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Nickel Creek — When in Rome
Album: Why Should the Fire Die?
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Released: 2005
Length: 4:08
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Where can a sick man go
When he can't choke down the medicine the old doc knows
A specialist came to town
But he stays at home
Saying no one knows so I don't
Honey when in Rome

Where can a teacher go
Wherever she thinks people need the things she knows
Hey those books you gave us look good on the shelves at home
And they'll burn warm in the fireplace teacher
When in Rome

Grab a blanket sister
We'll make smoke signals
Bring in some new blood
It feels like we're alone
Grab a blanket brother
So we don't catch cold
From one another
I wonder if we're stuck in Rome

Where can a dead man go?
A question with an answer only dead men know
But I'm gonna bet they never really feel at home
It they spent a lifetime learning how to live in Rome
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Excellent!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
The Carter Family if they took a time capsule to 2004.
Posted 2 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
 stargazer1 wrote:
This sounds like every other Nickel Creek song. It makes me wish I was temporarily deaf. {#No}


You clearly have not listened to much Nickel Creek.
Posted 2 years ago by pa508701    [ Reply ]
RP needs more Chris Thile and especially The Punch Brothers. 
Posted 2 years ago by pa508701    [ Reply ]
Chris Thile is in rare company: his name is often mentioned in the same breath as Bill Monroe (!!), Marty Stuart, and other superlative mandolin players.
c.
Posted 3 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:

Looking forward to the day these kids decide to reunite and put out another album together. 



From 10 years ago. . . . Guess we're all still waiting.
Posted 3 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
 LoudshirtsBand wrote:

Wouldn't mind a bit of Nickelback!

If they play that I'd like my nickels back
Posted 3 years ago by plat_    [ Reply ]
 studioDEC wrote:
Not to be confused with Nickel Back
 
Wouldn't mind a bit of Nickelback!
Posted 4 years ago by LoudshirtsBand    [ Reply ]
Not to be confused with Nickel Back
Posted 4 years ago by studioDEC    [ Reply ]
 cbl wrote:
All I know is that you play for me and I appreciate that. You get me through the most difficult times...and also drive me in sane at times with the places you go... It is all good! Never stop! I don't know what I would do without RP
 
I feel so much the same. That's really magic here.
Posted 4 years ago by Dustwings    [ Reply ]
Brilliant!
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
 great toking tune
Posted 5 years ago by RedTopFireBelow    [ Reply ]
All I know is that you play for me and I appreciate that. You get me through the most difficult times...and also drive me in sane at times with the places you go... It is all good! Never stop! I don't know what I would do without RP
Posted 9 years ago by cbl    [ Reply ]
 stargazer1 wrote:
This sounds like every other Nickel Creek song. It makes me wish I was temporarily deaf. {#No}

 
I've known Nickel Creek since they were kids playing at the Walnut Valley Festival in Winfield, KS.  Chris Thile is the best mandolin player on earth right now and is incredibly musically gifted.  And yes, they definitely have a bluegrass background.  Dig a little deeper into Nickel Creek's work and you will find some gems.
Posted 9 years ago by EdiLH    [ Reply ]
This sounds like every other Nickel Creek song. It makes me wish I was temporarily deaf. {#No}
Posted 9 years ago by stargazer1    [ Reply ]
 JGoat wrote:
Pitch Correction must die.

 
It's not alive in this song.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 karljonasson wrote:
This HAS to be the singer from one of my fave bands - Punch Brothers. Anyone know of a connection?

 
Same guy - Chris Thile; and he was in The Goat Rodeo Sessions.
Posted 10 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

Clever.  Its not a question of Bluegrass origins.  It's a question of the band, Nickel Creek, and their influences.  My comment meant that the primary influence for Nickel Creek comes from American Bluegrass not from anything directly Celtic.  Check them out, in no self description of the band or its music will you find them saying that they drew on Celtic music.  Just sayin' yo. . . 
 



 

It's all good, I love it all. Bluegrass and Celtic.
Posted 10 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 karljonasson wrote:
This HAS to be the singer from one of my fave bands - Punch Brothers. Anyone know of a connection?

 
click on the amg link and you get the band link. there you will find your answer as this link:
https://www.allmusic.com/artist/chris-thile-mn0000779146


Posted 11 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
Pitch Correction must die.
Posted 11 years ago by JGoat    [ Reply ]
..i'm liking this--7 on first pass thru..how about following it with some When In Rome ("The Promise"..?)..jk, but just barely..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
makes me feel radiant   {#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
This HAS to be the singer from one of my fave bands - Punch Brothers. Anyone know of a connection?
Posted 12 years ago by karljonasson    [ Reply ]
the specialist came to town..nice.  Loving this song!
Posted 12 years ago by MargoMallen    [ Reply ]
'Darkness Darkness ' vibe
Posted 12 years ago by max_p    [ Reply ]
Likable Bluegrass.

Posted 12 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:


And Bluegrass was formed from? Scottish, English, Irish and Welsh traditional music.{#Yes}
 
Clever.  Its not a question of Bluegrass origins.  It's a question of the band, Nickel Creek, and their influences.  My comment meant that the primary influence for Nickel Creek comes from American Bluegrass not from anything directly Celtic.  Check them out, in no self description of the band or its music will you find them saying that they drew on Celtic music.  Just sayin' yo. . . 
 


