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Moby — Natural Blues
Album: Play
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Released: 1999
Length: 4:10
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Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God

Went down the hill, the other day
My soul got happy and stayed all day
Went down the hill, the other day
My soul got happy and stayed all day

Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God

Went in the room, didn't stay long
Looked on the bed and brother was dead
Went in the room, didn't stay long
Looked on the bed and brother was dead

Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Oh, Lordy, troubles so hard
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
Don't nobody know my troubles but God
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Ah the great stuck Radio Paradise loop of August 23 with five songs...
 
Moby - Natural Blues
Hania Rani - Dancing With Ghosts
boygenius - Afraid Of Heights
Neil Finn - Turn And Run
Beth Orton - Dont Want To Know About Evil
 
No complaint, I kind of like these little quirks.  The one last Saturday with GoGo Penguin "Wave Decay" was legendary.
Posted 2 months ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
guys I just can't unhear the goat now. still like this song.
Posted 2 months ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
 Rcallinjr wrote:
Like it but the lyrics are hohum. Repetitive to say the least
 
I've seen it mentioned elsewhere that Moby's signature is picking up a repetitive verse and not really going anywhere with it.  That's kind of stuck with me.
Posted 5 months ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Like it but the lyrics are hohum. Repetitive to say the least 
Posted 8 months ago by Rcallinjr    [ Reply ]
Brings me back to the late 90's when BBC's live stream used this in promos
Posted 1 year ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
 smartn1 wrote:

That does sound like a goat!



is it? i swear it is in the background.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
That does sound like a goat!
Posted 1 year ago by smartn1    [ Reply ]
My God, what a shock at the first time...... Not my preferred artist, but this song stays in my memory, don't ask me why !
Posted 2 years ago by ThierryP    [ Reply ]
This still makes me weak. A fantastic throw back.
Posted 2 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
When I was 13 (1995) we were experimenting with audio on computers. There was a program called Impulse Tracker. We used borrowed bleus LP albums for samples. My musically gifted friend would tune them to the same note height and we would have fun creating sort of Moby like tracks. It wasn't very difficult to get interesting results because the bleus samples gave a lot of atmosphere to the entire thing. I miss those times. Nothing came of it but we had a lot of fun.
Posted 2 years ago by Kaw    [ Reply ]
Not his best tune.
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
That's just lazy writing
Posted 3 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 SquiddlyDiddly wrote:


First and only C2 fracture on Soul Train...
Posted 3 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
 whatsupdude wrote:

Miley Cyrus is tedious.



And they're both bald!
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Yawn.  He shouldn't have got a penny for this.
Posted 3 years ago by MattRudely    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:


Background vocals


Just after reading this comment, this song was followed by "The Goat Rodeo Sessions"... is it a coincidence ?
Posted 3 years ago by klhoste    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:


Background vocals



I was thinking it was Stevie Nicks
Posted 3 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
Love his version of "Run On"
Posted 3 years ago by yagermeister    [ Reply ]
 SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
 

whiplash
Posted 4 years ago by robin_at_domani    [ Reply ]
 Richey1977 wrote:
WHY does RP love Moby so much? His music is tedious. 
 
Miley Cyrus is tedious.
Posted 4 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
Definitely 8+
Posted 4 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
 ChrisVIII wrote:
This album is a must have and one of those few that can be heard again and again even as years pass and which remains a good as on first hearing. I love Moby !!!
 

de gustibus non est disputandum
Posted 4 years ago by petesoper    [ Reply ]

Vera Hall, the owner of the voice singing.
Posted 4 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]
Moby sempre me lembra aquele episódio do How I met yout mother onde eles fazem amizade com o um Moby falso
Posted 4 years ago by crishtiane    [ Reply ]
 SquiddlyDiddly wrote:
 

Poor guy must have had a terrific headache after this show.    


On the other hand: if she was there to soothe his aching head, he might not have even noticed such a small discomfort!

Posted 4 years ago by haretic    [ Reply ]
 Cleggmeister wrote:
Doesn't age.  Thanks RP :)
 
The McDonald's dollar menu burger of music.
Posted 4 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
Doesn't age.  Thanks RP :)
Posted 4 years ago by Cleggmeister    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
I always though moby was a joke. Rarely did i hear much of him. The reality and RP hit my judgmental character. I rarely enjoy being proved so wrong!
Posted 4 years ago by Extreme343gs    [ Reply ]
there is nothing that I like in this song.  Repetitive, nothing new, voice is lame, well  PSD for me  bye !
Posted 5 years ago by siriuss    [ Reply ]
Simple chord sequence. Simple lyric. Complex and beautiful.
Posted 5 years ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
Bill and Rebecca
I can hear it
you're still in there mixing!
it's such a pleasure
you're really good at it!
i'm a huge fan
Posted 5 years ago by LaurieinTucson    [ Reply ]
Why did I gave this an 8?

