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Shawn Mullins — Lullaby (acoustic)
Album: Acoustic Promo EP
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Released: 1998
Length: 4:54
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She grew up with the children of the stars
In the Hollywood hills and the boulevards.
Her parents threw big parties. Everyone was there.
They hung out with folks like Dennis Hopper and Bob Seger and
Sonny and Cher.

She feels safe now in this bar on Fairfax.
And from the stage I can tell that she can't let go and she can't
Relax.
And just before she hangs her head to cry,
I sing to her a lullaby
I sing:

Everything's gonna be all right.
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye.
Everything's gonna be all right.
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye.

She still lives with her mom outside the city
Down that street about a half a mile.
And all her friends tell her she's so pretty
But she'd be a whole lot prettier if she smiled once in a while.
'Cause even her smile looks like a frown.
She's seen her share of devils in this angel town.

Everything's gonna be all right.
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye.
Everything's gonna be all right.
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye.

I told her I ain't so sure about this place.
It's hard to play a gig in this town and keep a straight face.
Seems like everybody's got a plan.
It's kind of like Nashville with a tan.

Everything's gonna be all right.
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye.
Everything's gonna be all right.
Rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye, rock-a-bye.
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Urgh. Nasty, like something that would come up as a cover on X factor. 
Posted 8 years ago by Gazraman    [ Reply ]
blechh.  I don't care for overly sensitive heart-wrenching ballads about rich kids from LA's glitzy scene.
Posted 8 years ago by pvg44    [ Reply ]
The musical equivalent of a chick flick. 
 
Posted 8 years ago by cheetahwheelies    [ Reply ]
 racerx wrote:

Wow, so much hate for this song which was very popular back in its day.

 
It was awful then.  It's awful now.
Posted 8 years ago by ritingon    [ Reply ]
 joempie wrote:
Studio version I can bear, but this is just terrible.

 
Agree 100%
Posted 8 years ago by Hogtownmike    [ Reply ]
When I hear this, I want to hang my head and cry also.  Maybe it's the song.
Posted 8 years ago by maxjboxer    [ Reply ]
This song is almost worthy of a comment.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
McDonalds is popular too. But it is vile. 

racerx wrote:

Wow, so much hate for this song which was very popular back in its day.  I happen to like the original song, not crazy about this acoustic version.  But hey, I'm mindless and simple anyway.

 


Posted 9 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
If this is instead of playing Michael Buble I can understand. Otherwise, I have to say this is horrendously bad.
Posted 9 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
Give me a break....Jesus H {#Yawn}
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
Studio version I can bear, but this is just terrible.
Posted 9 years ago by joempie    [ Reply ]
I get more outa this tune than the over produced orig. "nashville with a tan" never caught that before. Is that what he was going for with the cover shot?
Posted 9 years ago by Delawhere    [ Reply ]
Mute
Posted 9 years ago by Chrisjea    [ Reply ]

Never been to Hollywood.  Visited Los Angeles only if layovers at LAX count. 

But I've spent a lot of time in Nashville, and that one line has been very influential in forming my opinions about LA.


Posted 9 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
{#Hearteyes}
Posted 9 years ago by CCinSB    [ Reply ]
 Lonestar wrote:
Vile sounds. The line 'Rock-a-bye' denotes this song's insipid, thoughtless, mindless simplicity. 

