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Harry Manx — Bring That Thing (live)
Album: Harry Manx Live
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Released: 2000
Length: 5:38
Plays (last 30 days): 3
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You swore off vice and habit
Trying to save your face
Need some lovin girl know I have it
Just to decorate your place

Dog my cat
Can't you scratch that itch
Things were more simple
When we didn't have a stitch

Bring that thing oh back home
Bring that thing back home

Well lord I need forgiveness
For the methods I use
I believe I can overcome them well
Talking about the blues

These hard times
They sink you down just like a stone
But you don't stop praying oh lord no don't stop praying cause

You gonna make it home

Bring that thing back home
Bring that thing back home

Some folks tried and some folks failed
Living without love somehow
Well that might float you know but I kind of doubt it cause
It;s sure been fun up till now

I might be the one
I'm laying silver down in your hand
Whatever else I may or may not be
I swear I'll always be your man

Bring that thing back home
Bring that thing back home
Comments (237)add comment
I'm a Manxomaniac!  Thanks, RP, for introducing me to this excellent artist!
Posted 10 minutes ago by lynnefredricksen    [ Reply ]
Thinking out loud.  Wouldn't something with him together with
Richard Thompson be cool?
Posted 3 weeks ago by KPC1    [ Reply ]
Never  heard of Harry before - excellent. That’s what I love about RP!
Posted 8 months ago by jmhwilliams    [ Reply ]
perfect 
Posted 1 year ago by Roku    [ Reply ]
RP turned me on to Harry Manx. They play a lot of his tracks. All tasty stuff.
Posted 1 year ago by siqbal    [ Reply ]
GREAT!! I never heard of him before. Thank You RP!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
can't stop moving 
Posted 2 years ago by sigur_ros    [ Reply ]
An easy "10" as far as I'm concerned.

Thanks, as always, B&R.
Posted 3 years ago by zapeta    [ Reply ]
Tito n Tarantula,  the amazing Jeff Healey,   SRV,   Harry Manx,  Joe Bonamossa   
fantastic music 
Thx Bill for playing the best
Posted 3 years ago by slaskey    [ Reply ]
 hifigreg wrote:
Mr Manx, born on the Isle of Man, now making his life in the gorgeous Gulf Islands between Vancouver & Victoria, Canada.
Can't help but wonder if all that physical beauty seeps in to his amazing skills on his varied instruments, and in to his songwriting.
Well done, sir. I have been looking forward to catching one of your live gigs for some time.
 
Try to catch him. Saw him years ago when they were doing 'lobby' concerts at the Kennedy Center. Excellent concert and he hung around afterwards selling and signing CDs and talking with everyone.  Class act.
Posted 3 years ago by stevesaw    [ Reply ]
So did Harry influence Ray M? I think so. Love to hear them together.
Posted 3 years ago by Jolouis    [ Reply ]
Mr Manx, born on the Isle of Man, now making his life in the gorgeous Gulf Islands between Vancouver & Victoria, Canada.
Can't help but wonder if all that physical beauty seeps in to his amazing skills on his varied instruments, and in to his songwriting.
Well done, sir. I have been looking forward to catching one of your live gigs for some time.
Posted 4 years ago by hifigreg    [ Reply ]
Ok im pretty sure I'm alone on this but this reminds me of Bruce Cockburn
Posted 4 years ago by janac13    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
Maybe if he stopped calling it a "thing" she'd bring it back home!
 
Maybe he's just reminding himself of his one job: bring money home, lay the silver in her hand.
Posted 4 years ago by gmichaelt    [ Reply ]
Maybe if he stopped calling it a "thing" she'd bring it back home!
Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
A good sample of Canadian blues
Posted 4 years ago by Canadese    [ Reply ]
Harry always jokes "The blues is not about feeling bad - its about making other people feel bad"
Posted 4 years ago by ecojot    [ Reply ]
This song gets better with every listen.
Posted 4 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
It's your thing, do what you wanna do --- Isley Bros
Posted 5 years ago by weavus    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by zaebb    [ Reply ]
embrace it...
Posted 5 years ago by yootz    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

It's either about plate tectonics or starfish; I can't remember which.
 
Malarkey.
Posted 5 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
 Djoy wrote:
What a fantastic run of songs!  Please stop so I can leave & get my errands done.
 
