KT Tunstall — Funnyman
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Locked inside your head
Do you realize the things you said never made sense?
We can sit here and laugh
But we don't know the half of it, in your defense
We've been talking a while
And it seems to me each time you smile, lights are coming on
But they don't burn too strong
And they won't stay for long, and then they're gone again
Funnyman, gotta plan, to be something wonderful
Funnyman, listening, to the world turn in on itself
Tuning in, to a brand new universe
Funnyman, could never be, anything, else
Do you remember the night
When I had to play your angel, saving your soul?
Even though you were holding on tight
Part of you was taken by your demons below
And with no more to lose
You said you feel like a bruise, on a beautiful body
And all the damage you do
Is so honest and true, I don't want to feel sorry for you
Funnyman, got a plan, to be something wonderful
Funnyman, listening, to the world turn in on itself
Tuning in, to a brand new universe
Funnyman, could never be, anything else
Do you realize the things you said never made sense?
We can sit here and laugh
But we don't know the half of it, in your defense
We've been talking a while
And it seems to me each time you smile, lights are coming on
But they don't burn too strong
And they won't stay for long, and then they're gone again
Funnyman, gotta plan, to be something wonderful
Funnyman, listening, to the world turn in on itself
Tuning in, to a brand new universe
Funnyman, could never be, anything, else
Do you remember the night
When I had to play your angel, saving your soul?
Even though you were holding on tight
Part of you was taken by your demons below
And with no more to lose
You said you feel like a bruise, on a beautiful body
And all the damage you do
Is so honest and true, I don't want to feel sorry for you
Funnyman, got a plan, to be something wonderful
Funnyman, listening, to the world turn in on itself
Tuning in, to a brand new universe
Funnyman, could never be, anything else
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Conspicuously many artists from the island this day. Yes, I'm feeling sorry with them losing in winning the Euro '24, also!
sfyi2001 wrote:
Yaga Baga Waga. Oh My.
Yaga Baga Waga. Oh My.
idiot_wind wrote:
Samantha Fish would be a killer opener.
The killer tour: KT, PJ Harvey, Lucinda, and Kathleen Edwards.
That be guitar crazy.
Samantha Fish would be a killer opener.
sfyi2001 wrote:
Samantha Fish inspiration.
Samantha Fish inspiration.
laura.letterboxer wrote:
She's also an amazing performer. Check out her break through performance, after hitting brick walls in an industry that was telling her she was too old. She got the call to appear and had just a few hours to catch a plane down to London, which, according to her, was perfect in retrospect. She didn't have time to think too much or get too nervous. I remember her speaking about not even having enough time to think about what to wear.
You can also see how the other musicians were spellbound as well (not sure how to include the link -- click below and that will hopefully take you there).
Breakthrough Performance
What an amazing performance from the Scottish lassie from the beautiful town of St. Andrews !!
She's also an amazing performer. Check out her break through performance, after hitting brick walls in an industry that was telling her she was too old. She got the call to appear and had just a few hours to catch a plane down to London, which, according to her, was perfect in retrospect. She didn't have time to think too much or get too nervous. I remember her speaking about not even having enough time to think about what to wear.
You can also see how the other musicians were spellbound as well (not sure how to include the link -- click below and that will hopefully take you there).
Breakthrough Performance
What an amazing performance from the Scottish lassie from the beautiful town of St. Andrews !!
idiot_wind wrote:
That would be a great super group
The killer tour: KT, PJ Harvey, Lucinda, and Kathleen Edwards.
That be guitar crazy.
That would be a great super group
The killer tour: KT, PJ Harvey, Lucinda, and Kathleen Edwards.
That be guitar crazy.
That be guitar crazy.
she likes her guitars, kind of like good ole PJ Harvey
That's cool
I like that
That's cool
I like that
What's with all the Ace Frehley/Kiss references with this cover? Was she married to him or something?
sfyi2001 wrote:
KT is an amazing artist... great songwriting chops.
domreo wrote:
She's also an amazing performer. Check out her break through performance, after hitting brick walls in an industry that was telling her she was too old. She got the call to appear and had just a few hours to catch a plane down to London, which, according to her, was perfect in retrospect. She didn't have time to think too much or get too nervous. I remember her speaking about not even having enough time to think about what to wear.
