Webb Wilder — The Rest (Will Take Care of Itself)
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There's a glimmer of morning just over the tree line
The sky full of starlings scatter at rain sign
I don't know what the day will bring
Assuming it does come
I just know that I need you
Forever and then some
I was living in a world
Where people pawned their souls
For the smallest change
So it's by heart I know
A little hope is a precious thing
In the thick of night
It'll hold up in the light
Put love above everything else
And the rest will take care of itself
I have known darkness jet black as the raven
You just might be the closest I will ever get to heaven
But everybody needs forgiveness
Even those that don't deserve it
Everybody needs salvation
Even if they don't believe a word
I was living in a world where people shape truth
Just as bold as day
Now when I have you
I won't throw your trust away
And in the thick of night
It'll hold up in the light
Put love above everything else
And the rest will take care of itself
The rest will take care of itself,
The rest will take care of itself
Come on, come on
Come on
Every dream has a blind side,
A trap door that's tripped by doubt
I've tried to see reason
But I couldn't quite make it out
I was living in a world
Where every mask I wore
Fell on it's face
I will masquerade no more
Love don't need no hiding place
And n the thick of night
It'll hold up in the light
Put love above everything else
And the rest will take care of itself
The rest will take care of itself,
The rest will take care of itself
The rest will take care of itself,
The rest will take care of itself
Come on, come on
Come on
The sky full of starlings scatter at rain sign
I don't know what the day will bring
Assuming it does come
I just know that I need you
Forever and then some
I was living in a world
Where people pawned their souls
For the smallest change
So it's by heart I know
A little hope is a precious thing
In the thick of night
It'll hold up in the light
Put love above everything else
And the rest will take care of itself
I have known darkness jet black as the raven
You just might be the closest I will ever get to heaven
But everybody needs forgiveness
Even those that don't deserve it
Everybody needs salvation
Even if they don't believe a word
I was living in a world where people shape truth
Just as bold as day
Now when I have you
I won't throw your trust away
And in the thick of night
It'll hold up in the light
Put love above everything else
And the rest will take care of itself
The rest will take care of itself,
The rest will take care of itself
Come on, come on
Come on
Every dream has a blind side,
A trap door that's tripped by doubt
I've tried to see reason
But I couldn't quite make it out
I was living in a world
Where every mask I wore
Fell on it's face
I will masquerade no more
Love don't need no hiding place
And n the thick of night
It'll hold up in the light
Put love above everything else
And the rest will take care of itself
The rest will take care of itself,
The rest will take care of itself
The rest will take care of itself,
The rest will take care of itself
Come on, come on
Come on
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oh, man. This is the twangiest!
Thankful that he came through my town many times in my wild and crazy youth. His live shows always left you sweaty and hoarse and rubber-legged. He left it all on the stage every single time. Love this guy.
Larrygrrl wrote:
i'm having a similar reaction. the lyrics are quite good. not excited about his voice nor the music.
I rarely give something a Ho Hum rating...it's either yuk or love, but I'm kind of hoing and humming to this one. Not sure why it's not tipping the scales either way.
i'm having a similar reaction. the lyrics are quite good. not excited about his voice nor the music.
I rarely give something a Ho Hum rating...it's either yuk or love, but I'm kind of hoing and humming to this one. Not sure why it's not tipping the scales either way.
Reminds me of the chorus from Chrissie Hynde's Dark Sunglasses.
Nice!
ziakut wrote:
Describing one human being as being a "poor man's" version of another, does a terrible disservice to everyone involved.
Both Mr. Wilder and Mr. Hiatt have a place in the collective musical pantheon.
I like this, but can't help but think this feels like a poor man's John Hiatt.
Describing one human being as being a "poor man's" version of another, does a terrible disservice to everyone involved.
Both Mr. Wilder and Mr. Hiatt have a place in the collective musical pantheon.
ziakut wrote:
I can see placing Webb and John Hiatt together in the same context. It's the "poor man's" part where you completely lose me.
I like this, but can't help but think this feels like a poor man's John Hiatt.
I can see placing Webb and John Hiatt together in the same context. It's the "poor man's" part where you completely lose me.
Platypus wrote:
Since when did being Buffet become a bad thing? Just saying.....
extremely blahhhh.
reminds me way too much of Buffet. :(
Since when did being Buffet become a bad thing? Just saying.....
I like this, but can't help but think this feels like a poor man's John Hiatt.
First time to hear this. Really liking it. Thanks, RP!
h8rhater wrote:
One of my favorite artists to work with live, still have the T-shirt with the WW Credo on the back! This album rocks!
