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The Derek Trucks Band — This Sky
Album: Songlines
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7.5

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Total ratings: 5467









Released: 2006
Length: 6:20
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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Sad, sad lover
Being true
Falling out a window
For the view
All of us laugh
How many of us sing?
This sky where we live
Is no place to lose your wings
So love, love, love

Lose your body
And your mind
And the bitter
Taste of time
All of us cry
While we should be dancing
This sky where we live
Is no place to lose your wings
So love, love, love

Fly, fly away
Do you remember?
All of us sleeping
How many of us dream?
This sky where we live
Is no place to lose your wings
So love, love, love
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Shocked to see I had only rated this an 8. Upped to a 9. Will probably end up being shocked later that I didn’t rate it a 10. A present for future me to feel better than present me! 
Posted 2 weeks ago by slugore    [ Reply ]
 MoonDweazel wrote:

The vocals and the guitar complement each other so well in this song. Fabulous.




I Agree!
Posted 3 weeks ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
The vocals and the guitar complement each other so well in this song. Fabulous.
Posted 2 months ago by MoonDweazel    [ Reply ]
Very talented band.
Posted 2 months ago by renegade_X    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Sadly, Duane is not making any new music. I see this comment like I would someone saying "If I wanted to listen to real blues, I'll listen to Robert Johnson." So, no one else can possibly make anything new/interesting/better? Kind of a depressing thought.

thewiseking wrote:
Actually, the dude said "THIS TYPE of slide" The problem with Derek's playing is that indeed it does come across as a Duane Tribute but, of course, without the feel. Duane innovated a very particular sound which sadly, these days, has been copied to the point of cliché.

unclehud wrote:
Just a reminder that Derek Trucks is the nephew of Butch Trucks, a drummer and founder of the original Allman Brothers Band.  Derek has played extensively with ABB members and in recent years as a formal member of the ABB.

There's a reason that he plays slide like Duane -- he works hard to emulate that sound.  Derek finger-plucks with his right hand rather than using a pick, and my ears can hear the difference.  I suspect he's just pushing the envelope a bit farther than Saint Duane did. 
Posted 3 months ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
This is the wake-up alarm on my phone, great way to start the day!
Posted 3 months ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
dreamy
beautiful
Posted 5 months ago by Shipp    [ Reply ]
So uplifting! 
Posted 7 months ago by hightail    [ Reply ]
 Brad_Eleven wrote:

Maybe it takes a certain state of mind to appreciate this song. It is healing something in me, something that I didn't realize needed healing.


What a great comment! 
Posted 7 months ago by hightail    [ Reply ]
 Easyrider wrote:

Absolutely superb and Godlike 10




I  Agree!  
Posted 8 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
S'perb.
Posted 9 months ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 Mugro wrote:

Sadly, Duane is not making any new music. I see this comment like I would someone saying "If I wanted to listen to real blues, I'll listen to Robert Johnson." So, no one else can possibly make anything new/interesting/better? Kind of a depressing thought. 

Actually,  the dude said "THIS TYPE of slide" The problem with Derek's playing is that indeed it does come across as a Duane Tribute but, of course, without the feel.  Duane innovated a very particular sound which sadly, these days, has been copied to the point of cliche.
Posted 10 months ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Absolutely superb and Godlike 10
Posted 11 months ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
 marysclark wrote:

A good friend of mine in Florida had the Allman Bros band show up one weekend at the university where he was working at a marine lab. They liked my buddy enough to have him look after a young Derek and show him around the lab while they went out to party for a little while. Among some of their hijinks that afternoon, he let Derek - at his request - photocopy his butt on the office copier before he was safely returned to his clan. I am sure this song was influenced by this event.




Cool story. Thank You for sharing it.
Posted 11 months ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
R.I.P. Kofi we miss you.
Posted 1 year ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
tone and style.  amazing.  the whole band just grooves.
Posted 1 year ago by carmelmik    [ Reply ]
Not many understand nor appreciate the unbelievable talent Derek has grown into. &, his slide playing is absolutely remarkable. I saw him perform on an Eric Clapton tour & when he played, he blew all the other guitarists out of the water, including Eric!
Posted 1 year ago by bobbyaponte    [ Reply ]
 chrisnotlob wrote:


And Mr Hendrix



And Peter Green
Posted 1 year ago by jimhansis    [ Reply ]
So freakin good✌️
Posted 1 year ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
 Imkirok wrote:



Mr. Clapton would like a word with you.


