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Neil Finn — Twisty Bass
Album: Try Whistling This
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Released: 1998
Length: 5:06
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The hangman's in the noose,
The prisoner is loose,
The wheel has come around,
And the velvet curtain coming down.
And I left it there,
A suitcase on a chair.
I feel my weight
And something tells me
There's a river underground,
In a place where there's no one to be found.

And no one came to see
The oldest show in town
And no one came to see
The oldest show in town
And no one came to see
The oldest show in town

Santa's on the cross.
Innocence is lost.
The music's in your mind,
And the windscreen wipers move in time.

No one came to see
The oldest show in town
No one came to see
The oldest show in town

And the stranger was a ghost
The killer was a priest
Took the first excuse
Made the madness seem cute lipped
On your own you'll find your own escape
There are many ways to choose
And I don't know which one you should take

A home is all you want
On the back of a truck driving down the street
It doesn't seem so much
But it's all you need to make your life complete

No one came to see
The oldest show in town
No one came to see
The oldest show in town
No one came to see
The oldest show in town

No one came to see
I lean the slightest bit towards you
White turns into brown, light goes to black
Your eyes danced in my reflection
And the horse ate my trousers
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Finally got a chance to see Neil Finn with Crowded house in Tilburg, The Netherlands, a couple of weeks ago. Brilliant show and outstanding musical legacy
Posted 1 week ago by bodelange    [ Reply ]
Yeah. Me likey! He’s got a great sense of “The Hook.” 👍🏼👍🏼❤️
Posted 2 weeks ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
Wow this is cool.
At first I thought I was listening to a random side project of Steven Wilson.
I'll need to dive deeper in his discography.
Posted 3 months ago by Ivo001    [ Reply ]
“No one came to see 
the oldest show in town”
I’m trying to figure out if this is about Catholicism and religion or prostitution.  
Posted 6 months ago by icarus    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

I once caught a feisty  bass, using spinner bait.  



Fender, Ricky, Ibanez?
Posted 1 year ago by rrowdies    [ Reply ]
wow. this one passed me by. it's quite different from what i "expect" when hearing finn. i like it, though!
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Such a pop song crafter the likes of which this world sees infrequently...  Prince is there and not many others.


molson wrote:

I have followed Neil since his early Split Enz days. He is definitely one of the best song writers in POP music, right up there with the Beatles, not a bad guitar player either...I mean he is on tour with Fleetwood Mac replacing Lindsey.



Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
I have followed Neil since his early Split Enz days. He is definitely one of the best song writers in POP music, right up there with the Beatles, not a bad guitar player either...I mean he is on tour with Fleetwood Mac replacing Lindsey.
Posted 2 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
Nice song!! Pairs nicely with Calexico 
Posted 3 years ago by mojohenson    [ Reply ]
 molson wrote:

Love everything Neil!!! He is one of the best song writers on the planet!



Hey new album out from them, pretty good!
Posted 3 years ago by Sbed    [ Reply ]
Superb song writing and musical structure in his song,legend✌️
Posted 3 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
Love everything Neil!!! He is one of the best song writers on the planet!
Posted 3 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
The whole album was tight - enjoyed every minute of it. Finns are incredible.
Posted 4 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 nutrod42 wrote:
The horse ate my trousers.
 
I hate it when that happens!
Posted 4 years ago by NoisyMiner    [ Reply ]
Fabulous track from a great album,genius 😉
Posted 4 years ago by Easyrider    [ Reply ]
I once caught a feisty  bass, using spinner bait.  
Posted 5 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
The horse ate my trousers.
Posted 7 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
I remember buying this CD new at a music shop in Kanazawa, not knowing quite what to expect, but knowing it would be good. Indeed
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
YES!! Happy New Years Bill...thanks for a year of great music!!!{#Bananajam}
Posted 8 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
I find myself wanting to chant "hootie hoo"
Posted 9 years ago by RadioBow    [ Reply ]
A bit of a typo here:  it's Whistling not Whisting.
Posted 10 years ago by clickfaster    [ Reply ]
Nice! So effortless and cerebral.
Posted 10 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
Mighty tasty!
Posted 10 years ago by Montysano    [ Reply ]
Incredible album - for pro's!
Posted 10 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Poetry, beautiful.
Posted 10 years ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
 BarelyAble wrote:
Sounds like he's trying to channel Beck........