Been there often.
Posted 5 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Jason Isbell.
Posted 6 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]

I was going to say that was some kcar vs proclivities shit going down, but jump roping dogs kind of stole the show.

kcar wrote:

 

Your slide into dementia is almost complete! Just keep watching...

gif of 5 dogs in tutus jumping rope 

 


Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

It's either about plate tectonics or starfish; I can't remember which.

  

Your slide into dementia is almost complete! Just keep watching...

gif of 5 dogs in tutus jumping rope 
Posted 7 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 MrsTom wrote:
Preceded by "mango in my garden". "Dog my cat" What the heck are these people talking about? 
 
It's either about plate tectonics or starfish; I can't remember which.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 MrsTom wrote:
Preceded by "mango in my garden". "Dog my cat" What the heck are these people talking about? 
 
Michael wrote: Your comment reminds me of an adorable friend who, with an uncharacteristic lack of confidence, asked "Bring what thing home"?
Posted 8 years ago by Michael_Dean    [ Reply ]
Raw and blue 🎶🎶🎶🍷
Posted 8 years ago by Shakusteve    [ Reply ]
 subgyro wrote:

Yep!

https://www.cbc.ca/newsblogs/yourcommunity/2014/02/harry-manxs-facebook-plea-inspires-real-life-hunt-for-stolen-guitar.html

 
Great news…but I'm now 2woo hours late to doo my shopping for New Years dinnerrrr!!
Posted 8 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:

Seen Harry do this tune several times and he is always good, sometimes great.

Loves a good pun too.

Had his Mohan Veena stolen last year, anyone know if he got it back?



 
Yep!

https://www.cbc.ca/newsblogs/yourcommunity/2014/02/harry-manxs-facebook-plea-inspires-real-life-hunt-for-stolen-guitar.html
Posted 8 years ago by subgyro    [ Reply ]
 eveliko wrote:
Day after day, thanks to RP, this gentleman is giving me similar thrills to SRV.

 
That's quite a comparison to S R Vaughan 
Posted 9 years ago by cynet    [ Reply ]
Ain't nobody playing along with this man when he is letting it all out.
Plus no visible effort. 
Perhaps the 7 years apprenticeship in India helped a tad. 
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
GREAT song......buying it!!!!!
Posted 9 years ago by jjtwister    [ Reply ]
Noodlers of the world, Unite! 

martinc wrote:
I bet everyone with an acoustic at hand has it out playing along.  Show of hands. I am one

 


Posted 9 years ago by gofishbish    [ Reply ]
Day after day, thanks to RP, this gentleman is giving me similar thrills to SRV.
Posted 9 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
 martinc wrote:
I bet everyone with an acoustic at hand has it out playing along.  Show of hands. I am one

 
I can imagine you right now, playing your guitar and rhythmically typing your post with a pencil in your mouth! Since I'm doing the same thing, I can't raise my hand, but I'm with you!
Posted 9 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
Wow
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
LOVE this. Never heard the guy before...now i have to go get this album. MAN...
 
Posted 9 years ago by jenfarmel    [ Reply ]
I bet everyone with an acoustic at hand has it out playing along.  Show of hands. I am one
Posted 9 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
What a fantastic run of songs!  Please stop so I can leave & get my errands done.
Posted 9 years ago by Djoy    [ Reply ]
A most excellent tune.
Posted 9 years ago by MentalWedgie    [ Reply ]
 MrsTom wrote:
Preceded by "mango in my garden". "Dog my cat" What the heck are these people talking about? 
 
Metaphors 
Posted 10 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Preceded by "mango in my garden". "Dog my cat" What the heck are these people talking about? 
Posted 10 years ago by MrsTom    [ Reply ]

Seen Harry do this tune several times and he is always good, sometimes great.

Loves a good pun too.

Had his Mohan Veena stolen last year, anyone know if he got it back?


Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
keep it coming!
Posted 10 years ago by j1sey    [ Reply ]

Great song!!! Way to get behind the mule Harry!


