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Patty Griffin — Love Throw A Line
Album: Impossible Dream
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:26
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Let's write a story of a tidal wave
We run out of luck, we run out of days
We run out of gas a hundred miles away
From a station

There's a war and a plague, smoke and disaster
Lions in the coliseum, screams of laughter
Motherless children, a witness and a bible
Nothing but rain ahead and no chance for our survival

Just before the flood comes
Just before the night falls
Just before the blood runs
Into the valley
Just before my eyes go
Just before we can't go
No further
Love throws a line to you and me

I heard someone calling me from very far away
Sister, oh sister, did I hear them say?
Prisoner of this endless story of pain
You hold the key, try to find the way

Just before the flood comes
Just before the night falls
Just before the blood runs
Into the valley
Just before my eyes go
Just before it all blows
To pieces
We see love throw a line to you and me

Love throw a line
Love throw a line
Love throw a line
Love throw a line

Love, you better pick up your pace
If we're going to win this race
Love, we're running out of time
Pull yourself up from behind

Love throw a line
Love throw a line
Love throw a line
Love throw a line
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 averybadcat wrote:

i would put patty on stage with paul simon. because of her lyrical range and the fact that she is a hell of a guitar player. their vocal compatibility is a given, they combine the private with the  public, plus they would look cute together, sharing a secret "i'm so stoked," between songs, about how stunned the audience looked.

not to be forgotten,
with james mcmurtry i have put nancy griffith.
with nancy griffith i have put steve earle.
with steve earle i have put julie miller.
with julie miller i have put townes van zant
and with townes i have put patty griffin.
 
note to RP old timers — do we have a thread like this, fantasy football only with music ? dream concerts? etc. because i think we would fill that rascal up...



That sounds like lots of fun. I'd lose, though, because all of my picks would just be Patty Griffin with everyone all the time. Like the old Saturday Night Live sketch with the Chicagoans who match Dick Butkus against anyone.

"Hey, what about Mick Jagger versus Patty Griffin?"
"Easy, Patty Griffin."
"Keith Richards?"
"Patty Griffin."
"What about if it was all the Rolling Stones at once?"
"Patty Griffin."
"What if she was like... mini? LIke they shrunk her down to 1/3 size?"
"Patty Griffin!"
Posted 3 weeks ago by danmc    [ Reply ]
 averybadcat wrote:

i would put patty on stage with paul simon. because of her lyrical range and the fact that she is a hell of a guitar player. their vocal compatibility is a given, they combine the private with the  public, plus they would look cute together, sharing a secret "i'm so stoked," between songs, about how stunned the audience looked.

not to be forgotten,
with james mcmurtry i have put nancy griffith.
with nancy griffith i have put steve earle.
with steve earle i have put julie miller.
with julie miller i have put townes van zant
and with townes i have put patty griffin.
 
note to RP old timers — do we have a thread like this, fantasy football only with music ? dream concerts? etc. because i think we would fill that rascal up...




i love patty very much. i love paul very much. unfortunately, that's where we stop meeting in agreement, here. i don't find their vocal "compatibility" a given at all. i don't think i'd like them together at all. but, sure, they'd look cute together...

unfortunately, as for the others you've matched - i'm not a big fan of any of those aside from townes.

however, if you haven't, i'd agree that it would be a fun thread to have on the chat comment forum. if you're still around, you should make this thread, i bet you'd get a lot of people to chime in. 
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
This is Best song from PG!
Posted 2 years ago by Michaeljcovel    [ Reply ]
 deepevil wrote:

awful



you're kidding me? You didn't wait until the end of the song to draw that conclusion, wizard.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
awful
Posted 2 years ago by deepevil    [ Reply ]
 averybadcat wrote:

i would put patty on stage with paul simon. because of her lyrical range and the fact that she is a hell of a guitar player. their vocal compatibility is a given, they combine the private with the  public, plus they would look cute together, sharing a secret "i'm so stoked," between songs, about how stunned the audience looked.

not to be forgotten,
with james mcmurtry i have put nancy griffith.
with nancy griffith i have put steve earle.
with steve earle i have put julie miller.
with julie miller i have put townes van zant
and with townes i have put patty griffin.
 
note to RP old timers — do we have a thread like this, fantasy football only with music ? dream concerts? etc. because i think we would fill that rascal up...




