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Counting on nothing
I saw you standing on the sea
And everything was
Dark except for
Sparks the wind struck from your hair
Sparks that turned to
Wings around you
Angel voices mixed with seabird cries
Fields of motion
Surging outward
Questions that contain their own replies...
You were dancing
I saw you dancing
Throwing your arms toward the sky
Fingers opening
Like flares
Stars were shooting everywhere
Lines of power
Bursting outward
Along the channels of your song
Mercury waves flashed
Under your feet
Shots of silver in the shell-pink dawn...
What an amazing mix by the way, my headphones are SINGING!!!!
A beautifully produced album. I used to love to crank up the vinyl and get my JBL L100s thumping!
I beg to disagree. Your wife actually wants you to answer her question, you choose to avoid doing so to avoid
Millions of husbands would disagree with you there! Some questions from wives should be politely ignored. "Does my bum look big in this" and "What are you thinking" are classic examples.
Love how the xylophone player gets a chance to rock out on this one (as much as a xylophone player can be said to "rock out," at least)
I beg to disagree. Anything your wife asks when you come home late is a rhetorical question.
I beg to disagree. Your wife actually wants you to answer her question, you choose to avoid doing so to avoid
Thanks William.
❤️
Rhetorical questions are those that are not intended to elicit a reply, just to throw an idea out there and leave it hanging. For example "What came first, the chicken, or the egg" ?
I beg to disagree. Anything your wife asks when you come home late is a rhetorical question.
Are questions that contain their own reply rhetorical questions?
Rhetorical questions are those that are not intended to elicit a reply, just to throw an idea out there and leave it hanging. For example "What came first, the chicken, or the egg" ?
We would have cultural wars in Canada too if we weren't so darn polite.
Fast forward 15 years. Canada now has them. So much for politeness....
Something tells me he is really good in concert.
Even though he can't play all his songs anymore, he still has a most excellent show, and his guitar work is still phenomenal. Saw him in June 2023. It was magical when the row or two in the theater center started singing backup vocals during Where The Lions Are,
A buddy, who's also friends with Margo Timmons and Steve Forbert and has spent decades in the music industry, recently told me that he had a chance to meet Cockburn, and told him how much he loved Circles in the Stream.
Bruce cut him off, dismissively, and said he wasn't that guy any more. A real disappointing "don't meet your heroes" thing.
wow. i totally feel that way about "meeting your heroes." i don't want my view of them (their talent, etc.) to be sullied by them having a bad day when i meet them, or whatever. i had the opportunity to meet chris cornell and kim thayil (sp?). i literally ran right into them at a festival back in the early 90s. i just stared and said "excuse me," then moved away before speaking or hearing them speak. i was afraid i'd be crushed if they were jerks.
anyway, bill must really, really love bruce because he's played in heavy, heavy rotation. at LEAST once a day. it's too much for me. i get that he is talented, it's just not for me. it'd be nice if he could be put on pause for a while...
Bruce cut him off, dismissively, and said he wasn't that guy any more. A real disappointing "don't meet your heroes" thing.
Anyone who plays Bruce Cockburn appreciates music. Bruce was born here in Ottawa and lived here for much of his early days. When I was 16 I snuck into a local coffee house to watch him play. He was good then and then his musicianship flourished and his poetry evolved to try to capture the human condition. I have lost track of the number of times I have seen his show whether solo or with his bands. I am glad his is still getting "airplay" somewhere and alternative venues like RP still let others hear his stuff. Explore his discography I don't think you will be disappointed. But you know I am Canadian, eh.
really great info I'm jealous you've seen him play! I've been a huge fan since college in the late 80s when everyone was listening to metalhead music. Discovered on NPR 90.1 DFW, TX!
Something tells me he is really good in concert.
yep!
Mid-75s please.
Guess my age.
More Gordie Lightfoot ... guess mine.
I didn't know him and i like so much, but since I hear RP I know much more more musicians and music than I know italian radio. I'm sorry for my english, but i'm studying only 3 years and not so often. I'm a self - taught. Good Music for everyone!
You're English is better than many native speakers!!
Italian and Portuguese are both languages I feel I understand and really want to learn to speak. Keep studying to both of us!
and I'm still a fan of Bruce and this tune in particular. Love the kick drum and overall vibe on this one.
Long Live RP and all the RP listeners, English speaking or otherwise!!
Anyone who plays Bruce Cockburn appreciates music. Bruce was born here in Ottawa and lived here for much of his early days. When I was 16 I snuck into a local coffee house to watch him play. He was good then and then his musicianship flourished and his poetry evolved to try to capture the human condition. I have lost track of the number of times I have seen his show whether solo or with his bands. I am glad his is still getting "airplay" somewhere and alternative venues like RP still let others hear his stuff. Explore his discography I don't think you will be disappointed. But you know I am Canadian, eh.
B. Cockburn
Mid-75s please.
