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Greg Brown — No Place Away
Album: Dream Cafe
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6.4

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Released: 1992
Length: 3:57
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Words like notes,
Are strokes along the thigh-
A long slow seduction,
On an Autumn night-
When Autumn, was still Autumn.
Wait a minute now,
Everybody just hold it.
Let's think about this.
Whoa, whoa now.
Ain't there no place away?

And I tryed to hide-
Live there like I used to.
But the sadness sent me,
Letters every day,
Sayin' there's-
There's no place away.

Tell me where the hope lies,
To bear the world,
To bear the destruction,
In which we all participate.
Tell me where the hope lies,
To bear the world,
To bear the destruction,
In which we all participate.

Oh I wanna hear-
Words like notes,
Are strokes along the thigh-
A long slow seduction,
On an Autumn night-
When Autumn, was still Autumn.

Pour me out some hot tea,
And build up the fire.
We'll sit here and listen,
To the ancient choir,
Singin', singin', singin', singin', hallelujah.
Hallelujah. Hallelujah
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Thanks RP for introducing me yet another wonderful song!
Posted 1 week ago by jainonen    [ Reply ]
seen him twice live in Fairbanks, AK. Great performer and show. 
Posted 2 weeks ago by chugachskier    [ Reply ]
Another great discovery for me via RP. Thanks
Posted 4 months ago by Lyndont    [ Reply ]
Lullaby by Pieta Brown, then next song No Place Away by Greg Brown.
Now thats keeping it all in the family.
Posted 9 months ago by bluegroper    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

His Dream Cafe could be the The Sanctuary Cafe in Iowa City, Iowa. It's a great place for artsy-fartsy hipster doofuses to hang out and catch a show...like one from Greg and discuss aesthetics after several cocktails!!!

Iowa City is north west of his home in the panhandle of Iowa. 

You should play some of his daughter's music Pietra Brown. 



I saw Pietra perform some years ago in the mid-Hudson Valley of NY. Yes, she was wonderful. Re: GB's DC and the SC in IC,   I can imagine a silly screenplay on the discussion of aesthetics after cocktails ... but it's not an activity a Greg Brown performance would inspire me to do. His performances and work are also wonderful.
Posted 11 months ago by Hot_Tuna99    [ Reply ]
My first reaction was “meh.”  But when I listened to the words…. Wow. 
Posted 11 months ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
just beautiful       what a great piece of craft     

juz sayin 
Posted 1 year ago by gusthemonkey    [ Reply ]
the pic to the left of these comments from the artist's website looks like shlabby/red_dragon. <shrug>
Posted 1 year ago by (former member)    [ Reply ]
Ha!

I was just in Greg's stomping grounds:  Sigourney and Keota and What Cheer. 

And the tunes were good for a good road trip. 
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Sadly apt lyrics from 30 years ago.
Here in NZ we've just endured the worst floods in living memory.. Climate change is hitting home.
"To bear the destruction,
In which we all participate."
Posted 1 year ago by floydpink    [ Reply ]
only issue with this amazing songwriter is that he kinda mumbles live.  age, non-conformity or...
Posted 2 years ago by carmelmik    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

and that might be bo ramsey on guitar



probably.  they're  compadres.  Bo's guitar is so rich.
Posted 2 years ago by carmelmik    [ Reply ]
I'm going +1 to 9 tonight too!! 
LLRP
Posted 2 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Wouldn't have ever heard of him if it wasn't for RP.  What a character and voice this guy has!  Great songwriter and storyteller.
Posted 2 years ago by terryweir    [ Reply ]
and that might be bo ramsey on guitar

Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Damn that's the second time I thought Greg was Tony Joe White. That from me is high praise. I think I gotta do me a RP deep dive. 
Posted 3 years ago by janac13    [ Reply ]
I'm picking up a little Roy Orbison vibe/vocals on this... anyone else?
Posted 3 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Its strange, I want to like this.  Lyrically, its amazing.  Sadly, I find the way he sings horribly grating.   Hope you all are enjoying! 
Posted 3 years ago by aubinoak    [ Reply ]
 
Posted 3 years ago by natxotxuri950    [ Reply ]
I like the non-us/them perspective of this line: 
To bear the destruction,
In which we all participate.
Posted 3 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Had to look and see who this was... thought it was Gord Downey!  I like it.
Posted 4 years ago by lily_99654    [ Reply ]
I can't believe, and am so regretful, that I haven't heard of this guy until a couple of years ago here on RP. 
Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 bb_matt wrote:
Quite shockingly middle of the road tired derivative twaddle.
 
You mean because only one singer ever can have a song that uses the word Hallelujah?
Posted 4 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
Apt song for 2020.
Posted 4 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Great emotive voice, relaxed, engaging, smooth, cool, calm, and yes - collected!
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
smooth
Posted 4 years ago by BSartiste    [ Reply ]
How can you not love this guy. A 10 all the way.
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
How have I never heard of this guy before?! What a great and pleasant surprise!
Posted 5 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
Hello Allah, Jehovah, Abba, Yahweh, God, Jesus, Bill. Please bless us with Greg Brown's "Speed Trap Boogie" Live!  We will all be uplifted.
Posted 5 years ago by jacopo777    [ Reply ]
 RabbitEars wrote:

I'll second that. he's like honey to me - there's such sweetness in his work. 
 

