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Neko Case — Deep Red Bells
Album: Blacklisted
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Released: 2002
Length: 3:57
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He led you to this hiding place
His lightning threats spun silver tongues
The red bells beckon you to ride
A handprint on the driver's side

It looks a lot like engine oil
And tastes like being poor and small
And popsicles in the summer

Deep red bells
Deep as I've been done
Deep red bells
Deep as I've been done

It always has to come this
Red bells ring this tragic hour
We've lost sight of the overpass
But daylight won't remember that

When speckled fronds raise round your bones
Who took the time to fold your clothes
And shook the Valley of the Shadow

Deep red bells
Deep as I've been done
Deep red bells
Deep as I've been done

Where does this mean world cast its cold eye
Who's left to suffer long about you
Does your soul cast about like an old paper bag
Past empty lots and early graves
Those like you who lost their way
Murdered on the interstate
While the red bells rang like thunder

Deep red bells
Deep as I've been done
Deep red bells
Deep as I've been done
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Posted 2 months ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
 ianstoll wrote:

Tickets for a small venue to see the inestimable Neko Case this fall!



For Father's Day, the kids got me tickets to see Neko on Oct. 18 in Royal Oak, Michigan. I am not worthy, but I am grateful!
Posted 3 months ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Hey...this sure sounds like Neko Case. 

Oh. Never mind. 
Posted 3 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Has it been 22 years already? I first heard of Neko Case because of RP playing this track so much back in the day. I fell in love with her voice then and there.  Been to a bunch of her concerts.
Thanks RP! 
Posted 4 months ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Neko is freakin awesome!
Posted 7 months ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
she sounds like Reba McEntire to me
Posted 9 months ago by neotrogg    [ Reply ]
First track I ever hear from Neko Case (thanks to RP), and loved her stuff ever since.
Posted 10 months ago by ipestell    [ Reply ]
Oh Neko - I have a deep love for your haunting voice and lyrical genius.
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:

Yes it is!

Hooray!


Because of her voice? 
Posted 1 year ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
I love Neko's rolling - twanging guitar sound here.
Posted 1 year ago by Jakethemuss    [ Reply ]
 gottclay wrote:


Thanks for the sharing your magic decoder ring - as with most Neko Case songs, I had no idea what it was about.



I had no idea. I live quite close to the scene of some of those sad events. And she's from Tacoma, where I used to live.
Posted 1 year ago by fncll    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

It's specifically about the Green River Killer. There's an interesting interview where she talks about it briefly.


Thanks for the sharing your magic decoder ring - as with most Neko Case songs, I had no idea what it was about.
Posted 2 years ago by gottclay    [ Reply ]
Neko Case is why Cowboy Junkies bore me to death. I could listen to Neko 24/7. What an expressive singer, so clever and daring.
Posted 2 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
This powerful song can still bring me to a rare standstill... She had me from when I first heard this, on good ol' RP, and she always will...
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 Tylersmyler wrote:

why does he play so much Neko?



'cause it's his biz, and he likes her
Posted 3 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
why does he play so much Neko?
Posted 3 years ago by Tylersmyler    [ Reply ]
 radiotoe wrote:


I recall when my wife and I heard Neko and her band perform this song live about 16-17 yrs ago.... transported me to another place, goose-bumps, hair raised on my neck. Wow, what a amazingly fantastic concert that was .... the Warehouse Live in Houston. Thanks, Neko and Band!


Hahaha -- replied to myself!    At least this time, I spelled the venue name correctly .... lol
Posted 3 years ago by radiotoe    [ Reply ]
 radiotoe wrote:

When you mentioned "overcome" --  I get it, totally. my wife and I saw Neko and her band at the Wherehouse in Houston around 2010. What an amazing voice and band/accompaniment....  almost otherworldly. 


