a Lanois album.
We are reminded often, by music, of our thoughtlessness.
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Me too, $$'s have been sent!
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R.I.P. Richard Manuel
Lanois is such a great producer... classic albums from Emmy Lou, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Robertson... the list goes on
Bob Dylan?
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R.I.P. Richard Manuel
What a beautiful picture, so expressive
RIP Richard
Sendin' love
Lanois is such a great producer... classic albums from Emmy Lou, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Robertson... the list goes on
LOVE LOVE LOVE all those you mention, have em all in my collection. :)
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French drummer of PG, too....
Lanois is such a great producer... classic albums from Emmy Lou, Peter Gabriel, Robbie Robertson... the list goes on
Peter did, but obviously forgot to bring the instrument
weird comment earlier, there are many guest artists on this album, Peter Gabriel and Bono both contributed
Check out Music for Native Americans CD if you really want to hear some powerful music.
Huh?
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Because Peter Gabriel recorded vocals on this track (and maybe others on the album, I forget) so that voice you hear that sounds like PG, it's him ;-)
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Peter Gabriel is singing backup.
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fully agree!
Wish we could... miss Cynaera so much, On_The_Beach... hope life is grand for you right now... everybody in my hotel room loves this marvelous song...
"I don't believe it's all for nothing
It's not just written in the sand."
Yes indeed, This life; it ain't for nothing. And one day we will all know this with certainty.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
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I'm giving it a 2 to counter your 9
Do you speed up on the road to block a passer, too?
One more thing I thought was very cool at the time, he had been courted for years by various record companies after the Band split but didn't make this album until 1987. In a radio interview (Kim Ladd?) he was asked why it took him so long and he said "I didn't feel I had anything good to say (until now)". So there was an element of musical integrity by not taking advantage of his fame to just put out 'product' for money but to do it on his own terms.
Or Robbie was simply being risk averse and waiting for the time when he had enough quality material for a new album release. Coming to market with just 'product' and hoping that his reputation carries the day is risky.
One more thing I thought was very cool at the time, he had been courted for years by various record companies after the Band split but didn't make this album until 1987. In a radio interview (Kim Ladd?) he was asked why it took him so long and he said "I didn't feel I had anything good to say (until now)". So there was an element of musical integrity by not taking advantage of his fame to just put out 'product' for money but to do it on his own terms.
I'm giving it a 2 to counter your 9
My problem is this-
Robertson would come in with a piece of a song, or melody, or idea. He'd say "Hey guys, I'm working on this new song. What do you think? and then they'd all sit around and talk about it, rif on it, and maybe come up with a lyric or a melody or whatever. Finally, Robbie would go away, write the song, and then take full credit.
So in light of that fact, he writes a money making song about one of the bandmates he ripped off, Richard Manuel. Did any of the royalties go to Richard's family? I don't know. But I would like to hear Robbie's side of the story. I do know that Levon Helm held the anger for a long time.
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Are you out there
Can you hear me
Can you see me in the dark
I don't believe it's all for nothing
It's not just written in the sand
Sometimes I thought you felt too much
And you crossed into the shadowland
And the river was overflowing
And the sky was fiery red
You gotta play the hand that's dealt ya
That's what the old man always said
Fallen Angel
Casts a shadow up against the sun
If my eyes could see
The spirit of the chosen one
In my dream the pipes were playing
In my dream I lost a friend
Come down Gabriel and blow your horn
'Cause some day we will meet again
Fallen Angel
Casts a shadow up against the sun
If my eyes could see
The spirit of the chosen one
All the tears
All the rage
All the blues in the night
If my eyes could see
You kneeling in the silver light
Fallin', fallin', fallin' down
Fallin', fallin' down
Fallin', fallin', fallin' down
Fallin', fallin' down
Fallen Angel
Casts a shadow up against the sun
If my eyes could see
The spirit of the chosen one
All the tears
All the rage
All the blues in the night
If my eyes could see
You kneeling in the silver light
If you're out there can you touch me
Can you see me I don't know
If you're out there can you reach me
Lay a flower in the snow
One of the early CDs in my collection and it remains a favorite for me as well.
Can you see me I don't know
If you're out there can you reach me
Lay a flower in the snow.
