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Goldfrapp — Cologne Cerrone Houdini
Album: Seventh Tree
Avg rating:
7

Your rating:
Total ratings: 1986









Released: 2008
Length: 4:19
Plays (last 30 days): 2
Moments of perfection
Idle in the sunshine
Over there in yonder
In another world

I'm not your kind
I'm not your girl
Dreams we had seemed bright
And passed the time

Cologne cerrone, cerrone Houdini
Cerrone Houdini
Cologne cerrone, cerrone Houdini
Cerrone Houdini

Sunlight in your eyes
Driving over stateside
Left the smoke behind us
Could we be together in another world?

I'm not your kind
I'm not your girl
See I'm in your car
But not your life

Cologne cerrone, cerrone Houdini
Cerrone Houdini
Cologne cerrone, cerrone Houdini
Cerrone Houdini

Sunlight in your eyes
Sunlight in our eyes
Like diamonds in your hair
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Standing the test of time extremely well. My ratings are climbing.
I'm going to increase my rating, purely for the bombast of the title alone.
This is beautiful and interesting...
 diggyduffy wrote:

Fashionista.

I see shades of Adam Ant. With less makeup, obviously.

Speaking of which, I loves me some AA - but have never heard it on RP. An oversight on Bill's part?
c.

Fashionista.
 Proclivities wrote:

You may be right; she must have been dressed like that to watch "the moths fluttering among the heath and harebells".


 
Bronte echoes indeed
 Jelani wrote:

Goldie Frapphawn?
 

Frawnie Gold? Goldie Frawn? Frappie Gone?
Nice! She has a lovely voice. 
Sounds like it should be a Bond song. And that is good.
I turned my son-in-law onto Felt Mountain and he had the same reaction I did.  "I want more of this - I'm buying every Goldfrapp album."  Me, "well there isn't much more of that.  Their other albums are... different."  Except for a few tracks - like this one
Harry!Harry!
Suddenly I imagine Marlene Dietrich in a Hollywood movie or Madeline Kahn in Blazing Saddles. 
Shiver me timbers, that's a good song!
 DrLex wrote:
That is one baroque song name, supported by a baroque album cover.

 
"If it ain't baroque don't fix it."
- Johannes Vermeer

Cool groove in this tune.
Bit of a Serge Gainsbourg / Melody Nelson vibe with that bass and those strings. Sure it is not an accident. Love it!
Stunning.
 {#Cheesygrin}

On_The_Beach wrote:
https://img.cinemablend.com/cb/8/7/f/b/1/c/87fb1c47498401d5d51a8c91b16ca65ce9ef29d55583a7b5aac0b5b71a36114f.jpg
"But I don't want to be a pirate!"

 


That is one baroque song name, supported by a baroque album cover.
First casual listen and thought it was a new Kate Bush song.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Goldfrapp can do no wrong, it seems :)
https://img.cinemablend.com/cb/8/7/f/b/1/c/87fb1c47498401d5d51a8c91b16ca65ce9ef29d55583a7b5aac0b5b71a36114f.jpg
"But I don't wanna be a pirate!"
love it
Always like Goldfrapp she is cool
Copying Morcheeba in this particular track. 6.
 DaidyBoy wrote:

I couldn't associate any photo of this lady with the word "worst".

 
Yea. The layout was crap but she's quite photogenic and a doll.
me no likey violins
Beware the pouty pirate with segmented eyes. Her voice will lull you in sure enough.
 rdo wrote:
Great song.  Worst. Album. Cover. Ever.

 
I couldn't associate any photo of this lady with the word "worst".

edit:  I've just come across another shot in the same "piratey" vein, which I much prefer:

Related image
 coccyx wrote:

I agree with the exact opposite opinion.

 
The cover of her latest CD, which I just bought, is much better.  I can't imagine you meant the song is the worst ever (OK, got that part), but the cover art is the best ever?
Something off the new CD was on last night and I jumped over to her website, and looked through the videos. I really like a few of her songs, but they have done a lot of crap, and made even worse videos for them. Makes you wonder what she could do with better collaboration.
the cover...she looks like an olsen twin.
I love this song.
Arrgh maties, A grand singin siren she be!
my nipples are getting way hard to this.... I'm in my Winnebago and dancin
 rdo wrote:
Great song.  Worst. Album. Cover. Ever.

 
I agree with the exact opposite opinion.
 NeuroGeek wrote:
If there were real string players hired for this, they must have been bored off their collective asses.

 
Complexity does not necessarily = beauty as simplicity does not deny greatness
If there were real string players hired for this, they must have been bored off their collective asses.
 MojoJojo wrote:


Maybe the Moops. 
 
