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The Wailin' Jennys — Take it Down
Album: 40 Days
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Released: 2004
Length: 3:44
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Take everything that we've had
Take it and burn it to the ground
Some things were never meant to last
Take it down down down
Take it down

I'm still married to it all
That ain't no place to hang around
My love is fifty feet tall
Take it down down down
Take it down

And I've grown accustomed to the way
You hurled us into space
I'll never make that trip
Tears all rusted on my face
I'm just an empty place
Where your love used to fit

South Carolina, where are you?
You were once lost, now are found
The war is over, the battle's through
Take it down down down
Take it down

Take it down down down
Take it down
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John's Original, Patti's Cover and The Jenny's Cover -  this is a haunting song  personally - i prefer John Hiatt's version but like them all
Posted 10 months ago by slaskey    [ Reply ]
A very mellow version of Fleetwood Mac's "Secondhand News".
Posted 3 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Me thinks this selection may have something to do with the long overdue removal of the Robert E. Lee statue in Richmond, VA.
Posted 3 years ago by Ipse_Dixit    [ Reply ]
A way Toooo screechy whiney lead vocal for my taste. Soz folks :( a bit too Joni Mitchell~esq **
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
I love this version too.
 
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
 madebytim wrote:
Funny that this song comes right after a Satriani song... then you can talk about a contrast between good songwriting and not, I give this an eight... for good songwriting :) 
 
"Sleepwalk" (which was performed by Satriani, and preceded this song the day of this post) is also an example of "good songwriting"; it was not composed by Mr. Satriani.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Levon Helm is dead. Rest his beautiful, musical soul.
Posted 12 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:
Please, Please, Please play Patti Griffins version of this John Hiatt song, please
 
Why settle for silver when you already have platinum times two?  Unless Patti Griffin's rendition makes it a "times three" thing?  Okay - I haven't heard that version, so perhaps a little more groveling might be in order here, for the sake of comparison. {#Mrgreen}
Posted 12 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Funny that this song comes right after a Satriani song... then you can talk about a contrast between good songwriting and not, I give this an eight... for good songwriting :) 
Posted 13 years ago by madebytim    [ Reply ]
i've seen them perform twice, and i swear, there is hardly a sweeter sound in the universe. three gifted ladies. a great cover, as well!
Posted 13 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
Listening to RP at work has it's advantages, but when Bill plays this song, it stops everything in my outer world and I just listen to the beauty of this song. Thanks Bill!
Posted 13 years ago by jktravl    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
I have the same problem with this cover as I do with Patty's cover.  It's too pretty.  Doesn't convey the anguish of the lyrics.

That's being nit-picky, I know.  It's still a very lovely melody.
 

Listen to it live, they carry it off very nicely.
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 johnjconn wrote:

What's not to love?
(which one is Jenny and which one is Wallin?) 



 
I know that looks has nothing to do with musical talent or song writing genius...  but holy hot.  Of course, the one on the far left with the black shirt off her shoulder looks like my high school best friend's sister that I was crushing on pretty hard.  I wonder what ever happened to Rachel...

(If my wife happens to see this, I'm so going to get the stink eye)

Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
I have the same problem with this cover as I do with Patty's cover.  It's too pretty.  Doesn't convey the anguish of the lyrics.

That's being nit-picky, I know.  It's still a very lovely melody.
Posted 13 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
This one makes its moment right. Beautiful. 
Posted 13 years ago by once_stirred    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
Caught me at the right moment. Very nice.
 
Ditto..
Posted 13 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Hmm..wailing,,right ! #4
Posted 13 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
I love the quote from "Amazing Grace:" "I once was lost/but now I'm found..."
Posted 13 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Please, Please, Please play Patti Griffins version of this John Hiatt song, please
Posted 13 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
A blissfully sweet lullaby. Thanks again RP!
Posted 13 years ago by Kimberly8    [ Reply ]
 Webfoot wrote:


Okay, I'll go to 10 also.  They really did hit the mark on this song.  What would I change?  Not a thing.
 
Me too! 10!
Posted 13 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Bumped to 10. There's no way I could NOT love this music. {#Notworthy}
 

Okay, I'll go to 10 also.  They really did hit the mark on this song.  What would I change?  Not a thing.
Posted 13 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Norah Jones like!
 

thank goodness no  {#No}
Posted 14 years ago by anabel    [ Reply ]
Shoot!  They're all good!
Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
like Patti Griffin's cover better on that tribute album to John Hiatt....pls play it sometime
Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Bumped to 10. There's no way I could NOT love this music. {#Notworthy}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Norah Jones like!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
+1 for being written by Master Hiatt. 10.
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Bumping this up to a 9.  Y'all should visit the website and check out the bio on these ladies - they have QUITE the credentials!  I'll definitely be investing in some of their music when my cash-flow increases. {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Bill's a girli-man - without doubt!
Still, the WJ can be really good indeed!