Posted 11 years ago by sandpebble    [ Reply ]
"Dog my cat" always brings a recent meaning of the verb 'to dog' to my salacious mind... ;-)

Cool song. I don't know WTF he's going on about, but his voice is captivating and the sound hypnotising. 8 from the dirty-minded Nottingham jury.
Posted 11 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 Minimally wrote:
I can't help but laugh when I see the song title, I mean, if this were a hip hop song it would have a completely different meaning... or would it?

 

it is and always will be ......that thang........{#Heartkiss}{#Hug}{#Dance}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
I can't help but laugh when I see the song title, I mean, if this were a hip hop song it would have a completely different meaning... or would it?
Posted 11 years ago by Minimally    [ Reply ]
I LOVE this one.
Posted 11 years ago by aristoteles    [ Reply ]
Have seen Harry 3 times now in a variety of venues...love, love, love him! 
Posted 11 years ago by Tennisgirl    [ Reply ]
Super set!
This is one of a string of powerful tunes DJ, Many Thanks 
DS
Manx
Harper
Johnny Lang 
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
seriously good...........{#Fire}{#Dancingbanana}{#Fire}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
RP introduced me to Harry Manx and this album in particular.  Wow, what a great artist and album!  Thanks RP and thanks to many of you, my fellow RP listeners who help RP along w/ some great suggestions.  {#Cheers}
Posted 11 years ago by S-curvy    [ Reply ]
Love that bass in the background. It made me realize that the reason I don't like blues that much is the lack of bass.
Posted 11 years ago by kojiroh    [ Reply ]
Love Harry Manx. He's also great in concert - go see him if you get the chance.
Posted 11 years ago by bagpipe    [ Reply ]
Dog my cat.
Posted 11 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
 januismer wrote:
Polk Salad Annie.
 
Gotta love Tony Joe White!  {#Cheers}
Posted 12 years ago by JIan    [ Reply ]

Yeaaaaaaahhh, love it.

Bring that thing back home.
 


Posted 12 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
This is art. Terrific.
Posted 12 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Fits my mood today... Thank You.... I want to have a drink and dance barefoot on the beach as the sun goes down... Long day, long month, very-too-much a long year... dancing in the warm sand... good music...
Posted 12 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
Polk Salad Annie.
Posted 12 years ago by januismer    [ Reply ]
This is a tune that transcend ages.  How appreciative I am!{#Bananapiano}
Posted 12 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
Lovin' how the songs are just sliding into each other along such sinuous and tasty sonic lines...EXACTLY WHAT YOU WANT FROM A STATION!
Posted 12 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
love it!
Posted 12 years ago by zitherica    [ Reply ]
Had me swaying in my seat. Good stuff
Posted 12 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
The beginning reminds me of Better Man by John Butler Trio
Posted 12 years ago by mikerobinson    [ Reply ]
 zenhead wrote:
it's a Mohan veena - a sitar-guitar hybrid. cool, ain't it?

 
Surely, if it's a Guitar/Sitar hybrid, it's a Sitar? Or a Guitar? Even a Suitar?!
Posted 12 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
it's a Mohan veena - a sitar-guitar hybrid. cool, ain't it?

Posted 13 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
 garyalex wrote:

Sitar?

I really like this tune. 
 
he plays a mohan vina......
Posted 13 years ago by elliotgoettelman    [ Reply ]
 Snoopy2 wrote:
I like that Indian instrument, what is it called?
 
Sitar?

I really like this tune. 

Posted 13 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
I like that Indian instrument, what is it called?
Posted 13 years ago by Snoopy2    [ Reply ]
I purchased a Harry Manx album after first hearing him on RP.  Every song he does seems to be a combination of two other songs on the album, so there is not a lot of variety.  But he has such a cool sound, I'm perfectly fine with that.
Posted 13 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
hey what the hell
8))
go legal
 
Posted 13 years ago by YKV    [ Reply ]
I tried to bring that thing to my mp3 but couldn't download it...awwww....
Posted 13 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
HARRY moves me...
that's all what counts!

No matter how simelar his songs sound!

I LIKE HIM!!!

A LOT!!

FEELINGS...!!!!
 

well, I guess they call you Stingray!
Posted 13 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
HARRY moves me...
that's all what counts!

No matter how simelar his songs sound!

I LIKE HIM!!!

A LOT!!

FEELINGS...!!!!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Is it just me or do all of Harry Manx's songs sound the same?
Posted 13 years ago by oso_negro    [ Reply ]
There was a little sample from "my favourite things"  on the guitar picking wasn't it?