fun post....good stuff...more like this...less grousing
Posted 2 years ago by rbrise    [ Reply ]
A timely message indeed.  Thank you Patty.
Posted 2 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
Patty griffin another hidden treasure I discovered on RP, COMMERCIAL RADIO SUCKS
Posted 3 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
"There's a war and a plague, smoke and disaster
Lions in the coliseum, screams of laughter
Motherless children, a witness and a bible
Nothing but rain ahead and no chance for our survival"

And Gawd almighty don't it probably feel like that if you're living out West these days?  
Or in hurricane assaulted coastal areas?
These are days of dazed confusion.  
The flood has come. only not quite as predicted.
Fires blot out the night.
Some scream for water; and others wish for less of it.
Blood it runs everywhere.  
The future has come in like the leading edge of a tsunami.
It will not be denied, as it sweeps aside all that we know and love.
We certainly need a life line.  
But there's not a one to be found.
except in this.  
We're all on our own folks, and it's only in working together
that we can craft a line that saves all our sorry asses
from becoming victims to all that we have done.

Highlow
American Net'Zen
Posted 4 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
Fantastic talent.
Posted 4 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 Typesbad wrote:
Been listening to Patty for years, but not this album apparently.  This is the first time I've gotten a Bonnie Raitt vibe from her.
 
Funny....I was hearing touches of a  couple of female country artists.
Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
There probably are others but, this artist, adds JUST the right amnt of country to her style so that it sounds "meant to be"!! 
Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 eveliko wrote:
What a divine voice. Does she have a distinctive accent from somewhere?

 Maine. But to me she sounds southernish somehow.  Go figure.

Posted 5 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
Been listening to Patty for years, but not this album apparently.  This is the first time I've gotten a Bonnie Raitt vibe from her.
Posted 5 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
What a divine voice. Does she have a distinctive accent from somewhere?
Posted 6 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:


Don't really see the connection....and she ain't young....which is one thing I LOVE about her

 
She's only got a few years on me, so either she's not old or I am old.
Posted 8 years ago by ElCamoteLoco    [ Reply ]
rockin
Posted 9 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
i would put patty on stage with paul simon. because of her lyrical range and the fact that she is a hell of a guitar player. their vocal compatibility is a given, they combine the private with the  public, plus they would look cute together, sharing a secret "i'm so stoked," between songs, about how stunned the audience looked.

not to be forgotten,
with james mcmurtry i have put nancy griffith.
with nancy griffith i have put steve earle.
with steve earle i have put julie miller.
with julie miller i have put townes van zant
and with townes i have put patty griffin.
 
note to RP old timers — do we have a thread like this, fantasy football only with music ? dream concerts? etc. because i think we would fill that rascal up...


Posted 10 years ago by averybadcat    [ Reply ]
{#Cheers}  cheers Bill - that was so good for my ears  {#Clap}
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
looking forward to hearing more of Patty
Posted 10 years ago by Lauriea    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:

She has much the same feeling as James McMurtry. He's a bit more offbeat but they'd make a duo...



 
Choctaw lifebelt, it is then.
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
https://thefuntimesguide.com/images/blogs/patty_griffin_guitar.jpg
Posted 11 years ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
 Jimmy86 wrote:
Compared to Bonnie Raitt, she's young (Raitt's got 15 years on her).  And I hear a bit of her, both have strong Gospel influences in their music!  Very nice!

 Randomax wrote:


Don't really see the connection....and she ain't young....which is one thing I LOVE about her
 

 
Bonnie is a bit more bluesy the Patty.  Both great ginger singers, though I bet it Bonnie didn't color she would be white now.{#Mrgreen}
Posted 12 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:

She has much the same feeling as James McMurtry. He's a bit more offbeat but they'd make a duo...

 
i like your style........i would love to see them together.
Posted 12 years ago by elliotgoettelman    [ Reply ]

She has much the same feeling as James McMurtry. He's a bit more offbeat but they'd make a duo...


Posted 12 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
Compared to Bonnie Raitt, she's young (Raitt's got 15 years on her).  And I hear a bit of her, both have strong Gospel influences in their music!  Very nice!

 Randomax wrote:


Don't really see the connection....and she ain't young....which is one thing I LOVE about her
 

Posted 14 years ago by Jimmy86    [ Reply ]
 DeeCee1109 wrote:
A young Bonnie Raitt!
 

