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Wilco — Jesus, Etc.
Album: Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
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Released: 2002
Length: 3:47
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Jesus, don't cry
You can rely on me honey
You can combine anything you want
I'll be around
You were right about the stars
Each one is a setting sun

Tall buildings shake
Voices escape singing sad sad songs
Tuned to chords strung down your cheeks
Bitter melodies turning your orbit around

Don't cry
You can rely on me honey
You can come by any time you want
I'll be around
You were right about the stars
Each one is a setting sun

Tall buildings shake
Voices escape singing sad sad songs
Tuned to chords strung down your cheeks
Bitter melodies turning your orbit around

Voices whine
Skyscrapers are scraping together
Your voice is smoking
Last cigarettes are all you can get
Turning your orbit around

Our love
Our love
Our love is all we have
Our love
Our love is all of God's money
Everyone is a burning sun

Tall buildings shake
Voices escape singing sad sad songs
Tuned to chords strung down your cheeks
Bitter melodies turning your orbit around

Voices whine
Skyscrapers are scraping together
Your voice is smoking
Last cigarettes are all you can get
Turning your orbit around

Last cigarettes are all you can get
Turning your orbit around

Last cigarettes are all you can get
Turning your orbit around
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One of RP's most common segues: "Always Love" from Nada Surf to "Jesus, Etc." by Wilco. 
Posted 6 months ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Hands down my favorite of Wilco's. I was going through a stressful period in my life when Yankee Hotel Foxtrot was released and had the strings intro as my ringtone...a regular Zen fix when I needed it {#Boohoo}
Posted 1 year ago by mugwumpgeo887    [ Reply ]
I always thought he was yelling "two chords" to the band.  And they'd play a long string of 6 chords every time.  And I'd be like "guys, don't be dicks, just play the two chords."
Posted 1 year ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 amcostigan88 wrote:

My father turned me onto these guys when this album dropped. He loved this album dearly. Remember it playing A LOT.

He passed away in December of 2007. I was 19.

I performed this song at his funeral and barely remember doing. It was as if I was fueled by his love for this song and all music. Took me a long time to listen to it again.

Now when I hear it, I feel warmth and his deep love for music. Priceless memories of trading notes on music new and old, of which remind me that he is still with me.



beautiful.
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
such a great tune and band… saw em at a small bar in Portland OR when they were just starting out
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
I don't recognize this version but it's not the YHF album version.
Posted 2 years ago by Kilgoretrout    [ Reply ]
 RParadise wrote:

Not particularly fond of this song, but the album cover makes me nostalgic for my home town.  Those are the Marina Towers which are right on the Chicago River.  One of the reasons Chicago was known mid-century as the place for architecture.



Oh pooh. 

If you want to see the "real" home of Wilco, go to the home of Uncle Tupelo: Belleville, IL.  That's downstate IL.

Instead of some lifeless Chicago towers for an album cover, they can show the old Stag beer brewery.  Now that's memorable,  




Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 RParadise wrote:

Not particularly fond of this song, but the album cover makes me nostalgic for my home town.  Those are the Marina Towers which are right on the Chicago River.  One of the reasons Chicago was known mid-century as the place for architecture.



One of my favorite Wilco songs.
I always thought the towers were pretty cool. My father was a driver who hauled steel to Chicago daily for their construction.
Posted 2 years ago by Kilgoretrout    [ Reply ]
Not particularly fond of this song, but the album cover makes me nostalgic for my home town.  Those are the Marina Towers which are right on the Chicago River.  One of the reasons Chicago was known mid-century as the place for architecture.
Posted 2 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
Wilco is hit or miss for me. This tune is a HIT! Nice!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 Stuff_n_Nonsense wrote:
Wilco = depressing dad rock.
 
