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Del Amitri — Driving With The Brakes On
Album: Twisted
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Released: 1995
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Driving through the long night
Trying to figure who's right and who's wrong
Now the kid has gone
I sit belted up tight
She sucks on a match light, glowing bronze
Steering on

And I might be more a man if I stopped this in its tracks
And said, come on, let's go home
But she's got the wheel,
And I've got nothing except what I have on

When you're driving with the brakes on
When you're swimming with your boots on
It's hard to say you love someone
And it's hard to say you don't

Trying to keep the mood right
Trying to steer the conversation from
The thing we've done
She shuts up the ashtray, I say it's a long way back now, hon
She just yawns

And we might get lost some place
So desolate that no one where we're from would ever come
But she's got the wheel and I've got to deal from now on

When you're driving with the brakes on
When you're swimming with your boots on
It's hard to say you love someone
And it's hard to say you don't

But unless the moon falls tonight
Unless continents collide
Nothing's gonna make me break from her side

'Cos when you're driving with the brakes on
When you're swimming with your boots on
It's hard to say you love someone
And it's hard to say you don't

It's hard to say you love someone
And it's hard to say you don't
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Justin Currie the songwriter from Del Amitri was recently diagnosed with Parkinsons, hopefully he gets the care and attention he needs. He's written some tunes over his career.
Posted 6 months ago by ne1    [ Reply ]
They are actually re-united, and made the excellent album Fatal Mistakes in 2022. Also give the Outtakes and B-sides EP a listen. Given that these are "leftovers", the quality of the songs is so good. 
Good of RP to play other songs than Roll To Me. 

Play more Del Amitri, please, Will!

Give the book "These Are Such Perfect Days" by Charles Rawlings-Way a spin as well. 

Justin Currie is like the older big brother telling you about the realities of life, but doing it in a way that reassures you that everthing will be alright at the end. 

And if it everything is not alright. It is not the end....
Posted 1 year ago by lars2    [ Reply ]
My (now) ex husband introduced me to this band and  album. 
He was a handsome fun guy hopelessly romantic, and sang this song to me on the top of his lung everything it came on in the car.  Such fond memories. 
I love that music can do this. Bring up those feelings and take us back to places. 
Posted 1 year ago by hightail    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing this, William. You’ve helped me finalise my evening. It's Friday, and I have nothing organised, so I will spend the evening with IPA, Islay Malt and Del Amitri on Vinyl.
Posted 1 year ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

I'll reiterate - this is a really GOOD CD. Del Amitri was a passionate band that believed in what they were doing. Right up until they blew apart.  Lots of great music on this collection of songs, so if you can afford it, buy it.  And "Hat Full of Rain" is also really listenable.  I'd never heard of them until I went to Montréal and heard their music in a record store - bought the CD on the spot, and have loved their music ever since...





I second that. They were brilliant, good lyrics,  sweet sound. And every single track on this Album is  great. 
Posted 1 year ago by hightail    [ Reply ]
I saw these guys in a small theater in Atlanta in the early 90's, they were the opening act and I'd never heard of them. Totally blew me away, been a big fan ever since.
Posted 1 year ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
William's on a Glaswegian roll
Posted 1 year ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
 deepwoodskev wrote:

Forgot about these guys. Thought it was Collective Soul at first.


i thought it was the wallflowers. rp should play one headlight after/b4 this
Posted 1 year ago by dischuckin    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

I tried to submit another Del Amitri song, but the bitrate was too small. They're actually quite good, and metaphors aside, they've produced a lot of valid music. None of which I've been able to upload. I had "Hat Full of Rain" which I bought in Montréal in about 2001, and the CD got broken. It had some incredible music on it - buy it if you can find it.

Meanwhile, I love Del Amitri, and while this isn't their best song, it's still pretty damned good. And I stand by them.

EDITED:  Went to the official website and could only access one band-member's touring schedule, so I guess Del Amitri is no more. Damn. Hot-headed Scottish bands. What're y'gonna do?