I recall when my wife and I heard Neko and her band perform this song live about 16-17 yrs ago.... transported me to another place, goose-bumps, hair raised on my neck. Wow, what a amazingly fantastic concert that was .... the Warehouse Live in Houston. Thanks, Neko and Band!
Posted 3 years ago by radiotoe    [ Reply ]
 gottclay wrote:
Thanks - as with all her songs I had no idea what the lyrics are about.  Too bad, she has an interesting voice but what she says with it is mostly indecipherable.

 

Posted 3 years ago by gottclay    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

It's specifically about the Green River Killer. There's an interesting interview where she talks about it briefly.
 

Posted 3 years ago by gottclay    [ Reply ]
 gandalfbmg wrote:
It's been something like 15 years since I first discovered Neko through RP and this song, and fell in love... it was one of my first new music obsessions I found via RP, but NOT the last (and they led to even more outside of RP).

Anyway, the point is... a little over a week ago, I FINALLY got to see Neko live. It was as amazing as I always hoped it'd be. And while the set focused heavily on her latest album (which I do love by the way, my favorite from her since Fox Confessor...), she broke into this one and I was overcome with all that joy from all those 15 years of loving her music and how it started with this song.

Of course, thank you as always RP for being so great at what you do!
 
When you mentioned "overcome" --  I get it, totally. my wife and I saw Neko and her band at the Wherehouse in Houston around 2010. What an amazing voice and band/accompaniment....  almost otherworldly. 
Posted 4 years ago by radiotoe    [ Reply ]
No one has a voice like Neko case
Posted 4 years ago by amystone    [ Reply ]
I consider her the best singer I’ve ever heard and this song makes the case as any of hers.
Posted 5 years ago by dmellis    [ Reply ]
It's been something like 15 years since I first discovered Neko through RP and this song, and fell in love... it was one of my first new music obsessions I found via RP, but NOT the last (and they led to even more outside of RP).

Anyway, the point is... a little over a week ago, I FINALLY got to see Neko live. It was as amazing as I always hoped it'd be. And while the set focused heavily on her latest album (which I do love by the way, my favorite from her since Fox Confessor...), she broke into this one and I was overcome with all that joy from all those 15 years of loving her music and how it started with this song.

Of course, thank you as always RP for being so great at what you do!
Posted 5 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
The song that began it all. Never goes out of style.
Posted 6 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 Sandra_Jacobsen wrote:
Played toooo often.
 

 
I'm glad for that!
Posted 6 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
she is amazing! 
Posted 6 years ago by niseywee    [ Reply ]
Bill played us some new New Pornographers just a short while ago and now this gem. Mmmm...thanks Bill!
Posted 7 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 Utopia_Bold wrote:
This song is chilling. About all the MEN who lure young women and murder them.

 
It's specifically about the Green River Killer. There's an interesting interview where she talks about it briefly.
Posted 7 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
LOL at kcars post. Thing is, I'm also stepping out with Beth Orton but my heart is mostly with Neko..and Alison...and Hope Sandoval. Keeping it all on the down low is a task but I manage. Of course there's plausible deniability on their part so we're all cool with each other. Just so long as Imogen Heap doesn't find out about the others there won't be any trouble.
Posted 7 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
Played toooo often.
 
Posted 7 years ago by Sandra_Jacobsen    [ Reply ]
If I rotate my tv antennae to northwest when Neko hits those big notes, the walls and floors of my trailer vibrate in sympathetic harmonics.
Posted 8 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
This song is chilling. About all the MEN who lure young women and murder them.
Posted 8 years ago by Utopia_Bold    [ Reply ]
 chinaski wrote:
First heard this on RadioParadise 13 years ago, first song I'd ever heard from Neko Case for that matter. Neko and I have had a very deep and very imaginary relationship ever since. She persists in asking me to marry her but for whatever reason I never get around to it.

 
Maybe 'cause she knows you've been proposing to Alison Goldfrapp as well...

Are you sure you're not related to DD rabbi_phil? 
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Sandra_Jacobsen wrote:
This song is played too much.
 