Don't really see the connection....and she ain't young....which is one thing I LOVE about her
Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
can't wait to hear her new album.   i know i can count on bill to be spinnin' it!
Posted 14 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
If you like this style, you may want to check out Ollabelle. One of the singers is Levon Helm's daughter Amy, and she's fantastic!
Posted 16 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
A young Bonnie Raitt!
Posted 16 years ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]
Always a pleasure to hear Patty...she is great live if you get a chance.
Posted 16 years ago by merkabah    [ Reply ]
I can't seem to get enough of Patty. Thanks BillG!
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
my girl patty
Posted 17 years ago by meower    [ Reply ]
werner wrote:
42 is the answer, just 42. Now what was the question?
Ooh, Jeopardy! "What was Jackie Robinson's uniform number with the Dodgers?"
Posted 17 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Yummy...
Posted 18 years ago by Norge1    [ Reply ]
Why constain ourselves with "simple genre labels"?
Posted 18 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
Physicsgenius: At last there is SOMETHING you like? A quote of Adams "The hitch hikers guide to the galaxy? If that belongs to the 10% non crap, I'm at least partially with you. 42 is the answer, just 42. Now what was the question?
Posted 18 years ago by werner    [ Reply ]
I love this "end of the world" set. Bill needs to add Steely Dan's "King of the World" to it.
Posted 18 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
MOR Pap!
Posted 18 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
Patty Griffin achieves her evocative goal. She is the apotheosis of Patty Griffinhood. Let her rave on.
Posted 18 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
When the revolution comes, people pretending not to be singing country music will be the first up against the wall.
Some artists, like Patty Griffin and Lucinda Williams, are too talented to be confined by simple genre labels.
Posted 18 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
rgj13 wrote:
And you, you will be the wall.
The country music pretenders up against the wall of pretenders. I like the concept.
Posted 18 years ago by underarmor    [ Reply ]
rogersullivan wrote:
I am a HUGE Patty fan, but this is not one of my favorites. Don't get me wrong, I like it, and it is a fun song when sung live, but there are others that I appreciate more. She's the best, most consistent songwriter today.
I have to agree. I love PG, and I'm always hoping she'll write some songs that are a bit more hopeful. This one fits the bill, but I think it's a bit much.
Posted 18 years ago by joelsephus    [ Reply ]
PattonFever wrote:
amen, brother. :D
No big deal, but I'm a sister!
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
When the revolution comes, people pretending not to be singing country music will be the first up against the wall.
And you, you will be the wall.
Posted 18 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
Great segue out of Talking Heads "Nothing but Flowers".
Posted 18 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
One hugely talented artist. More PG, please.
Posted 19 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
I am a HUGE Patty fan, but this is not one of my favorites. Don't get me wrong, I like it, and it is a fun song when sung live, but there are others that I appreciate more. She's the best, most consistent songwriter today. The songs off Impossible Dream that I like more are: Kite Rowing Song Don't Come Easy Florida (a masterpiece)
Posted 19 years ago by rogersullivan    [ Reply ]
freeone1 wrote:
All of Patti's albums are soooooooooo good!
amen, brother. :D
Posted 19 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
gypsy222 wrote:
Bill, we need more songs from Impossible Dream. I would love to hear: Standing Florida Mother of God When it dont come easy This Cd is soooooooooooooo good!
All of Patti's albums are soooooooooo good!
Posted 19 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
When the revolution comes, people pretending not to be singing country music will be the first up against the wall.
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
flandersdog wrote:
I think this song is great. Patty Griffin is great! how is it that she only appeared on my consciousness radar a few months ago?
me three!
Posted 19 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
When PG turns it up, I can't help but to sing along.
Posted 19 years ago by coldatlantic    [ Reply ]
I realize this makes me sound like a ding dong, but this is a song I just want to *snap* along to. I'm a relatively new Patty fan -- like this song a lot. Outstanding variety Bill, as usual!
Posted 19 years ago by Cornelia    [ Reply ]
I think this song is great. Patty Griffin is great! how is it that she only appeared on my consciousness radar a few months ago?
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
artmarcia wrote:
I like this song more each time I hear it.
me too!
Posted 19 years ago by Alt-Ctrl-Tom    [ Reply ]
smilestoomuch wrote:
