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The Freddy Jones Band — In A Daydream
Album: Waiting For The Night
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Released: 1993
Length: 5:19
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Tuesday morning,
Never looked so good.
I'm already in,
In a daydream.

The sun is shining,
To wake me up.
No one around,
Just me and the sky.
I'm already in,
In a daydream.

I'm already in,
In a daydream.

The sky is calling,
Calling out my name.
Telling me just to stay,
Stay and don't go away.
I'm already in,
In a daydream.

I'm already in,
In a daydream.

In a daydream...
In a daydream...
In a daydream...

Already in a daydream...
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Why does this band remind me of Dave Matthew’s Band?
Posted 8 months ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]


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Posted 1 year ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
If you guys like this song, listen to the band Pigeons Playing Pingpong. Great stuff.
Posted 1 year ago by noahdvir    [ Reply ]
 awightman1 wrote:

Tuesday songs.....make Tuesdays better.
Any more ?  Add on !
Sun Comes Up Its Tuesday Morning - Cowboy Junkies
Don't Wanna Know - Roger Clyne



Tuesday Afternoon - Moody Blues
Voice Carry ' Til Tuesday (does that count?)
Posted 1 year ago by rc1414    [ Reply ]
 sfoster66 wrote:

Hunh...somehow my digital copy of this track is labeled as the Freedy Jones Band...just realized that I have been calling them wrong for a very, very long time...like almost 30 years.  Dumb ass.



Maybe you were thinking of Freedy Johnston?
Posted 2 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
Tuesday songs.....make Tuesdays better.
Any more ?  Add on !
Sun Comes Up Its Tuesday Morning - Cowboy Junkies
Don't Wanna Know - Roger Clyne
Posted 2 years ago by awightman1    [ Reply ]
Hunh...somehow my digital copy of this track is labeled as the Freedy Jones Band...just realized that I have been calling them wrong for a very, very long time...like almost 30 years.  Dumb ass.
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
I play acoustic sets at farmer's markets in the summer and I always play this song through my busking amp while setting up. Really sets the positive atmosphere and the tips flow into my can.
Posted 2 years ago by outdoorbuddha    [ Reply ]
The more I hear this, the more I like it!! Thanx RP!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Great Tune! I never heard of this band  before. Thanx RP!
Posted 2 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 dlaumor wrote:

One day I was on a bike ride, sunny day, listening to Radio Paradise. This song came out in the playlist, and during the solo at the end I just felt arms wide open pure joy, simple but real, thanks to this song. Thank you RadioParadise :)



Great solo yes !
Posted 3 years ago by Sbed    [ Reply ]
 KevinM wrote:

I like this excerpt from their wiki page:

Despite the band's name, none of the bandmembers is named Freddy Jones; according to a 1992 interview, guitarist Wayne Healy stated it was "inspired by a big fat comic strip character named Freddy."



A nod to the Fabulous Furry Freak Brothers! Fat Freddy's cat was always a favorite of mine. Sigh, the good old days... 
Posted 3 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
One day I was on a bike ride, sunny day, listening to Radio Paradise. This song came out in the playlist, and during the solo at the end I just felt arms wide open pure joy, simple but real, thanks to this song. Thank you RadioParadise :)
Posted 3 years ago by dlaumor    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Oh, yeah! Skying up on a stiff marg, seared opah, some Golden Goat, enjoying a delightfully brisk breeze coming down off The Divide.


Not sure what any of that means... but it sounds cool, bro!! :-)
Posted 3 years ago by buckshot    [ Reply ]
Does the gittar sound like The Edge is playing it?
Posted 3 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
great day when this is the first song I hear in the morning... on a friday before a 4 day weekend for me... 
Posted 3 years ago by pbostian    [ Reply ]
ALWAYS makes me feel good...
Posted 3 years ago by firefly6    [ Reply ]
Always thought this was Toad the Wet Sprocket.
Posted 3 years ago by konz    [ Reply ]
filthy stinkin jam band 8(
Posted 3 years ago by twohearted    [ Reply ]
Just did turn it up... probably too much for the wife and kid, but... who cares?