Posted 13 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]

Nice tune! I never heard of Harry Manx before but I'll do some research.

Thanks Bill!


Posted 14 years ago by Fi-Wi    [ Reply ]
With the volume turned up a notch:

8 —> 10
Posted 14 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
CLASSICAL "8"...
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
This particular mix of this song is one that grabs my soul and refuses to let go.  I believe in this case, it is the live element and unfortunately I can't find it anywhere.  So Bill, where do we find this live version of Bring That Thing?
Posted 14 years ago by Ranchboy    [ Reply ]
Black Rebel Elbow Club
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 buzmaggie wrote:
poor vancouve, sometimes that brings a peace of mind you dont have.  listen to that harmonica!  if you cant get pleasure out of this you probably have problems elsewhere!
{#Fight}
 
Huh??
I think you meant to reply to AdyMiles's comment?
I quite like this tune!
Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
 On_The_Beach wrote:

. . . Like every comment you make.

 

poor vancouve, sometimes that brings a peace of mind you dont have.  listen to that harmonica!  if you cant get pleasure out of this you probably have problems elsewhere!
{#Fight}
Posted 14 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]

blues, they are hard times. 


Posted 14 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]
 ewest02 wrote:

An expression of astonishment... Early  printed uses include Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and the O. Henry story "Memoirs of a Yellow Dog"  ..From Chapter 15 in Huckleberry Finn, Jim says "...but dog my cats ef it ain't de powerfullest dream I ever see."

 
Well dog my cat - I did not know that! 
Thanks ewesto2!  {#Smile}
Posted 14 years ago by macadavy    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
annoying, boring, predictable crap...
 
. . . Like every comment you make.

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Where else you may find so much great music all together?
Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
Very nice!! Haven't heard of him either, but what a surprise!!

8
Posted 14 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Never heard of Harry Manx before finding him here on RP. Was amazed as his list of awards especially from Canadian sources. Yet he was an unknown to me. Thanks again Bill.  I am watching for tour dates around here.
Posted 15 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
annoying, boring, predictable crap... twang twang. thud thud yet again. not a good day on RP so far
 
Did Excelsior move to England and change his name?

Posted 15 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Smacks heavily of AUTHENTICITY...........perhaps out of your outre holbourne............

Posted 15 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Dude! Good one.
Posted 15 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
 holborne wrote:


I suppose this will be lost on you, but again, posting the words "no comment" is not the same as actually, you know, not making a comment. But I don't get the impression you're thinking about it very hard, so I won't bother to discuss it further with you.
 

I get the impression he is saying: "this is a 9, end of discussion", or "this is so much a 9 that I don't want to hear your feeble dissenting arguments".
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 AdyMiles wrote:
annoying, boring, predictable crap... twang twang. thud thud yet again. not a good day on RP so far
 
Dear AdyMiles:

Please make a positive comment now and then. It would be a refreshing change. Thank you.

Posted 15 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
annoying, boring, predictable crap... twang twang. thud thud yet again. not a good day on RP so far


Posted 15 years ago by AdyMiles    [ Reply ]
Nice tune!
Posted 15 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Yeah. Good one.
Posted 15 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
What a sexist load of crap.

I love it.

8
Posted 15 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
 dc_zee wrote:
What does "dog my cat" really mean/imply?  
The first use of this I recall was an early Preston Sturges movie entitled "Christmas in July".
 
These days this might refer to following cats hoping to spy on them having sex but I'd hope that such a 'modern' meaning of 'dogging' (see Wikipedia) wouldn't have applied in the days when this song was written ;)

Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 dc_zee wrote:
What does "dog my cat" really mean/imply?  
The first use of this I recall was an early Preston Sturges movie entitled "Christmas in July".
 
An expression of astonishment... Early  printed uses include Mark Twain's "Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" and the O. Henry story "Memoirs of a Yellow Dog"  ..From Chapter 15 in Huckleberry Finn, Jim says "...but dog my cats ef it ain't de powerfullest dream I ever see."