You may be right; she must have been dressed like that to watch "the moths fluttering among the heath and harebells".


 Proclivities wrote:

I think it's more of a swashbuckling look she's going for.
 

Maybe the Moops. 


Great song.  Worst. Album. Cover. Ever.
 Baby_M wrote:
That two-note-pause-two-more-notes string/synth thingy* that keeps repeating over and over again just gets on my nerves.  3.

*According to my sister the music teacher, the correct term for it is "leitmotif."
 
Leitmotif?..  That would explain the hat.
 Baby_M wrote:
That two-note-pause-two-more-notes string/synth thingy* that keeps repeating over and over again just gets on my nerves.  3.

*According to my sister the music teacher, the correct term for it is "leitmotif."
 
I rather like this (it's in my RP Favorites playlist) and don't find the lietmotif orchestral hits to be that annoying, although I can easily see how they could be! :-)
That two-note-pause-two-more-notes string/synth thingy* that keeps repeating over and over again just gets on my nerves.  3.

*According to my sister the music teacher, the correct term for it is "leitmotif."
Just heard this one yesterday afternoon.  I still love it though.
I just love Alison. An extraordinary woman and musician

 misterbearbaby wrote:
All the bacteria in my toilet are dancing to this one!!

I'm giving it a solid "1"  I always regarded the terminology of the rating category "Sucko-Barfo" as in questionable taste but it certainly applies here, brothers.
 
Man I needed that today.  Thank you!{#Biggrin}
This song makes me want to run in mid air in slow motion.
Everybody in my street loves this song!

At least, I think they do, they keep banging on my door. They must want to join my party, I'll turn it up so they can dance in the street!
All the bacteria in my toilet are dancing to this one!!

I'm giving it a solid "1"  I always regarded the terminology of the rating category "Sucko-Barfo" as in questionable taste but it certainly applies here, brothers.
 TerryS wrote:


Yep, got a touch of Goldie Hawn as a young girl, borrowing Napoleons headgear.

 
I think it's more of a swashbuckling look she's going for.
 Misterfixit wrote:
Is that Goldie Hawn on the cover?
 
If it is...........it's a VERY old shot. Goldie is about 66 yrs old now.
Is that Goldie Hawn on the cover?
 

Jörg_Asmussen wrote:
Amazing how songs get a special life here on RP. 
I am sure, if I hear this song on a Goldfrapp record, it will not stand out this much as it does here in Bill's collection.
This like chemistry. It's not just the ingredients. It's also temperature and environment.
 
Amen to that!
Amazing how songs get a special life here on RP. 
I am sure, if I hear this song on a Goldfrapp record, it will not stand out this much as it does here in Bill's collection.
This like chemistry. It's not just the ingredients. It's also temperature and environment.
YESSSSS
 Cynaera wrote:
I can't help it - I LOVE the album cover - that wash of sunlight, the look over-the-shoulder, those wide eyes... It's just pure art.  Don't get me started on the music. I resolve to buy a few Goldfrapp CDs, because the music is so compelling and has grown on me... {#Music}
 

Yep, got a touch of Goldie Hawn as a young girl, borrowing Napoleons headgear.

The name is Bond, James Bond...
Well, you're wrong. This song is wonderful, I think. You may not like it, but that doesn't make it awful. Sorry. BTW, 8 from me.
 MiracleDrug wrote:

she has a nice light touch and this groove is nice...


 
Yes, it is a smooth groove, and the bass-line is quite cool.


Gosh, this song is awful. Rated 1. I hardly ever do that... {#Beat}
 DarceySuzanne wrote:
I adore Goldfrapp, but I think this is one of her weaker efforts...
 

I do not like Goldfrapp at all and agree with your assessment of this song.

I adore Goldfrapp, but I think this is one of her weaker efforts...
Thank you for playing Goldfrapp! So good! (Whenever I play her for others, they always ask, "Who is she?" Her Starbucks name is a little unfortunate, though.)

I can't help it - I LOVE the album cover - that wash of sunlight, the look over-the-shoulder, those wide eyes... It's just pure art.  Don't get me started on the music. I resolve to buy a few Goldfrapp CDs, because the music is so compelling and has grown on me... {#Music}
take me there  {#Daisy} sunlight in our eyes

she has a nice light touch and this groove is nice...


She's stunning in "Pilots" on YouTube . . .
 Jelani wrote:

Goldie Frapphawn?
 
Goldschläger Frappacino, coming soon at Starbucks TM All rights reserved.
 Shaker wrote:
<...>  Magical cover art.
 
Goldie Hawn with too much belladonna?

