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Los Lobos — Down on the Riverbed
Album: The Neighborhood
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Released: 1990
Length: 4:01
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Down on the riverbed
Down on the riverbed
Down on the riverbed
I asked my lover for her hand
A red tailed hawk circled overhead
A red tailed hawk circled overhead
A red tailed hawk circled overhead
"The church on the hill" was what she said
A monster cloud like a big black hen
A monster cloud like a big black hen
A monster cloud like a big black hen
As she drew houses in the sand
I asked my lover for her hand
A red tailed hawk circled overhead
A red tailed hawk circled overhead
A red tailed hawk circled overhead
Then I heard a train whistle blow
Then I heard a train whistle blow
Then I heard a train whistle blow
And I knew it was time to go
I asked my lover for her hand
A red tailed hawk circled overhead
A red tailed hawk circled overhead
A red tailed hawk circled overhead
I asked my lover for her hand
I asked my lover for her hand
I asked my lover for her hand
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 sssterling wrote:
Lovelovelove this. Didn't realize that was John Hiatt growling in the background. Awesome!

 
Thought I heard John on the background vocals.  Such a unique sounding voice.
Posted 6 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Might not be my bag, but I can appreciate it for what it is.
Posted 7 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
These guys are capable of so much more than this.  I guess maybe they just needed some filler. 
 
Posted 9 years ago by zjustme    [ Reply ]
uhhhhhh!!

WHY do I ALWAYS seem to be listening when this irritant comes on?


Posted 10 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
Los Lobos was just on the Oct Blues Cruise... Gotta say they are one Bad A$$ Band, especially live!!
Posted 11 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
Never used to care for or about Los Lobos. As I get older...I realize that this is one great band!
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 dragon1952 wrote:

"when this come on"

That says it all ...good grief :^ /

 
baby with angry incredulous look because of misspelling

Lighten up, Dragon baby. 
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 ckcotton wrote:
Can't get out fast enough when this come on, actually

 
"when this come on"

That says it all ...good grief :^ /
Posted 11 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
Can't get out fast enough when this come on, actually
Posted 11 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
 Ya, he should growl on lead...sssterling wrote:
Lovelovelove this. Didn't realize that was John Hiatt growling in the background. Awesome!
 


Posted 11 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 ihategrapejuice wrote:
reminds me fitfully of "wade in the water"!
 
I'd call it an adaptation.
Posted 11 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Lovelovelove this. Didn't realize that was John Hiatt growling in the background. Awesome!
Posted 11 years ago by sssterling    [ Reply ]
 wingfinger wrote:
Tasty groove.  Could use more cowbell toward the end.
 
Everything needs more cowbell toward the end.
Posted 11 years ago by sssterling    [ Reply ]
 ckcotton wrote:
Looks like this is back in a more regular rotation after years on the "shelf"..... pitty... I was hoping it would be lost again.

YUCK 
 
ck, please leave the room now. 
Posted 12 years ago by DanO-1    [ Reply ]
I generally like Los Lobos, but this isn't one of their best.
Posted 12 years ago by jbunniii    [ Reply ]
The song gets a nine.

The band gets a ten.
Posted 12 years ago by RKeaton    [ Reply ]
Looks like this is back in a more regular rotation after years on the "shelf"..... pitty... I was hoping it would be lost again.

YUCK 
Posted 12 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
Dancing around the RP Studios this afternoon-?... OK, Me too...
Posted 12 years ago by AndyJ    [ Reply ]
Most eggsellently excellent
Posted 12 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Man, I thought he was saying, "Down by the riverbed/I asked my lover for her head..." and had to check the lyrics.  I either haven't had enough coffee or have had too much. 
Posted 12 years ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 Woody2 wrote:
If you listen closly you can hear John Hiatt in the background.It doesn't get any better than that. Los Lobos and John Hiatt on the same recording.
 
Ooh, how did I not know this? {#Music}
Posted 12 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
uhhhh

Los Lobos....

what a waste of time 
Posted 12 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
 Woody2 wrote:
If you listen closly you can hear John Hiatt in the background.It doesn't get any better than that. Los Lobos and John Hiatt on the same recording.
 
True  {#High-five}


Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:

I'm gonna agree with both of you.  They are a bit rough around the edges live.  And they do absolutely rock.  Your socks.  Right off!

 

I'm gonna agree with all three.  They push the edges live.  Sometimes things work out beautifully, sometimes, well, it was a helluva effort.  But I'd rather see a band try to mix it up than a band that tries to recreate what was done in the studio note for note.  Thats why I like live music. 
Posted 13 years ago by SuzG    [ Reply ]
 HarrO wrote:

Beg to differ. I've seen these guys a few times and they Rock live. Much better than this overproduced studio stuff.

 
I'm gonna agree with both of you.  They are a bit rough around the edges live.  And they do absolutely rock.  Your socks.  Right off!

Posted 13 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Tasty groove.  Could use more cowbell toward the end.
Posted 14 years ago by wingfinger    [ Reply ]
 HarrO wrote:

Beg to differ. I've seen these guys a few times and they Rock live. Much better than this overproduced studio stuff.

 
Correct-o-mundo!

Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
quote Mick: "Billy's good in form tonight!"
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Incredible band. Incredible cut. I'm a couple of hours early in this time zone (Eastern US), but Feliz Cinco de Mayo!
Posted 15 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 ihategrapejuice wrote:
reminds me fitfully of "wade in the water"!
 

Yes!  You could actually sing it right over top of this.  The chord changes fit just right.
Posted 15 years ago by osbyec    [ Reply ]
 pupuli wrote:
I had the sad chance of seeing them when they thought being a house band means you don't have to practice, much better in the studio
 
Beg to differ. I've seen these guys a few times and they Rock live. Much better than this overproduced studio stuff.

Posted 15 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
reminds me fitfully of "wade in the water"!
Posted 16 years ago by ihategrapejuice    [ Reply ]
pupuli wrote:

I had the sad chance of seeing them when they thought being a house band means you don't have to practice, much better in the studio



Has this song really not been played in five years? Or is this just new website craziness going on?


Posted 16 years ago by lingchih    [ Reply ]
I once heard them do a fantastic live version of this one. Compared to that, this one is a bit dull, in spite of John Hiatt\'s backing vocal.
Posted 21 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
I go back and forth on Los Lobos but I really like this one.
Posted 22 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]