Just wonder, why I picture them on a farm in Ohio,
travelling in a black horse-cart to their gigs!
 
So do I. They're from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Posted 14 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Bill's a girli-man - without doubt!
Still, the WJ can be really good indeed!

Just wonder, why I picture them on a farm in Ohio,
travelling in a black horse-cart to their gigs!


Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
This would fit nicely with "Dead of the Night" by Shawn Colvin.  8 for now, but who knows what the future holds?{#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
7——->9
Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Caught me at the right moment. Very nice.
Posted 14 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
No idea how i had this down at 7.  9 now.  What a great tune.
Posted 14 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
This is growing on me like a Kudzu vine.  Up to a nine teetering on 10.
Posted 14 years ago by anotherlistener    [ Reply ]
Saw them in concert Feb. 26, 2010, in Arroyo Grande, CA. An absolutely stunning evening! Voices so pure they made me weep. For the encore they walked to the front of the stage and sans microphones sang "One Voice" acapella. Left me speechless! {#Clap}

Posted 14 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
I like this song, I like this whole album.  Their voices are beautiful and dreamy.
Posted 14 years ago by theresabob    [ Reply ]
 BKardon wrote:
As much as I enjoy this band, I would REALLY like to hear some Waylon Jennings in regular rotation on here.  If not Waylon, then at least play more of the old school songwriter types, such as John Prine, Lyle, Willie, Townes, etc...  I know they get some representation, but I'd like them to take up a bit more of the pie and have currently popular bands (Killers, Artic whatever, Fiest, Jack Johnson) take up less of a slice.

I know, I know....can't please everyone.
 

+1
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
 BKardon wrote:
As much as I enjoy this band, I would REALLY like to hear some Waylon Jennings in regular rotation on here.  If not Waylon, then at least play more of the old school songwriter types, such as John Prine, Lyle, Willie, Townes, etc...  I know they get some representation, but I'd like them to take up a bit more of the pie and have currently popular bands (Killers, Artic whatever, Fiest, Jack Johnson) take up less of a slice.

I know, I know....can't please everyone.
 
Yeah and with luck they won't please you.
Posted 14 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
peaceful and ppuurrfect!  {#Kiss}
Posted 14 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]
PLEASE play Patti's version!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
 apd wrote:

What album is it on?

 

Regarding Patty Griffin's version, the record is called "It'll Come to You: The Songs of John Hiatt"

Posted 14 years ago by evansdad    [ Reply ]
Simply sublime...
Posted 14 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

https://www.amazon.com/Itll-Come-You-Songs-Hiatt/dp/B00008QXJO
 
Thanks - hadn't heard of this, looks good.

Posted 14 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
 apd wrote:

What album is it on?

 
https://www.amazon.com/Itll-Come-You-Songs-Hiatt/dp/B00008QXJO


Posted 15 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Always like hearing the Jennies!

{#Bounce}
Posted 15 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
 ortallcowgirl wrote:
I am intoxicated by the voices.  Soothing, comforting, and methodical. I am loosing my high for my field work, but all in a good way.....ahhh I need a comfy couch and a cup of cocoa and rain outside.......
 
Happy to send some rain from Seattle—how much would you like? We have plenty for everyone.
Posted 15 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
 evansdad wrote:
Very nice, but Patty Griffin's version is better.
 
nuh UH 




Posted 15 years ago by Alafia    [ Reply ]
 evansdad wrote:
Very nice, but Patty Griffin's version is better.
 
What album is it on?

Posted 15 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
I am intoxicated by the voices.  Soothing, comforting, and methodical. I am loosing my high for my field work, but all in a good way.....ahhh I need a comfy couch and a cup of cocoa and rain outside.......
Posted 15 years ago by ortallcowgirl    [ Reply ]
comforting like a lullaby
Posted 15 years ago by azdcryan    [ Reply ]
Very nice, but Patty Griffin's version is better.
Posted 15 years ago by evansdad    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
I hope not.  Save the whales!
 
{#Lol} Agreed!

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
As much as I enjoy this band, I would REALLY like to hear some Waylon Jennings in regular rotation on here.  If not Waylon, then at least play more of the old school songwriter types, such as John Prine, Lyle, Willie, Townes, etc...  I know they get some representation, but I'd like them to take up a bit more of the pie and have currently popular bands (Killers, Artic whatever, Fiest, Jack Johnson) take up less of a slice.