Who is Webb Wilder?:
The last of the boarding house people...
A man who believes that you are "Never quite bald, never quite wall-to-wall"...
A guy who knows every thrift shop and plate lunch joint in town...
A man who has dedicated himself to both kinds of music: Rock and Roll.
A man with a credo: Work hard, rock hard, eat hard, sleep hard, grow big, wear glasses if you need 'em!
The last of the boarding house people...
A man who believes that you are "Never quite bald, never quite wall-to-wall"...
A guy who knows every thrift shop and plate lunch joint in town...
A man who has dedicated himself to both kinds of music: Rock and Roll.
A man with a credo: Work hard, rock hard, eat hard, sleep hard, grow big, wear glasses if you need 'em!
One of my favorite artists to work with live, still have the T-shirt with the WW Credo on the back! This album rocks!
lizardking wrote:
Agreed - something quirky and enjoyable about this tune, with or without any religious overtones. an 8 from this aesthetically astounded atheist in Seattle
8→9 !! There' something especially enjoyable about this tune. Long Live RP!!
Agreed - something quirky and enjoyable about this tune, with or without any religious overtones. an 8 from this aesthetically astounded atheist in Seattle
8→9 !! There' something especially enjoyable about this tune. Long Live RP!!
Put love above everything else, and the rest ... will take care of itself.
Good advice, at all times, in all circumstances, no matter what your denomination.
Good advice, at all times, in all circumstances, no matter what your denomination.
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
I just kicked this off 7 to an 8. Couple of hooks in there that stop me in my tracks every time.
Agreed - something quirky and enjoyable about this tune, with or without any religious overtones. an 8 from this aesthetically astounded atheist in Seattle
I just kicked this off 7 to an 8. Couple of hooks in there that stop me in my tracks every time.
Agreed - something quirky and enjoyable about this tune, with or without any religious overtones. an 8 from this aesthetically astounded atheist in Seattle
h8rhater wrote:
It seems odd that you are even here knowing the station you are listening to and the predilections of its programmers. Variety is the spice of life.
Take heart, something in the prog/alternative realm that you seem to love is coming. Maybe folks who like the Americana won't whine when they hear one of your faves.
No promises.
I just kicked this off 7 to an 8. Couple of hooks in there that stop me in my tracks every time.
It seems odd that you are even here knowing the station you are listening to and the predilections of its programmers. Variety is the spice of life.
Take heart, something in the prog/alternative realm that you seem to love is coming. Maybe folks who like the Americana won't whine when they hear one of your faves.
No promises.I just kicked this off 7 to an 8. Couple of hooks in there that stop me in my tracks every time.
SmackDaddy wrote:
Who says they don't? Atheists are generally far more tolerant of people's right to believe whatever they want. Where people get confused is when atheists are not tolerant of other people trying to legislate their beliefs onto others.
There is a intolerant brand of aggressive atheism intent on driving religion out.
Who says they don't? Atheists are generally far more tolerant of people's right to believe whatever they want. Where people get confused is when atheists are not tolerant of other people trying to legislate their beliefs onto others.
There is a intolerant brand of aggressive atheism intent on driving religion out.
SmackDaddy wrote:
Who says they don't? Atheists are generally far more tolerant of people's right to believe whatever they want. Where people get confused is when atheists are not tolerant of other people trying to legislate their beliefs onto others.
Defensive much? You misinterpret my comment.
Who says they don't? Atheists are generally far more tolerant of people's right to believe whatever they want. Where people get confused is when atheists are not tolerant of other people trying to legislate their beliefs onto others.
Defensive much? You misinterpret my comment.
SmackDaddy wrote:
Who says they don't? Atheists are generally far more tolerant of people's right to believe whatever they want. Where people get confused is when atheists are not tolerant of other people trying to legislate their beliefs onto others.
I dig that too....
Who says they don't? Atheists are generally far more tolerant of people's right to believe whatever they want. Where people get confused is when atheists are not tolerant of other people trying to legislate their beliefs onto others.
I dig that too....
I ran across Webb years ago on an old USA Network show called "Night Flight". Interesting guy and I always liked his music. I wish he had more success in that regard.
I think I've heard it before. It didn't register. I like it more. Give it a 7 for a thoughtful tune.
I like it too!
Never heard before and I like it, thanks Bill.
h8rhater wrote:
Agreed... even atheists would do well to "put love above everything else".