 DW4554 wrote:
An immediate turn it up tune.

Truly uplifting to play along with (bass or rhythm guitar)
 

Posted 3 years ago by pbostian    [ Reply ]
Any band with plastic cows on their album cover can't be all bad.  ; )
Posted 3 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
An immediate turn it up tune.

Truly uplifting to play along with (bass or rhythm guitar)
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
Wonderful reminder that shit ain’t so bad. Even now.
Posted 4 years ago by andrew2112    [ Reply ]
I like this excerpt from their wiki page:

Despite the band's name, none of the bandmembers is named Freddy Jones; according to a 1992 interview, guitarist Wayne Healy stated it was "inspired by a big fat comic strip character named Freddy."
Posted 4 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]
I'm a sucker for dotted eighth delays.    

The lyric is great too.    Adding this to my morning motivation playlist.
Posted 4 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
MORE SNARE DRUM!!!
Posted 4 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
 gwolfie1959 wrote:
What a great song this is. The version on" ONXRT Live from the Archives Volume 2", track 3 is a live version recorded in Chicago...which really kicks it in the @#$ !!!!!!
Check it out if you get the chance. It's available on ebay and Amazon for purchase. I personally have the entire collection of all the"ONXRT Live From The Archives" cds...Volumes 1-19.
 
Yes, the live version  of this cool song is much better than the studio version - great mix, more energy and well, just more fun!
Posted 4 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
Always hear this on commercial radio in the car.  This might be the first time I got a chance to here it on my main home system.  Excellent tune good dynamics.  Good tight percussion keeping the motor running.    Great arrangement with the guitar.  Well done.
Posted 4 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
I have not heard this song in many years and I forgot how much I really liked it!  There was a cuban musician out of Miami named Nil Lara that got a record deal around the same year as this.  I would confuse this for a Nil song since they sounded so much alike!
Thanks for the trip RP!  
Posted 4 years ago by cmactavish    [ Reply ]
I've always liked this song. Just a good song. Plain and simple.
Posted 4 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 hornre38543 wrote:
Was Chris Smither.Great version.
 

Posted 4 years ago by kretinburger    [ Reply ]
This. Is. Awesome.  Can't help but feel better after hearing. FJB has an acoustic version of this out there...equally as good, I think.

THANKS BILL!
Posted 4 years ago by SteveInVa    [ Reply ]
Did anyone hear that version of "Mabelline" a few songs before this one. I was riding my mountain bike and really didnt have a chance to look at my phone, but it did help me get to the top of the hill!! Great version. Anyone know who did it?
Posted 4 years ago by hornre38543    [ Reply ]
Great song, did not know this band !
Posted 5 years ago by PublicMentor    [ Reply ]
What a great song this is. The version on" ONXRT Live from the Archives Volume 2", track 3 is a live version recorded in Chicago...which really kicks it in the @#$ !!!!!!
Check it out if you get the chance. It's available on ebay and Amazon for purchase. I personally have the entire collection of all the"ONXRT Live From The Archives" cds...Volumes 1-19.
Posted 5 years ago by gwolfie1959    [ Reply ]
Sounds like somebody just got a new delay pedal, delay pedal, delay pedal, delay pedal, delay pedal, delay pedal...
Posted 5 years ago by alexandersmcmillan    [ Reply ]
 JeriF wrote:
Sure sounds like Kings of Leon.
 
 
Perhaps, but you probably know that band didn't even exist until 5 or 6 years after this song's release.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
What a great tune!
Posted 5 years ago by youngers    [ Reply ]
perfect "Tuesday Morning" song    
Posted 6 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Such a band---- please play more!!! The guitar and harmonies bring sweet tears to me. Absolute deliciousness in my ears. 
Posted 6 years ago by GlendaMarie    [ Reply ]
Play more of this band please!
Posted 6 years ago by George_Tirebiter    [ Reply ]
Love this tune!
Posted 6 years ago by andrew2112    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Pousette-Dart
Posted 7 years ago by ray_killeen    [ Reply ]
Oh, yeah! Feeling the buzz of a stiff marg, seared opah, some Golden Goat; enjoying a delightfully brisk breeze coming down off The Divide. Life's a Daydream today!
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 helenkosings wrote:
Never heard this band before - I like them. Thanks RP!