And Mr Hendrix
Posted 1 year ago by chrisnotlob    [ Reply ]
A tall cool mint julip on a humid afternoon in Savanna. I just tipped the waiter. Isn't the service and hospitality of Radio Paradise worth it?
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Ohhh, bliss,
Posted 1 year ago by richard237    [ Reply ]
 reallylost wrote:

Derek is God.


Mark Knopfler says hi.

Posted 1 year ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:

The more I hear this tune, the more I like it!!  Thank You RP!



Agreed! This is an easy 9.
Posted 1 year ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
 chefjackbutler wrote:

Not bad, but not completely my groove either. Something I will listen to, and enjoy, if it just happens to be playing somewhere, but if I'm looking for something to listen to, this would not be something I sought out.



Uhhhhh............what?
Posted 1 year ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]

Derek plays his own thing not ever to be compared with Duane. I hear some sitar references in this piece that make me enjoy my own guitar journey I am on now. Nice job, Derek
Posted 1 year ago by ivoryjacket88    [ Reply ]
 reallylost wrote:

Derek is God.




Mr. Clapton would like a word with you.
Posted 1 year ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Not enough 'O's in 'smooooth'...
c.
Posted 1 year ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Love, love, love Derek trucks, fortunately for me, his life partner/ co lead of Tedeschi Trucks is from the Boston area and they do a residency at the Orpheum (grand old theater downtown) at least once a year for a week Let’s just say not a lot of work gets done that week😏
Posted 1 year ago by fortheloveofpete    [ Reply ]
 tunedog wrote:

I'm  just not crazy about the guitar sound, I know he's talented, but something's off to me....



Might be time to get your ears checked.
Posted 1 year ago by alexandersmcmillan    [ Reply ]
A good friend of mine in Florida had the Allman Bros band show up one weekend at the university where he was working at a marine lab. They liked my buddy enough to have him look after a young Derek and show him around the lab while they went out to party for a little while. Among some of their hijinks that afternoon, he let Derek - at his request - photocopy his butt on the office copier before he was safely returned to his clan. I am sure this song was influenced by this event.
Posted 2 years ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
oh I needed this today ❤️
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Such joy. Some artists are able, not to tell you about a feeling or idea, but to take you inside and make you a part of that idea or feeling. Derek transports you into joy in this song.
Posted 2 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Lovely Robbie Robertson-like tones in this one.
Posted 2 years ago by yofitofu    [ Reply ]
 reallylost wrote:

Derek is God.




Stop comparing Derek Trucks to god, he's great and all , but he's no Derek Trucks!
Posted 2 years ago by cosmicjoe    [ Reply ]
The starting notes of this track make me think of High Falls from the Allmans "Win, Lose or Draw". Maybe one day Bill will play that. 
Posted 2 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Derek is God.
Posted 2 years ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}zesty
Posted 2 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
Great!
Posted 2 years ago by savedrages475    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:
Up-rate to 10.
 

I just uprated this too. Probably after the thousandth listen (played the CD at home a lot when it first came out). Today it just resonated. I miss Kofi Burbridge, he added such a nice touch. Enjoy hearing Derek doing his sitar-like thing. Overall a really good vibe.
Posted 2 years ago by mrsquid    [ Reply ]
Not bad, but not completely my groove either. Something I will listen to, and enjoy, if it just happens to be playing somewhere, but if I'm looking for something to listen to, this would not be something I sought out.
Posted 2 years ago by chefjackbutler    [ Reply ]
Up-rate to 10.
Posted 2 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Duuuuuuuuval!!!!!