Posted 2 years ago by Kajukenbo    [ Reply ]
 drews wrote:

If Del Amitri are Scottish, how come they sing like they're from Texas? Listen to more Proclaimers fellas



The Proclaimers originally sang with American accents and were persuaded (by Gerry Rafferty, I think) to emphasise their Scottish accent.  We're not all Rob Roy, you know.  
Posted 2 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
Wide range  of comments on here which is as it should be.  This isn't Del Amitri's best song, so don't judge them by just this track.  They are still one of the best live acts I have ever seen and Justin Currie writes some of the most sardonic lyrics you will hear.  Check out Be My Downfall for starters.   
Posted 2 years ago by Alastair    [ Reply ]
 drews wrote:
If Del Amitri are Scottish, how come they sing like they're from Texas? Listen to more Proclaimers fellas
 
As I recall way back when (correct me if I am wrong), but Del Amitri became the center of a big scandal when it was discovered that the singers and the people pictured on the cover were not the same (to put it politely). I also believe that Del Amitri later admitted to this (having studio musicians sing for them). Does anyone else remember this? You won't find it on Wikipedia (or similar), but I found it rather strange nevertheless that Wikipedia said "|Mick Slaven's| place was taken by David Cummings, whose photograph appeared on the |previous record's| record sleeve."


Posted 13 years ago by impediguy    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:
very mundane - not up to RP snuff IMHO
 
I agree — just not feeling this one....

Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
I listen to RP specifically to avoid dribble like this! 
Posted 13 years ago by rickbeec    [ Reply ]
Very melodic song!! So good

Posted 13 years ago by AndreasL    [ Reply ]
Alright!! One of my favorite songs from one of my favorite bands!  And thanks for the tip Cynaera, I'll go get "Hat Full of Rain".  I love Del Amitri!


Posted 13 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
I'll reiterate - this is a really GOOD CD. Del Amitri was a passionate band that believed in what they were doing. Right up until they blew apart.  Lots of great music on this collection of songs, so if you can afford it, buy it.  And "Hat Full of Rain" is also really listenable.  I'd never heard of them until I went to Montréal and heard their music in a record store - bought the CD on the spot, and have loved their music ever since...

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 drews wrote:
If Del Amitri are Scottish, how come they sing like they're from Texas? Listen to more Proclaimers fellas
 To pay us back for the sins of the Decemberists' fake Brit affectation.

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 Randomax wrote:
Anyone know what these guys are up to these days....don't hear much....really love them and this cd!
 
I think they do reconstitute from time to time. Justin Currie (Del Amitri vocals, guitar & bass) did a great session with Chris Difford (Squeeze) and Boo Hewerdine for the BBC series, Songwriters Circle, a few months back (a kindly soul has posted a rip to YouTube from the show).
Posted 13 years ago by vaiodon    [ Reply ]
I don't get all the 'country' references....it's more folky to me....it's just a nice song and really hits the nail on the head about a relationship that's gone on past it's natural life....
Posted 13 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
My favourite Del Amitri song - Kudos for the uploader - thanks {#Clap}
Posted 13 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
this is nice.
Posted 14 years ago by soulcollision    [ Reply ]
Forgot about these guys. Thought it was Collective Soul at first.
Posted 14 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
Anyone know what these guys are up to these days....don't hear much....really love them and this cd!
Posted 14 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
If Del Amitri are Scottish, how come they sing like they're from Texas? Listen to more Proclaimers fellas
Posted 14 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
...ppppffffffffffffffff... NEXT, please!
Posted 14 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
This song is awesome.  I love these guys.  Thanks for the "country" fix Bill. :-)
Posted 14 years ago by big_gare    [ Reply ]
I tried to submit another Del Amitri song, but the bitrate was too small. They're actually quite good, and metaphors aside, they've produced a lot of valid music. None of which I've been able to upload. I had "Hat Full of Rain" which I bought in Montréal in about 2001, and the CD got broken. It had some incredible music on it - buy it if you can find it.

Meanwhile, I love Del Amitri, and while this isn't their best song, it's still pretty damned good. And I stand by them.

EDITED:  Went to the official website and could only access one band-member's touring schedule, so I guess Del Amitri is no more. Damn. Hot-headed Scottish bands. What're y'gonna do?

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Driving with the brakes on? I didn't realize these guys were that old. Do they have a sequel to this song called "Turning Right From the Left Lane"?

Off to the DMV with ya!
 