 
If anything it would be the other way around...
Posted 10 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Sounds like he's trying to channel Beck........
Posted 11 years ago by BarelyAble    [ Reply ]
"I caught you a delicious bass..."  Napoleon Dynamite
Posted 12 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 macbags wrote:
Have I grown old, or has paradise? Don't telll me its me.
 
Just don't dream it's over.
Posted 12 years ago by ajlept    [ Reply ]
It looks like too long since someone confirmed how DELICIOUS this thing is...(and indeed, I think that the whole album is a masterpiece; and I especially dig Sinner and Loose Tongue)...Thanks, Neil and RP!
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
whole CD is quite excellent!
 
Posted 13 years ago by MoM$CooKin    [ Reply ]
 Mari wrote:
do what bill does, whist it, not whistle it!!! {#Lol}

 peter_james_bond wrote:
{#Whistle} I tried whistling this tune, and it's not easy. Another fine one from Mr Finn.

 

 

What? Play cards to it? Or play cards whilst it plays?  Sorry, missing the point, I don't have the program, clearly.

Liking the music, though.
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 macbags wrote:
Have I grown old, or has paradise? Don't telll me its me.
 
Real old.

No, youuu...!!


Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 maryte wrote:
This entire album is stellar.
 

CERTAINLY!!!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Have I grown old, or has paradise? Don't telll me its me.
Posted 13 years ago by macbags    [ Reply ]
BEATLES-II
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Some of the most enlightening comments I've read, in the category of your collective visceral reaction to a song. Not a lot of over analysis, just a consensus that this song gets into you as you get into it.
Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 Exene wrote:
I love all things Finn but this cd left me cold when I first bought it. I put it away until last year, can't remember what made me listen again. But suddenly all the songs just opened up and I haven't been able to stop listening to it since. It's beautifully crafted, intelligent music with a few moments so completely gorgeous it almost hurts your heart to listen. I guess I just wasn't mature enough to appreciate it the first time around. Or something like that {#Smile}
 

Wow, very well put and I agree, great music!
Posted 14 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
do what bill does, whist it, not whistle it!!! {#Lol}

 peter_james_bond wrote:
{#Whistle} I tried whistling this tune, and it's not easy. Another fine one from Mr Finn.

 

Posted 14 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I caught you a delicious (twisty) bass.
Posted 14 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 MsJudi wrote:
Wow, it just gets in your head, doesn't it?

(chair dance time)
 






Posted 14 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Just listened to quite a bit of Finn at Mog... *nice* stuff!
Posted 14 years ago by CascadianPDX    [ Reply ]
Wow, it just gets in your head, doesn't it?

(chair dance time)
Posted 14 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
{#Whistle} I tried whistling this tune, and it's not easy. Another fine one from Mr Finn.

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
This entire album is stellar.  Wish there were more of it on RP (my other TWT uploads notwithstanding).
Posted 15 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
 Exene wrote:
I love all things Finn but this cd left me cold when I first bought it. I put it away until last year, can't remember what made me listen again. But suddenly all the songs just opened up and I haven't been able to stop listening to it since. It's beautifully crafted, intelligent music with a few moments so completely gorgeous it almost hurts your heart to listen. I guess I just wasn't mature enough to appreciate it the first time around. Or something like that {#Smile}
 
How well put! I feel exactly the same way, tho I loved this album from the get-go ... except this particular song took time until I realized how very cool it is.