I know, I know....can't please everyone.
Posted 15 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
When she slides up to the really high notes she sounds like a young Joni  (8 for me)
Beautiful
Posted 15 years ago by hasben    [ Reply ]
SO beautiful.
Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

Bill would have to be willing to play some Waylon. And of course that would cause some wailing in part of the RP community. {#Wink}
 

I hope not.  Save the whales!
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 ColdBear wrote:
Take it down !

But I take it up 8 >9

10 next time ? maybe
 

My thoughts exactly.  {#High-five}
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
You know what would be cool? Some Waylon Jennings.
 
Bill would have to be willing to play some Waylon. And of course that would cause some wailing in part of the RP community. {#Wink}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 lawman wrote:
goddamn. I'm not looking forward to the next song or two. This one, and the previous (Coldplay, Warning Sign) are real downers. :-(
 
Stare at that album art for a while and you'll feel better. {#Meditate}
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
goddamn. I'm not looking forward to the next song or two. This one, and the previous (Coldplay, Warning Sign) are real downers. :-(
Posted 15 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
sweet, pretty, easy on the ears . . .
Posted 15 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
You know what would be cool? Some Waylon Jennings.
Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
Yet another repetitive song song song song, they're easy to write and boring to listen to.
Posted 15 years ago by PembrokeRoad    [ Reply ]
Hey gobits, those small round black discs headed your way are hockey pucks....better duck! {#Evil}

gobits wrote:

A Wailing Jenny

Heheh...
 


Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
summer afternoon up the country lyin in a hammock.............
Posted 15 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

Yes!

Canada
 
A Wailing Jenny

Heheh...
Posted 15 years ago by gobits    [ Reply ]
Snoozy.  {#Sleep}
Posted 15 years ago by sdn    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

Yes!

Canada
 
w00t!

Posted 15 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
 Thistle wrote:
Go home-town girls.  Peg City represent.
 
Yes!

Canada
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Go home-town girls.  Peg City represent.
Posted 15 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
I love the Jennys. Ruth Moody could sing the ingredients from a shampoo bottle and I would give it a 10.   

Posted 15 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
The significance of this song today is not lost.
Posted 15 years ago by bmeador    [ Reply ]
damn this one keeps growin' on me, love it movin' it up not down down
Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
Seen (heard) these gals on 3 continents and it just keeps getting bettah.

Purely hardworking honesty.

No posin' no struttin'.........well maybe a little and that's all good. 

Posted 15 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I like 'em...but then, I love female folk-inspired singer-songwriter types (e.g., Shawn Colvin).  Relaxing stuff...{#Sleep}
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
{#High-five}{#Mrgreen}{#High-five}W O W !!

The Wailin' Jennys - Take it Down
Joe Satriani - Sleep Walk
Joan Armatrading - Mama Papa
Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Take it down !

But I take it up 8 >9

10 next time ? maybe
Posted 16 years ago by ColdBear    [ Reply ]
So sweet, I just love these girls!!!!!! So much talent,and so much beauty......
Posted 16 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
Saw these wonderful ladies every set they played (4 or 5) at California World Music Fest in Grass Valley this summer. Great Group!!!!!
Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
Thank you Bill. {#Meditate}
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
Totally gorgeous.{#Daisy}
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Got me some tickets going to see them in couple of weeks. THanks RP
Posted 16 years ago by silverghost57    [ Reply ]
Ah, Wailin' Jennys.  :)  RP turned me onto them a few years ago, and I'm a big fan now. They are great live. Annabelle was with them then; I haven't seen the newer girl. Anyway, thanks RP — for continuing to help me find good music!