You can also see how the other musicians were spellbound as well (not sure how to include the link -- click below and that will hopefully take you there).
Breakthrough Performance
As a fan of her early work It took me a few listens to 'get' this album and what she was doing this time. Something I like about her is her exploring and trying different things musically. She is very talented in the triumvirate of musician, singer and songwriter.
She's also an amazing performer. Check out her break through performance, after hitting brick walls in an industry that was telling her she was too old. She got the call to appear and had just a few hours to catch a plane down to London, which, according to her, was perfect in retrospect. She didn't have time to think too much or get too nervous. I remember her speaking about not even having enough time to think about what to wear.
You can also see how the other musicians were spellbound as well (not sure how to include the link -- click below and that will hopefully take you there).
Breakthrough Performance
davin wrote:
thank you. As a designer myself, people often think it's as simple as slapping an image and type down (once in a while, it is) but there is a lot more going on when something gets designed before the approval process. Been at this for 30+ years and I've seen plenty of designs done in Powerpoint, Word from non-designers that needed a TON of work to get something decent. Some of the non-designers find out then and there that it's tougher than it looks.
As for this cover, I like it. it's tongue in cheek 80s metal/glam. Be curious to know how much of it was derived from KT herself. Did she come up with the title? Did the music inspire the design treatment? how much of this was to reset her image or in reaction to the prior album?
typecast wrote:
These cover designs go through a rigorous approval process with dozens of people approving or adding their 2 cents worth and so someone somewhere said,
"Hey I've good an idea, Let's get a camped up photo of K.T. and then find the awfulest typeface we can find or invent our own and slap it together so that it looks like someone's retarded niece laid it out and go with that, O.K.?"
Good music, Bad graphics 
This sounds like an educated assessment by typecast, but I would say it is not.
Lets begin with the clothing / outfit. Very 80's - the pose reflects this. The typeface was clearly chosen to go with the photo content, and the theme is wrapped up tightly by the decidedly lo-fi 80's tone. This was all carefully done, and the only way someone's "retarded niece" could have pulled this off is by accident.
Anyway. There is a science to this and I think some of the more subtle points are lost on people who look quickly and just do not notice.
thank you. As a designer myself, people often think it's as simple as slapping an image and type down (once in a while, it is) but there is a lot more going on when something gets designed before the approval process. Been at this for 30+ years and I've seen plenty of designs done in Powerpoint, Word from non-designers that needed a TON of work to get something decent. Some of the non-designers find out then and there that it's tougher than it looks.
As for this cover, I like it. it's tongue in cheek 80s metal/glam. Be curious to know how much of it was derived from KT herself. Did she come up with the title? Did the music inspire the design treatment? how much of this was to reset her image or in reaction to the prior album?
westslope wrote:
Yeah, it is kinda hot isn't it?
Kinda??!!
Yeah, it is kinda hot isn't it?
Kinda??!!
Jamunca wrote:
Not to mention the eyes.
VERY NICE MUSIC !!!;--)
Not to mention the eyes.
VERY NICE MUSIC !!!;--)
alezz_ua wrote:
May I have a cup of coffee with that piece of Cake?
She already have short skirt, all she needs is a loooooooong jacket =)
May I have a cup of coffee with that piece of Cake?
nottheusualkind wrote:
Because Stevie always used so much fuzz on her guitar??????
Haven't heard this one, I like it. This one reminds me of another artist I love, the iconic Stevie Nicks .
Because Stevie always used so much fuzz on her guitar??????
Funny man had tight fun… :D
Haven't heard this one, I like it. This one reminds me of another artist I love, the iconic Stevie Nicks .
As a fan of her early work It took me a few listens to 'get' this album and what she was doing this time. Something I like about her is her exploring and trying different things musically. She is very talented in the triumvirate of musician, singer and songwriter.
Hey...it's Joan Jett!
Unfortunate album cover.
bagman wrote:
Your banana has as big a guitar as KT does (taking scale in to account)
Good track from this "Giant Guitar Album"
Just a great song 
Great song, great album.