Oh, kiss my ass, Grammarcop. No, wait - that's an image neither of us wants to experience. I don't champion very many artists, but I will take you to the mat on Del Amitri.  And BTW - my mother used to drive with one tiny foot on the gas and the other on the brake. I know she made anyone following her want to rear-end her just to stop the madness, but that was my mother. So - I have a particular affinity for "Driving With the Brakes On."

Yeah, what of it? You want a piece of me? Huh? I'll mop the floor with your small intestine. Well, I'll save the large one for a rope-swing. (God, I sound tough, don't I? *g*)

And the sequel is "Kiss This Thing Goodbye."

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Love Del Amitri. Thanks for including them in your playlist. Brilliant.
Posted 14 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
I had "Twisted" on cassette, and it got listened to until it wouldn't play anymore.  I bought the "Hat Full of Rain" CD in Montréal in about 2001 (because "Twisted" lived up to its name), and listened to it constantly.  I don't know what happened, but it ended up getting broken!  Man, I loved it so much... Del Amitri is an understated, over-skilled band, and if I had "Hat Full of Rain" in my CD library again, I'd prolly listen to it until it didn't play any more. Yeah, I love this band.

Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
This song became bothersome after a while.  The overuse of metaphors just makes the character seem dense.  And that's all I have to say about that.  :)
Posted 14 years ago by twitterpated    [ Reply ]
This is a great record I had forgotten about. Nice melodies, great vocals. It's worth a listen...
Posted 14 years ago by lbaltz    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
Driving with the brakes on? I didn't realize these guys were that old. Do they have a sequel to this song called "Turning Right From the Left Lane"?

Off to the DMV with ya!
 
{#Roflol}{#Clap}

Posted 14 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
 Tagish_girl wrote:
I really don't care for this song.... but I was guilty of the title 2 nights ago.... driving with the park brake on. It really stinks up the car.  For a long time.  
  I know, I have no excuse.  Maybe it was that extra extra large pizza on the passenger seat.... smelling so good, and covering the park brake on my wee little car...
  And dammit, I wasn't even drinking....
 
That reminds me of that episode of Dr. Katz.  His son was driving with the emergency brake on.  The son said something like "I guess emergency is a subjective term".

Posted 14 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
love this!!!
Posted 14 years ago by hdaisy    [ Reply ]
Beautiful. I miss the Dels
Posted 14 years ago by annersjen    [ Reply ]
Driving with the brakes on? I didn't realize these guys were that old. Do they have a sequel to this song called "Turning Right From the Left Lane"?

Off to the DMV with ya!
Posted 14 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Justin Currie's voice just does wonders for me. This album is fair...the earlier ones are superb. Every track. But then, I was younger, too. Age bias.
Posted 14 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
very mundane - not up to RP snuff IMHO
Posted 14 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
I really don't care for this song.... but I was guilty of the title 2 nights ago.... driving with the park brake on. It really stinks up the car.  For a long time.  
  I know, I have no excuse.  Maybe it was that extra extra large pizza on the passenger seat.... smelling so good, and covering the park brake on my wee little car...
  And dammit, I wasn't even drinking....
Posted 15 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
{#Sleep}
Posted 15 years ago by Huey    [ Reply ]
meh.
Posted 15 years ago by denmom    [ Reply ]
I don't know why, but these utterly banal lyrics aren't working for me.  Usually that doesn't bother me.
Posted 15 years ago by vivakitty    [ Reply ]
ah....love angst....nothing like it.........
Posted 15 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
This is actually a very catchy song and I really like it. Have liked it for years.
Posted 15 years ago by yofitofu    [ Reply ]
ewwww
Posted 15 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
So much better than I expected to hear when Bill said the next song was Del Amitri.  Why on earth was that stupid Roll to Me song the only one we ever heard in the US?
Posted 15 years ago by HokieRider    [ Reply ]
Del Amitri reminds of my days of living in London..nice
Posted 15 years ago by strawberryblonde    [ Reply ]
Love this album
Posted 15 years ago by Randomax    [ Reply ]
Saw these guys years ago at the Fillmore in SF. A fantastic show.

Their earlier stuff (IMHO) is more powerful. They seemed to lose the original touch after (or even during) Twisted. Their high point might be  "The First Rule Of Love" on "Change Everything".

