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Blood Oranges — Bridges
Album: The Crying Tree
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Released: 1992
Length: 2:41
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Why'd you cross that river anyway?
Why'd you put all that water in our way?
So deep and so wild
I can't swim that far
And you can't build bridges in the dark

Maybe if you hadn't said a word
Maybe if I hadn't overheard
Maybe if our lives hadn't fallen all apart
Building bridges in the dark

On the day you finally realized
There's no difference on the other side
Run down to the water
Hang your head and cry
Cause you can't build bridges in the dark
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HA!!! Shazam couldn't name it!!! 7 --> 8
Posted 5 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
I was sure this was Bruce Cockburn. I see I wasn't the only one.
Posted 5 years ago by jsjacob    [ Reply ]
Very enjoyable song for me, but as a bridge engineer just gotta say we got light plants these days that make building bridges in the dark a lot easier...
Posted 5 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
Nice one. Instant 8.
Posted 7 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
Joy

good music too

Peace people 
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
I was in the process of chasing down some websites from business cards I got from "Art in the Park" today, and this song came on, and I started to grin and feel pretty good about my online research.  I really LIKE this song. Yes, quite a Jackson Browne feel to it, but the instrumentals are different enough that Blood Oranges has a sound all their own.  (Note to self:  Forego the salt lamp and buy this CD instead.) {#Daisy}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Very nice indeed. AMG identifies them as The Blood Oranges. Unfortunately the band broke up in 1994.

Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
First few bars, I thought it was Blue Rodeo.  Haven't heard them in quite some time ... {#Think}
Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
Great song, too bad it is unavailable on iTunes.
Posted 14 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
 jwkoda wrote:
I thought it was Jackson Browne singing.  It sounds just like him. 
 
yeah. . .

Posted 14 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
I thought it was Jackson Browne singing.  It sounds just like him. 
Posted 14 years ago by jwkoda    [ Reply ]
definitely has a Jackson Browne feel to it.
Posted 14 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
 bindi wrote:
Virtually no info on these guys - tour? albums?  Love their sound.
 

There's this Wikipedia page
Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Too bad the lead singer is flat on the chorus...nice song otherwise.
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Funny - the artist website takes you to Wiki reference on the actual fruit....
Posted 15 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Virtually no info on these guys - tour? albums?  Love their sound.
Posted 15 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
Regular OK.

Shady Grove from their Lone Green Valley is my fave from them, though.
Posted 15 years ago by jimshome    [ Reply ]
I see I'm certainly not the first to notice that this guy definitely has that same quality Jackson Browne has in his voice.  Nice.
Posted 15 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
{#Laughing}Missed the song - Work!! - but I love blood oranges

Posted 15 years ago by MaryM    [ Reply ]
 MinMan wrote:
I thought this was Jackson Browne...
I can't believe it's not! {#Eek}
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 oldman wrote:
of Roverfish:

I hear a little Jackson Brown, but a lot more Bruce Cockburn.

Agreed
 
I'm right with you on that, I do enjoy this when I hear. Reminds me, must look up JB tickets for gig here later in the month.

Posted 15 years ago by vaiodon    [ Reply ]
Um, outstanding.
Posted 15 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
 MojoJojo wrote:
Blood oranges now remind me of Dexter. Anyone?
 

But of course! It's in the opening credits...and it's only one of my favourite shows. I had to order Showtime just to see the 3rd season because it's not showing on any of the regular cable channels. 
Posted 16 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
 beanpillow9 wrote:
Cheri Knight's "The Northeast Kingdom" is an excellent CD. I've been diggin' the Blood Oranges for years, "The Crying Tree" and "Corn River" are both very good. As for the complaints about the voice, this type of music (alt. country/folk/bluegrass) doesn't need a pure, tuneful, always on key vocal performance. The Blood Oranges are an American roots band- twangy, quirky, and off kilter vocals fit the authenticity of the music perfectly. Dylan and Earle can't sing- yet they CAN. It ain't perfect, but it's not supposed to be.
 
Right on bean.