People who have done no living say what?
Posted 3 years ago by Ok_Sobriquet    [ Reply ]
Wilco = depressing dad rock.
Posted 3 years ago by Stuff_n_Nonsense    [ Reply ]
 jimmy99s wrote:
album is incredible too. So good their record label dropped them for it. If that's not the seal of approval, i don't know what is. 10/10
 
One can mistake this for a joke, but I hear ya
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 pousso wrote:

Agree - love this version with Nels Cline on David Letterman:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4_O4Sj-XTs 
 the live version on Kicking Television is wonderful Again props Nils  Cline

Posted 4 years ago by amystone    [ Reply ]
Love the live version as well. I've seen them live 5 or 6 times and this song has turned into a great "sing-a-long" song.
Posted 4 years ago by jeffins    [ Reply ]
8 - 9, I love these guys!
Posted 4 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
 pamorama wrote:
Why do I never get tired of this song? It's addictive. 
 

It is as close as anything to the way I feel about Nick Drake's Pink Moon. When it comes on I'm compelled to stop what I'm doing and really listen.
Posted 5 years ago by haresfur    [ Reply ]
What's not to love about this song? And the album is incredible too. So good their record label dropped them for it. If that's not the seal of approval, i don't know what is. 10/10
Posted 5 years ago by jimmy99s    [ Reply ]
Nice.... Sounds new to me.
Nice.
Posted 5 years ago by hbm    [ Reply ]
My father turned me onto these guys when this album dropped. He loved this album dearly. Remember it playing A LOT.

He passed away in December of 2007. I was 19.

I performed this song at his funeral and barely remember doing. It was as if I was fueled by his love for this song and all music. Took me a long time to listen to it again.

Now when I hear it, I feel warmth and his deep love for music. Priceless memories of trading notes on music new and old, of which remind me that he is still with me.
Posted 6 years ago by amcostigan88    [ Reply ]
Why do I never get tired of this song? It's addictive. 
Posted 6 years ago by pamorama    [ Reply ]
Three trips to church this week:)

Tweedy in Seattle last Sunday ... Delgres in Berkeley last night ... Tweedy at the  Fillmore tonight.

My cup runneth over...
Posted 6 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
there is just something about this song ...
Posted 6 years ago by pontfarrer    [ Reply ]
{#Smile}Great song from what seemed to be adifficult album for Tweedy and Co.  Wilco are agreat band, full stop
Posted 6 years ago by Rob251060    [ Reply ]
Such a beautiful, beautiful song, from a band in the midst of major problems, both surrounding them from the industry and from within their own ranks. To then write and produce a track of such beauty is all the more remarkable. Made a life long Wilco fan out of me!! 
Posted 7 years ago by jimmy99s    [ Reply ]
Thank you ... a wonderful song by Wilco .. for this Friday night..
Food for myriad thoughts..

Thank you ....  A ten for sure !
Posted 7 years ago by kennewicksheri    [ Reply ]
Favorite Wilco Song and Favorite Wilco album 
Posted 7 years ago by Baketown    [ Reply ]
yeah, this song. these lyrics. le sigh...
Posted 7 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 mblue wrote:
Amazing song. I now tear up each time I hear it, after I chose to have it played at my sister-in-law's ceremony. She passed after a 17-year battle with breast cancer. She was a huge Wilco fan and this was one of her favorites. Every star IS a setting sun.

 
Thanks for sharing!
Posted 7 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
just saw them live!
{#Bananajam}{#Bananapiano}{#Drummer}{#Boohoo}{#Biggrin} 
Posted 8 years ago by Vakse    [ Reply ]
hii
Posted 8 years ago by shashi07100585    [ Reply ]
 Wilfrue wrote:
Not sure why the hate for this song, or for Wilco. Lots to like here in it's concurrent depth and simplicity. As for the banal lyric, I hear and take away something a little different every time... that't the mark of a good piece in my book.

 
Don't spend too much time on your wonderings.  There's never any real reason for the h8 or the h8r.  It's what they do. 

This is indeed a good piece and the lyrics are, as you say, the mark of a quality well written song.
Posted 8 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Terry Gilliam could run for president.  Imagine the TV ads.