TerryS wrote:
Got the accoutrements, but not a Jersey Girl
True, she's not from a Channel Island or The Garden State. Good song.
Got the accoutrements, but not a Jersey Girl
True, she's not from a Channel Island or The Garden State. Good song.
fredriley wrote:
It's OK, Fred, I think she's 40. That's probably olde enough for a geezer like you ... definitely old enough for a geezer like me.
I think you'd have to ask that of a shrink. It shouts fit, assertive and confident young woman who'll not take shit from anyone to me, but then I've been smitten with KT for some time 
, which at my age is probably something I should see a shrink about. Still, grow old disgracefully and all that...
, which at my age is probably something I should see a shrink about. Still, grow old disgracefully and all that...It's OK, Fred, I think she's 40. That's probably olde enough for a geezer like you ... definitely old enough for a geezer like me.
tournemire wrote:
i wonder if this play is related to Robin Williams (even though he was a lot more than that)
no - it's about an old boyfriend of hers - Besides; it's too soon to make inane comments about Mr. Williams. cease & desist.i wonder if this play is related to Robin Williams (even though he was a lot more than that)
cShaggy wrote:
I think you'd have to ask that of a shrink. It shouts fit, assertive and confident young woman who'll not take shit from anyone to me, but then I've been smitten with KT for some time, which at my age is probably something I should see a shrink about. Still, grow old disgracefully and all that...
..why does the cover shout "80s Hair Band!!!" (complete with "!"s) to me so loudly..?..
I think you'd have to ask that of a shrink. It shouts fit, assertive and confident young woman who'll not take shit from anyone to me, but then I've been smitten with KT for some time
, which at my age is probably something I should see a shrink about. Still, grow old disgracefully and all that...Saw her at Madison Square Garden a few years ago. There were 5 or 6 bands that performed that night and the girls were raving about Michael Buble, but I only had eyes for KT.
LOVE THIS SONG......
kt tunstall by =cynfullpryde
©2007-2010 ~cynfullpryde
This is my favorite picture out of all the pictures i took that night at her concert. i got to sit on the stage the whole entire night. she played in atlanta ga at a loft called vynl.
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KT Tunstall - Funnyman - at Gawsworth Hall, Macclesfield. 19-7-2013
this was going thru my head not an hour ago....and here it is....sweet!
love the whole KT vibe!!
thanks again, RP
thanks again, RP
..why does the cover shout "80s Hair Band!!!" (complete with "!"s) to me so loudly..?..
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
I thought the song was about Robin Williams.
Did you get past the title to make this assertion? There is nothing in the lyrics that would bring you to this conclusion.
I thought the song was about Robin Williams.
Did you get past the title to make this assertion? There is nothing in the lyrics that would bring you to this conclusion.
Got the accoutrements, but not a Jersey Girl
westslope wrote:
I thought Drastic was ok, but I liked her first album much more.
Still love this song. Bought the CD. Like it but find it a tad uneven.
I thought Drastic was ok, but I liked her first album much more.
Still love this song. Bought the CD. Like it but find it a tad uneven.
This cover art is just awesome. Just like the album itself. Once again RP made my day, making it easy to click on 'pay' :-)
BTrain wrote:
I saw her live and she said that this song was about a friend that was crazy. He was so nuts that he thought his hand was satan or something like that and tried to amputate it. She basically said she wrote the song about him and her relationship to him and his mental health,
Jack_Jefferson wrote:
I thought the song was about Robin Williams.
Do you remember Robin Williams on stage? I'm not so sure it's not.
BTrain wrote:
I saw her live and she said that this song was about a friend that was crazy. He was so nuts that he thought his hand was satan or something like that and tried to amputate it. She basically said she wrote the song about him and her relationship to him and his mental health,
I thought the song was about Robin Williams.
I saw her live and she said that this song was about a friend that was crazy. He was so nuts that he thought his hand was satan or something like that and tried to amputate it. She basically said she wrote the song about him and her relationship to him and his mental health,
I thought the song was about Robin Williams.
fredriley wrote:
.... And I just love a strong woman with a big instrument and kinky boots
Yeah, it is kinda hot isn't it?