Posted 16 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
I hear a little Jackson Brown, but a lot more Bruce Cockburn. Personally, I don't think the vocals are that weak...not everyone needs to belt it out. Quite likeable, for me.
Agreed
Posted 16 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
FYI: "...in the dark" is the lyrical equivalent of "that's what SHE said". Guy: So what did you do on your date? Musician: We built bridges...in the dark! Guy: Duuuuude, SCORE!
Physicsgenius attempt at "humor". Who'd of thunk it!
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
cherylg4 wrote:
If you like this, check out the two solo discs from Cheri Knight, "The Knitter" and "The Northeast Kingdom." (I uploaded a couple tracks to RP but they were rejected) One was produced by Steve Earle and she's got great backup muscians and singers, including Emmylou Harris. Excellent songwriting and a more rock, less country country-rock.
Cheri Knight's "The Northeast Kingdom" is an excellent CD. I've been diggin' the Blood Oranges for years, "The Crying Tree" and "Corn River" are both very good. As for the complaints about the voice, this type of music (alt. country/folk/bluegrass) doesn't need a pure, tuneful, always on key vocal performance. The Blood Oranges are an American roots band- twangy, quirky, and off kilter vocals fit the authenticity of the music perfectly. Dylan and Earle can't sing- yet they CAN. It ain't perfect, but it's not supposed to be.
Posted 17 years ago by beanpillow9    [ Reply ]
Blood oranges now remind me of Dexter. Anyone?
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
labkpr wrote:
For some strange reason, I've always liked this song... do I need help?
I guess we both do.
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
FYI: "...in the dark" is the lyrical equivalent of "that's what SHE said". Guy: So what did you do on your date? Musician: We built bridges...in the dark! Guy: Duuuuude, SCORE!
Posted 18 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
I hear a little Jackson Brown, but a lot more Bruce Cockburn. Personally, I don't think the vocals are that weak...not everyone needs to belt it out. Quite likeable, for me.
Posted 18 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
mezzanine wrote:
Horrible voice!!
If you think he's bad, listen to James Blunt more. Personally, i think its a fair song. Simple.
Posted 18 years ago by witchchild    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Jackson Browne... or some other Nico consort.
Posted 18 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Kinda nice, actually. I thought it was Bruce Cockburn at first.
Posted 18 years ago by 87C751    [ Reply ]
sounds like he's straining on the high(er) notes...
Posted 18 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
I was surprised to see that this is 12 years old. Sounds fresh.
Posted 18 years ago by ObsidianInfinity    [ Reply ]
For some strange reason, I've always liked this song... do I need help?
Posted 19 years ago by labkpr    [ Reply ]
Horrible voice!!
Posted 19 years ago by mezzanine    [ Reply ]
al9009 wrote:
what is it you colonials say? Oh yes. This sucks.
colonials, eh? saint bertram, lad! here in new (and improved?) england "colonials" are houses and "english" is the spin we put on pool balls! that said, i have to agree with your assessment of this song. not high on my list. i'd drop it in the dust bin.
Posted 19 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
al9009 wrote:
what is it you colonials say? Oh yes. This sucks. Learn to sing, dude. :P
never a truer word was spoken.
Posted 19 years ago by bajafisher    [ Reply ]
I like Jimmy Ryan's mandolin.
Posted 20 years ago by shue    [ Reply ]
I think it's quite likeable-7
Posted 20 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by ndanger666    [ Reply ]
what is it you colonials say? Oh yes. This sucks. Learn to sing, dude. :P
Posted 20 years ago by al9009    [ Reply ]
Drum loop, organ playing nothing but whole note chords, and nearly tuneless singing. Sounds like the first song someone's ever written and recorded. Useless.
Posted 20 years ago by gregorbill    [ Reply ]
If you like this, check out the two solo discs from Cheri Knight, "The Knitter" and "The Northeast Kingdom." (I uploaded a couple tracks to RP but they were rejected) One was produced by Steve Earle and she's got great backup muscians and singers, including Emmylou Harris. Excellent songwriting and a more rock, less country country-rock.
Posted 21 years ago by cherylg4    [ Reply ]
Very sweet tune. Reminiscent of old Jackson Browne (at least to me). This is typical of why I've become a diehard RP fanatic; gaining exposure to groups that otherwise would never cross my ears. Nice pick and a great segue from Mark Knopfler.
Posted 21 years ago by ppoggione    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by rmurray248: Very nice - on what part of the hemoglobe are blood oranges grown?
VERY CLEVER rmurray!
Posted 22 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Very nice - on what part of the hemoglobe are blood oranges grown?
Posted 22 years ago by rmurray248    [ Reply ]
This remind anyone else of Sue Vega? Not the voice obviously! But I could picture her singing a tune like this and it sounds similar to something I think I\'ve heard her sing. Nice tune.
Posted 22 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]