 
Like honey - thick, cloying, and bad for your health in large doses.
Posted 7 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
 onelittlemoose wrote:

No regrets. I agree with you. Very nice. 

 
Ditto that. I'd like to hear it again, more. 
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
His Dream Cafe could be the The Sanctuary Cafe in Iowa City, Iowa. It's a great place for artsy-fartsy hipster doofuses to hang out and catch a show...like one from Greg and discuss aesthetics after several cocktails!!!

Iowa City is north west of his home in the panhandle of Iowa. 

You should play some of his daughter's music Pietra Brown. 
Posted 8 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
You bunch of "lowraters". I think this song and artist deserves more than hohum. 7.7

 
Posted 8 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
Quite shockingly middle of the road tired derivative twaddle.
Posted 8 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
 
garyalex wrote:
I'll likely regret posting this but I don't understand the low rating.  This is very nice.

 
No regrets. I agree with you. Very nice. 
Posted 8 years ago by onelittlemoose    [ Reply ]
It's OK but I prefer Greg's darker side (Slant 6 Mind).
Posted 8 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
I'll likely regret posting this but I don't understand the low rating.  This is very nice.
Posted 8 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
 RabbitEars wrote:

I'll second that. he's like honey to me - there's such sweetness in his work. 
 

 
Lovely comments and compliments 
Posted 8 years ago by Chinto    [ Reply ]
 dalebryan wrote:
Greg  Brown is one of the truest voices of American folk music.

 
like
Posted 8 years ago by Chinto    [ Reply ]
Greg  Brown is one of the truest voices of American folk music.
Posted 8 years ago by dalebryan    [ Reply ]
Very moody album, in a good way.
Posted 8 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]

holy hell this is boring

plod plod plodding


Posted 8 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]
 BBoyes wrote:
He's awesome live if you ever get the chance. Amazing deep, effortless voice. 

 
I'll second that. he's like honey to me - there's such sweetness in his work. 
 
Posted 9 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
strong and subtle, very very enjoyable piece of slow rhythm
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
He's awesome live if you ever get the chance. Amazing deep, effortless voice. 
Posted 9 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
" I think the lyrics are excellent and sadly, all to salient to the present times." ...too!

 kaybee wrote:

This guy's voice is somewhat grating to me and will take some getting used to, but I disagree with others here - I think the lyrics are excellent and sadly, all to salient to the present times.

 


Posted 10 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
like the voice

like the instrumentation/arrangement

like the overall mood

fits into the radio paradise vibe 
Posted 10 years ago by KaraokeVox    [ Reply ]
I think I will give this guy a chance and buy one of his CDs because (A) he is from Iowa and I grew up there and (B) I have never bought a blues CD and (C) this sounds pretty good and I need to expand my horizons a bit more.....
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 k_trout wrote:
This song touches me.....

 
This song hurts my ears {#Headache}
Posted 11 years ago by stephw    [ Reply ]
This song touches me.....
Posted 12 years ago by k_trout    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
 Beastie wrote:
OK, it is my opinion that this guys blows, big time. Thank you very little for that music piece.

In the world of musical criticism
what is the difference between 'sucks' and 'blows'
Just need a straight answer.
 
Probably the same as with a vacuum cleaner ;-)
Posted 12 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
 Beastie wrote:
OK, it is my opinion that this guys blows, big time. Thank you very little for that music piece.

In the world of musical criticism
what is the difference between 'sucks' and 'blows'
Just need a straight answer.


Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 michaelc wrote:
this whole ablum is very dark, it was 2nd greg I bought.
the first was in the dark with you
this one is very upbeat. guess his wife left and grew dark.
My wife did not like this album, but I did, it's one of my favs of gregs.
 
This guy's voice is somewhat grating to me and will take some getting used to, but I disagree with others here - I think the lyrics are excellent and sadly, all to salient to the present times.
Posted 12 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
I love Greg Brown!
Posted 12 years ago by tkosh    [ Reply ]
 pollyh wrote:
Tracey Chapman's older brother?
 
If so he should take lessons on writing lyrics from her.
Posted 12 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
Tracey Chapman's older brother?
 
Posted 12 years ago by pollyh    [ Reply ]
I started to a little Roy out of this.I liked it though.
Posted 19 years ago by katzendogs    [ Reply ]
Sort of the Chris Isaak "sad elvis" vibe. Not bad, not great either.
Posted 19 years ago by ashbyman    [ Reply ]
Yes, nice guitar and overall sound!
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
OK, it is my opinion that this guys blows, big time. Thank you very little for that music piece.
Posted 19 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
Some really nice guitar in there. Seems like a good drivin song.
Posted 19 years ago by japanmoran    [ Reply ]
ursus88 wrote:
Seems a bit out of character for Greg Brown, but I still like his voice and most all of the stuff he does.
this whole ablum is very dark, it was 2nd greg I bought. the first was in the dark with you this one is very upbeat. guess his wife left and grew dark. My wife did not like this album, but I did, it's one of my favs of gregs.
Posted 19 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
Really digging Greg Brown lately and this album/song in particular.
Posted 20 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]
Seems a bit out of character for Greg Brown, but I still like his voice and most all of the stuff he does.
Posted 20 years ago by ursus88    [ Reply ]