Guess my age.
60 + - 2 years, probably minus
Has aged far better than most other late 70s things.
Mid-75s please.
Guess my age.
Bruce is worth seeing anywhere he plays. Hope he keeps doing it once there are any shows again. And hope he plays in or around San Francisco soon, where he and I (two Canadians from Ottawa) now live!
Can't say that I hear DB in BC. They could hardly be more different to my ears...
Has aged far better than most other late 70s things.
from one oldman to another, grinning like the Cheshire Cat! I'm from texas, don't hate...lol, I did get to see the Dead w/ Warren Haynes 3 of the 5 shows at Red Rocks in 07 I believe! Fukingroovin' man! Beautiful! I am grateful for RP fore turning me on to Elephant Revival! Love to see them too!
What do you prefer to this? I could look and see what you've rated highly and lowly if I were so inclined. I guess I'm not. So don't answer if you don't want to.
I will say I do like this, has sort of a George Benson "Breezin'" vibe to it, esp. at the end.
Peace, drugs, love, RnR, whatever, in whatever order.
*Edit* Having heard this track now several times (or at least 2 really good times, one bumping in my truck and once with good headphones on) I had to bump my original 7 rating to an 8, with another bump to 9 possible. Bruce is da man!
Somewhere along the line I in fact did up my 8 to a 9....Long Live RP!!
Regarding the cover/artist:
Norval Morrisseau, CM (March 14, 1932 – December 4, 2007), also known as Copper Thunderbird, was an Aboriginal Canadian artist. Known as the "Picasso of the North", Morrisseau created works depicting the legends of his people, the cultural and political tensions between native Canadian and European traditions, his existential struggles, and his deep spirituality and mysticism. His style is characterized by thick black outlines and bright colors. He founded the Woodlands School of Canadian art and was a prominent member of the “Indian Group of Seven”.
Bill's segues are art.
Here is a link to an Ideas (a Canadian Broadcasting Company show) episode, (#7 in an award-winning series called "The Wire"), which discusses the impact of electricity on music. In this episode, the discussion includes quite a strong argument that many DJ's are artists. Bill is certainly one such!
Thank you, Radio Paradise!
What do you prefer to this? I could look and see what you've rated highly and lowly if I were so inclined. I guess I'm not. So don't answer if you don't want to.
I will say I do like this, has sort of a George Benson "Breezin'" vibe to it, esp. at the end.
Long Live RP!!
*Edit* Having heard this track now several timesI had to bump my original 7 rating to an 8, with another bump to 9 possible. Bruce is da man!
Not at all.
Joni Mitchell — Dreamland
Bruce Cockburn — Creation Dream
That is BONEHEAD thinking
I was joking.
Bruce is from Ottawa? Hmmm, I don't like him anymore.
That is BONEHEAD thinking
Bruce is from Ottawa? Hmmm, I don't like him anymore.
Boy, you're not kidding. Sure sounds good on MY stereo.
A Canadian treasure for over 40 years!
Pleasant memories of grad skul and having this on the turntable while I read on the front porch, windows open and neighbors walking by in the student ghetto.
Yes, you just don't get it much better than his stuff from this time period. Never get tired of hearing it.
This is wonderful, thanks.
I just checked this on a whim. I don't believe it. He was just up from the coast from here, TODAY. Would have loved to catch the show. Oh well, hopefully next time!
Richard Thompson (another very good guitar player) is touring...in the midwest!
What a splendid idea!
https://brucecockburn.com/tour/
Richard Thompson (another very good guitar player) is touring...in the midwest!
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martinc wrote:
yeah, i don't like any of his stuff.
Er, any "Limey" (is that term still going? It dates back to WWII) knows exactly how "Cockburn" is pronounced. However, having "cock" in your name, however it's pronounced, would certainly lead to piss-taking at school. A "cheap shot" maybe, but kids like cheap shots and will take any excuse to rip the piss out of someone. Could be worse - imagine the school life of Ed Balls...
"Limey" is an older slang word than WWII, Fred.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Limey
Bad names? My grandparents had a really nice neighbor named Lipton, a farmer originally from Germany. Shortly after he'd immigrated to the US, he changed his name...from Lippschitz.
FYI: No one gives a #2 about your bathroom adventures...
It's right up there for me too!
I don't know if that's still going, but It's a bit older than WWII:
https://oxforddictionaries.com/definition/Limey
I think the "enforced consumption of lime juice in the British navy" may be a couple of centuries older still.Limey
Pronunciation: /ËlÊɪmi/Origin:noun (plural Limeys)
North American & Australian informal
a British person.
Blimey.
Er, any "Limey" (is that term still going? It dates back to WWII) knows exactly how "Cockburn" is pronounced. However, having "cock" in your name, however it's pronounced, would certainly lead to piss-taking at school. A "cheap shot" maybe, but kids like cheap shots and will take any excuse to rip the piss out of someone. Could be worse - imagine the school life of Ed Balls...