 
Yes it is!

Hooray!
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill for making me realize what I missed in the past.
I will always be thankful for hearing Neko Case here first.
Well there's probably no other place that plays her anyways.

Oh... did I mention I love this song.
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
It is time to sack the  blacklisted blue.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Did I ever mention that I love this song?
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
This song is played too much.
 
Posted 8 years ago by Sandra_Jacobsen    [ Reply ]
 CrackerjaxATX wrote:
love the twangy edge on this one! still waiting to hear 'mood to burn bridges' on RP . subtle? ;v)
 
Yes to the Bridge song!
And Porchlight!
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 Imkirok wrote:

I never tire of this song.  It's the one that turned me on to Neko several years ago, and I've never looked back.

 
Same with me.
I just love the twang of this one.
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
First heard this on RadioParadise 13 years ago, first song I'd ever heard from Neko Case for that matter. Neko and I have had a very deep and very imaginary relationship ever since. She persists in asking me to marry her but for whatever reason I never get around to it.
Posted 8 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 Sandra_Jacobsen wrote:
Really weary of hearing this song. Sorry to all you fans but....

 
I never tire of this song.  It's the one that turned me on to Neko several years ago, and I've never looked back.
Posted 8 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Really weary of hearing this song. Sorry to all you fans but....
Posted 8 years ago by Sandra_Jacobsen    [ Reply ]
Love this song, I would give more comments but I'm driving is an uber driver sharing Radio paradise with all of my clients
Posted 9 years ago by Oxen1morale    [ Reply ]
Probably my favorite female artist. Such an incredible voice.
Posted 9 years ago by Sunman    [ Reply ]
Still amazing. I love a lot of Neko, but this is a high point (one of many).
Posted 9 years ago by islander    [ Reply ]
Maybe it helps to be brought up in a house where a lot of Johnny Cash/June Carter Cash/Carter Family, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez etc. was played but I sure enjoy Neko, both recorded and live.
Posted 10 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
more hauntingly beautiful stuff from Neko
Posted 10 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
3rd this!


 bougui wrote:
Same here ! I don't know why but I just love it !

 kaybee wrote:
I can never hear too much of this song.

 



 


Posted 10 years ago by eroz    [ Reply ]
 prophetzarquon wrote:



Oh!             It's bells......was quite interested for a moment.  

 
She clearly says red, not blue. No confusion here.
Posted 10 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Everybody in my church loves this song...


 

wherefore art thou?
Posted 10 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
 prophetzarquon wrote:



Oh!             It's bells......was quite interested for a moment.  

 
Mine are blushing: 

{#Redface} {#Redface}

You go, Neko!
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]



Oh!             It's bells......was quite interested for a moment.  
Posted 11 years ago by prophetzarquon    [ Reply ]
 robh wrote:
Glad you feel the same
(I was beginning to think it was only me)
 
No, include me. Lyrics are great, composition is great, voice is like a probe up the backside.
Posted 11 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
 ottovonb wrote:
Has Neko ever done anything that wasn't utterly terrific.
I'm beginning to wonder.
She has the amazing ability to sound like a throwback and brand new all at once. 

 
So true!
Posted 11 years ago by Drt_Napr    [ Reply ]
love the twangy edge on this one! still waiting to hear 'mood to burn bridges' on RP . subtle? ;v)
Posted 11 years ago by CrackerjaxATX    [ Reply ]
 Rofi wrote:
AAAARRRghhhhh (rated 1)

 
Glad you feel the same
(I was beginning to think it was only me)
Posted 11 years ago by robh    [ Reply ]
AAAARRRghhhhh (rated 1)
Posted 11 years ago by Rofi    [ Reply ]
Same here ! I don't know why but I just love it !

 kaybee wrote:
I can never hear too much of this song.

