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John Butler Trio — Zebra
Album: Sunrise Over Sea
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Total ratings: 2012









Released: 2004
Length: 3:54
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I could be loud man, I could be silent
I could be young man or I could be old
I could be a gentleman, or I could be violent
I could turn hot man or I could be cold
I could be just like the calm before the storm boy
Waitin' for all hell yeah to break loose
I could be innocent or I could be guilty
Doesn't mean that I don't believe in the noose
So I'm singing ...

(La bom bom bom bom, bom bom bom bom, bom bom bom bom bom ect)

I could be rich like a wandering gypsy
I could be poor like a fat wallet lost
I could be the first man or I could come last
It's not who breaks the ribbon boy it's how you get across
I could be red, blue, black or white sunset
Darkest at day boy or brightest at night
I could be the sun boy or I could be the moon
I'm made up from the stars, yeah I'm shining so bright
So I'm singing...

I could be asleep boy, or I could be awake
I could be alive man or be the walking dead
I could be ignorant or I could be informed
I could lead my life man or I could be lead
I could be anything I put my mind to boy
All I gotta do is give myself a half-a chance
I could bring love back into my life
And share it with the world if I got some balance

(LA DA DA DA DA ect)
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Incredible.  Thank you Bill.  
Posted 2 years ago by fraserji    [ Reply ]
My turn to compare.  Thought I was listening to
Jack White
Posted 3 years ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]
Gemeiner Ohrwurm:
Posted 3 years ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
In German you call this an „Ohrwurm“ - „earworm“. Something you hear the rest of the day, in a good way. Not like Spoks worm;)
Posted 3 years ago by sunnyS    [ Reply ]
I just know  it´s gonna be a good day when the first song I hear when I get to work is Zebra!  The sun is shining in central Germany...       
Posted 3 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
John Butler live is quite the experience, amazing skills! I do regret Michael Barker is not part of the trio anymore. Seeing him perform drums and complicated percussion simultaneously was amazing. Looking forward to the next gig though... Whenever this pandemic ends... 
Posted 3 years ago by Henkdroid    [ Reply ]
saw Him at Byron bay 20 years ago now, and he was beyond awesome
Posted 4 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Always enjoy this!!!
Posted 4 years ago by Peyote    [ Reply ]
 jahgirl8 wrote:

I would be too if I didn't need to start making $$$$$$$$$$$
Otherwise, given where I was raised, staying isolated ainNoThang
 
akebie
Posted 4 years ago by zon00460    [ Reply ]
 danw64 wrote:
Yeah I'm feeling pretty good right about now.

 
I would be too if I didn't need to start making $$$$$$$$$$$
Otherwise, given where I was raised, staying isolated ainNoThang
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
 ThePoose wrote:
Hannio wrote:
This song greatly resembles Frank Zappa's "Willie the Pimp", from Hot Rats, I believe.
That's exactly what I thought when I heard this for the first time: I'm a little pimp with my hair gassed back Pair a khaki pants with my shoe shined black Got a little lady . . . walk the street Tellin' all the boys that she cain't be beat Twenny dollah bill (I can set you straight) Meet me onna corner boy 'n don't be late Man in a suit with a bow-tie neck Wanna buy a grunt with a third party check Standin' onna porch of the Lido Hotel Floozies in the lobby love the way I sell: HOT MEAT HOT RATS HOT CATS HOT RITZ HOT ROOTS HOT SOOTS HOT MEAT HOT RATS HOT CATS HOT ZITZ HOT ROOTS HOT SOOTS
 
Them's some great lyrics alright!

Posted 4 years ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
Just saw JBT this past summer for the second time.  First time was 15 years ago.  Even better than I remembered.  Give yourself a treat and go see them!
Posted 4 years ago by hokiesfan93    [ Reply ]
 MrStatenIsle wrote:
Trios always rip, JBT is no exception.
 
Point lost for being from Australia, why even bother? Kidding..
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
Trios always rip, JBT is no exception.
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
Yeah I'm feeling pretty good right about now.