Posted 16 years ago by ginger    [ Reply ]
heavenly!
Posted 16 years ago by marmelock    [ Reply ]
I hope Waylon got some money for the name rip off......but very nice.
Posted 16 years ago by Glockman45    [ Reply ]
Wowowowowowowow. Oh, and wow!
Posted 16 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
I love these Jennies, even when they're not Wailin' " My love is fifty feet tall....."
Posted 16 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
These are very talented ladies, but Bill, can we get Ms. Griffin's cover back in the rotation? No one sings heartbreak like Patty Griffin, except for John Hiatt of course
Posted 16 years ago by Dylan    [ Reply ]
a_genuine_find wrote:
And I've grown accustomed to the way You hurled us into space I'll never make that trip Tears all rusted on my face I'm just an empty place Where your love used to fit WOW...powerfully sad, yet beautiful.
Thank John Hiatt.
Posted 16 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
brownbrown wrote:
beautiful music, HORRIBLE COVER ART.
I LOVE it!!!
Posted 16 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
Soothing. I like this a lot.
Posted 16 years ago by kurt_sf70    [ Reply ]
These ladies rated an 8 from the first few notes. Few more listens are likely to bump it up. Wow. c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
What a voice!
Posted 16 years ago by slates13    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by keyholder    [ Reply ]
BluEyes wrote:
Take it down, down down. Take it down.
Posted 16 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
Listened to this one last night; a really good album me thinks. I don't spend too much time on the cover, it's what's inside that counts! (thought I do miss vinyl record covers, those did afford opportunity for some truly great ART)
Posted 16 years ago by Ballzak    [ Reply ]
brownbrown wrote:
beautiful music, HORRIBLE COVER ART.
I really like the cover art. No accounting for taste I s'pose.
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
pretty but zZzZzZzZ
Posted 16 years ago by Bizzarefall    [ Reply ]
And I've grown accustomed to the way You hurled us into space I'll never make that trip Tears all rusted on my face I'm just an empty place Where your love used to fit WOW...powerfully sad, yet beautiful.
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
brownbrown wrote:
beautiful music, HORRIBLE COVER ART.
Really? On closer inspection it is a painting of a labyrinth -13 circuit Chartres type I believe. You've got something against several centuries worth of historical precedent used for album cover art? Rather nice me thinks. Wouldn't want it made into a t-shirt but rather nice.
Posted 16 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
Incredible harmonies.
Posted 16 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
You know, I used to love this song. Then I heard South Carolina in the lyrics and that excited me even more; then over time as I have listened to it here on RP over and over, slowly the sourness distills upon me that they have gone from preaching to meddling. Dontcha just get sick of people telling you what to do?  But they do sound purty doing it.

Posted 16 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Beautiful vocals and simple, heartfelt instrumental work.
Posted 16 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
beautiful music, HORRIBLE COVER ART.
Posted 16 years ago by brownbrown    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
Yet another RP playlist (YARPP) where I can't tell if the song by itself is cool, or if it just seems cool because it fits into the mood so well (in this case, following Colin Hay - Beautiful World).
Posted 17 years ago by lee_sf    [ Reply ]
As much as I really like the WJ's, I'm surprised nobody has given props to John Hiatt, songwriter extraordinaire.
Posted 17 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
Playing tonight (Oct 21) in Toronto at Hugh's Room, a nice, intimate little room. Should be really good.
Posted 17 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
madaxeman wrote:
Gorgeous sound mmmmmmmmmmmm
Still Gorgeous.
Posted 17 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
fretman wrote:
I haven't heard them wail, as such. But I wouldn't call them a fraud because of that, or the fact that there aren't any Jennys in the band. The Little Willies don't have anyone in there called Willie, either. Nor did the Ramones have any of them, either. They weren't even produced by Phil Ramone!
inindian wrote:
Hey there are no Tanyas in the Be Good Tanyas either You tell 'im fretman, but the man's a kidder anyway and so are the Jennys... so what..and btw, if he didn't know, their name's a play on Waylon Jennings
...Well just crush my world like a paper cup... Next you'll be telling me that professional wrestling isn't real. I haven't felt this empty since I found out Mean Joe Greene's name was really Charles Edward Greene and he's a nice guy once you get to know him. To put my 2 cents worth in on this music, it is a pretty good album. In fact, if I had this on vinyl instead of CD, the grooves would be smooth; partially because I play it a lot. Mostly because I found out my turntable was really a lathe.
Posted 17 years ago by Banaszak    [ Reply ]
Good stuff them Jennys
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Banaszak wrote:
This band is such a fraud. Nobody in this band is named Jenny. I was so disappointed to find that out. Next I'll hear that Nilli Vanilli didn't sing their own stuff. *sigh*
I suppose you're going to try and tell me Bob Dylan wasn't his real name. I'm not falling for that one!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Do they have a version of The Dukes of Hazard theme song too?
Posted 17 years ago by NeuroJoe    [ Reply ]
This is too excellent a rendition of this song to stay at a nine. I'm bumping it up to ten.
Posted 17 years ago by toker    [ Reply ]
Kerly wrote:
This is oh so very beautiful and it makes my heart melt.
Yes Kerly, even on holidaze this sounds the most movin' of The Jenny's songs ;)
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
This is oh so very beautiful and it makes my heart melt.
Posted 17 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
Banaszak wrote:
This band is such a fraud. Nobody in this band is named Jenny. I was so disappointed to find that out. Next I'll hear that Nilli Vanilli didn't sing their own stuff. *sigh*
fretman wrote:
I haven't heard them wail, as such. But I wouldn't call them a fraud because of that, or the fact that there aren't any Jennys in the band. The Little Willies don't have anyone in there called Willie, either. Nor did the Ramones have any of them, either. They weren't even produced by Phil Ramone!
Hey there are no Tanyas in the Be Good Tanyas either You tell 'im fretman, but the man's a kidder anyway and so are the Jennys... so what..and btw, if he didn't know, their name's a play on Waylon Jennings
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]