As someone else noted below, they have an amazing ability to uplift with lyrics about the inevitable erosion of love!
Posted 15 years ago by lewie221    [ Reply ]
HAHA!  I do the same thing...

 archipunk wrote:
I think that this is an amazing song, always makes me stop what I am doing and just listen...which isn't probably the best thing when it comes on while I am at work...
 


Posted 15 years ago by dkeifer    [ Reply ]
Very odd comment, and I must disagree: Raising kids is harder. However, it's also highly rewarding.

And by the way, Odyzzeuz, taking birth control is incredibly easy - for both partners.
 
Odyzzeuz wrote:

David Cross: Raising kids isn't hard. What's hard is talking your girlfriend into her third consecutive abortion. 
 

Posted 16 years ago by BettyB    [ Reply ]
Good song - it sounds a little bit like Marc Cohn, doesn't it?
One of those which makes me stop what I am doing right now and just listen..
Posted 16 years ago by petesku    [ Reply ]
 archipunk wrote:
I think that this is an amazing song, always makes me stop what I am doing and just listen...which isn't probably the best thing when it comes on while I am at work...
 
So you're a school bus driver? Heavy equipment operator? Traffic cop? ...{#Propeller}

Posted 16 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Very strange band.  Write great songs.  Sound like it's 1978 when they play them.  Look that way when they play live, and apparently not in an ironic way.  I've played this CD a LOT.
Posted 16 years ago by ROSSinDETROIT    [ Reply ]
Very odd comment, and I must disagree: Raising kids is harder. However, it's also highly rewarding.

By the way, Odyzzeuz, taking birth control is incredibly easy — for both partners.
 
Odyzzeuz wrote:


David Cross: Raising kids isn't hard. What's hard is talking your girlfriend into her third consecutive abortion.
 