Posted 5 years ago by danw64    [ Reply ]
I will be light
Not of good taste 
Posted 6 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
really? whatev. lame bs.
Posted 8 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 agkagk wrote:
I've been listening to this song on RP for years, and I always thought it was Red Hot Chili Peppers {#Stupid}

 
Thought the same—briefly—but this is too good to be RHCP.
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
{#Motor}
Posted 8 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
YESS Sir!!!! 10/10
Posted 8 years ago by Elvis78    [ Reply ]
Guitar reminds me of Zappa (sigh-RIP) 
Posted 8 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
It's astonishing the number of great musicians out there - and how many are unfamiliar to me. Even after years of trying to hear them all! 
Posted 8 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
I've been listening to this song on RP for years, and I always thought it was Red Hot Chili Peppers {#Stupid}
Posted 8 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
 PockettVenus wrote:
Hum along to. This swings {#Music}
 
I'm with ya...
Posted 9 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
Hum along to. This swings {#Music}
Posted 9 years ago by PockettVenus    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Good musicians. Unexciting music. The 6 is generous.  

 
I've heard this before but never knew who was playing, and I agree with your assessment. 
Posted 9 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
Good musicians. Unexciting music. The 6 is generous.  

 
6? You must be in a very good mood ;)
Posted 10 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
Good musicians. Unexciting music. The 6 is generous.  
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 jukes1 wrote:
Seems like it might be better live.

 
Absolutely!
Posted 11 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
No one cares
Posted 11 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Check out the nails on his picking hand on pic below. Real or acrylic? Clearly not a flat picker. 
Posted 11 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
Seems like it might be better live.
Posted 11 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
super plunky boppin tune man!  I likey mucho
 
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]

Seriously, this guy bugs.  Bland, hippie drivel.  This from a listener that can often appreciate hippie drivel.


Posted 11 years ago by Sideorder    [ Reply ]
lord have mercy, let it stop asap!
Posted 11 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
This i like. {#Angel}
Posted 11 years ago by merkin_muffley    [ Reply ]
More JBT on RP!!!
Posted 12 years ago by Keef    [ Reply ]
Aussies w/ Funk!?!  Like it a lot.
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Splendid!
Positive energy infused funk has rescued my day
 
Posted 12 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
My wife's gimme. I like him, too, just not that way. 
Posted 12 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
boogie

down

man
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
seven nation army ish ?
Posted 12 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
Yes.

Zeb         ra.
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
saw them live in 2005 in a small venue (200 people) with a pleasantly laid-back crowd & band (that was jamming a lot). really good memories! :o) I cherish this band.
 
Posted 12 years ago by Nadine    [ Reply ]
Woke me right up! I like it. Some of the vocals remind me of Rusted Root.
Posted 12 years ago by LifeIsMusic    [ Reply ]
Sound so goot!
Posted 12 years ago by Groogrux69    [ Reply ]
 Nerubo wrote:

Bump!  Made me laugh.
 
Bullseye! Funny.

Posted 12 years ago by mlc116    [ Reply ]
Hatas gonna hate. That was the hot funkeh.
Posted 12 years ago by icemang    [ Reply ]
 Byronape wrote:
It's like Bob Marley started jamming with Cream era Clapton after smoking a dube the size of a wiener dog...  I'm seriously enjoying this track!
 
Bump!  Made me laugh.
Posted 12 years ago by Nerubo    [ Reply ]
 kweegolee wrote:
Whats that Phil Collins song ? 
 
Something In the Air Tonight?  Take a Look at Me Now?  I Don't Care Anymore?  You Can't Hurry Love?  Take Me Home?

Oh, you mean THAT Phil Collins song.  Su-Sussudio.   {#Angel}

Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Guitar imitation: Wah - Wah - Wah - Wah
Singer imitation:  Lah - Dah - Da - Da - Da- Dah

I LIKE this!
Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Whats that Phil Collins song ? 
Posted 13 years ago by kweegolee    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing John Butler Trio again.  How about playing "Pickapart"?  Especially like the Bonnaroo Version.