I must have been angry.

Easy 10. Fixed :)
Posted 5 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
WHY does RP love Moby so much? His music is tedious. 
Posted 5 years ago by Richey1977    [ Reply ]
This album has aged so well. His earlier faster bpm stuff pales in comparison and most of his later work has never quite had the same *oomph*. But with this collection he really was touched by grace; still lovely after all these years.
Posted 5 years ago by memoryboxer    [ Reply ]
This album is a must have and one of those few that can be heard again and again even as years pass and which remains a good as on first hearing. I love Moby !!!
Posted 6 years ago by ChrisVIII    [ Reply ]
 zaknafein wrote:
Play was an still is a great record.

 
From wikipedia: "It eventually became the biggest-selling electronica album of all-time, with over 12 million copies sold worldwide." 

For better or worse, he mainstreamed electronica with this album.
Posted 7 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]


Background vocals
Posted 7 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
 LizK wrote:

Short on lyrical invention.  Severely.

 
The "spiritual" folk song ("Trouble So Hard") it is sampled from, has repetitive lyrics by design; it's part of the genre.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 LizK wrote:

Short on lyrical invention.  Severely.

 
The "spiritual" folk song ("Trouble So Hard") it is sampled from has repetitive lyrics by design; it's part of the genre.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Always a treat!
Posted 8 years ago by Cyparo    [ Reply ]
 silby wrote:

same here...

 
Short on lyrical invention.  Severely.
Posted 8 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Almost straight from PSD Moby to Main Moby...'tis a good day.
Posted 9 years ago by ench    [ Reply ]
Odetta lives. (Take this hammer, carry to the captain!)
Posted 10 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
{#Music}
Posted 10 years ago by TheBorgBuilder    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
I have trouble putting socks on ...always A.overT. But loving M{#Biggrin}by
Posted 11 years ago by paradisepig    [ Reply ]
Why isn't there a 12 Button, I wonder? Moby revolutionized the some times stupid sounding technosound, to me!
Posted 11 years ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
I just don't get Moby
 
same here...
Posted 11 years ago by silby    [ Reply ]
 {#Yes}Giselle62 wrote:
likey
 


Posted 11 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
I have trouble with gum sometimes too.
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
love it.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Nice song in spite of a poor vocal performance.
Posted 12 years ago by drsteevo    [ Reply ]
Great song to spin to. (stationary, hard-core cycling)
Posted 12 years ago by Lakeview    [ Reply ]
I just don't get Moby
Posted 12 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:
Righteous jam- well written, tight and hip blue-eyed blues.
 

HI, where are you write??
Posted 13 years ago by TowerBoy    [ Reply ]
Righteous jam- well written, tight and hip blue-eyed blues.
Posted 13 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
Adatta per questa serata!
Posted 13 years ago by TowerBoy    [ Reply ]
Very cool song !
Posted 13 years ago by murkje    [ Reply ]
I like it. 
Posted 13 years ago by Pilgrim301    [ Reply ]
Tedious and affected.
Posted 14 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
likey
Posted 14 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
Is Paulo Nutini featured on this? Ugh.{#Crashcomp}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Play CD is actually surprisingly good.
Posted 14 years ago by mhodak    [ Reply ]
 kaybee wrote:
Sounds like someone let a goat into the studio while he was recording.
 
I think that would be Moby...

Posted 14 years ago by Mangoman    [ Reply ]
Sounds like someone let a goat into the studio while he was recording.
Posted 14 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
I can't stop looking. Help me!

 Mandible wrote:


this clip is simultaneously hilarious and completely disturbing
 

Posted 14 years ago by Ando    [ Reply ]
I love this style of Moby.
I don't pay much attention to the "techno" stuff.
But this, and his other more chilled out tunes, are terrific.

Posted 14 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
 67nj wrote:
Loop music feels good

 

this clip is simultaneously hilarious and completely disturbing
Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
 horstman wrote:
I think you mean the Bourne Identity Theme.
 
Moby did a remix of the "Mission Impossible" TV Theme a few years back.  From what I understand, it was a rejected submission to the movie.

 omniphiliac wrote:
Have you listened to a lot of it? I think the guy's a genius (selling out to the corporations aside). Each album is different from the last. He has a wide range...I like this song, but I don't think it's one of his best.
 
I went through a Moby phase a few years ago and bought Play, I Like To Score, and Everything Is Wrong.  After awhile, most of it sounds the same and there's some stuff that gets quite annoying.