 
Wow, so much hate for this song which was very popular back in its day.  I happen to like the original song, not crazy about this acoustic version.  But hey, I'm mindless and simple anyway.
Posted 9 years ago by racerx    [ Reply ]
Wow, I haven't heard this in a really long time.
Posted 9 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Vile sounds. The line 'Rock-a-bye' denotes this song's insipid, thoughtless, mindless simplicity. 
Posted 9 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by bluedot: I *know* its not just some robot back there pluggin' 'way..
_________________ Of COURSE there's a robot! Do you think Bill DJ's 24/7? He (they) is (are) more "live" in the morning, but overall, RP is only possible via "virtual" automation. Old-fashion radio for the 21st century!
Posted 21 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]
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Posted 21 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]
It may be controversial here. It may have been overplayed on radio... But there\'s something about the verses of this song that are so intensely evocative of LA. The comment that the lyrics are \"trite\" seems excessive. Yes, the chorus is very sincere. And broad. But the verses have a poetic specificity that makes it all worth while. I\'m so glad that it still turns up on RP.
Posted 21 years ago by nikcastellan    [ Reply ]
If this were really a self-parody, I'd rate it higher than "1 - SUCKO BARFO." Others have sentimental attachments to this tune and that's OK. It makes me wish there was a puking emoticon.
Posted 21 years ago by brighthue    [ Reply ]
after that \"because, even her smile looks like a frown\" line, i\'m expecting something to the effect of \"turning that frown upside-down.\" crappy song. really trite and boring.
Posted 21 years ago by downbylaw    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by gastropod: I fear I must add my voice to the "bleah" chorus. This is better than the non-acoustic version, but this is setting the bar very very very very very very very very very low. Very.
Nah. I think it's lower than that. Maybe we need to hear some of Yawn Mullin's other songs?
Posted 21 years ago by Koan    [ Reply ]
\'kinda like Nashville..with a tan\' Probaly have to be from Nashville to appreciate that line...it\'s priceless
Posted 21 years ago by Heathen954    [ Reply ]
Rockaby, yeah!!!! poopy pants song.
Posted 21 years ago by MaK    [ Reply ]
I always liked this song, no matter how everyone else tends to be so down on it. Besides, it makes me miss LA. I\'ve only heard one other song by him. could you play others from time to time?
Posted 21 years ago by Micky    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Ityllux: Carbon Leaf - Criara - Aaron English - Shawn Mullins - Hem ... nice ... smooth... if anything.. sets like this are when I *know* its not just some robot back there pluggin' 'way.. Hmmm... That's the set that was just played now... Maybe a robot's back there after all...
And the set has just been played again. Don't agree with the first three songs, but hey, if everyone likes it, why mess with a good thing?
Posted 21 years ago by acolt    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by TreborG2: in the set just played... Carbon Leaf - Criara - Aaron English - Shawn Mullins - Hem ... nice ... smooth... if anything.. sets like this are when I *know* its not just some robot back there pluggin' 'way..
Hmmm... That's the set that was just played now... Maybe a robot's back there after all...
Originally Posted by tg3k: Wow, I sure don't see why others think this song (and the artist) sucks so loudly.... I agree that this song was overplayed by the corporate radio conglomerates...
You answered your own question. Most people are probably here because they can't stand the Top-40s. Some people have a borderline-irrational hatred of anything that started there, and make biased judgments about the skills of an artist based on how their songs were marketed. It may not be right, but it's not so hard to believe.
Posted 21 years ago by Ityllux    [ Reply ]
Wow, I sure don\'t see why others think this song (and the artist) sucks so loudly. Granted, it may not be a masterpiece, but it sure beats the pants off quite a few other songs that most of us here on RP seem to tolerate (and many seem to love). I agree that this song was overplayed by the corporate radio conglomerates, and I\'m not sure if I prefer the acoustic version over the earlier version, but still, it\'s way better than some other songs that I see my fellow RP\'ers fawn over. . . . just a couple more cents into the fray . . .
Posted 21 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by graterb: If you don't like Shawn Mullins, you should really get a CD of his early years. It will change your view drastically. He is way ahead of his time and I can't wait for any album he puts out....wait CD sorry.
If this song represents an artist way ahead of his time, the future looks pretty bleak to me.
Posted 21 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
I see not much in the heated hatred columns lately... that\'s a good thing.. well.. from my view anyway.. as *I* like this version of the song enough that I\'d like to put an 11 on it... and I don\'t do or wish for that often! And it worked even better in the set just played... Carbon Leaf - Criara - Aaron English - Shawn Mullins - Hem ... nice ... smooth... if anything.. sets like this are when I *know* its not just some robot back there pluggin\' \'way..
Posted 21 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