Posted 13 years ago by Groogrux69    [ Reply ]
NICE!  not enough JBT on RP.  great to hear...
Posted 13 years ago by dpvest    [ Reply ]
Awesome!  More JBT please. 
Posted 13 years ago by Groogrux69    [ Reply ]
It's like Bob Marley started jamming with Cream era Clapton after smoking a dube the size of a wiener dog...  I'm seriously enjoying this track!
Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
Honest to god, I was going to request a song by these guys as this started playing! Oh, Bill......!

Posted 13 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
 elliotgoettelman wrote:

NICE SHOT
 
Seriously! Sharp image...  The song does pass the "makes the cockatoo dance" test!
Posted 13 years ago by Weblizard    [ Reply ]
Woooo Hoooo!! Cranked it up for this song!!! Great last half hour of programming, blues, folk, regge-rock? and playing now is classic stones. Way to go Bill!!!!!
Posted 13 years ago by murraybula    [ Reply ]
{#Beat}  Now, I don't normally like to slang music here, but I wanted to just post this icon because:

a) it's what I feel like doing to the singer when I hear this song;
b) it's pretty much in the same rhythm as the song; and
c) it gives me a chance to use this icon, which I don't believe I've ever used before!

Posted 13 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:
I'm surprised that this isn't more highly rated.
 


I'm not.
Posted 14 years ago by Bushpig    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:


John Butler Trio. by ~xacallforbloodx
Ryan Cooke  ©2007-2010 ~xacallforbloodx

taken earlier tonight.
with a $2000 len.
I like it.

 
NICE SHOT

Posted 14 years ago by elliotgoettelman    [ Reply ]
You funny!
 Cynaera wrote:

Well, I gave it 8. Partly because I've really been in a reggae mood lately, and partly because it stands on its own merits. {#Dancingbanana} (And why do we not have a "reggae" banana? Or a "tango" banana? Or a "swing-dancing" banana?)  We fail in some ways... But we shine in others, so the world remains in balance. {#Sunny}

 


Posted 14 years ago by Shaker    [ Reply ]
Yeah !
Posted 14 years ago by jerrieberrie    [ Reply ]
Waitwaitwait.  Hold the phones.  Wandering gypsies are RICH? Bugger all a this for a lark, where's my Vardo Van?
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]

John Butler Trio. by ~xacallforbloodx
Ryan Cooke  ©2007-2010 ~xacallforbloodx

taken earlier tonight.
with a $2000 len.
I like it.



Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:
I'm surprised that this isn't more highly rated.
 
Well, I gave it 8. Partly because I've really been in a reggae mood lately, and partly because it stands on its own merits. {#Dancingbanana} (And why do we not have a "reggae" banana? Or a "tango" banana? Or a "swing-dancing" banana?)  We fail in some ways... But we shine in others, so the world remains in balance. {#Sunny}

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Sort of reminds me of that 80s Genesis song, It's a Shame (but this is better).
Posted 14 years ago by gratefulgator    [ Reply ]
I'm surprised that this isn't more highly rated.
Posted 14 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Smoke 'em if ya got 'em.
Posted 14 years ago by Bazooka    [ Reply ]
Taj Mahal is fabulous and all - he's one of my favorites.

However, you are clearly not listening.  This smokes.

 Segue wrote:
hated that again. how bout some Taj Mahal. 
don't. like. repetitive, dumbness. 
 


Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
hated that again. how bout some Taj Mahal. 
don't. like. repetitive, dumbness. 
Posted 14 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 Segue wrote:
fucking annoying.
 
nice language dude.....{#Chillpill}
Posted 14 years ago by jkhandy    [ Reply ]
fucking annoying.
Posted 14 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Absolutely groovin' with this {#Bananajam}
Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
Can do without the vocal affectation.
Posted 14 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
every time I hear this song I like it even more
Posted 14 years ago by GriffinMN    [ Reply ]
 shawshank wrote:
Anybody else get a Beck vibe from this song?{#Stupid}
 

No - although at first I thought you meant Jeff Beck, but now I suspect you mean just plain ol' Beck, so I'm not sure - don't know the latter as well. But here's who I for sure think of - Red Hot Chili Peppers - mostly the similarity in voice between JB (or whoever the vocalist is) and Anthony Kiedis. Please don't tell me that is AK singing on this. I just googled to check to make sure I wouldn't say anything stunningly uninformed and didn't come up with any connection.
Posted 15 years ago by paulmack    [ Reply ]


Treat yo mama with respect,
Ya better treat yo mama with respect,
Slap you upside-down yo head,
Ya don't treat yo mama with respect.