I love Patty Griffin and I want to continue loving her. But I've heard her twice a day every work day for the last month. Please don't overplay her!
Patty a couple of times a day? Sounds fine to me!
Posted 19 years ago by phineas    [ Reply ]
:nodhead: 8)
Posted 19 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
Pyro wrote:
Her vocals remind me of Susan Tedeschi.
I agree - only better.
Posted 20 years ago by skooney    [ Reply ]
Why am I suddenly thinking of Johnny Cash singing "Rusty Cage?" :-k
Posted 20 years ago by JCEntMan    [ Reply ]
I love Patty Griffin and I want to continue loving her. But I've heard her twice a day every work day for the last month. Please don't overplay her!
Posted 20 years ago by smilestoomuch    [ Reply ]
Radar Love?
Posted 20 years ago by beag    [ Reply ]
Love this one more each time I hear it. Oops! I see I posted the exact same comment two months ago. :oops: Oh well, at least I'm consistant, if not original. :)
Posted 20 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
Oooh, that wonderful bassline makes me happy.
Posted 20 years ago by RobMagus    [ Reply ]
This one has a great gospel feel to it. I have yet to hear a Patty Griffin song that I don't love. This song is a bit misplaced on Impossible Dream, I think - it's the only real upbeat song on the disc.
Posted 20 years ago by jayladdin    [ Reply ]
JokesandJokesandJokes wrote:
Bill, gypsy222 also wants to hear less DMB Really, she does!!
:o <-( NOT TRUE!
Posted 20 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]
gypsy222 wrote:
Bill, we need more songs from Impossible Dream. I would love to hear: Standing Florida Mother of God When it dont come easy This Cd is soooooooooooooo good!
Bill, gypsy222 also wants to hear less DMB Really, she does!!
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
I like this song more each time I hear it.
Posted 20 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
Bill, we need more songs from Impossible Dream. I would love to hear: Standing Florida Mother of God When it dont come easy This Cd is soooooooooooooo good!
Posted 20 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]
I tried to upload this but they already had it!
Posted 20 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
Glad to hear her getting more exposure. They play her on a couple of the local FM stations here, but I don't know if she gets other AAA type exposure. She really has a great voice and wonderful songwriting talent. Glad to hear her any and all of her stuff. Have loved all of it.
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
ANNE_MARIE wrote:
did you submit this one kelli? it's really good! will hafta venture out and make a PG purchase...which CD should I start with?
All of them! Okay, seriously: different fans will tell you different things. I'd say start with her first, Living with Ghosts If you like live albums, A Kiss in Time would give you a pretty good sampling of songs. But really, you won't go wrong with any of them.
Posted 20 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
Few sing with such urgency.
Nice way to sum up Patty's artistry. I've been playing the heck out of her latest -- another brilliant effort.
Posted 20 years ago by charlesryder    [ Reply ]
rulebritannia wrote:
A little too Nashville, off-hand, casual in style for my taste. Which makes it all the more remarkable that I enjoy it. Great talent and execution!
I agree completely. This is middle-of-the-road hot stuff, but hot stuff nontheless. Patti's talent is carrying the material here.
Posted 20 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
Few sing with such urgency.
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
I'm a new convert to Patty Griffin. She's pretty amazing. What a wonderful, powerful voice!
I like when authors and performers break barriers between music genres...extremely great excuted and wonderful powerful voice
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
I'm a new convert to Patty Griffin. She's pretty amazing. What a wonderful, powerful voice!
what took ya so long?
Posted 20 years ago by kelli    [ Reply ]
I'm a new convert to Patty Griffin. She's pretty amazing. What a wonderful, powerful voice!
Posted 20 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
I love this new album. :) Yay for it getting RP airplay.
Posted 20 years ago by divajess    [ Reply ]
Her vocals remind me of Susan Tedeschi.
Posted 20 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 20 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
gypsy222 wrote:
Love. Love. Love Patty.
I know, I KNOW. She consistently outdoes herself with each CD. I've listened this CD into the ground already, and I'm STILL not sick of it. I think she pulls off the gospel sound rather well.
Posted 20 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
A little too Nashville, off-hand, casual in style for my taste. Which makes it all the more remarkable that I enjoy it. Great talent and execution!
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
what can i say?
Posted 20 years ago by kelli    [ Reply ]
A great song I play this song over and over in my car!!! Godlike is an understatement.
Posted 20 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
Love. Love. Love Patty.
Posted 20 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]