Posted 16 years ago by BettyB    [ Reply ]
morgsy67 wrote:
Am I the only one who hears this song as a guy dealing with a situation where a dificult decision was made with his girfriend to go through with an abortion?
That was how I read it the first time I heard it, but I love the song and find it uplifting despite the negative context. I bought their first album on my last walk of freedom (!) in Glasgow the morning of our marriage in 1989, and have had a soft spot for them ever since.
Posted 16 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
I think that this is an amazing song, always makes me stop what I am doing and just listen...which isn't probably the best thing when it comes on while I am at work...
Posted 16 years ago by archipunk    [ Reply ]
morgsy67 wrote:
Am I the only one who hears this song as a guy dealing with a situation where a dificult decision was made with his girfriend to go through with an abortion?
I think it's about a couple who are cheating - "and we might get lost someplace so desolate that no one where were from would ever come"
Posted 16 years ago by phoenix    [ Reply ]
morgsy67 wrote:
Am I the only one who hears this song as a guy dealing with a situation where a dificult decision was made with his girfriend to go through with an abortion?
David Cross: Raising kids isn't hard. What's hard is talking your girlfriend into her third consecutive abortion.
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
nattywoohoo wrote:
Their greatest hits album ("Hatful of Rain") is pretty good. (It even has "Don't Come Home Too Soon" on it, which was the official song one year for Scotland's soccer team when they went to the World Cup.) The follow up album, "Can You Do Me Any Good?" is a different sound for them, but I adore it all the same. Check out "Baby, It's Me" if you're in the mood for a melancholy love song.
I agree...their Greatest Hits album is quite good. I love the song "Tell Her This"...a great love song.
Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
teeFdee wrote:
I've never heard these guys before but I really like this song. Have to see if I can find some more of their stuff on Napster. Wouldn't mind hearing some more of them on Paradise either.
Their greatest hits album ("Hatful of Rain") is pretty good. (It even has "Don't Come Home Too Soon" on it, which was the official song one year for Scotland's soccer team when they went to the World Cup.) The follow up album, "Can You Do Me Any Good?" is a different sound for them, but I adore it all the same. Check out "Baby, It's Me" if you're in the mood for a melancholy love song.
Posted 16 years ago by nattywoohoo    [ Reply ]
Beautiful lyrics, filled with ouches!
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Like the song. Too bad this group has always been so inconsistent. They don't hit it very often but when they do the music is really powerful.
Posted 16 years ago by lwilkinson    [ Reply ]
morgsy67 wrote:
Am I the only one who hears this song as a guy dealing with a situation where a dificult decision was made with his girfriend to go through with an abortion?
I hear that, too. Always have. I love this band and this song: "It's hard to say you love someone, and it's hard to say you don't."
Posted 16 years ago by nattywoohoo    [ Reply ]
It's so nice to hear Del Amitri again.
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
It called, WORST OF THE NINETIES, Vol IV
Posted 16 years ago by alcal74    [ Reply ]
fanTASTic song!
Posted 16 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
morgsy67 wrote:
Am I the only one who hears this song as a guy dealing with a situation where a dificult decision was made with his girfriend to go through with an abortion?
No, me too, and a gf I had as well... it's a beautiful song, period.
Posted 16 years ago by lunar1963    [ Reply ]
I haven't heard this song in a long time. It sums up so much of what I feel, it's scary. Stunning. Solid 9. c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Man, that's good! 9.
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
It's hard to say I like this song, and it's hard to say I don't. p.s. try swimming with your brakes on!
Posted 17 years ago by infinity    [ Reply ]
Am I the only one who hears this song as a guy dealing with a situation where a dificult decision was made with his girfriend to go through with an abortion?
Posted 17 years ago by morgsy67    [ Reply ]
just love this band.
Posted 17 years ago by Oceang1rlNY    [ Reply ]
First heard them on the Scrubs TV-Show. I really like it.
Posted 17 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
It sounds like this guy has a shoebox full of cool little phrases he writes down as he thinks them up and he put half a box or so in this song. It's got kind of patch worked feeling.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Great song from a great band.
Posted 17 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
Would highly recommend their first album (at least from this lineup of the band) Waking Hours from the late 80s. Change Everything from a couple years later is almost as good. Probably both can be found cheap on Amazon. teeFdee wrote:
I've never heard these guys before but I really like this song. Have to see if I can find some more of their stuff on Napster. Wouldn't mind hearing some more of them on Paradise either.
Posted 17 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
this song broke my heart the first time i heard it. so simple and true it's hard to say you love someone and it's hard to say you don't gorgeous & brilliant
Posted 17 years ago by gernick    [ Reply ]
mabra70 wrote:
Keep your bullshit by yourself there's nobody else interessted!
Are you sure? I agree with him. Edit: On February 9, 2006, I wrote:
I had to double check, just to make sure I wasn't in a cheesy car with a bad boyfriend.
I kill me.
Posted 17 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Nice song
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
bondseye wrote:
Boring ballad blah..
Keep your bullshit by yourself there's nobody else interessted!
Posted 17 years ago by mabra70    [ Reply ]
Boring ballad blah..
Posted 17 years ago by bondseye    [ Reply ]
surreal1221 wrote:
Haven't heard these gentlemen in some time. Very nice to see them still around. I wish them luck.
This album is ten years old if it is a day.
Posted 17 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard these gentlemen in some time. Very nice to see them still around. I wish them luck.
Posted 17 years ago by surreal1221    [ Reply ]