Posted 15 years ago by joan_c    [ Reply ]
Anybody else get a Beck vibe from this song?{#Stupid}
Posted 15 years ago by shawshank    [ Reply ]
Zebra is all good, John, dig that electric guitar! it does talk to you Here, there, then!

so whats to complain about  !!{#Roflol}

Posted 15 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]
 Beaker wrote:
 
Thanks for that! That should put those with the negative comments in their place.
Posted 15 years ago by Pieter    [ Reply ]
 Beaker wrote:


 
{#Clap}

Posted 15 years ago by joan_c    [ Reply ]
Thanks to Beaker for the video link below.  Quite cool—way worth a look
Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Groovy!
Posted 15 years ago by suebee3    [ Reply ]
thank you for including this amazing band in ur radio...

please play more of john butler trio..some good ones are oceans, daniella, good excuse, treat yo momma!!!!

Posted 15 years ago by bluefire88    [ Reply ]
Yes!!!!!!!! Thank you Paradise Radio. {#Daisy}
Posted 15 years ago by SusanHiddenPoet    [ Reply ]
Beaker wrote:
<The YouTube Clip>

I committed the ultimate sacrilege and turned off RP in order to watch that.  BOY am I glad that I did! Bloody hell!


Posted 15 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
A very fine, talented band, but just not where I'm at, personally, at mid 50s.
Not interested in what you could be, more so what you are..............
Hope they sustain their effort for another decade............or two.........