.... And I just love a strong woman with a big instrument and kinky boots
Yeah, it is kinda hot isn't it?
This isn't a great song (IMO), but Sucko Barfo? Nah, it's better than that. And even if you don't like it, at least it's short. 
I am digging this whole set:
KT Tunstall - Funnyman
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
Supreme Beings of Leisure - Under The Gun
Dengue Fever - Uku
More, please. Happy Friday!
KT Tunstall - Funnyman
Gnarls Barkley - Crazy
Supreme Beings of Leisure - Under The Gun
Dengue Fever - Uku
More, please. Happy Friday!
KT is really growing on me.
this is absolutely awful! sucko-barfo at it´s best.. embarrasing album cover, embarrasing music
fredriley wrote:
I can't tell if those are CFM boots or ass kicking boots.
Ya know, I think I'd be up for either.
And I just love a strong woman with a big instrument and kinky boots
I can't tell if those are CFM boots or ass kicking boots.
Ya know, I think I'd be up for either.
she has better songs, but i'm a big fan of hers. great songwriter, strong voice, easy on the ears and eyes. wish she would tour here...
Tomorrow night she'll be singing to this funny man live ! 5/12/11 Wow, It was a great show. One I won't soon forget. She was captivating from start to finish..she even did a White Stripes cover using a kazoo that ROCKED. By the way, her hair was lovely as well.
madaxeman wrote:
We don't do trailer Park in Scotland.
K. T. is great. Braw an' a'.
Aye, gallus like :o). Great song, great singer, great album, and a shame that she's become a bit too 'polished' with her newer CD. This is the best of her 3 albums, IMO - not a duff song on it, punchy instrumentals, bold strong vocals, and sheer oomph. 10 from the smitten Nottingham jury for the song, 9 for the album. And I just love a strong woman with a big instrument and kinky boots
We don't do trailer Park in Scotland.
K. T. is great. Braw an' a'.
Aye, gallus like :o). Great song, great singer, great album, and a shame that she's become a bit too 'polished' with her newer CD. This is the best of her 3 albums, IMO - not a duff song on it, punchy instrumentals, bold strong vocals, and sheer oomph. 10 from the smitten Nottingham jury for the song, 9 for the album. And I just love a strong woman with a big instrument and kinky boots
madaxeman wrote:
We don't do trailer Park in Scotland.
Really?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/shineyquarter/12562577/
We don't do trailer Park in Scotland.
Really?
https://www.flickr.com/photos/shineyquarter/12562577/
Stingray wrote:
Do not agree at all! The photo looks trailor-park to me!
KT is good, though!
We don't do trailer Park in Scotland.
K. T. is great. Braw an' a'.
Do not agree at all! The photo looks trailor-park to me!
KT is good, though!
We don't do trailer Park in Scotland.
K. T. is great. Braw an' a'.
Jamunca wrote:
indeed
R.i.P. Greg Giraldo.
indeed
R.i.P. Greg Giraldo.
coyote620 wrote:
I think that's the point of it - deliberately silly, 70's glam look.
The artwork on the cover is ridiculous!
I think that's the point of it - deliberately silly, 70's glam look.
nerakdon wrote:
Not to mention the eyes.
Very good to the ears.
Not to mention the eyes.
Very good to the ears.
Stingray wrote:
Do not agree at all! The photo looks trailor-park to me!
KT is good, though!
You mean you never have done 'trailor-park'?
Do not agree at all! The photo looks trailor-park to me!
KT is good, though!
You mean you never have done 'trailor-park'?
The artwork on the cover is ridiculous!
don't omit Hooverphonic (Geike Arnaert) lerxst wrote:
Cutest dimples in rock 'n roll.
westslope wrote:
Do not agree at all! The photo looks trailor-park to me!
KT is good, though!
Yup. Have no idea if she is really good looking or not. The packaging and the attitude are HOT. In a strong, self-confident way.
First time, I turned up RP this morning.
8->9
Do not agree at all! The photo looks trailor-park to me!
KT is good, though!
fredriley wrote:
.....