Who says they don't? Atheists are generally far more tolerant of people's right to believe whatever they want. Where people get confused is when atheists are not tolerant of other people trying to legislate their beliefs onto others.
Agreed... even atheists would do well to "put love above everything else".
Who says they don't? Atheists are generally far more tolerant of people's right to believe whatever they want. Where people get confused is when atheists are not tolerant of other people trying to legislate their beliefs onto others.
h8rhater wrote:
Agreed... even atheists would do well to "put love above everything else".
I dig that...
Agreed... even atheists would do well to "put love above everything else".
I dig that...
Antigone wrote:
Wow, just because the lyrics include the word "salvation" doesn't mean it's a "religious" song. And what other people do, or don't do, with their prayers isn't something you have control over ...
Agreed... even atheists would do well to "put love above everything else".
Wow, just because the lyrics include the word "salvation" doesn't mean it's a "religious" song. And what other people do, or don't do, with their prayers isn't something you have control over ...
Agreed... even atheists would do well to "put love above everything else".
Antigone wrote:
Wow, just because the lyrics include the word "salvation" doesn't mean it's a "religious" song. And what other people do, or don't do, with their prayers isn't something you have control over ...
No religion there, just kind thoughts.
Wow, just because the lyrics include the word "salvation" doesn't mean it's a "religious" song. And what other people do, or don't do, with their prayers isn't something you have control over ...
No religion there, just kind thoughts.
stunix wrote:
Wow, just because the lyrics include the word "salvation" doesn't mean it's a "religious" song. And what other people do, or don't do, with their prayers isn't something you have control over ...
Can we steer away from politics and religion? it makes me feel uneasy even if kind hearted singers are praying for me.
Wow, just because the lyrics include the word "salvation" doesn't mean it's a "religious" song. And what other people do, or don't do, with their prayers isn't something you have control over ...
hschlossberg wrote:
Slightly?!?!? I find myself giving more and more low song ratings, and the majority seem to be these twangy, hick sounding, pop songs like this one. Uggggghhh.
It seems odd that you are even here knowing the station you are listening to and the predilections of its programmers. Variety is the spice of life.
Take heart, something in the prog/alternative realm that you seem to love is coming. Maybe folks who like the Americana won't whine when they hear one of your faves.
Slightly?!?!? I find myself giving more and more low song ratings, and the majority seem to be these twangy, hick sounding, pop songs like this one. Uggggghhh.
It seems odd that you are even here knowing the station you are listening to and the predilections of its programmers. Variety is the spice of life.
Take heart, something in the prog/alternative realm that you seem to love is coming. Maybe folks who like the Americana won't whine when they hear one of your faves.
hschlossberg wrote:
Slightly?!?!? I find myself giving more and more low song ratings, and the majority seem to be these twangy, hick sounding, pop songs like this one. Uggggghhh.
Web rocks out - saw him perform live back in the '80s -
You should give an entire album a spin or two.
Slightly?!?!? I find myself giving more and more low song ratings, and the majority seem to be these twangy, hick sounding, pop songs like this one. Uggggghhh.
Web rocks out - saw him perform live back in the '80s -
You should give an entire album a spin or two.
What is wrong with ya? The song is alright! Like ti or leave it. 
Fuck ya!
hschlossberg wrote:
Slightly?!?!? I find myself giving more and more low song ratings, and the majority seem to be these twangy, hick sounding, pop songs like this one. Uggggghhh.
F
hschlossberg wrote:
Slightly?!?!? I find myself giving more and more low song ratings, and the majority seem to be these twangy, hick sounding, pop songs like this one. Uggggghhh.
F
kylieh wrote:
Slightly?!?!? I find myself giving more and more low song ratings, and the majority seem to be these twangy, hick sounding, pop songs like this one. Uggggghhh.
Is it just me, or has RP gone slightly more country these days?
Slightly?!?!? I find myself giving more and more low song ratings, and the majority seem to be these twangy, hick sounding, pop songs like this one. Uggggghhh.
Can we steer away from politics and religion? it makes me feel uneasy even if kind hearted singers are praying for me.
No. thanks.
Is it just me, or has RP gone slightly more country these days?
Great Album - Nice guy. Cool cover of "Too Much to Dream"
Well the face doesn't match the voice
I was expecting a brawny guy
Nice and different song
I was expecting a brawny guy
Nice and different song
No wonder it sounds good what with the likes of Al Kooper and Sonny Landreth backing.
Hadn't heard this band before.Now they are my current favourites.Thanks Bill.
Hadn't heard this band before.Now they are my current favourites.Thanks Bill.