 


Posted 11 years ago by bougui    [ Reply ]
I can never hear too much of this song.
Posted 11 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
Deeeeeeeeep Reeeeed Beeeeeeelllsssss

{#Yell}

sweet 
Posted 11 years ago by energilc    [ Reply ]
 Foot wrote:
Basically annoying & way overplayed.

 
Agree. Aargh, that voice. Instant mute.
Posted 11 years ago by eve_silver    [ Reply ]
Has Neko ever done anything that wasn't utterly terrific.
I'm beginning to wonder.
She has the amazing ability to sound like a throwback and brand new all at once. 
Posted 11 years ago by ottovonb    [ Reply ]
Basically annoying & way overplayed.
Posted 11 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
Neko Case is a musical goddess.
Posted 11 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...

Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
OK kids ... don't fight!! Sit back and soak it all in.
Posted 11 years ago by PaulBJCorsaro    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:
HEEELLOO!!!

Bill, Rebecca...

This playlist is freakin' OLD!

I remember these past ten songs in the same order from at least five years ago!!
 
So what? If it ain't broken, don't try to fix it. {#Beat}
Posted 11 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
HEEELLOO!!!

Bill, Rebecca...

This playlist is freakin' OLD!

I remember these past ten songs in the same order from at least five years ago!!


 
Posted 11 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
Passion is generally good even if you are passionately against something.  Chances are if it gets to you that much then it reaches someone else just as much only in a positive way.  I think her distinctive voice carries her passion beautifully in her songs and that is why I like them.  Before being to scathing of a particular voice think where the world would be if nobody sat down to listen to the Bob Dylans, Leonard Cohens, Billy Braggs etc of this world.  I know I would be a less complete individual.
Posted 11 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
wow
Posted 11 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
igster to neko:( at least can we get some dirty old cow?
Posted 12 years ago by BibKiller    [ Reply ]
I initially quite liked the songs I heard from her here on RP. By now that foghorn of a voice has really gotten to me. She doesn't seem to be able to convey any other message than "ships, don't come close to shore". Then again, who thought Florence's voice could be topped.
Posted 12 years ago by stevendejong    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:

Me too! Not sure why Neko turns some people off so much. 
 
I guess that singing through your butt with your nose clogged with mucus will just turn some people off. =)
Posted 12 years ago by GrooVy    [ Reply ]
If only she was standing on top of the van as the plane flew by, maybe we would not have to hear this song again. She would have at least got to hear her last deep red bells as the ambulance showed up... =S
Posted 12 years ago by GrooVy    [ Reply ]
Arrg.. not again!
Posted 12 years ago by nathanso    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

I agree...  love this song...

 
 
Me too! Not sure why Neko turns some people off so much. 
Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Great song, great and spooky voice.  They're perfect together.
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Haunting song, written about the Green River killer.

"When speckled fronds raise round your bones
"Who took the time to fold your clothes?
"Who shook the Valley of the Shadow?"

...

"Where does this mean world cast its cold eye?
"Who's left to suffer long about you?
"Does your soul cast about like an old paper bag
"Past empty lots and early graves?
"For those like you who lost their way,
"Murdered on the interstate,
"While the red bells rang like thunder."

Posted 12 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
 dwhayslett wrote:

Unless you (metaphorically speaking, not specifically directed at rdo) are listening to RP 24 hours a day, and heard each of the 9 (now) plays, I have to wonder why this is an issue to you?
 
Really? I used to listen about 8-10 hours a day, during work.  I don't anymore, I got myself a Nano!  This one has been out now for a few years.  Also, I own copies of CDs for a great deal of the music played here.  I like hearing stuff I have not heard before.  I know it's a very tough balance RP has to strike.  I think they do a great job.  I am just whining I suppose, but I think it is good to give RP feedback, which I think they take into account.  Sometimes I get a little cranky and sarcastic (I'm working on it!!). 
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Now we did hear the live version in the past 8 hours. But I still like it.
Posted 12 years ago by rushed    [ Reply ]
HATE Neko Case. The song makes me feel sick. It's the only artist RP plays that makes me turn off my music. 
Posted 12 years ago by Flipmode    [ Reply ]
Sjaaks wrote:
sigh...
 

romeotuma wrote:

I agree...  love this song...

