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If it was in my power I'd step into the light
Candles on the altar, penny in your shoe
Walk upon the water - transcendental blues.
Happy ever after 'til the day you die
Careful what you ask for, you don't know 'til you try
Hands are in your pockets, starin' at your shoes
Wishin' you could stop it - transcendental blues.
If I had it my way, everything would change
Out here on this highway the rules are still the same
Back roads never carry you where you want 'em to
They leave you standin' there with them ol'
Transcendental Blues.
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It may seem counterintuitive on a song like this but it really benefits from good quality playback gear which, critically, includes solid bass (or a musical subwoofer).
I don't usually get to listen using my best gear and I had this rated kind of "meh", but with good gear I realize I was missing depth and layers that I really enjoy.
I've experienced that same effect on a number of songs but this one surprised me.
Solid 8 !
Oh please, you're trying too hard. Are you one of his ex-wives?
7 for me. One for each of his wives.
I would hate to meet anyone who didn't like Steve Earle.
I live in a place where music is pretty cut and dried - we get the top forty. There was once a wonderful station, pioneered by Ken Sutherland and Rich Bryan, and it was called Coyote FM. I had my first taste of Steve Earle's "Transcendental Blues" and "The Revolution Starts Now." Lots of other stuff, too. It was a little piece of paradise, in its day. Coyote bites the dust August 1, after having changed formats several times in an effort to survive.
Salutations to the soon-to-be defunct Coyote FM. When you were good, you gave me Charlie Sexton, Arc Angels, "Bridge of Sighs," and Jessie Colin-Young. When you were bad, you still gave me "Seagull" by Bad Company and "Conquistador" by Procol Harum.
I'll miss you. Dammit.
We miss you too, Cynaera!
I don't usually get to listen using my best gear and I had this rated kind of "meh", but with good gear I realize I was missing depth and layers that I really enjoy.
I've experienced that same effect on a number of songs but this one surprised me.
Oh please, you're trying too hard. Are you one of his ex-wives?
hahahaha....thanks for the comic relief not to mention his three Grammys and song that have been recorded by an all star cast of artists
I dig it mucho.
Agreed!
You sure? I think his greatest accomplishment was siring Justin Townes Earl - a musician who makes his father look like like he's trying too hard.
A sad day for everyone, but especially for Steve and family.
Okay, Not Sure. Whatever you say.
And that's a shame.
Transcendental is the right way to name it.
I actually saw Son Volt open for Steve Earle in Asheville back around 2000, so you're probably onto something.
I just disagree with every point made, as is my right.
8 from me
STEVE HAD HIS PROBLEMS , HOWEVER HIS WORST NEVER CAME CLOSE TO THE TRASH THAT SCREAMING JUNKY SHAT AT US....
Screaming Junky? Like Jimi, Janis, Byrd, Stan Getz, Lady Day, Johnny, Belushi, PSH and yes Kurt? Seems like good company to me.
Oh please, you're trying too hard. Are you one of his ex-wives?
.... yes why all the hate!!?
Advanced age; eye sight poor; mental elasticity almost all gone.
How am I doing?
STEVE HAD HIS PROBLEMS , HOWEVER HIS WORST NEVER CAME CLOSE TO THE TRASH THAT SCREAMING JUNKY SHAT AT US....
.... yes why all the hate!!?
STEVE HAD HIS PROBLEMS , HOWEVER HIS WORST NEVER CAME CLOSE TO THE TRASH THAT SCREAMING JUNKY SHAT AT US....
Why all the hate?
STEVE HAD HIS PROBLEMS , HOWEVER HIS WORST NEVER CAME CLOSE TO THE TRASH THAT SCREAMING JUNKY SHAT AT US....
THAT WOULD BE A GOOD THING...
you might hear similar content on KGSR in Austin TX, but it is hardly a regular radio station.
KPIG
Freedom California
BillG's almamater, not a " regular " station, just the only comerical station left that plays real music. in Cal. altho they have been guted by corporate idiots....
you might hear similar content on KGSR in Austin TX, but it is hardly a regular radio station.
kpig freedom california
Where else would you hear this kind of stuff on a radio station eh?
Lovely stuff.
you might hear similar content on KGSR in Austin TX, but it is hardly a regular radio station.
Don't think so. I heard he turned up on the wrong end of a cleverly concealed 20mm chain gun while he was driving up the San Diego Freeway in one of those electric ecofreek cars road hogging in front of some maniac's original Diesel Hummer with the special hood mounted Road-Rage Target Defenestration Unit.
Fantasy, Rumor or Confession, Misterfixit? Perhaps all three if you've been particularly enterprising.
Yes! Thank you kindred spirit!
I believe that's the origin of the song title.
Where else would you hear this kind of stuff on a radio station eh?
Lovely stuff.
The man went through a lot, but he kept his soul. I love "Transcendental Blues," and also "The Revolution Starts Now." I'll join your committee - um, what's our prime directive?
Um, to get this song a higher rating? And, I'm joining too!
Yes it is.
and percussion
This song should have a higher rating. I am thinking about forming a committee.
The man went through a lot, but he kept his soul. I love "Transcendental Blues," and also "The Revolution Starts Now." I'll join your committee - um, what's our prime directive?
Salutations to the soon-to-be defunct Coyote FM. When you were good, you gave me Charlie Sexton, Arc Angels, "Bridge of Sighs," and Jessie Colin-Young. When you were bad, you still gave me "Seagull" by Bad Company and "Conquistador" by Procol Harum.
I'll miss you. Dammit.
This song should have a higher rating. I am thinking about forming a committee.
Yeah, committees have done a lot of good in the world.
I think Steve's voice on this is horrifying. I'm thinking about seeing a therapist...it seems like PTSD.
This song should have a higher rating. I am thinking about forming a committee.
Don't think so. I heard he turned up on the wrong end of a cleverly concealed 20mm chain gun while he was driving up the San Diego Freeway in one of those electric ecofreek cars road hogging in front of some maniac's original Diesel Hummer with the special hood mounted Road-Rage Target Defenestration Unit.
10
I was trying to articulate how I felt about this song ... thanks!
Lyrics: Banal
Melody: Nonexistent.
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And not excelsior, I am more average than that.
I guess that just proves that good music is synergistic!
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Excellent comment.
I saw Steve's son, Justin Townes Earle, in S.F. the other night. It looks like the Earle's are gonna be around for a while.
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I am still going through withdrawal over the discontinuation of The Wire and The Sopranos. The Golden Age of TV is over for the moment.
There is a musical connection here, with Steve Van Zandt starring in the Sopranos.
Lyrics: Banal
Melody: Nonexistent.
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And not excelsior, I am more average than that.
I'll bet you he's made more money singing than you have.
So why not kick out 2raumwohnung and Nena, and put on some Can instead?