Nice, neat rock n roll directed straight at the pleasure center of your brain. Not unlike Marshall Crenshaw IMO. Wilder's lyrics sound a little deeper, while Crenshaw gets the most out of a simple turn of a phrase.
good voice, kinda neat little tune and that is an odd photo of the man
Who is Webb Wilder?:
The last of the boarding house people...
A man who believes that you are "Never quite bald, never quite wall-to-wall"...
A guy who knows every thrift shop and plate lunch joint in town...
A man who has dedicated himself to both kinds of music: Rock and Roll.
A man with a credo: Work hard, rock hard, eat hard, sleep hard, grow big, wear glasses if you need 'em!
The last of the boarding house people...
A man who believes that you are "Never quite bald, never quite wall-to-wall"...
A guy who knows every thrift shop and plate lunch joint in town...
A man who has dedicated himself to both kinds of music: Rock and Roll.
A man with a credo: Work hard, rock hard, eat hard, sleep hard, grow big, wear glasses if you need 'em!
"Daddy bought her a baby blue Duster….."
Oh man, Webb.... first heard him on It Came From Nashville back in the mid eighties. One of rocks truly weird. I paraphrase but I believe his explanation of his musical tastes is 'I have one foot in country and one foot in rock and roll, and since I wear size 13 I'm covering a lot of ground'. Do check him out, this track is honestly one of his weaker moments, almost album filler, but even this has magic.
Looks like Webb is back on the RP playlist after an 11 year absence. And that's good.
I don't know if he's released anything new for a while, but I did see him live a couple years ago, acoustic with a second guitar player.
I don't know if he's released anything new for a while, but I did see him live a couple years ago, acoustic with a second guitar player.
rjs wrote:
"Cowpunk" - Proves that Radio Paradise is truly eclectic.
Always room for more Webb, one of the best of the "roots rock/cowpunk" field hands!
"Cowpunk" - Proves that Radio Paradise is truly eclectic.
Beautiful
Hell yeah Webb rocks - love him and saw him live back in the '80s.
Great to here this.
Great to here this.
Webb Wilder rocks! Complaints about "country" or any other genre shouldn't be allowed in discussions of Electic Radio. Different styles are what makes it "eclectic". Duhhhrrrrrrrrr. 
NICE SONG.....GOOD VOICE......Who is this? not familiar with the artist.
play more, please
<-o<
Anemic. I\'m sure he has better stuff than this. :(
This song really plods along. I have nothing against country... I like Grim-country a la Johnny Cash but this is horrible.
Originally Posted by Leslie:
blech. I thought for a second that RP had gone off the air and some country station had taken over! 
I won't lower myself to respond in the vein of this criticism - Webb Wilder is a solid songwriter who can play great rock 'n' roll and country-tinged music. Stop worrying about labels and listen to a fine American musician ply his craft. Webb rocks and can sing ballads as well. I salute Radio Paradise for recognizing one of his very many excellent tunes. 
And like the one of the previous posters wrote - his sense of humor is superb.
- RiffAcres of Suede is the only CD I have by this guy and a I like it a lot. He has a great sense of humor.
Frednic
Originally Posted by Leslie:
blech. I thought for a second that RP had gone off the air and some country station had taken over!
I know I am in the minority, but a little more country would be nice, like Willie and Waylon and the boys.....
a nice lyric
blech. I thought for a second that RP had gone off the air and some country station had taken over!
I dig Webb. My favorite is \"Tough It Out\". It really rocks!
A little too \"Ye-haw\" for me. Is their other stuff a little more rockin\'?
Originally Posted by eddiesaintlouie:
He's a wonder.....where the Hell has he been?? Anyone?
I am from Nashville. I recently saw him hosting a show on the local public TV station. Can't remember what the show was about, but it was great to see him, at least. I just wish that it was on a stage with a guitar.
extremely blahhhh.
reminds me way too much of Buffet. :(
He\'s a wonder.....where the Hell has he been?? Anyone?
Ahh Webb! Truly, the \"Last of the Full Grown Men\"!
More!
Definitely more roots rock than country. Bill, how about something off \"Hybrid Vigor\".
I saw \"Human Cannonball\" live. The best. Webb is great.
Always room for more Webb, one of the best of the \"roots rock/cowpunk\" field hands!
Webb Wilder is great... I first encountered him about ten years ago when he opened for The Georgia Satellites at a scungy bar in Edmonton. He absolutely blew them away!
"Meet Your New Landlord" is an awesome tune... :D