Posted 2 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
I'm  just not crazy about the guitar sound, I know he's talented, but something's off to me....
Posted 3 years ago by tunedog    [ Reply ]
As well crafted 10/10 with a message too!
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
played at the last concert i'd seen before the great pandemic of 2020. cant wait for the next time.  kickass show go see Tedeschi Trucks  live
Posted 3 years ago by grhorn    [ Reply ]
Nice intro production & percussion technique!
Posted 3 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
a great groove
Posted 3 years ago by terryvanhk    [ Reply ]
Love this song. I stop what I'm doing and just listen.
Well, unless I'm driving... then I pretend I'm driving down a cool coastal road.
Posted 3 years ago by dianed    [ Reply ]
Posted 3 years ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
this song takes me somewhere
Posted 3 years ago by BSartiste    [ Reply ]
 LoudshirtsBand wrote:
'Like'!!!
 

Ditto
Posted 3 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
'Like'!!!
Posted 3 years ago by LoudshirtsBand    [ Reply ]
Despite those who feel this band sounds similar throughout their catalogue this song stands on its own and is quite beautiful in its sound and structure. Many mediocre bands can have a miracle work of art stand on its own, when things just came together. This band however has the chops to creates these songs more than once. Great song, simple as that.
Posted 3 years ago by spacemanspiff    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
So many of us cry
When we should be dancing
This sky where we live
Is no place to lose your wings,
so Love, Love, Love!

Tell it brother!  Tell it with that super-funky slide guitar!
 
Pretty much exactly what I'd say to ppopp...LLRP!
Posted 4 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Over-use of a mediocre hook - have him up against the wall, and subject him to 4 continuous days of music by Michael Buble.
Posted 4 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
 AlienNLight wrote:
Following The Band - The Weight, this guy sounds so much like Robbie Robertson.
 
I've noticed that before about him. Sometimes he's right in the Robbie groove. 
Posted 4 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Following The Band - The Weight, this guy sounds so much like Robbie Robertson.
Posted 4 years ago by AlienNLight    [ Reply ]
So many of us cry
When we should be dancing
This sky where we live
Is no place to lose your wings,
so Love, Love, Love!

Tell it brother!  Tell it with that super-funky slide guitar!
Posted 4 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 gwolfie1959 wrote:
Almost all of his works sound Way Too Similar...He constantly pounds that Cat in Heat Sound. I t certainly is his signature sound...However, how long can you pound into the ground?????
 
So true, that's why I think Derek Trucks sucks...
Posted 4 years ago by nickshortie    [ Reply ]
Should follow with Dreaming Dead.
Posted 4 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Almost all of his works sound Way Too Similar...He constantly pounds that Cat in Heat Sound. I t certainly is his signature sound...However, how long can you pound into the ground?????????
Posted 4 years ago by gwolfie1959    [ Reply ]
NEVER get tired of this tune!  there is something quite magical and "drift away" that many great songs have.  Derek Trucks have it on this tune!
Posted 4 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
VERY nice sound.  I attended the last Filmore East concert headlining The Allman Brothers many Lifetimes ago!
Posted 4 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
Ditto! very sweet sound Nice change of pace for DT
Posted 4 years ago by reguru2112    [ Reply ]
Really nice sound.  Have heard of the band but never their music.  Very pleasant.
Posted 4 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
That is some lush, Almanesque guitar playin'!
Posted 4 years ago by DavidSwannanoa    [ Reply ]
I love this. A sound 9!
Posted 4 years ago by capooti    [ Reply ]
This guy sticks with it, he could really go places...
c.
Posted 4 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Just decided that my 8 rate was too low....all's fine it's a 9...Long Live RP!!
It's all about the feel on this one, sometimes the slide just sounds right for the lyrics, and that's the case for me with this one.  
Posted 4 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
The most amazing song on this album is Sahib Teri bands-Maki Madni. 9:53 long...it's like sex in a song.
Posted 4 years ago by skyian    [ Reply ]
Saw Tedeschi Trucks Band and they played this.  So hauntingly beautiful.
Posted 5 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}Die Derek Trucks Band ist eine Supergruppe
Posted 5 years ago by peter.gerzner    [ Reply ]
Pretty decent indeed, Bill.  Thank you!
Posted 5 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
One of the best tracks from a KILLER album!
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
caught this track driving along some country lanes on way to office this moring with the roof down -{#Cool} - hey Bill can you repeat tomorrow around the same time 
Posted 5 years ago by prs    [ Reply ]
This song really lifted me today. Thanks, RP.
Posted 5 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
My favorite DTB song. This is REALLY good live...
Posted 5 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
I was going to say an excellent cover of a Robbie Robertson song.  Anyway, outstanding.
Posted 5 years ago by fredGarvin    [ Reply ]
haha Bill "another decent guitar player"  {#Smile}
Posted 5 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
 mrselfdestruct wrote:
Really love the vibe of this one.