 
{#Clap}
Posted 8 years ago by planet_lizard    [ Reply ]
Amazing song. I now tear up each time I hear it, after I chose to have it played at my sister-in-law's ceremony. She passed after a 17-year battle with breast cancer. She was a huge Wilco fan and this was one of her favorites. Every star IS a setting sun.
Posted 8 years ago by mblue    [ Reply ]
Not sure why the hate for this song, or for Wilco. Lots to like here in it's concurrent depth and simplicity. As for the banal lyric, I hear and take away something a little different every time... that't the mark of a good piece in my book.
Posted 8 years ago by Wilfrue    [ Reply ]
Desperate boredom! 
Posted 8 years ago by Shotoverplain    [ Reply ]
Why Juliett Tango
Posted 9 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 bassbinrevival wrote:
This is the first time i've  ever heard this song on the radio..ever.. Thank you Radio Paradise 
 
 
Stick around, you can hear it 5 times a month here.  Not that that's a bad thing.  It's just one of Bill's favorites.
Posted 9 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
As with so many Wilco songs, this is sublime. I love particularly in this song the way that they incorporate so much variety in the accompaniment.
Posted 9 years ago by ncollingridge    [ Reply ]
 progrockette wrote:

Agree.

 
I agree with you 110%
Posted 9 years ago by bassbinrevival    [ Reply ]
 ScottishWillie wrote:

Fuunily enough I listen to the same thing as you and hear a blindingly good song from a band that is at best sublime. 
 

Posted 9 years ago by bassbinrevival    [ Reply ]
This is the first time i've  ever heard this song on the radio..ever.. Thank you Radio Paradise 
 
Posted 9 years ago by bassbinrevival    [ Reply ]
 lkovathana wrote:
The cover is the only redeeming element

 
Do you live in Marina City?
Posted 9 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
Music for ever
Posted 9 years ago by Dorothyhancock    [ Reply ]
The cover is the only redeeming element
Posted 9 years ago by lkovathana    [ Reply ]
 bethslave wrote:
A bad song from a band that is at best mediocre.

 
riiiiiiiight.  Don't quit your day job.
Posted 9 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 bethslave wrote:
A bad song from a band that is at best mediocre.

 

Funnily enough I’m listen to the same thing as you but I hear a blindingly good song from an artist that is sublime.


Posted 9 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
A bad song from a band that is at best mediocre.
Posted 9 years ago by bethslave    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Does noooothing for me. At all!!

 
yeah....not a whole lot there to get excited about but to each his own.
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
Does noooothing for me. At all!!

 
Alrightie, then.
Posted 9 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
Does noooothing for me. At all!!
Posted 9 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 Biscobret wrote:
Best.  Song.  Ever.

 
Agree - love this version with Nels Cline on David Letterman:  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v4_O4Sj-XTs 
Posted 9 years ago by pousso    [ Reply ]
 Skttrbrain wrote:
Every single time you guys play a Wilco song in Radio Paradise, while I'm listening, I smile and say thank you. Every time it saves my whole day.

 
Agree.
Posted 9 years ago by progrockette    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Terry Gilliam could run for president.  Imagine the TV ads.


Conrad Poohs and his dancing teeth endorse... 

Monty Python animation: Conrad Pooh and his dancing teeth

Monty Python animated Gif of giant cat eating city buildings

Weapons of Feline Destruction! Is your city safe?

Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Aces
Posted 9 years ago by EdHommersen    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:

I'm afraid Michael Palin can't be president, but I'd vote for him anyway. I also vote for pints.

 
Terry Gilliam could run for president.  Imagine the TV ads.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:

I'm afraid Michael Palin can't be president, but I'd vote for him anyway. I also vote for pints.

 
I would too.  Alas, he was not born here.   I would LOVE, and I mean love, to vote for the Canadian Jennifer Granholm for POTUS (former governor of Michigan).   She is hot and smart as they come.  WOOOWEEEEE.......{#Tongue}  I could maybe intern for her and provide the kind of service provided to Bill Clinton by his interns.  Too bad she cannot run.