Posted 15 years ago by ewest02    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

can you understand that situations exist where to say "no comment" mean to say "everything"?:  or, if you want,  "silence is gold", ty.  -    9.

holborne wrote:


Uh, dude, just so you know: it's kind of annoying to keep reading your comments saying "No comment." If you don't want to make a comment, how about not posting that you're not making a comment?

 
 

Far out, Catherwood...roll another bomber and leave it on the sidetable.
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Detta var skit bra!! (This where good as hell) as we said in Swedish. This is somthing like J.J Cale on real Blues. Soory for my spelling!
Posted 15 years ago by tordal    [ Reply ]
this really was a hard song to find, I had to go to his web site to figure out which cd this live version was on - I am so glad that Radio Paradise actually plays Harry Manx!
thanks for this one, it's such a great song...
Posted 15 years ago by glydev    [ Reply ]
Still lovin' this one...   {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
What does "dog my cat" really mean/imply?  
The first use of this I recall was an early Preston Sturges movie entitled "Christmas in July".
Posted 15 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
Great voice, great playing...I keep forgetting it's live until the song finishes and the audience applauds.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
brought that thing up from a 7 to a 8, simplistic but real nice like it
Posted 15 years ago by stkman    [ Reply ]
 rtrudeau wrote:


I have spent countless hours minutes trying to decipher calypsus_1's song comments with limited success. Why post "no comment" when not posting a comment is essentially the same thing? What on earth does "no comment" mean to say "everything" mean, anyway? (The more I read that the more it sounds like nonsense). I am utterly confused.

In order to maintain my limited grasp on sanity, I have decided to simply skip over and not read any comments I see that are made in a dark blue, bold typeface.

 

I think that is a very fine plan of action, which I will adopt.

Of course, now he'll probably just change the color of the typeface. But I am adaptable.
Posted 15 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

can you understand that situations exist where to say "no comment" mean to say "everything"?:  or, if you want,  "silence is gold", ty.  -    9.

holborne wrote:


Uh, dude, just so you know: it's kind of annoying to keep reading your comments saying "No comment." If you don't want to make a comment, how about not posting that you're not making a comment?

 
 

I have spent countless hours minutes trying to decipher calypsus_1's song comments with limited success. Why post "no comment" when not posting a comment is essentially the same thing? What on earth does "no comment" mean to say "everything" mean, anyway? (The more I read that the more it sounds like nonsense). I am utterly confused.

In order to maintain my limited grasp on sanity, I have decided to simply skip over and not read any comments I see that are made in a dark blue, bold typeface.

Posted 16 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Wonderful song.  I saw Manx live this summer.  It was a transfixing experience that reminded me a little of the feeling I had when I first saw Lucinda perform.  Very sexy, very blues-ey! 
Posted 16 years ago by ri_shelton    [ Reply ]
 holborne wrote:

Uh, dude, just so you know: it's kind of annoying to keep reading your comments saying "No comment." If you don't want to make a comment, how about not posting that you're not making a comment?

 

I'm not getting the "no comment" thing either.  If the dude/dudette wants people to know he/she rated it a 9 just post 9.  Adding "no comment" is kinda weird.


Posted 16 years ago by F1    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

can you understand that situations exist where to say "no comment" mean to say "everything"?:  or, if you want,  "silence is gold", ty.  -    9.

holborne wrote:


Uh, dude, just so you know: it's kind of annoying to keep reading your comments saying "No comment." If you don't want to make a comment, how about not posting that you're not making a comment?

 

 

I suppose this will be lost on you, but again, posting the words "no comment" is not the same as actually, you know, not making a comment. But I don't get the impression you're thinking about it very hard, so I won't bother to discuss it further with you.


Posted 16 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]

can you understand that situations exist where to say "no comment" mean to say "everything"?:  or, if you want,  "silence is gold", ty.  -    9.

holborne wrote:


Uh, dude, just so you know: it's kind of annoying to keep reading your comments saying "No comment." If you don't want to make a comment, how about not posting that you're not making a comment?

 


Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:
no comment  -   9.
 
Uh, dude, just so you know: it's kind of annoying to keep reading your comments saying "No comment." If you don't want to make a comment, how about not posting that you're not making a comment?

Posted 16 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
no comment  -   9.
Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Kicks serious ass. What I would call a 'low key ass-kickin'     digin it 
Posted 16 years ago by shaktiboy    [ Reply ]