Wonderful song.
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R.I.P. Richard Manuel
gresua wrote:
Stunning album. One to worship. Thanks for bringing this back to the 'fore.
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Miss you so much, Cynaera...
love this song...
Me to, heavenly!
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Me to, heavenly!
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oh.. peter gabriel.. this is why..
How appropriate - RIP Levon...we will miss you and thank you for all you brought us!
Will you two get a room already?! ; )
RT's already got one... in a hotel in Las Vegas remember
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Wonderful song BTW
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Will you two get a room already?! ; )
I completely agree with myself...
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Are you out there
Can you hear me
Can you see me in the dark
I don't believe it's all for nothing
It's not just written in the sand
Sometimes I thought you felt too much
And you crossed into the shadowland
And the river was overflowing
And the sky was fiery red
You gotta play the hand that's dealt ya
That's what the old man always said
Fallen Angel
Casts a shadow up against the sun
If my eyes could see
The spirit of the chosen one
In my dream the pipes were playing
In my dream I lost a friend
Come down Gabriel and blow your horn
'Cause some day we will meet again
Fallen Angel
Casts a shadow up against the sun
If my eyes could see
The spirit of the chosen one
All the tears
All the rage
All the blues in the night
If my eyes could see
You kneeling in the silver light
Fallin', fallin', fallin' down
Fallin', fallin' down
Fallin', fallin', fallin' down
Fallin', fallin' down
Fallen Angel
Casts a shadow up against the sun
If my eyes could see
The spirit of the chosen one
All the tears
All the rage
All the blues in the night
If my eyes could see
You kneeling in the silver light
If you're out there can you touch me
Can you see me I don't know
If you're out there can you reach me
Lay a flower in the snow
For a minute there you were right too!
...well, it kind of is - he provides backing vocals on this track...
I'll have to try that. I don't use headphones much to listen to music anymore, but many nuances of the music are best experienced with 'phones.
So sorry to hear you're having trouble taking a dump. Perhaps you should concentrate on curing your dysfunctional colon and leave the music criticism to those who aren't constipated.
Arf!
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Peter Gabriel adds his distinctive keyboard style and he sings with Robertson on this track. Works for me.
Damn straight...... It's quite groovy too.
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Color me amused. That being said - even Faulkner threw in some filler now and then. Robertson has penned a lyrical archive that leaves most songwriters in the dust.
...if your strained grunts sound this beguilingly musical, i can't imagine how melodic your speaking voice must be...
"You've gotta play the hand life's dealt you" - yeesh! You can get more profound insights from a Christmas cracker.
Fred, your musical tastes may not always match mine, but only a fool would fail to be amused by your comments.
I take my hat off to you, sir.
So sorry to hear you're having trouble taking a dump. Perhaps you should concentrate on curing your dysfunctional colon and leave the music criticism to those who aren't constipated.
Nice.
Are you out there
Can you hear me
Can you see me in the dark
I don't believe it's all for nothing
It's not just written in the sand
Sometimes I thought you felt too much
And you crossed into the shadowland
And the river was overflowing
And the sky was fiery red
You gotta play the hand that's dealt ya
That's what the old man always said
Fallen Angel
Casts a shadow up against the sun
If my eyes could see
The spirit of the chosen one
In my dream the pipes were playing
In my dream I lost a friend
Come down Gabriel and blow your horn
'Cause some day we will meet again
Fallen Angel
Casts a shadow up against the sun
If my eyes could see
The spirit of the chosen one
All the tears
All the rage
All the blues in the night
If my eyes could see
You kneeling in the silver light
Fallin', fallin', fallin' down
Fallin', fallin' down
Fallin', fallin', fallin' down
Fallin', fallin' down
Fallen Angel
Casts a shadow up against the sun
If my eyes could see
The spirit of the chosen one
All the tears
All the rage
All the blues in the night
If my eyes could see
You kneeling in the silver light
If you're out there can you touch me
Can you see me I don't know
If you're out there can you reach me
Lay a flower in the snow
Idiot.
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"You've gotta play the hand life's dealt you" - yeesh! You can get more profound insights from a Christmas cracker.
"59th in Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 100 greatest guitarists" ?