File:Jennifer Granholm.jpg 
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I know I have said this before,  but this is one of my favorite Wilco songs,  I never get tired of it.  Thanks for playing RP!
Posted 11 years ago by Baketown    [ Reply ]
Every single time you guys play a Wilco song in Radio Paradise, while I'm listening, I smile and say thank you. Every time it saves my whole day.
Posted 11 years ago by Skttrbrain    [ Reply ]
 Dave_Mack wrote:

I'm afraid Michael Palin can't be president, but I'd vote for him anyway. I also vote for pints.

 
{#Lol} I'd vote for him too!
Posted 11 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I love playing bass to this song. Lovely Tune 
Posted 11 years ago by Gazraman    [ Reply ]
I saw them on July 10 in Minnepoplis with Bob Dylan. Outdoors. Great venue, except for a train now and then.

They put on a GREAT show. Better than I've seen during last few years.


Good to see them play RnR.       
Posted 11 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:


{#Cheers}   Pints on Fred! 
Palin 2016  

 
I'm afraid Michael Palin can't be president, but I'd vote for him anyway. I also vote for pints.
Posted 11 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
beautiful song that many say reminds them of 9/11
Posted 11 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Sounds a lot like Aztec Camera and that makes it good by me :-)
Posted 11 years ago by ianpreston    [ Reply ]
They played live last night in Duluth, MN on the Bob Dylan Americanarama tour, and covered "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald", right there on the shore of THE BIG LAKE THEY CALL GITCHE GUMEE!


Would have loved to have been there for that one...  
Posted 11 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
This and Impossible Germany sound alot the same... Good song though.
Posted 11 years ago by Hogtownmike    [ Reply ]
I had two kids sing this in class today. It was awesome.
Posted 11 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
Wilco — Jesus, Etc.


Miles......Streets......Jesus - awesome set.
Posted 11 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
I wish I could give a song an 11.
Posted 11 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
Love the violins on this.
Posted 11 years ago by twcarlin    [ Reply ]
Check out the Bill Fay version...
Posted 11 years ago by peterblair    [ Reply ]
I like this sound, makes me wish RP would play some Aztec Camera.
Posted 11 years ago by ianpreston    [ Reply ]
One of the better Wilco tunes. Lyrics are still a bit banal...but together with the understated music makes for a nice tune.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
The "rock" song - as in solid
Posted 11 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Edit

 Papernapkin wrote:
Everything by Jeff Tweedy and Wilco is just greatgrates. 
 


Posted 11 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Everything by Jeff Tweedy and Wilco just grates. 
Posted 11 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
Can't, won't ever tire of this song.  For 2 years Wilco evolved this into a crowd sing along.  They have since retaken it and it continues to evolve live.  Never changed, evolved.  And throughout its life, the same beautiful sonic landscape and emotional journey.

Thank you Wilco.

Thank you RP.   
Posted 11 years ago by zllama    [ Reply ]
Best.  Song.  Ever.
Posted 11 years ago by Biscobret    [ Reply ]
This is perfect Sunday song. No church this morning but this song for sure!

Twice, is it Christmas or what?

Cheers 
Posted 12 years ago by sloroll64    [ Reply ]
I sometimes think I am giving to many 10 here, particularly when I hear this song, because it is one song that definetly deserves the 10 (and no there is no 11).
Posted 12 years ago by JHZ    [ Reply ]

I always hear a bit of "Six Blade Knife" (Dire Straits) whenever this song starts up.


Posted 12 years ago by craigh    [ Reply ]
I'm getting quite tired of hearing this one on RP. In fact this whole set is starting to get stale.