Posted 15 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
I love all things Finn but this cd left me cold when I first bought it. I put it away until last year, can't remember what made me listen again. But suddenly all the songs just opened up and I haven't been able to stop listening to it since. It's beautifully crafted, intelligent music with a few moments so completely gorgeous it almost hurts your heart to listen. I guess I just wasn't mature enough to appreciate it the first time around. Or something like that {#Smile}


Posted 15 years ago by Exene    [ Reply ]
 countyman wrote:


Today's transition into Neil Finn comes courtesy of Elbow's "The Fix."  Also very nice and smooth {#Sunny}
 
I'm liking it.. {#Angel}

Posted 15 years ago by musiclife    [ Reply ]
 JennyAnyDots wrote:
Love the transition from Dengue Fever into Neil Finn... Very nice, very smooth
 

Today's transition into Neil Finn comes courtesy of Elbow's "The Fix."  Also very nice and smooth {#Sunny}
Posted 15 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]

"She Will Have Her Way"  is my favorite Neil Finn song...hint, hint, Bill.  {#Bounce}


Posted 15 years ago by pinklife    [ Reply ]
More, more, more from this excellent album, please!
Posted 16 years ago by gjwho    [ Reply ]
{#Jump} {#Jump} {#Jump}  ty!

Posted 16 years ago by water    [ Reply ]
Intoxicating, as usual.........
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
bill, just when i needed to hear neil's voice and music, you come through....thanks
Posted 16 years ago by water    [ Reply ]
Hy headache is going away now, thanks!
Posted 16 years ago by Hollywood2112    [ Reply ]
JennyAnyDots wrote:
Love the transition from Dengue Fever into Neil Finn... Very nice, very smooth
Any transition FROM Dengue Fever is an excellent one... Have you seen the ratings on those songs??
Posted 16 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]
I love the line about the horse eating his trousers...it's a true story.
Posted 16 years ago by teapot    [ Reply ]
What a weird song, Love it Go Kiwi
Posted 16 years ago by worldwalker    [ Reply ]
Love the transition from Dengue Fever into Neil Finn... Very nice, very smooth
Posted 16 years ago by JennyAnyDots    [ Reply ]
Steaming shit
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
good song.. but that beat boxing is pathetic.
Posted 17 years ago by harmaton    [ Reply ]
FilmSurgeon wrote:
Big Dark & Creepy!
or....(my favorite word)..... sinister! lol
Posted 17 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
Thanks for making my day!! I'm seeing Crowded House in a month at the Mtn. Winery, any other RP's attending this show?
Posted 17 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
Laurelia wrote:
And more rejected from this album, according to the upload stats: Addicted, Faster Than Light, Souvenir, Truth, Try Whistling This. Sinner has been rejected 5 times, including a live version. Ack...
I've got some open slots - I think I'll ask for a poke in the eye with a sharp stick and upload "Sinner" again...
Posted 17 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
I'm not sure what I think of this one, but the title is damn cool.
Posted 17 years ago by DebateG    [ Reply ]
His voice reminds of the lead singer Kevin from Better than Ezra, which is a good thing.
Posted 17 years ago by SCprof    [ Reply ]
great song.
Posted 17 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
Big Dark & Creepy!
Posted 17 years ago by FilmSurgeon    [ Reply ]
I love the bass, especially at the very end...
Posted 17 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
"the only show in town" rp and neil, awesome thanks bill
Posted 18 years ago by water    [ Reply ]
maryte wrote:
I was lucky enough to get "Last One Standing" added...
And I was lucky after all too Neil Finn - She Will Have Her Way added 0/0 (0%)
Posted 18 years ago by Laurelia    [ Reply ]
Wow!
Posted 18 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
Laurelia wrote:
And more rejected from this album, according to the upload stats: Addicted, Faster Than Light, Souvenir, Truth, Try Whistling This. Sinner has been rejected 5 times, including a live version. Ack...
I was lucky enough to get "Last One Standing" added...
Posted 18 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
maryte wrote:
Hope this isn't a bad omen: Neil Finn - Dream Date sorry 23/3 (88%) Neil Finn - Sinner sorry 19/1 (95%)
And more rejected from this album, according to the upload stats: Addicted, Faster Than Light, Souvenir, Truth, Try Whistling This. Sinner has been rejected 5 times, including a live version. Ack...
Posted 18 years ago by Laurelia    [ Reply ]
Laurelia wrote:
Whoa! I hope this is a good omen - I had just finished uploading another song from this album, She Will Have Her Way, to the review channel, when this began playing. Maybe it will do better than the other song from the same album I uploaded earlier this morning, Astro, which was immediately sorried.
Hope this isn't a bad omen: Neil Finn - Dream Date sorry 23/3 (88%) Neil Finn - Sinner sorry 19/1 (95%)
Posted 18 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Whoa! I hope this is a good omen - I had just finished uploading another song from this album, She Will Have Her Way, to the review channel, when this began playing. Maybe it will do better than the other song from the same album I uploaded earlier this morning, Astro, which was immediately sorried.
Posted 18 years ago by Laurelia    [ Reply ]
Different sound for ol' Neil. 8.
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Mairy wrote:
Can we have an entire Split Enz, Crowded House, Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Finn Brothers set? Please? <-o<
please, oh, please bill!
Posted 18 years ago by water    [ Reply ]
Downright spooky... like the rest of this album... LOVE IT!
Posted 18 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
past three songs are all new to me and all got 8's good set
Posted 18 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
I think this song is Godlike - the master pop tunesmith tries his hand at eclectic - and pulls it off very well!
Posted 18 years ago by corander_uk    [ Reply ]
element1 wrote:
not a good song. in my opinion.
Have to agree. He's written better melodies. Do like the strings in the background.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Nil Fun rocks. Again.
Posted 18 years ago by Squirrel    [ Reply ]
not a good song. in my opinion.
Posted 18 years ago by element1    [ Reply ]
Tho I enjoy most all he's created over the years, this song along with most of this disk stands out for me. More experimental, less pop.
Posted 19 years ago by cjg    [ Reply ]
Mairy wrote:
Can we have an entire Split Enz, Crowded House, Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Finn Brothers set? Please? <-o<
Split Enz...? Of Course! It all makes sense!
Posted 19 years ago by kaosmonkey    [ Reply ]
this song is sexy....... Sexy and sinister.....
Posted 19 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Me an' m' brother Cletus use ta go down t' th' New-clee-ur reactor pond an' catch a mess o' them Twisty Bass outta there! Oop! Gotta go change his dressings...
Man, how I miss Crowded House. I gotta get some of Neil Finn's solo discs. This is really good.
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Damn - just got in and saw I missed this one - I love this entire album!
Posted 19 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
awesome awesome awesome! this is my favorite album. still is even after listening to it approximately 30 times this past weekend (I was on holiday in Boston and was sharing a hotel room with a friend who snores louder than any human in recorded history...I put my headphones on, put in this CD, and hit repeat...for three nights straight...still didn't get much sleep but this is a perfect album for late-night/early-morning listening).
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
Me an' m' brother Cletus use ta go down t' th' New-clee-ur reactor pond an' catch a mess o' them Twisty Bass outta there! Oop! Gotta go change his dressings...
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
stevebeaver wrote:
It's nice to hear some newer Finn music. Encore.
Posted 20 years ago by Ityllux    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
There hasn't been that much music that I have totally fallen in love with over the last decade (I must be getting old!) This CD is one of the exceptions. I can listen to it over and over and not get tired of it. One of the reasons I love RP is how often they play Neil Finn and his former incarnations. Thank you thank you for loving Neil as much as I do!
Posted 20 years ago by Shaken_Bake    [ Reply ]
Finn is brilliant. Gonna see him & his brother next week here in Austin. Can't wait. If you are wondering about what Neil Finn album to buy, get this one...Try Whistling This. Genius.
Posted 20 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
Can we have an entire Split Enz, Crowded House, Tim Finn, Neil Finn, Finn Brothers set? Please? <-o<
Posted 20 years ago by Mairy    [ Reply ]
RichardPrins wrote:
I second that
Posted 20 years ago by rgio    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
OK, I know everyone keeps saying how there is too much Neil on rp but now, THIS, was hoping we'd eventually get to this.
Posted 20 years ago by dmd    [ Reply ]