And f*ck me, is she sexy or what? I'm a sucker for kinky boots and big instruments :o)
.....
And f*ck me, is she sexy or what? I'm a sucker for kinky boots and big instruments :o)
Yup. Have no idea if she is really good looking or not. The packaging and the attitude are HOT. In a strong, self-confident way.
First time, I turned up RP this morning.
8->9
BTrain wrote:
I saw her live and she said that this song was about a friend that was crazy. He was so nuts that he thought his hand was satan or something like that and tried to amputate it. She basically said she wrote the song about him and her relationship to him and his mental health,
Thanks BTrain. Mental illness among family and friends is one the toughest challenges we all face.
I saw her live and she said that this song was about a friend that was crazy. He was so nuts that he thought his hand was satan or something like that and tried to amputate it. She basically said she wrote the song about him and her relationship to him and his mental health,
Thanks BTrain. Mental illness among family and friends is one the toughest challenges we all face.
Oi Va Voi knew what they were doing when they hired her.
Hey! it is me she's singing about.. westslope wrote:
So what do the lyrics mean? Humour as a defence mechanism?
a_genuine_find wrote:
too big, too small, will some one buy this girl a normal size guitar?
too big, too small, will some one buy this girl a normal size guitar?
a_genuine_find wrote:
Me Too!
LOVE IT!
Me Too!
3-"ho-hum"
jedley wrote:
No...seriously...check this out!
Anyone wishing to diss old KT, check this out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xANiW9yWvGE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xANiW9yWvGE
No...seriously...check this out!
Jamunca wrote:
Dunno mate. Time to whip it out and flash it (your plastic, that is). Time I did so as well, as it happens. 8 -> 9
And f*ck me, is she sexy or what? I'm a sucker for kinky boots and big instruments :o)
Why oh why do I not own this album yet?
Dunno mate. Time to whip it out and flash it (your plastic, that is). Time I did so as well, as it happens. 8 -> 9
And f*ck me, is she sexy or what? I'm a sucker for kinky boots and big instruments :o)
you said you feel like a bruise on a beautiful body...
LOVE IT!
Cutest dimples in rock 'n roll.
I think this is my favorite cut from this disc. I LOVE it!
brookap wrote:
She's the real deal!
Each track she releases is progressively better than the last. She is an astounding talent. 
She's the real deal!This is the only KT Tunstall song that I've actually downgraded after repeated listenings.
jedley wrote:
I say! Thats rather nice! A great use of a loop machine too.
Anyone wishing to diss old KT, check this out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xANiW9yWvGE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xANiW9yWvGE
I say! Thats rather nice! A great use of a loop machine too.
Jamunca wrote:
Which half is grating?
Which half is enjoyable?
Which half is grating?
Which half is enjoyable?
Ha! NOW I get it
This and another previous disc are in heavy ipod rotation round bout here
jedley wrote:
Exactly. Takes a view from Siberia to understand the intention. Good call, Rat!
This and another previous disc are in heavy ipod rotation round bout here
jedley wrote:
Exactly. Takes a view from Siberia to understand the intention. Good call, Rat!
moonchildsce wrote:
Which half is grating?
KT Tunstall - 1/2 grating, 1/2 enjoyable.
Which half is grating?
Why oh why do I not own this album yet?
TravelRat wrote:
Exactly. Takes a view from Siberia to understand the intention. Good call, Rat!
Love the tacky early 80s style album cover...
Exactly. Takes a view from Siberia to understand the intention. Good call, Rat!
Anyone wishing to diss old KT, check this out:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xANiW9yWvGE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xANiW9yWvGE
Love the tacky early 80s style album cover...
westslope wrote:
I saw her live and she said that this song was about a friend that was crazy. He was so nuts that he thought his hand was satan or something like that and tried to amputate it. She basically said she wrote the song about him and her relationship to him and his mental health,
So what do the lyrics mean? Humour as a defence mechanism?
I saw her live and she said that this song was about a friend that was crazy. He was so nuts that he thought his hand was satan or something like that and tried to amputate it. She basically said she wrote the song about him and her relationship to him and his mental health,
MinMan wrote:
au contraire...she is diminutive...she is scottish i believe..nuff said.