 
 
Haha...  {#Lol}
Posted 12 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
 eroz wrote:


I agree with the heavy rotation of this song, but I also have to say I enjoy listening to it each time.
 
As of this morning, it's listed as 5 plays in 30 days. Not heavy enough, I'd say.
Posted 12 years ago by dwlangham    [ Reply ]
sigh...
Posted 12 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
 MM_Prague wrote:
I agree with some of the posters below... decent song, but given the huge scope of the RP library, why the heavy rotation? Especially for so long. I can see putting a good song on heavier rotation for a couple of weeks, but this one's been playing every few days for months and months now...
 
Agreed.  Sadly, there are all too many other songs on RP in this same boat.  I wonder if Bill monitors his server's listener tune-out reports.
Posted 12 years ago by nathanso    [ Reply ]
What an amazing voice, get goosebumps ever time I here this one!!!
Posted 12 years ago by glassman    [ Reply ]
 Mozzie wrote:
I am sooo tired of this song! 
 
Heresy!
Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Like this and the others I've heard here from her.
Posted 12 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
 Mozzie wrote:
I am sooo tired of this song! 
 
Off to bed with you.
Posted 12 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
 smdeeg wrote:
Ahhhh ... haven't been on RP in quite awhile, but some things never change.  Got introduced to Neko here how many years ago now, and she still sounds great!  (although not such a fan of the latest album.)
 
Ditto for me
Posted 12 years ago by Barman    [ Reply ]
This is one of those songs the mythical 11 rating would be meant for. Play it again!
Posted 12 years ago by Dalebarely    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

The new RP feature that tells the # of plays in the past month says today that the # for this song is 8.  I agree, that's way too much.   I don't think any song should be in the rotation that much, except a new or recent release.  Bill G has written on these pages that there is no rotation involved, strictly speaking, and I trust him on that.  It's just I am not sure what other term applies here.
 
Unless you (metaphorically speaking, not specifically directed at rdo) are listening to RP 24 hours a day, and heard each of the 9 (now) plays, I have to wonder why this is an issue to you?
Posted 12 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
I am sooo tired of this song! 
Posted 12 years ago by Mozzie    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:
 me, too....never ever get tired of it
 

don't ask me why but that chorus hook is so fricken resonant...
Posted 12 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
 eroz wrote:


I agree with the heavy rotation of this song, but I also have to say I enjoy listening to it each time.
  me, too....never ever get tired of it
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 steventylersqa wrote:
True, there is repetition and I've found the LRC/Upload area is underutilized in terms of trying out new songs in regular rotation.
 
MM_Prague wrote:
I agree with some of the posters below... decent song, but given the huge scope of the RP library, why the heavy rotation? Especially for so long. I can see putting a good song on heavier rotation for a couple of weeks, but this one's been playing every few days for months and months now...
 
 
The new RP feature that tells the # of plays in the past month says today that the # for this song is 8.  I agree, that's way too much.   I don't think any song should be in the rotation that much, except a new or recent release.  Bill G has written on these pages that there is no rotation involved, strictly speaking, and I trust him on that.  It's just I am not sure what other term applies here.
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 MM_Prague wrote:
I agree with some of the posters below... decent song, but given the huge scope of the RP library, why the heavy rotation? Especially for so long. I can see putting a good song on heavier rotation for a couple of weeks, but this one's been playing every few days for months and months now...
 

I agree with the heavy rotation of this song, but I also have to say I enjoy listening to it each time.
Posted 12 years ago by eroz    [ Reply ]
True, there is repetition and I've found the LRC/Upload area is underutilized in terms of trying out new songs in regular rotation.
 