 
Same here! :)
Posted 7 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Sublime  : )
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Sounds so much like Moe.
Posted 7 years ago by SurfDoc    [ Reply ]
I always think of Pat Metheny, especially "New Chautauqua," when I hear this uplifting piece. Just now, the sun came out; feels good...
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Never heard this band before - I like them. Thanks RP!
Posted 7 years ago by helenkosings    [ Reply ]
 Baron77 wrote:

RP and Hugh Hewitt are the only places I still hear it.  Cheers to his producer (that Hugh roasts often in a good way) - Bruce Cockburn/The Silencers / David Grey -regular rotating bumpers 

 
Still hear this played on broadcast radio in the Chicago area.  Certainly not a lot of airtime these days. 
Posted 8 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Sure sounds like Kings of Leon.
 
Posted 8 years ago by JeriF    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:
I have asked this before when this song played....does anyone know if Darden Smith did a cover of this (he may have even wrote it).  He is an old time Austin Area singer/songwriter....and it haunts me everytime I hear this....it was played extensively (in this area anyway) way back in the day.

 
That is a completely different song with a similar title.
Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
And Darden's version is much better, btw
Posted 8 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
I have asked this before when this song played....does anyone know if Darden Smith did a cover of this (he may have even wrote it).  He is an old time Austin Area singer/songwriter....and it haunts me everytime I hear this....it was played extensively (in this area anyway) way back in the day.
Posted 8 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
I'm sure I've already rated this 3....
Posted 8 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
 mread wrote:
Music fits the lyrics so well.  Clean drum work, cleaner guitar.  Mmmmmm.  Always have to pause the work and daydream a little when this comes on.

BTW, Hugh Hewitt uses a clip from this track as bumper music on his radio show.


 
RP and Hugh Hewitt are the only places I still hear it.  Cheers to his producer (that Hugh roasts often in a good way) - Bruce Cockburn/The Silencers / David Grey -regular rotating bumpers 
Posted 8 years ago by Baron77    [ Reply ]
 seageek wrote:
Saw them at the Belly Up Tavern with Widespread Panic (I think). It was quite a show.

 
Bet it was. The BellyUp is one of the things I miss the most about living in San Diego.
Posted 8 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
Reading the comments on this tune reminds me that we all have different musical tastes. As for me, I've loved this song for years, and just never grow tired of it - just makes me feel good. I see where it "annoys" others. Ah, what a diverse world, and that's a good thing {#Cheers}
Posted 8 years ago by LawrenceSheppard    [ Reply ]
Just saw these guys on July 11, at Ziggy's in Winston-Salem....still glorious, and amazing to dance to...{#Bananasplit}
Posted 9 years ago by Babette55    [ Reply ]
Saw them at the Belly Up Tavern with Widespread Panic (I think). It was quite a show.
Posted 9 years ago by seageek    [ Reply ]
I adore this song!  Live version is a little more upbeat - but I'll take any version!  Open the sunroof and BLAST away!!
Posted 9 years ago by bnlkuhns    [ Reply ]
The live version is ideal, ultimate driving music. Let's rip the roof off this place! Let's blow the roof off this car! 
Posted 9 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
This works well on a blue-sky cottony cloud Spring morning with cool breeze coming in through the window; love the daydreamy vibe! 
Posted 9 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Some sweet dotted-quarter-delayed guitar riffs in there!
Posted 9 years ago by MJdub    [ Reply ]
Bland.
Posted 9 years ago by dig    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite hometown bands!
Posted 9 years ago by triskele    [ Reply ]
Yeah, I'm 19 again... In a daydream... 
Posted 10 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
Spin Doctor-y

c'mon, I like the Spin Doctors

 
and Counting Crows-y, and Dave Matthews-y... all in a good late-90s production kind of way...
Posted 10 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
So glad to hear this back in the regular playlist!   This brings back so many great memories of those halcyon days of my youth when love was in the air and I walked with a spring in my step...(before my ultimate and cataclysmic demise).
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 not saying its the best song, but I have a lot of good memories of this band from old days.  friend flashback!
Posted 10 years ago by ksg    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Was bland then and still bland now. Guitar delay trick is the only thing that keeps me interested.