 
It's the real deal. 
Posted 6 years ago by javelipix    [ Reply ]
New to me. Thanks! Will have to seek out more.
Posted 6 years ago by javelipix    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote: 
All of us cry
While we should be dancing

Amen, brother. 

Tell that to this fucker of a 2017 comfortably numbnuts president.

Sorry, political vent.

Thanks, Derek.

Hey, Butch Trucks is a relative of Derek Trucks.
Butch Trucks played in the Allman Bros. 
Duane Allman was a brother, and a co-pilot in Derek and the Dominoes. 

Derek rhymed with Eric. And so on. 

I haven't read up, I think there may not be a connection, but is there?
 

 
Derek is Butch's nephew and played in the ABB until the end. He's 2nd gen Allman's...
Posted 6 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
This tune defies a number classification. It stands on it's own. EPIC
Posted 6 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
Really love the vibe of this one.
Posted 6 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
 nickshortie wrote:

I'm always out of here via PSD when that band plays....

 
really?!?
Posted 6 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
All of us cry
While we should be dancing

Amen, brother. 

Tell that to this fucker of a 2017 comfortably numbnuts president.

Sorry, political vent.

Thanks, Derek.

Hey, Butch Trucks is a relative of Derek Trucks.
Butch Trucks played in the Allman Bros. 
Duane Allman was a brother, and a co-pilot in Derek and the Dominoes. 

Derek rhymed with Eric. And so on. 

I haven't read up, I think there may not be a connection, but is there?
 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 Skydog wrote:
got here via PSD, nice

 
I'm always out of here via PSD when that band plays....
Posted 6 years ago by nickshortie    [ Reply ]
R.I.P., Butch Trucks. 
More of the old guard joins the great band in...this sky. 

 
Posted 6 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
got here via PSD, nice
Posted 6 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Maybe it takes a certain state of mind to appreciate this song. It is healing something in me, something that I didn't realize needed healing.
Posted 6 years ago by Brad_Eleven    [ Reply ]
If I had to name my favorite sitarists, Derek would make the top five.

David Gilmore
Mark Knopfler
Gary Rossington
Duane Allman
Derek Trucks
Posted 7 years ago by Akazungu    [ Reply ]
Wings and strings.
Posted 7 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
You try to play a guitar like that!
I happen to like it. 
Posted 7 years ago by hufferer    [ Reply ]
dragon1952 wrote:
This does absolutely nothing for me......and I have about as wide a range of interest as you can get,

   
kurbowicz wrote:

same here.

It's this style of white guy electric blues that kind of irritates me.  

To each their own. 

 

Me too.  Don't know why, because I usually like slow, dreamy pieces like this.  This is just boring.
Posted 7 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
suck suck, barf barf...
Posted 7 years ago by nickshortie    [ Reply ]
 NeuroGeek wrote:
My brain thinks this is being played constantly on RP, and it is now weary of the track. 

 
That is exactly what I was just thinking...hmmm... how did you do that?..
Posted 7 years ago by coyote620    [ Reply ]
I do like the slide but the Ray Lamontagne vocals makes me want a throat lozenge.
Posted 7 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
My brain thinks this is being played constantly on RP, and it is now weary of the track. 
Posted 7 years ago by NeuroGeek    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:
This does absolutely nothing for me......and I have about as wide a range of interest as you can get,

 
same here.

It's this style of white guy electric blues that kind of irritates me.  

To each their own. 
Posted 7 years ago by kurbowicz    [ Reply ]
I don't know why but the guitar fiddling gets so annoying towards the end...