MM_Prague wrote:
I agree with some of the posters below... decent song, but given the huge scope of the RP library, why the heavy rotation? Especially for so long. I can see putting a good song on heavier rotation for a couple of weeks, but this one's been playing every few days for months and months now...
 


Posted 12 years ago by steventylersqa    [ Reply ]
I agree with some of the posters below... decent song, but given the huge scope of the RP library, why the heavy rotation? Especially for so long. I can see putting a good song on heavier rotation for a couple of weeks, but this one's been playing every few days for months and months now...
Posted 12 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
I agree with Romeotuma, we love Neko all year long, her sound and lyrics are refreshing on this cold morning in our time share condo.
Posted 12 years ago by steventylersqa    [ Reply ]
Ahhhh ... haven't been on RP in quite awhile, but some things never change.  Got introduced to Neko here how many years ago now, and she still sounds great!  (although not such a fan of the latest album.)
Posted 12 years ago by smdeeg    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this winter evening... 
 

agreed!  ....though its more like Spring here in California....
Posted 12 years ago by pk53    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

Never.
 

a thousand times never. Play it every hour for all I care.
Posted 12 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
 Reaver wrote:
It's a gorgeous song of course, but maybe a bit overplayed lately?
 
Never.
Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 oldsaxon wrote:

Awwww....you two have split up? I'm sorry to hear it. I hope she's managing to get on OK....Poor dear.
 
Yeah, the trouble and strife caught wind of it.

Posted 12 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
It's a gorgeous song of course, but maybe a bit overplayed lately?
Posted 12 years ago by Reaver    [ Reply ]
 gemtag wrote:
I'm over Neko. Her voice is really starting to annoy me.
 
Awwww....you two have split up? I'm sorry to hear it. I hope she's managing to get on OK....Poor dear.
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
I'm over Neko. Her voice is really starting to annoy me.
Posted 12 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
 KurtfromLaQuinta wrote:
I think I just blew a speaker out.
 
I can't harm my speakers because my little tube amp just hasn't got the power to hurt em, but I definitely turned this up LOUD. And she may be low on watts but she ain't shy of loud :) Good little tube amp....
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Her voice is magic but, "It tastes a lot like engine oil and feels like being poor and small"
song writing is not a thing she has trouble with.
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Best heard going south on Highway 97 into California, with storm clouds gathering in your mirrors..
 
A great driving song for sure.

Posted 12 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
I think I just blew a speaker out.
Posted 12 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
She didn't do this one when I saw her with Calexico last summer. Damn it! But the concert was still stellar. Anyone who thinks that Neko is a "studio wonder" who depends on special effects to get her unique sound is sadly mistaken. I sat 15 feet from her and heard her unamplified voice. It's all Neko, babe. and then some. Dang, she's a fox too! {#Hearteyes}
Posted 12 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
She's done a lot of great music, but this is her best so far for me.
Posted 12 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

This song always makes me think of Neko...  I want her to have my baby...

 
 
Neko Case has said that she doesn't want kids and is happy with her dogs.  Sorry Romeo, not going to happen. 

That doesn't mean you can't think about (or obsess) all the time that could be spent practicing.

Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
I think if I had her red hair and awesome voice my life would then be perfect. {#Meditate}
Posted 12 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
 salzburg4321 wrote:
I can't explain it but she just creeps me out. {#Shifty}

What the heck are "deep Red Bells" anyhow?
 
Don't know, but I think someone on this board mentioned it has something to do with the Green River killings in Washington state.  Neko was living in Seattle while this was all happening and it obviously haunted her:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neko_Case


Posted 12 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 toomanyollys wrote:
I've resigned myself to the fact I'm never going to 'get' Neko Case. The bit where she actually sings "Deep red bells...", to my ears anyway, sounds absolutely horrible. Judging by the comments here though, perhaps there's just something wrong with my ears.
  
We all have our kryptonite. Mine are Neil Young and Bob Dylan. 
Posted 12 years ago by hubcapsally    [ Reply ]