Hey Bill, time to mix it up. 
Posted 12 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
Beautiful so simple. One of my favourite Wilco songs.
Posted 12 years ago by hidey    [ Reply ]
Just had to move this up a notch...love this song.
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Ultimate Love Song.
Posted 12 years ago by niccca    [ Reply ]
This songs gets me every time...
Posted 12 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
I have the album..I like it....do I ever play it? Nope. Go figure.
Posted 12 years ago by SweTex    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

Come on now, Fred.  Don't be like that.  You need not look far to find positive commentary from H8r on these boards and I never slag on the music.  You and I are in agreement (your position on The Who not withstanding) more than you might realize.  I think we need to tip a pint of real ale in old Nottingham and bury the hatchet.
 

{#Cheers}   Pints on Fred! 
Palin 2016  
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

mandolin posted a reasonable and argued comment, and you just slag it off in your usual negative fashion. Even given your self-appointed role as 'hater hater', you've gone over the top as the original post wasn't a "this sucks!!" post and mandolin isn't a hater. Knock it off, and quit being such a hater yourself. Post something positive for a feckin' change.

 
Come on now, Fred.  Don't be like that.  You need not look far to find positive commentary from H8r on these boards and I never slag on the music.  You and I are in agreement (your position on The Who not withstanding) more than you might realize.  I think we need to tip a pint of real ale in old Nottingham and bury the hatchet.
Posted 12 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
 Exene wrote:

I liked them OK but it wasn't until I saw them play live that I just lost my mind over this band. Seriously, go see them if you have a chance and you will be converted. Some of the best shows I've ever seen. The cd's are great but these songs just shimmer gorgeously live.
 

x2.  Just saw them Tuesday.  Don't judge them unless you see them.
Posted 12 years ago by Seahunt    [ Reply ]
Great song from a very good album. But it appears the band has lost its edge. Maybe it needs to move back to Belleville, IL near the old Stag beer brewery and get inspired.
Posted 12 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Just noticed the excellent lyrics...especially the chorus:
"our love
our love
our love is all we have
our love
our love is all of God's money
everyone is a burning sun"

Nice!  Reminds me of Lennon's 'Instant Karma' - we all shine on!
Posted 12 years ago by tuttle99    [ Reply ]
7>8
Posted 12 years ago by K_Love    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:


Stop being the selfmade arrogant Prickle Pit - Nottingham!
Remember where you come from!
Blue Collar is an exaggaration!
 
Nothing wrong with being from Nottingham or any other place. Probably the worst place to be is inside Stingray's head.
Posted 12 years ago by Paul_Skybreakers    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
One of those "good" songs that doesn't float my boat. Annoys me. I hit mute. Does this band rock out every once in a while? 
 

Stephenater wrote:

Give a listen to Art of Almost off their latest album, The Whole Love.  It rocks my world;-)
 
When I first heard this song my thoughts were along the lines of, "Oh, for God's sake shut up!" but I have to admit it seems to be growing on me. 
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 kingart wrote:
One of those "good" songs that doesn't float my boat. Annoys me. I hit mute. Does this band rock out every once in a while? 
 
Give a listen to Art of Almost off their latest album, The Whole Love.  It rocks my world;-)
Posted 12 years ago by Stephenater    [ Reply ]
One of their best.
Posted 12 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
One of those "good" songs that doesn't float my boat. Annoys me. I hit mute. Does this band rock out every once in a while? 
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
It's one of those "jerk me out of whatever I'm doing" songs, regardless of anything and everything.

"Our love is all of God's money" . . . . amazing concept verbalized perfectly. 
Posted 12 years ago by zllama    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
...i don't get wilco, i totally don't get wilco at all...

...what is it so many people love about this band that i just can't hear?..sure, they're technically proficient, their albums are immaculately mastered, and their songwriting exhibits sufficient variety not to plod through the same material over and over, but i just can't hear any spark in their music:  it's just there, like cast-off discount wallpaper...

...okay, less than you think was pretty cool, and following it up with the late greats made a nice musical counterpoint to close the album, but that's really an anomalous moment in their canon, and i don't say that for lack of giving them a fair listen...
 
I liked them OK but it wasn't until I saw them play live that I just lost my mind over this band. Seriously, go see them if you have a chance and you will be converted. Some of the best shows I've ever seen. The cd's are great but these songs just shimmer gorgeously live.
Posted 12 years ago by Exene    [ Reply ]
 jimmpypowder wrote:
A great song ,one of Wilco's best.
 