 

I agree. Don't understand the hype.
Posted 10 years ago by dig    [ Reply ]
 BKardon wrote:
This blew me away hearing it in regular rotation on 'XRT back in the day.  I got to see them perform this at the base of the gondola in Steamboat Springs, CO a few years back, great time.

 
XRT was one place --- very similar to RP --- where I got to learn a lot about great music.  No clear channel rap crap there.  I wonder if Lin Brehmer listens 
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
So beautiful with the most amazing guitar work! Love it!
Posted 11 years ago by BerkeleyAlice    [ Reply ]
A great song while motoring down the highway. {#Motor}
Posted 11 years ago by rconlon    [ Reply ]
 Geecheeboy wrote:
It has such a happy sound.  It lifts me up.

 

Absolutely true for me, as well!  {#Good-vibes}
Posted 11 years ago by bev    [ Reply ]
It has such a happy sound.  It lifts me up.
Posted 11 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
 lazylemming wrote:
This song instantly transports me back to a time living in the Bay Area.  I can taste the bloody mary's while sitting on the dock at Sam's in Tiburon watching boats sail thru the Golden Gate.

Thanks for the bit of time travel! :) 

 

takes me back to a very specific weekend - living in jackson hole, wyoming at the time (mid-90's).  my friend scott and i took a weekend fly-fishing/camping trip up into yellowstone, and i had forgotten my box of tapes at the house.  freddy jones was the only tape in the car, and due to no radio reception, the only music we listened to all weekend.  good times man, good times!  {#Cowboy}
Posted 11 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
Was bland then and still bland now. Guitar delay trick is the only thing that keeps me interested.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
This blew me away hearing it in regular rotation on 'XRT back in the day.  I got to see them perform this at the base of the gondola in Steamboat Springs, CO a few years back, great time.
Posted 11 years ago by BKardon    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:

"Days On End" From "Little Victories" (early 90s) is one of my favorite Darden tunes.
 
Littel Victories is still a great album.
Posted 11 years ago by oufason    [ Reply ]
This song instantly transports me back to a time living in the Bay Area.  I can taste the bloody mary's while sitting on the dock at Sam's in Tiburon watching boats sail thru the Golden Gate.

Thanks for the bit of time travel! :) 
Posted 11 years ago by lazylemming    [ Reply ]
I remember this whole album as being pretty good. I played it pretty hard in the late 90's.
Posted 11 years ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
Interesting how 3 versions of this song are on RP, but none in the playlist.  I think this is a great classic song.  How could anyone not like this?  It's brilliant.
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
first listen.... sounds alot like moe. - the guitar especially

Posted 14 years ago by SirLars    [ Reply ]
 FluorideFreeMN wrote:
maybe I'm just in a testy mood, but this song isn't doing anything for me right now...kinda boring
 
Yep me too. But I'll go a step further and say it is borderline annoying. 
Posted 14 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Love the bright sound to this song, both the guitar and the melody.
Posted 14 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
very enjoyable tune
Posted 14 years ago by Peace_tode    [ Reply ]
Spin Doctor-y

c'mon, I like the Spin Doctors
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
This song is incredible.  One of the best. 
Posted 14 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
The solo reminds me of the background music in Metroid on the original NES  {#Biggrin}
Posted 14 years ago by NatureLover    [ Reply ]
maybe I'm just in a testy mood, but this song isn't doing anything for me right now...kinda boring
Posted 14 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
What happened to these guys. This was a really good album. Refreshingly different at the time. Where did they go? 
Posted 14 years ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
Love this one.
Posted 14 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
Great to hear this again!  This was on heavy rotation when I was a college jock (89.1, WONC!).  Used to crank it up in the booth!
Posted 15 years ago by OmegaConcern    [ Reply ]
I always think this is Monte Montgomery.
Posted 15 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]

Posted 15 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 cherinoel wrote:
Anyone know who Darden Smith is?  They remind me of him everytime!
 