I wish you would play \'Twin Rocks, Oregon\' off of Soul\'s Core, that is such a RP choice! (pimp) (pimp)
Posted 21 years ago by MsfStl    [ Reply ]
I fear I must add my voice to the \"bleah\" chorus. This is better than the non-acoustic version, but this is setting the bar very very very very very very very very very low. Very.
Posted 21 years ago by gastropod    [ Reply ]
If you don\'t like Shawn Mullins, you should really get a CD of his early years. It will change your view drastically. He is way ahead of his time and I can\'t wait for any album he puts out....wait CD sorry.
Posted 21 years ago by graterb    [ Reply ]
A great version of this song.
Posted 21 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Euphemism: I'd sooner have my nasal hairs plucked one at a time by a clumsy ape with canker sores than listen to this song one more time. For the love of all that is small, green, and smells of Dom Delouise, please set fire to this song, the cd it's on, and the person who gave it to you!
LOL !!! I really should check back more often on songs that have this kind of love / hate communal chat about them.. ... nasal plucking ... wow.. and I thought I *hated* michael stipe's singing ... I'd have to say it might be a tie... although after the pluckin' stipe would still be singing somewhere... so it might not make it worth while.. :D
Posted 22 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by thirstler1: Sorry, this guy eats it. It takes itself so seriously while it lacks the poetry of a host of other song writers. It actually insults me.
I gotta agree. This guy sucks ass. Reminds me of that Saturday Night Live skit where the guy is singing so passionately about chopping vegetables.
Posted 22 years ago by eric    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by TreborG2: Funny that people still do have this hatred of Shawn Mullins.. is there something the rest of us have missed? What!? He was a baby killer!? Oh.. Lolly pop stealer? Well he *must* be all shades of evil if people are and about this song... especially the acoustic version... And as I find with many acoustic versions of songs.. it sounds better, more human... take Nirvana's Teen Spirit? Remade by Tori Amos AWESOME!! ... the original.... mostly noise, the remake by Wierd Al Yankovic.. Extremely funny.. the acoustic version by Tori... it sounds like a real meaningful song... acoustically the song sounds like it has a perpose, meaning, but done by nirvana .. yuck! anyway.. Thank You RP for continuing to play the ACOUSTIC version of Shawn Mullin's song once in a while!!! -T
Actually he did a steal a lollipop from me once... I initially resented this song because it got so much exposure (again-- a reason to avoid FM) but I finally gave in a decided that it is a good song on merit. Not all that inventive, but enjoyable.
Posted 22 years ago by nolands    [ Reply ]
I agree with Euphemism. I really, really can\'t stand this song or, really, any of the songs I\'ve heard from Mr. Mullins.
Posted 22 years ago by acampos    [ Reply ]
I\'d sooner have my nasal hairs plucked one at a time by a clumsy ape with canker sores than listen to this song one more time. For the love of all that is small, green, and smells of Dom Delouise, please set fire to this song, the cd it\'s on, and the person who gave it to you!
Posted 22 years ago by Euphemism    [ Reply ]
\"Even her smile.. it looks like a frown.\" Wow. Deep, man.
Posted 22 years ago by squarepixel    [ Reply ]
Funny that people still do have this hatred of Shawn Mullins.. is there something the rest of us have missed? What!? He was a baby killer!? Oh.. Lolly pop stealer? Well he *must* be all shades of evil if people are and about this song... especially the acoustic version... And as I find with many acoustic versions of songs.. it sounds better, more human... take Nirvana's Teen Spirit? Remade by Tori Amos AWESOME!! ... the original.... mostly noise, the remake by Wierd Al Yankovic.. Extremely funny.. the acoustic version by Tori... it sounds like a real meaningful song... acoustically the song sounds like it has a perpose, meaning, but done by nirvana .. yuck! anyway.. Thank You RP for continuing to play the ACOUSTIC version of Shawn Mullin's song once in a while!!! -T
Posted 22 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
Ugh. Rock-a-buh-bye, Shawn.
Posted 22 years ago by Enrique    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Cy: I always liked this song, the original as well as this version. I think he sounds sorta like Jack Nicholson in the spoken word portion, fits in with the story line.
Makes me wonder what Nicholson's singing(?) sounds like!
Posted 22 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
I like this song, its the first time i\'ve heard it or Shawn Mullins.
Posted 22 years ago by leopard    [ Reply ]
Very cool version of the song... I, unlike some, didn't get bombarded by the popular stations that over-played his album release version.. so that's probably why I still like it ... and this acoustic version even more...!!... :)
Posted 22 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
I like this version much better.
Posted 22 years ago by CoolbeaN    [ Reply ]
Lullaby puts me to sleep in the worst meaning of the phrase.
Posted 22 years ago by filip    [ Reply ]
I always liked this song, the original as well as this version. I think he sounds sorta like Jack Nicholson in the spoken word portion, fits in with the story line.
Posted 22 years ago by Cy    [ Reply ]
not quite as horrid as the album version, close, but slightly more tolerable. :roll:
Posted 22 years ago by Lin    [ Reply ]