Down to 4 for me...
Posted 7 years ago by nickshortie    [ Reply ]
 Mugro wrote:

Sadly, Duane is not making any new music. I see this comment like I would someone saying "If I wanted to listen to real blues, I'll listen to Robert Johnson." So, no one else can possibly make anything new/interesting/better? Kind of a depressing thought. 

 
Not really. 
Posted 7 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
Simply a great, cool and dreamy  song ... All is in the title ...
Posted 7 years ago by MythicMike    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:
This does absolutely nothing for me......and I have about as wide a range of interest as you can get,

 
clearly your range is not as wide as you think
Posted 7 years ago by coccyx    [ Reply ]
"All of us sleeping, how many of us dream?" - DTB, this song
Posted 7 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
Everybody in my galactic presidential campaigns loves this song...  we be dancing like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners...  we love sex, drugs, and rock 'n roll...
Posted 7 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Dosequis wrote:
If I want to listen to this type of bluesy slide I'll listen to the Master.........Duane Allman.

 
Sadly, Duane is not making any new music. I see this comment like I would someone saying "If I wanted to listen to real blues, I'll listen to Robert Johnson." So, no one else can possibly make anything new/interesting/better? Kind of a depressing thought. 
Posted 7 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
 helenofjoy wrote:

I'm not sure it's a contest. {#Wink}

 
Yes I agree it would be no contest.{#Tongue-out}
Posted 7 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
 Dosequis wrote:
If I want to listen to this type of bluesy slide I'll listen to the Master.........Duane Allman.

 
I'm not sure it's a contest. {#Wink}
Posted 7 years ago by helenofjoy    [ Reply ]
If I want to listen to this type of bluesy slide I'll listen to the Master.........Duane Allman.
Posted 7 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
I really like that instant when the whole band chimes in and the full sound emerges.
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:

Yes, maybe you're right, every emotion "should be allowed." 
Including, say, racial hatred and religious rage? 
Anyway, are you saying it's better to be sad than happy?
Because most of us can think of a dozen or more in-the-news place in the world right now where that sentiment would be total bullshit.  And that's just for starters.
If music could encourage and foster more "emotions" like those who "should be dancing" I think about 5 billion people would be better off. 
Just sayin'.
 

 

That. Just that. And the thing that I just cannot be angry at anything or anyone anymore after hearing This song. Peace.
Posted 8 years ago by jessesteinen    [ Reply ]
Knowing what to leave out is just as important as knowing what to leave in. DT could do with a lesson in this.
Posted 8 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
Hell, yeah! Gets me every time, that killer intro... So Jimi, so Stevie; so bluesy, so twangy! Such a smokin' hot groovy mindscape here!
Posted 8 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
This time around, the intro really hooked me but instead of the breathy vocals I was wishing for something more like John Lee Hooker... still, a great tune.
Posted 8 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
 OHMish wrote:
I really like the music on this one
But I dislike the harah krishna "all of us cry, while we should be dancing"
Every emotion should be allowed 

 
Yes, maybe you're right, every emotion "should be allowed." 
Including, say, racial hatred and religious rage? 
Anyway, are you saying it's better to be sad than happy?
Because most of us can think of a dozen or more in-the-news place in the world right now where that sentiment would be total bullshit.  And that's just for starters.
If music could encourage and foster more "emotions" like those who "should be dancing" I think about 5 billion people would be better off. 
Just sayin'.
 
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:
This does absolutely nothing for me......and I have about as wide a range of interest as you can get,

 

Agree, but i thinks it's a wasted opportunity.
it has the Indian/Asian flavor at the outset but squanders it with a Western ADHD affliction. They got the notes but not the sense.
Posted 8 years ago by MtnGoat    [ Reply ]
This does absolutely nothing for me......and I have about as wide a range of interest as you can get,
Posted 8 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
I really like the music on this one
But I dislike the harah krishna "all of us cry, while we should be dancing"
Every emotion should be allowed 
Posted 8 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
I love the way Trucks keeps expanding the vocabulary of the slide beyond blues.

 
His slide work here is so damn good I had absolutely no idea it was a slide until reading your comment, and even then had to listen reeeeeally carefully.

Edit: .... until the solo
Posted 8 years ago by OceanBlue    [ Reply ]