 Dinges,_the_Dude wrote:
Is this camp? Like it in a way (but which?).
 
Yes, this song attracks me in a way!

 Dillinquent wrote:
Twat ValosAtreide wrote:
Goldcrapp.. whoever said it first was right on.

 
  I said it first....then recanted....I actually like this song and this artist(a lot).
Took time.


She's staring into my eyes while singing to me! Then I woke up! Really like the feel of this.
Beautiful voice. {#Sunny}
Not sure what I feel or think about this song...yet still listening. Want to hear more. Kate Bush hint near the end. Magical cover art.
I likey!
 bobcat1963 wrote:
is this the 'sexie Sadie' the beatles just sung about?
 
Seems so.

 Rafter101 wrote:


Goldie Goldfrapp?
 
Goldie Frapphawn?


Goldie Goldfrapp?

Sha-Wing!


BTW, I just checked wikipedia, at 44 years old, she is no kid.
I really like this woman's range. She has this down to earth, almost raspy voice, but then she nails those extreme highs. Impressive.

7>8

Like candy!
Nice!!
Bocephus wrote:
Yeah...the song is over the top enough as it is.
Too much is just enough. The kind of theatrical pretentious puffery I really enjoy, because it's done for the sugary indulgence of it all.

is this the 'sexie Sadie' the beatles just sung about?
Wow.  I was confident this was Jason Mraz - but no?  

Not bad. 
One of the very few songs on RP that actually make me switch to another station.



 
Dillinquent wrote:
 dedawson wrote:
Music's OK, I guess.  But, gotta tell ya, I'd never take on a shot on a cd with that cover art. {#Rolleyes}
You can't judge a CD by its cover... 
yeah - it looks like that seventh tree is growing out of her cabeza 

 dedawson wrote:
Music's OK, I guess.  But, gotta tell ya, I'd never take on a shot on a cd with that cover art. {#Rolleyes}
You can't judge a CD by its cover... 


Twat ValosAtreide wrote:
Goldcrapp.. whoever said it first was right on.

 


oH YEAH...
Dreamy... Love it
 sub-arctic wrote:
Silk smooth. Nice.
 
Tender, soft, with this combination of Cologne, Cerrone and Houdini it sounds very 1920s (sorry for Cerrone who is more like French disco of the 70s, later 80s and then 90s/2000s...)

Silk smooth. Nice.
Just perfect.
 HarrO wrote:
7 Lose the violins I'd give it an 8
 

Yeah...the song is over the top enough as it is.
More Goldfrapp!!!!!!!!!!!  {#Hearteyes}
capt jack sparrow
Music's OK, I guess.  But, gotta tell ya, I'd never take on a shot on a cd with that cover art. {#Rolleyes}
Love this and the rest of the album which is a great collection of James Bond-like movie music.
nice music. very nice unusual voice
Bumping up to 8 - love her voice . . . quite the unique sound
 ziggytrix wrote:
I've yet to hear a song by this woman that I'd rate less than a 7.

You people calling her "Goldcrapp" just aren't right in the head.{#Razz}
  I started that comment.....later apologized because I've grown to like them.I admit when I'm wrong.


SHA-WING!


I've yet to hear a song by this woman that I'd rate less than a 7.

You people calling her "Goldcrapp" just aren't right in the head.{#Razz}

 . . . see her hit those high bits - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OQen6vViWf4


Every time I hear this lovely song It brings to mind 'One Summer Dream' by E.L.O.  Similar soundscapes {#Hearteyes}


Is this camp? Like it in a way (but which?).
Introduced to Goldfrapp by a colleague in my last job (thanks Antje!) and they really grow on me.
Rafter101 wrote:
Mmmm...Goldie Hawn dressed as a pirate. How did they tap into my fantasies??

HA HA!

She sure knows how to sing, don't she. Great, great sound.

Morcheeba-esque!
Sounds strangely James Bond-y.
Mmmm...Goldie Hawn dressed as a pirate. How did they tap into my fantasies??
 HarrO wrote:
7 Lose the violins I'd give it an 8
 

Yea, a little to jarring for my taste.
Goldcrapp.. whoever said it first was right on.

 banesheim wrote:
Marlene . Not the one on the wall. Dietrich.

Yep that's it.
 
Jup, with healthy dose of 70:s kitch, a pinch of early 2000 brit, and a long mellow layering of ultramodern arrangement.
7 Lose the violins I'd give it an 8
I called them "Goldcrapp" from a previous song....and apologized.Songs like this well produced number can change my opinion.
in my view one of the weaker songs on the album with happiness, A&E and caravan girl being lots better
Nothing special ( for me ). Goldfrapp can do it much better...