Well, we both liked Led Zeppelin I...but I can't take this song...
Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Hello Marina Towers!
Posted 12 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
A great song ,one of Wilco's best.
Posted 12 years ago by jimmpypowder    [ Reply ]

quin·tes·sen·tial - adj.

Of, relating to, or having the nature of a quintessence; being the most typical.

Most typically representative of a quality, state, etc.; perfect


Posted 12 years ago by Troutnskibum    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:


Stop being the selfmade arrogant Prickle Pit - Nottingham!
Remember where you come from!
Blue Collar is an exaggaration!
 
Fick dich, arschloch. I know where I come from, and it's not Nottingham, scheisskopf. At least I'm not a racist and a troll. 

Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
I like this tune a lot.
Posted 12 years ago by steelinox51    [ Reply ]
{#Roflol}

...oh, you guys made me chuckle...
Posted 12 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
WOW flames on!!{#Beat}

btw...nice song!
Posted 12 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
This is totally a Chicago album.
Posted 12 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

mandolin posted a reasonable and argued comment, and you just slag it off in your usual negative fashion. Even given your self-appointed role as 'hater hater', you've gone over the top as the original post wasn't a "this sucks!!" post and mandolin isn't a hater. Knock it off, and quit being such a hater yourself. Post something positive for a feckin' change.

 

Stop being the selfmade arrogant Prickle Pit - Nottingham!
Remember where you come from!
Blue Collar is an exaggaration!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

5 compliments, followed by a negative conclusion.  Clearly you've put in you due diligence.  Their legion of fans, including Bill and many others here, are just an anomaly and clearly didn't analyze the music as well as you.  Such simpletons.

 
mandolin posted a reasonable and argued comment, and you just slag it off in your usual negative fashion. Even given your self-appointed role as 'hater hater', you've gone over the top as the original post wasn't a "this sucks!!" post and mandolin isn't a hater. Knock it off, and quit being such a hater yourself. Post something positive for a feckin' change.

Posted 12 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 SinisterDexter wrote:
I like the shot of the Bob Newhart Towers on the cover.
 
They're actually the Marina Towers in downtown Chicago, where the Chicago River touches Lake Michigan.  I say "touches" because I think city engineers actually reversed the river's flow to carry stormwater runoff away from the lake — so the river no longer "flows into Lake Michigan."

Posted 12 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 SinisterDexter wrote:
I like the shot of the Bob Newhart Towers on the cover.
 
You mention Bob Newhart, while I was thinking that this song reminds me of "The Courtship of Eddie's Father". 70s tv...
Posted 12 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
one of the very few wilco songs which i do NOT like very much. they do cross the line from sentiment to kitsch, here, imho...
Posted 12 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
mmmmm hmmmm.
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
great song. great album.
Posted 13 years ago by musicology    [ Reply ]
 trissi wrote:
Jerry, is that you?
 

I knew I wasn't alone! After all,we ARE everywhere...
Posted 13 years ago by Sleepytyme    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
...i don't get wilco, i totally don't get wilco at all...

...what is it so many people love about this band that i just can't hear?..sure, they're technically proficient, their albums are immaculately mastered, and their songwriting exhibits sufficient variety not to plod through the same material over and over, but i just can't hear any spark in their music:  it's just there, like cast-off discount wallpaper...

...okay, less than you think was pretty cool, and following it up with the late greats made a nice musical counterpoint to close the album, but that's really an anomalous moment in their canon, and i don't say that for lack of giving them a fair listen...
 
5 compliments, followed by a negative conclusion.  Clearly you've put in you due diligence.  Their legion of fans, including Bill and many others here, are just an anomaly and clearly didn't analyze the music as well as you.  Such simpletons.

Posted 13 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Great song from a great Album. Lucky enough to get the demo CD for YHF. Thanks Jason P.

 
Posted 13 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]