A few years back he won a prestigious Canadian music award, nationally broadcast. The lovely young woman announcing his success made the fatal mispronunciation to the delight of all present, including a very gracious Bruce. I know I had a good giggle over it. She looked just mortified when the error was realised. Poor girl.
It's not. And he did, I'm sure. It's pronounced 'Coburn', as in the actor's name, James Coburn. You're English, I see. I' m surprised that an English name such as Cockburn would suffer such a cheap shot from any Limey.
I hope you didn't have to carry "sloggydog" all the way with you through school!
Er, any "Limey" (is that term still going? It dates back to WWII) knows exactly how "Cockburn" is pronounced. However, having "cock" in your name, however it's pronounced, would certainly lead to piss-taking at school. A "cheap shot" maybe, but kids like cheap shots and will take any excuse to rip the piss out of someone. Could be worse - imagine the school life of Ed Balls...
OMG - I've thought the very same thing many times!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's called youtube
OMG - I've thought the very same thing many times!!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's not. And he did, I'm sure. It's pronounced 'Coburn', as in the actor's name, James Coburn. You're English, I see. I' m surprised that an English name such as Cockburn would suffer such a cheap shot from any Limey.
I hope you didn't have to carry "sloggydog" all the way with you through school!
Wow, I'd like to know what lyrics you DO like. IMHO he's one of the best lyricists around. Very poignant.
During our conversation I mentioned kd lang covering One Day I Walk on her album and Bruce told the story about when they were both doing a radio program recently and sang that as a duet. kd asked him later about the verses in the song, "One day I walk in flowers, One day I walk on stones, Today I walk in hours, One day I shall be home." Apparently she didn't get it. Interesting she was unable to perceive the context. Nevertheless, I would have loved to hear them sing together.
On my Wikipedia user page (screw the "encyclopedia" :-) I recently put together some lyrical snippets from each song on this album with Friedrich paintings that evoke similar images. For the one person that finds this interesting, here's a link to it.
This album rewards repeated listenings, but then that's true of every Cockburn album. You have to put work into his music, and many of us aren't so familiar with that (myself included).
Very well-articulated, TwinEngine. I especially love the selection of images you used to accompany Cockburn's lyrics. The first album I ever bought by him was "Stealing Fire." I've never looked back since then - it's been quite a journey into the world of Bruce Cockburn's music, and well-worth every minute of it.
There were a few of us doing the same thing in Sun Valley Idaho about the same time. Good Times!
Counting on nothing
I saw you standing on the sea
And everything was
Dark except for
Sparks the wind struck from your hair
Sparks that turned to
Wings around you
Angel voices mixed with seabird cries
Fields of motion
Surging outward
Questions that contain their own replies... You were dancing
I saw you dancing
Throwing your arms toward the sky
Fingers opening
Like flares
Stars were shooting everywhere
Lines of power
Bursting outward
Along the channels of your song
Mercury waves flashed
Under your feet
Shots of silver in the shell-pink dawn...
Oh, geez... Thank you, laroue. I love this song, but I never gave it much thought until tonight, when I'm in the middle of a very horrible emotional conflict. Trust Bruce Cockburn to provide the most beautiful images. And to chase this with "Dreamland" by Joni Mitchell... I fear the images and magic might do me in for the night...
Counting on nothing
I saw you standing on the sea
And everything was
Dark except for
Sparks the wind struck from your hair
Sparks that turned to
Wings around you
Angel voices mixed with seabird cries
Fields of motion
Surging outward
Questions that contain their own replies... You were dancing
I saw you dancing
Throwing your arms toward the sky
Fingers opening
Like flares
Stars were shooting everywhere
Lines of power
Bursting outward
Along the channels of your song
Mercury waves flashed
Under your feet
Shots of silver in the shell-pink dawn...
I once knew and loved a woman who was like this song.
martinc,
For historical perspective, Bruce was once booed off the stage at Le Hibou.
That was the local coffee shop I was referring to. I saw him at the Bottom Line in NYC. We ended up at a table by the stage. By then I was use to seeing him in much larger venues. I said to him - this is like Le Hibou. Caught his attention, I thought it was because I was from Ottawa, maybe he was worried I had brought the boo birds;-). It was another great show.. he was touring with Colin Linden in the band then
martinc,
For historical perspective, Bruce was once booed off the stage at Le Hibou.
Regarding the cover/artist:
Norval Morrisseau, CM (March 14, 1932 – December 4, 2007), also known as Copper Thunderbird, was an Aboriginal Canadian artist. Known as the "Picasso of the North", Morrisseau created works depicting the legends of his people, the cultural and political tensions between native Canadian and European traditions, his existential struggles, and his deep spirituality and mysticism. His style is characterized by thick black outlines and bright colors. He founded the Woodlands School of Canadian art and was a prominent member of the “Indian Group of Seven”.