I've never heard these guys before but I really like this song. Have to see if I can find some more of their stuff on Napster. Wouldn't mind hearing some more of them on Paradise either.
Posted 18 years ago by teeFdee    [ Reply ]
Well .. I see they just released an new CD this Sept. so I guess they are still around ... would love to hear more from them. The CD that this song is from is great.
Posted 18 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
Growing on me quite well. Just raised it 2 points.
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
I Love this band ... this album ... Where is DM? What happened to them ... they were so talented ... can anyone fill me in?
Posted 18 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
Sad that this only garners a 6.8. Wonderful musicianship. Always liked these guys. 9.
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
great song-odd they never caught on in the US. They do have a following in Canada
Posted 18 years ago by MCKY    [ Reply ]
wow. great choice!
Posted 18 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
MM13 wrote:
It's so unbelievable that this brilliant band didn't get more recognition. Great music, powerful lyrics, lovely harmonies... They're still one of my favorites.
agreed!
Posted 18 years ago by jamm    [ Reply ]
These guys should change their name to Dull As-a-Tree.
Posted 18 years ago by webslinger48    [ Reply ]
It's so unbelievable that this brilliant band didn't get more recognition. Great music, powerful lyrics, lovely harmonies... They're still one of my favorites.
Posted 18 years ago by MM13    [ Reply ]
I always thought they played way too loud in concert so I lost track of them.
Posted 18 years ago by earthbased    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Marc Cohn (and not in a good way).
Posted 18 years ago by fizixidiot    [ Reply ]
AliGator wrote:
I had to double check, just to make sure I wasn't in a cheesy car with a bad boyfriend.
haha perfect image. this song blows. sounds like an American Idols song
Posted 18 years ago by calray    [ Reply ]
but cheese got the wheel
Posted 18 years ago by optimusprime10    [ Reply ]
I love this song. Back in the 90s I was obsessed with a Scottish band called Texas (hmmm...I shoud upload some Texas - haven't heard them here yet). I heard Texas interviewed and when asked who THEY listened to, they named Del Amitri as one of their favourite bands.I went out and bought a few of their cds and had to agree - nice choice!
Posted 18 years ago by soozbc    [ Reply ]
Nice vocals and music.
Posted 18 years ago by wade44    [ Reply ]
Great song, great band. Love his voice
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Hard to find, but the original Dell Amitri album from the 80s was a brief moment of genius. Second album had some highs. Don't know what happened then. But I still play the original album on CD release.
Posted 18 years ago by Dragonfly_Launch    [ Reply ]
AliGator wrote:
I had to double check, just to make sure I wasn't in a cheesy car with a bad boyfriend.
Yeah, dull stuff, huh? What was the band, Don Amechi?
Posted 18 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
I love this song ... this CD and this band ... Can anyone tell me anything about Del Amitri? ie: are they still together ... do they ever tour the U.S. This is an incredible CD ... and an incredible band. I want more ...
Posted 18 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
shakitten wrote:
God, I love this song....
me too...I love his voice!
Posted 18 years ago by jamm    [ Reply ]
I had to double check, just to make sure I wasn't in a cheesy car with a bad boyfriend.
Posted 18 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
God, I love this song....
Posted 18 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
I love this song and this band! But I also enjoy a good grilled cheese sandwich.
Posted 18 years ago by stratrjb    [ Reply ]
this tune is driving with its brakes on...
Posted 18 years ago by nohopenofearnoname    [ Reply ]
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 18 years ago by dianneluna    [ Reply ]
Del Amitri (Latin for from the Womb?) is one of the most talented "pop" rock band. Del has some of the most pure hooks. Entire albums are worth a listen.
Posted 18 years ago by Leviathan    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
as Oscar Wilde said "all bad poetry springs from genuine feeling" when you team that bad poetry with cliched vocal stylings and strum a guitar, im just not digging it. !
nicely put.
Posted 18 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
as Oscar Wilde said "all bad poetry springs from genuine feeling" when you team that bad poetry with cliched vocal stylings and strum a guitar, im just not digging it. i suppose this sort of crap can be used to woo women into bed, but it aint good for much else.
Here, here! Except I don't think this could woo anyone into bed aside from someone with exceedingly poor taste.
Posted 19 years ago by mettle    [ Reply ]
I'd forgotten about this song until it turned up on RP on the last rotation. I dug it out from the CD rack and have been playing it on the iPod for weeks. Love it. Del Amitri wrote some gems. This one gets better the more you hear it. Well done Bill!
Posted 19 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
I've never heard this Del Amitri song before. Can't imagine why. This is really nice, nothing complicated, nothing technically amazing, it's just a nice track.
Posted 19 years ago by maLeFunKtion    [ Reply ]
Pipes wrote:
Wooing women into bed would not be of interest to Oscar Wilde, but it's good enough for me!
absolutely, thats why its good to have this kind of stuff on your itunes
Posted 19 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
as Oscar Wilde said "all bad poetry springs from genuine feeling" when you team that bad poetry with cliched vocal stylings and strum a guitar, im just not digging it. i suppose this sort of crap can be used to woo women into bed, but it aint good for much else.
Wooing women into bed would not be of interest to Oscar Wilde, but it's good enough for me!
Posted 19 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
Pipes wrote:
No wisdom in that comment!
as Oscar Wilde said "all bad poetry springs from genuine feeling" when you team that bad poetry with cliched vocal stylings and strum a guitar, im just not digging it. i suppose this sort of crap can be used to woo women into bed, but it aint good for much else.
Posted 19 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]