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Lucinda Williams — Tears Of Joy
Album: Little Honey
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6.5

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Total ratings: 668









Released: 2008
Length: 4:23
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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One, two, one two three
I rode around restless
I paid the cost
I've been a mess
Misguided and lost
But I've been so blessed
Since our paths have crossed
That's why I'm cryin' tears of joy

In my own little world
Since I was sixteen
Little miss playground
Making a scene
And you took this girl
And you made her your queen
That's why I'm cryin' tears of joy

I used to play games with my boyfriends
Fashion and fame, hippo trance
Now I have a real man
Don't have to pretend
And that's why I'm cryin' tears of joy

I'll be your woman
Be your everything
You be my baby
You'll be my king
You give my life meaning
That's why I wear your ring
And why I'm cryin' tears of joy (tears of joy)
And that's why I'm cryin' tears of joy (tears of joy)
That's why I'm cryin' tears of joy
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 dandueck07 wrote:
One of the greatest benefits of music, in my humble opinion, is how it can tug at different parts of your inner self, be it joyful, or mournful.  And it can be very, very personal.  This song made me close my eyes, and just get lost in the voice and the lyrics.
When the song was over I decided to read some of the listener responses.  Wow!  Apparently some folks hated it as much as I loved it.  Well, I guess that's Music Appreciation 101. 
 I'm definitely on the appreciative side.  Love her.

Posted 4 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Tasty blues tune! Didn't expect that when I saw Lucinda's face pop up. Love the guitar.
Posted 4 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
 Toke wrote:
 
 /// ALL music originally stemmed from Folk/Blues so where does that leave you now jhorton?? 
 

 
"ALL music originally stemmed from Folk/Blues"?  Not, not really.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
One of the greatest benefits of music, in my humble opinion, is how it can tug at different parts of your inner self, be it joyful, or mournful.  And it can be very, very personal.  This song made me close my eyes, and just get lost in the voice and the lyrics.
When the song was over I decided to read some of the listener responses.  Wow!  Apparently some folks hated it as much as I loved it.  Well, I guess that's Music Appreciation 101. 
Posted 5 years ago by dandueck07    [ Reply ]
I have a couple of her albums on which her voice is at least reasonable, at times a bit contrived sounding, but nothing as, honestly, annoying as this. 
Posted 13 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
Oh god, it's blues hour, bye bye.
 
This
  

Toke wrote:
 
 /// ALL music originally stemmed from Folk/Blues so where does that leave you now jhorton?? 
 
 
Boring, blues is boring!
Posted 14 years ago by hiorgos    [ Reply ]
I'm crying tears of joy that this is almost over. Musical water-boarding.{#Headache}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 etwilson wrote:
Wow, her voice just keeps getting better and better as she gets older.
 

just the opposite IMHO
Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]

aaaaaaiiiiieeeee....her later stuff just makes me crazy....what a shame she burned her voice out....this sounds like she's on some downer....what are the odds?


Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Having been in relationships where we've had agonised introspective discussions in bed until the early hours, when all I want to do is get it on and/or get some sleep, I can identify with Lucinda on this one. Less yak, more shag. Shut your mouth and get into action.

Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]

Lucinda Williams by ~Diversity-photograph
Jeroen Nouws   ©2006-2010 ~Diversity-photograph

Lucinda Williams performing live at AB 2006-11-03


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 Mark7 wrote:
If I was going to get a tattoo, I would want a Lucinda Williams' record playing in the background.
 
ABSOLUTELY!  GOOD ONE ... {#Cowboy}
Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
Wow, her voice just keeps getting better and better as she gets older.
Posted 14 years ago by etwilson    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:
Oh god, it's blues hour, bye bye. 
  
 /// ALL music originally stemmed from Folk/Blues so where does that leave you now jhorton?? 
 

Posted 14 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
Need some coffee... zzz..
Posted 14 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
Just because Lucinda doesn't have the greatest voice, does not mean she is not a great singer. I think this is true for many great singers, for instance Levon Helm and Rick Danko of The Band.
Posted 14 years ago by shmuelman    [ Reply ]
 dthickey wrote:

Tears of joy again,  A great song, wish I could figure out who did the guitar. 


It was probably Doug Pettibone.


Posted 14 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
Not bad, but to slow for me!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 chanchu wrote:
I love her voice! {#Cheers}
 

I'm with you.  It's so good.
Posted 15 years ago by jesspra    [ Reply ]
Oh god, it's blues hour, bye bye.
Posted 15 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
 pannaramma wrote:
Not a fan. But the guitar is great.
 

Yeah, I agree. I like the music in this, especially the guitar, and would probably like the song if someone else was singing it, but I just can't get passed Lucinda's voice. Sounds like most of the people I've heard trying to sing karaoke after about five too many. Some people hear it as sultry...to me, it's just sloppy. But, hey, to each his own...obviously, someone likes it, with a ranking of 6.2.
Posted 15 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
If I was going to get a tattoo, I would want a Lucinda Williams' record playing in the background.
Posted 15 years ago by Mark7    [ Reply ]
 joanie wrote:
I cry tears of joy every time this song ends.
 