Posted 15 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
{#Yes}
Posted 15 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
I love this song!  It used to get played on the radio (KBCO) in Boulder, CO all the time.  Since I moved from there, I haven't heard it.  My ears perked up when I heard the first few notes, now I'm energized for the last hour of work.  Thanks RP!
Posted 16 years ago by mamradpivo    [ Reply ]
spraehbuer wrote:
misread yours as "Dosen't mean that I won't be hidin' from the moose"!!! . . . maybe I connected it with Ohio
We don't have moose in Ohio. At least not the last time I looked outside.
Posted 16 years ago by Ntropy    [ Reply ]
Baby_M wrote:
I always thought that last line was "Dosen't mean that I won't be hidin' from the noose."
misread yours as "Dosen't mean that I won't be hidin' from the moose"!!! . . . maybe I connected it with Ohio
Posted 16 years ago by spraehbuer    [ Reply ]
Al_Koholic wrote:
Hmmm that's funny, the more I hear it, the more I LIKE it.
me too.
Posted 16 years ago by rickhoran    [ Reply ]
kaviksdad wrote:
The more I hear it the more I dislike it...
Hmmm that's funny, the more I hear it, the more I LIKE it.
Posted 16 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
iTuner wrote:
7 --> 8
I did the same thing after watching them on the Bonaroo webcast.
Posted 16 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
The more I hear it the more I dislike it...
Posted 16 years ago by kaviksdad    [ Reply ]
Great musicality with a melange of styles/genres - very tasty!
Posted 17 years ago by xc_para_puravida    [ Reply ]
a_genuine_find wrote:
. . . I could be innocent or I could be guilty. Doesn't mean that I'll go believin' no news.
I always thought that last line was "Dosen't mean that I won't be hidin' from the noose."
Posted 17 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
meh
Posted 17 years ago by TobiMc3    [ Reply ]
a_genuine_find wrote:
(every man? .. two words .. ?) UH HUH
I can be loud man, I can be silent. I could be young man or I could be old. I can be a gentleman or I can be violent. I could turn hot man or I can be cold. I could be just like the calm before the storm boy. Waiting for all hell yeah to break loose. I could be innocent or I could be guilty. Doesn't mean that I'll go believin' no news.
Posted 17 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
(every man? .. two words .. ?) UH HUH
Posted 17 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Can seriously do without this.
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of my all-time favorite cartoon: The caption says ''If Abraham Lincoln were alive today:'' with a picture of Abe sitting at a desk, cobwebs forming on him. He mutters, ''So... tired...''
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
Ripoff of Zappa's Willie the Pimp - "I'm a little pimp with my hair gassed back".
They wish.............
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
This rocks very well, too! I never heard them before...
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
I like this jam, my wife say's, "this sounds like something you would like" ?!?
Posted 17 years ago by wookie    [ Reply ]
he could be awful... this song is.
Posted 17 years ago by electronicthroat    [ Reply ]
I'm always afraid this one will come up on my iPod when I'm walking home and I'll start dancing down the street like they do in the commercials.* *At least until the cops show up to arrest me for disorderly conduct.
Posted 17 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Hmmm... just seems sort of derivative and bland to me. I can hear why many would appreciate it but it's just a "ho-hum" 3 for me.
Posted 17 years ago by jojopodo    [ Reply ]
7 --> 8
Posted 17 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
Catchy bass.
Posted 17 years ago by ranwulf    [ Reply ]
civey wrote:
Oh man.. WXPN in Philly played this all the time a couple years ago and I couldn't get the rhythm out of my head.. it became annoying.. I hope it doesnt happen again... not a good thing.
Uh-oh I think this coudl be happening to me. :)
Posted 17 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
the_om wrote:
This reminds me of Red Hot Chili Peppers.
That's who I always thought it was. I hate knowing worthless facts that aren't really facts. It can be embarrassing at times.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
I'm really starting to like their music.
Posted 17 years ago by MrCaps    [ Reply ]
ThePoose wrote:
That's exactly what I thought when I heard this for the first time: I'm a little pimp with my hair gassed back Pair a khaki pants with my shoe shined black Got a little lady . . . walk the street Tellin' all the boys that she cain't be beat Twenny dollah bill (I can set you straight) Meet me onna corner boy 'n don't be late Man in a suit with a bow-tie neck Wanna buy a grunt with a third party check Standin' onna porch of the Lido Hotel Floozies in the lobby love the way I sell: HOT MEAT HOT RATS HOT CATS HOT RITZ HOT ROOTS HOT SOOTS HOT MEAT HOT RATS HOT CATS HOT ZITZ HOT ROOTS HOT SOOTS
Talking about Frank Zappa, I think I've never heard any song from Hot Rats on RP... I wish !!!
Posted 17 years ago by renlat    [ Reply ]
Oh man.. WXPN in Philly played this all the time a couple years ago and I couldn't get the rhythm out of my head.. it became annoying.. I hope it doesnt happen again... not a good thing.
Posted 17 years ago by civey    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
Am I the only one who's really tired of this?
No, you're not.
Posted 17 years ago by kaviksdad    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
This song greatly resembles Frank Zappa's "Willie the Pimp", from Hot Rats, I believe.
That's exactly what I thought when I heard this for the first time: I'm a little pimp with my hair gassed back Pair a khaki pants with my shoe shined black Got a little lady . . . walk the street Tellin' all the boys that she cain't be beat Twenny dollah bill (I can set you straight) Meet me onna corner boy 'n don't be late Man in a suit with a bow-tie neck Wanna buy a grunt with a third party check Standin' onna porch of the Lido Hotel Floozies in the lobby love the way I sell: HOT MEAT HOT RATS HOT CATS HOT RITZ HOT ROOTS HOT SOOTS HOT MEAT HOT RATS HOT CATS HOT ZITZ HOT ROOTS HOT SOOTS
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
cyberbug wrote:
THIS IS A GOOD CD. MY HUBBY & I REALLY ENJOY IT...
He's got good taste in music.
Posted 17 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]