Posted 16 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
zaknafein wrote:
Though Moby really has become a total tool of late (and I even support his politics more or less) it doesn't diminish the fact that Play was an still is a great record.

Re: ". . . a total tool of late. . . it doesn't diminish the fact that Play was an still is a great record." 

agreed


Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Though Moby really has become a total tool of late (and I even support his politics more or less) it doesn't diminish the fact that Play was an still is a great record.
Posted 16 years ago by zaknafein    [ Reply ]
An innovative creation of multiple songs...Great CD
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
yeah! haven't heard this song in a long time! thanks RP!
Posted 16 years ago by annie_fannie    [ Reply ]
 Ericac wrote:
The first few times I heard this song I was annoyed. It's now grown on me and I find it very interesting and like the style.

 
Me too. Now I have to turn it up and listen. It's an odd, bizarre sound and I really like it!

Posted 16 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
My son, Josh, loves this song. I've heard him sing it around the house. This is the first time I've heard Moby sing it. I like Josh's version better, but I'm his Dad and he's sitting here right next to me.
Posted 16 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
The first few times I heard this song I was annoyed. It's now grown on me and I find it very interesting and like the style.
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
25demayo wrote:
I'll take Moby over Beck any day unless it's Jeff Beck.
re: the you're a looney comment: I agree. Jeff Beck sucks.
Posted 16 years ago by yogaboat    [ Reply ]
Man, I could really go for "First Cool Hive" right about now.
Posted 16 years ago by Brotherchaos1980    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
8 count: sample alone 8 count: add snares 8 count: add drums 8 count: add piano 8 count: remove snares, drums, piano. Bring them back in. Rinse, repeat. Moby.

Funny, true, and also true of many others; however, that still doesn't reduce my perceived value of this particular track. . .

Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Loop music feels good
Posted 16 years ago by 67nj    [ Reply ]
25demayo wrote:
I'll take Moby over Beck any day unless it's Jeff Beck.
You're a looney.
Posted 17 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
25demayo wrote:
I'll take Moby over Beck any day unless it's Jeff Beck.
Sorry, but I have to disagree.
Posted 17 years ago by music_man    [ Reply ]
Moby is for middle-aged white people who think they are Getting Down. Like me. I just downloaded the Bourne theme (\"Extreme Ways\").
Posted 17 years ago by andrea924    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
8 count: sample alone 8 count: add snares 8 count: add drums 8 count: add piano 8 count: remove snares, drums, piano. Bring them back in. Rinse, repeat. Moby.
Posted 17 years ago by sirrus    [ Reply ]
Sorry, just couldn't help it.... Thx to dionysus for the tip....
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
25demayo wrote:
I'll take Moby over Beck any day unless it's Jeff Beck.
Ditto!!
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
8 count: sample alone 8 count: add snares 8 count: add drums 8 count: add piano 8 count: remove snares, drums, piano. Bring them back in. Rinse, repeat. Moby.
Posted 17 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
crisssi wrote:
Add "Harbour" to your list!
hallo nachbar.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
The_Enemy wrote:
Moby is a one hit wonder who had unique marketing angle (selling his stuff for car commercials, etc) in order to get exposure. Aside from his one hit (this is it), he has three other songs that are worth listening to: -- God's Face Over The Waters -- James Bond theme -- Mission Impossible theme Other than that, his stuff is crap.
Add "Harbour" to your list!
Posted 17 years ago by crisssi    [ Reply ]
This is one of the more inspired sampling choices I've heard from Moby, or anyone for that matter. I just LURVE how the beat and sample go together.
Posted 17 years ago by Agent510    [ Reply ]
The_Enemy wrote:
Moby is a one hit wonder who had unique marketing angle (selling his stuff for car commercials, etc) in order to get exposure. Aside from his one hit (this is it), he has three other songs that are worth listening to: -- God's Face Over The Waters -- James Bond theme -- Mission Impossible theme Other than that, his stuff is crap. One might argue that, commercially, he had another hit with Gwen Stefanie but that was notable only as a rare event where two rock stars held hands while jumping the shark.
I think you mean the Bourne Identity Theme.
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
The_Enemy wrote:
Other than that, his stuff is crap.
Have you listened to a lot of it? I think the guy's a genius (selling out to the corporations aside). Each album is different from the last. He has a wide range...I like this song, but I don't think it's one of his best.
Posted 17 years ago by omniphiliac    [ Reply ]
For me, Moby's work really sucks...
Posted 17 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Moby is a one hit wonder who had unique marketing angle (selling his stuff for car commercials, etc) in order to get exposure. Aside from his one hit (this is it), he has three other songs that are worth listening to: -- God's Face Over The Waters -- James Bond theme -- Mission Impossible theme Other than that, his stuff is crap. One might argue that, commercially, he had another hit with Gwen Stefanie but that was notable only as a rare event where two rock stars held hands while jumping the shark.
Posted 17 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
25demayo wrote:
I'll take Moby over Beck any day unless it's Jeff Beck.
Absolutely.
Posted 17 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
ok, this song meant something at the time of his release, something I can't remember because please, stop now, I can't listen to it anymore.... way too much overplayed.... everywhere....for everything...
Posted 17 years ago by exciter76    [ Reply ]
this has always been my favourite from this album
Posted 17 years ago by undo_silence    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
How can you relate the two; Moby; derivative techno guy without much of an ear, who merely samples Beck; creative, funny, rock-star doofus, always evolving, always interesting, great ear, great talent
I'll take Moby over Beck any day unless it's Jeff Beck.
Posted 18 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
I don't have much Moby patience at this point in my life, and I realize that the song is just built on one sample... but damn it sounds good.
Posted 18 years ago by prairiedogj    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
How can you relate the two; Moby; derivative techno guy without much of an ear, who merely samples Beck; creative, funny, rock-star doofus, always evolving, always interesting, great ear, great talent
You don't have to relate the two, you just have to hear them too much. I agree with that poster. I'm suddenly--and I mean just as of hearing this song this very morning--tired of Moby too. -mt-
Posted 18 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
I'm really not a Moby fan at all, but for some reason this song just works for me.
Posted 18 years ago by penguinja    [ Reply ]
yakavenger wrote:
The voice on this song comes from early recordings of folk songs in the fields-- some of its quality comes from the scratchiness of the recording. I think it's great that Moby is exposing the music to a new generation, while trying to update it in some ways to make it palatable to the jaded tastes of today. The CD is great to do work to, and this song always makes me think.
*bump*
Posted 18 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
ch0000000n
Posted 18 years ago by canz    [ Reply ]
Timeless classic from Moby.
Posted 18 years ago by ManchesterUK    [ Reply ]
Death_to_Clear_Channel wrote:
I am officially Moby'd (and Beck'd) out.
How can you relate the two; Moby; derivative techno guy without much of an ear, who merely samples Beck; creative, funny, rock-star doofus, always evolving, always interesting, great ear, great talent
Posted 18 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Lazaerus wrote:
a notch or two...
"just a hair" he needs more hairs.
Posted 18 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
PrincessRue wrote:
i always like it, pretty much - but does anybody else feel like you just want to push the tempo up just a hair?
a notch or two...
Posted 18 years ago by Lazaerus    [ Reply ]
i always like it, pretty much - but does anybody else feel like you just want to push the tempo up just a hair?
Posted 18 years ago by PrincessRue    [ Reply ]
Good memories from back when this was released. (Spring '99, good times.) However, the album hasn't really stood the test of time for me. Moby's tracks are all very formulaic.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
good album - got it!
Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
Great song off a fantastic album. As for the rest of Moby's ouevre... he's just a little too hit and miss for me. But Play (A, and the B-sides companion) is awesome from end to end.
Posted 19 years ago by Dianyla    [ Reply ]
I am officially Moby'd (and Beck'd) out. :grumpy.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by Death_to_Clear_Channel    [ Reply ]
yakavenger wrote:
The voice on this song comes from early recordings of folk songs in the fields-- some of its quality comes from the scratchiness of the recording. I think it's great that Moby is exposing the music to a new generation, while trying to update it in some ways to make it palatable to the jaded tastes of today.
The original track is interesting: totally a capella, just her voice. It's kinda eerie, but moves very slowly. While I sometimes wonder whether more appropriate music could have been used with this, it is interesting at least.
Posted 19 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
I kinda like this tune....
Posted 19 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
What is this....blues gone disco? I am sorry, but this is atrocious!!
Posted 19 years ago by riant    [ Reply ]
Love, hate, love, hate........
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Stick a harpoon in Moby, he's done. And why is the sampled singer bluesing about "nobody knows my troubles but God...?" Um, hello, at the very least, the 13 people currently listening to you on RP also know way too much about your troubles. How many times do I have to say it: "Think before you sing!"
Posted 19 years ago by Mikey    [ Reply ]
There was an album out in the last few years on the indie scene with a lot (might have been all) of classic spirituals like this. Anyone know who did it?
Posted 19 years ago by MooterWholesale    [ Reply ]
Cambot wrote:
The world has cooled on Moby, and with reason. His music's always been cool, but uninspired.
The album Play was good, but his new one is definitely uninspired. Bleck.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]