"Days On End" From "Little Victories" (early 90s) is one of my favorite Darden tunes.


Posted 15 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
Anyone know who Darden Smith is?  They remind me of him everytime!
Posted 15 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Doin' great Bill. I am not very productive this afternoon. Obama, pizza and Freddy Jones. Three kewl things that Chicago produced. I'm busy playin' catch up.
Posted 15 years ago by snitramc    [ Reply ]

Love it. {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
 abaucom wrote:
Could it sound anymore like the Boomtown Rats
 

The answer is...Yes!   Yes, they could sound more like the Boomtown Rats.  Where's the "Clemons-esque" sax featured on several Rats' tunes?  Where's the smirking Geldof-like vocals? 

Here's the description of FJB on allmusic.com:

>>The Freddy Jones Band are roots-rock specialists in the tradition of groups like Little Feat, the Dave Matthews Band and the Allman Brothers Band. Having grown up in Chicago, the group has no particular aversion to blues, and much of their sound could be described as solid blues rock.<<

The next time you here "Rat Trap" or "Joey's on the Street Again", I doubt you'll be thinking of this cut.

Posted 16 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 bindi wrote:


Come to think about it - that's exactly why I loved this tune from first listen.  It does have a other-worldly Steve Howe sound.  Love it.
 

I think this may be a little cleaner playing than Steve Howe. BTW, I do love Steve.
Posted 16 years ago by Peace_tode    [ Reply ]
Why did I always think this was Darden Smith?  Did he do a cover?  Say - how 'bout some Darden?
Posted 16 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Could it sound anymore like the Boomtown Rats


Posted 16 years ago by abaucom    [ Reply ]
 nigelr wrote:
Great band, guitar reminds me of Steve Howe.
Maybe I'm daydreamin'........
 

Come to think about it - that's exactly why I loved this tune from first listen.  It does have a other-worldly Steve Howe sound.  Love it.
Posted 16 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
{#Yawn}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Music fits the lyrics so well.  Clean drum work, cleaner guitar.  Mmmmmm.  Always have to pause the work and daydream a little when this comes on.

BTW, Hugh Hewitt uses a clip from this track as bumper music on his radio show.

Posted 16 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
Boring and generic. I feel like I'm in a dentist's waiting room.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Always turning me onto some great stuff. Thanks RP. Got to hear the rest of this album.
Posted 16 years ago by Diplomat    [ Reply ]
Great band, guitar reminds me of Steve Howe. Maybe I'm daydreamin'........
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Great tune to kick off the winter in Florida - our "summer" thanks RP
Posted 17 years ago by yorch    [ Reply ]
h2o wrote:
Sounds of summer on a Dreary Ohio winter day
Works in Harlow UK as well! Ian
Posted 17 years ago by ianmoff    [ Reply ]
Awesome. Never thought I'd hear these guys again. RP, you continue to impress.
Posted 17 years ago by jbeadle5868    [ Reply ]
Just got to see these guys live recently! They're back together after a long hiautus and they put on a FANTASTIC show. Just as tight as the sound here. It was a small venue and the $10 tickets was nice too.
Posted 17 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
the very beginning of this track had me sweating... I thought it was that Eminem song... so glad I was wrong
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
Sounds of summer on a Dreary Ohio winter day
Posted 17 years ago by h2o    [ Reply ]
MAGIC!
Posted 17 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
"Tuesday morning never looked so good..." I wish I had TIME to daydream! :)
Posted 17 years ago by djinnthespazz    [ Reply ]
I've always liked this one. Real nice, upbeat sound. Never really heard anything else by these guys.
Posted 17 years ago by sircharles    [ Reply ]
I hate those friggin bouncing bananas.
Posted 17 years ago by dillydoo    [ Reply ]