I can deal with her, but she is not my favorite. The guitar saves this one.

Posted 15 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
 joanie wrote:
I cry tears of joy every time this song ends.
 
HeeHee.
It does suck.

Posted 15 years ago by j7    [ Reply ]
I cry tears of joy every time this song ends.
Posted 15 years ago by joanie    [ Reply ]
I love her voice! {#Cheers}
Posted 15 years ago by chanchu    [ Reply ]
crockydile wrote:
Great except for her singing.

Exactly!

Posted 15 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Great except for her singing.
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]

Tears of joy again,  A great song, wish I could figure out who did the guitar.  but in a brilliant segue, they played Angus and Julia Stone, who I have never heard, but who clearly seem influenced by Lucinda. 


Posted 15 years ago by dthickey    [ Reply ]


Lucinda Williams - "World Without Tears" Live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tE2uEl_aB9E


Posted 15 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
She's great but honestly, does better...
Posted 15 years ago by ufamsm    [ Reply ]
This. is. a. true. blueswoman.
Posted 15 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
If she can keep this up for a couple of decades, she's on track for legendary-blues-dame status.

Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Oh Joy! No Tears here. Go Lucinda!!! Tom? Care to duet?

Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
I think there is some grounded power going on hear.
Posted 15 years ago by Bazooka    [ Reply ]
 joanie wrote:
Way too much Lucinda on here lately.
 
Really? It's the first time I've heard this woman on RP and I've been tuning in for a couple of years. Maybe I've just not been online a tthe right time...

Nice back to basics blues, which appeals to the basic nature of the Nottingham jury, which awards it an easy 7. Hey, barman, pass me a whisky and jar of sour persimmons!

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
billynyc wrote:
AWESOME!!!

Really?  I'll have to listen some more, then.  But at first I took this to be a female imitation of Tom Waits: which ain't good.

(Is it her who's playing the guitar? That would get some points.)
Posted 15 years ago by lawman    [ Reply ]
This one is really growing on me.

Posted 15 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
 joanie wrote:
Way too much Lucinda on here lately.
 

Not for me.  Keep it up, Bill!  'Cinda is mighty fine, IMNSHO!

Posted 15 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
AWESOME!!!
Posted 15 years ago by billynyc    [ Reply ]
Way too much Lucinda on here lately.
Posted 15 years ago by joanie    [ Reply ]
OK,It's growing on me. I've gone from a 6 to a 7 and now to an 8 for this song.  
Posted 15 years ago by deadmessengers    [ Reply ]
A bit different for her, but I like anything from her. Her serious anger management issues with men that won't commit have resulted in some great songs.{#Fire}
Posted 15 years ago by wycado    [ Reply ]
Not a fan. But the guitar is great.
Posted 15 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]

female Tom Waits ?

just kidding, I like it {#Music}


Posted 15 years ago by Loreweaver    [ Reply ]
 KrischanZ wrote:
stark gemacht!  {#Clap}
 
Mais oui!!!  {#Bounce}


Posted 15 years ago by ejsamuel    [ Reply ]
Just had a pipe, then this song hit me....phewwww
Posted 15 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
stark gemacht!  {#Clap}
Posted 15 years ago by KrischanZ    [ Reply ]
Hey, today is her 56th birthday!
Posted 15 years ago by Steve    [ Reply ]
mmmm. love it.

could have been written by me, i think. ;)
Posted 15 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 driver8 wrote:
Hazey Jane and Sweet Lorraine then topped off with Tears of Joy from a Queen......with a little honey.

 Bill is so magically delicious.

{#Notworthy}

 
That WAS awesome, wasn't it?

Posted 15 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Hazey Jane and Sweet Lorraine then topped off with Tears of Joy from a Queen......with a little honey.

 Bill is so magically delicious.

{#Notworthy}

Posted 15 years ago by driver8    [ Reply ]
I'm a big fan of Lucinda's but gave this a 5. It's too like I Still Long For Your Kiss.
Posted 15 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
i love damn near anything this woman does!
Posted 15 years ago by SuzenJueL    [ Reply ]
well played lucinda.fine little song x
Posted 15 years ago by betsyroks    [ Reply ]
promising so far, liked the guitar may be moving this one up
Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
LW is channeling Janis Joplin...
Posted 15 years ago by BGGA    [ Reply ]
Not a bad song, but it sounds like "and I loooong for your kiss."
Posted 15 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
I love Lucinda's bluesy-country feel.
Posted 15 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
I need this album!  This is the second song RP has played that I've loved.
Posted 15 years ago by membeth    [ Reply ]
Just downloaded CD from Amazon.... thanks RP.

Posted 15 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]