Gednabb wrote:
not a bad song but a really tacky album cover. Painful boots. Ouch. 
Notice how that guitar looks oversized? I don't think she is particularly small of stature. Maybe there's more to that album cover than first meets the eye.. is it intended to be taken entirely seriously? au contraire...she is diminutive...she is scottish i believe..nuff said.
So what do the lyrics mean? Humour as a defence mechanism?
Gednabb wrote:
not a bad song but a really tacky album cover. Painful boots. Ouch.
Notice how that guitar looks oversized? I don't think she is particularly small of stature. Maybe there's more to that album cover than first meets the eye.. is it intended to be taken entirely seriously? KT Tunstall - 1/2 grating, 1/2 enjoyable.
7 => 8
Maybe it's your expectations - This tune delivers as it promises - no more no less.
She already have short skirt, all she needs is a loooooooong jacket =)
Gednabb wrote:
Hey, she can walk over me with those boots any time :o). I do like KT, perhaps the finest thing to come out of Fife since the coal mines shut down ;-).
not a bad song but a really tacky album cover. Painful boots. Ouch.
Hey, she can walk over me with those boots any time :o). I do like KT, perhaps the finest thing to come out of Fife since the coal mines shut down ;-).
I just saw her in concert. The first half was very good. The 2nd half was pop music and very loud; I left early to save my ears as I didn't care for the predicable music.
Yes, this rocks!
A bit of a change from Pink Floyd, but I can manage it. hehe
ndad47 wrote:she is pure genius.
she is pure genius.
.............................................................
...............................kind of an ok song but what a great album cover
killer boots
killer boots
Gednabb wrote:
Okay, where I have been - it is A good song. I especially like the beginning, so powerful.
Boots could have been better indeed, something like these for example.
not a bad song but a really tacky album cover. Painful boots. Ouch.
Okay, where I have been - it is A good song. I especially like the beginning, so powerful.
Boots could have been better indeed, something like these for example.
It's a really nice song. Since I listened this song for the first time I loved it, I get it and I'm listening the "funnyman" history every day.... It makes me feel ok :)
Gednabb wrote:
Actually, I'd be very happy if someone could find me a 'flat' (no heel raising) pair of boots like that for cheap...
not a bad song but a really tacky album cover. Painful boots. Ouch.
Actually, I'd be very happy if someone could find me a 'flat' (no heel raising) pair of boots like that for cheap...
i KEEP MISSING THE FRIGGIN SONG......SHITTO...( I THINK THATS JAPANESE FOR SHIT ) THROW ME ON THE FLOOR AND BLOW MY BRAINS OUT 
....OR BLOW ME ON THE FLOOR AND THROW MY BRAINS OUT 
....OR BLOW ME ON THE FLOOR AND THROW MY BRAINS OUT not a bad song but a really tacky album cover. Painful boots. Ouch.
TheFriendlyCat wrote:
KT's good stuff!
O yeah!
KT's good stuff!
The first time I heard this song it made me think of my son who has Autism - he appears to be lost in his own thoughts/world much of the time.
KT Tunstall on going green
Singer-songwriter KT Tunstall has become one of a growing number of performers who are making their concerts greener.
klik the link above to watch a recent interview on Scottish Television about this ever pertinent issue.
Good on ya KT!
Check out her duo with Keren Ann on My Sharona, on tv programme Taratata (youtube it). It rocked my socks.
I thought I would just cruise down to see how many people took out some very important time to respond to the Wisecrowe. Glad to see that RP and the vast majority of its listerners are hip and class-acts, unlike Dumbax! Crow. KT sounds pretty nice too!
Um,
how, exactly, do you know?
Not, presumably, based on the cover art and badass boots, eh?
Wisecrowe wrote:
This chick sucks. Let's rate her low so she's stops getting play time.
Years of listening to RP have taught me that Bill plays what he wants, regardless of the rating that 200 people apply to it.
This is a good thing, in my estimation.
For reference, look up Shine On by James Blunt. I think it's rated in the mid 3's and 1 has a plurality of the vote, but it gets played from time to time.