Posted 12 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 vandal wrote:

Pssst. . . dude. . . this is Bluegrass influenced, not Celtic. . . 
 
 

And Bluegrass was formed from? Scottish, English, Irish and Welsh traditional music.{#Yes}
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Sometimes, all I can do is laugh when I read the comments. What a diverse buncha coconuts we all are!  Makes me sort of glad to be alive, and part of a bigger picture than my introspective, self-involved world.  {#Sunny}
 
if there were a thumbs up function, i would have used it.  consider this an official "like"  :)

Posted 13 years ago by elitry    [ Reply ]
Sometimes, all I can do is laugh when I read the comments. What a diverse buncha coconuts we all are!  Makes me sort of glad to be alive, and part of a bigger picture than my introspective, self-involved world.  {#Sunny}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
 cirruss wrote:
I am getting tired of this celtic-tinged series of songs... am about to switch off RP.
 
Pssst. . . dude. . . this is Bluegrass influenced, not Celtic. . . 
 
Posted 13 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
I am getting tired of this celtic-tinged series of songs... am about to switch off RP.
Posted 13 years ago by cirruss    [ Reply ]
FINE BAND!

Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
I'd only want to hear this when watching "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" and at no other time.
Does that mean you like listening to Queen when watching Top Gear? Similar connection.

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Love this band but this is one of my least favs from them.
Posted 13 years ago by pggriff    [ Reply ]
sweet run of songs on this fine rainy evening. 
Posted 13 years ago by dauerweck    [ Reply ]
Looking forward to the day these kids decide to reunite and put out another album together. 
Posted 14 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
 namp wrote:
Can we have a 0 option in song rating please?
 
Are you sure you even like music?

Posted 14 years ago by iam_overlord    [ Reply ]
Can we have a 0 option in song rating please?
Posted 14 years ago by namp    [ Reply ]
Great tune...odd video though.
Posted 14 years ago by DrCyKosis    [ Reply ]
It was OK the first couple hundred times. Now, not so much.

Posted 14 years ago by bbHappy    [ Reply ]
I'd never heard them until Coyote FM (the local "innovative" radio station that caved in to the boring classic rock format) played them when they first released this CD. I used to listen to this while I was watering plants at the nursery and watching the sun rise. Beautiful images - great song.{#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Lubs anything Chris Thile sings!{#Hearteyes}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 nougat wrote:
really annoying song
 
Yeah.
Posted 14 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
Jealous of the Moon on this cd is really nice too.
A local band where I used to live.
Saw them many times, and never disappointed. 
Posted 14 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
What other songs did they do that are like this one?  I like it a lot...  No drums, and yet quite rhythmic.

Sincerely, Neil
Posted 14 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
I feel like I'm in Deadwood...where's Calamity Jane?!?  {#Cowboy}
Posted 14 years ago by identitydrain    [ Reply ]
I'd only want to hear this when watching "Oh Brother Where Art Thou" and at no other time.
Posted 14 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 brander wrote:


See Punch Brothers with Chris Thile on Mandolin.
 
And Sean Watkins paired up with Jon Foreman from Switchfoot to create Fiction Family.

Posted 15 years ago by eruwenolorien    [ Reply ]
I was just thinking this morning that RP didn't play too much Nickel Creek. Nice to hear them today!
Posted 16 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
RIP Nickel Creek
They called it quits after their Asheville concert this summer. Bummer!
 
Super bummer!

I have fond memories of seeing them at the Hardrock with a friend that's also no long with us... :(

Posted 16 years ago by sunnyq    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
RIP Nickel Creek

They called it quits after their Asheville concert this summer. Bummer!
 





See Punch Brothers with Chris Thile on Mandolin.


Posted 16 years ago by brander    [ Reply ]
Me and the kids were cranking this this weekend in the car. I've had it stuck in my head since. Thanks for playing it. Excellent, excellent song!!
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Hopefully more will come out of these guys in the future.....wishing them the best.
Posted 16 years ago by zz_shark    [ Reply ]
... ... .. .. .. .. .. .. .. nougat wrote:
really annoying song
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
most excellent song
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
really annoying song
Posted 16 years ago by nougat    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
RIP Nickel Creek They called it quits after their Asheville concert this summer. Bummer!
Perhaps. We (and a bunch of RPeeps who attended the Raisin' Hell in the Bluegrass meetup) saw them on their last show of their Farewell (For Now) tour, on October 21st, 2007. I like the "For Now" bit of that.
Posted 16 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
ginger wrote:
True. Makes me sad though that we can't expect any more new music from these guys.
Not anytime soon, no....
Posted 16 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Ahnyer_Keester wrote:
Love this entire album. Nickel Creek are very talented. I'm proud of them for breaking up when they'd run out of material instead of milking their talent and inspiration beyond their limits.
True. Makes me sad though that we can't expect any more new music from these guys.
Posted 16 years ago by ginger    [ Reply ]
oh yes!!
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
WooP! NC! Love em'......that's all.
Posted 16 years ago by Beez    [ Reply ]
Love this entire album. Nickel Creek are very talented. I'm proud of them for breaking up when they'd run out of material instead of milking their talent and inspiration beyond their limits. One of my favorite songs of theirs. Thanks so much for playing this!!
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
oops..if hippiechick is right they will stay on that list. bummer
Posted 16 years ago by lah1975    [ Reply ]
This band is on my list of bands I need to see live thanks for the play
Posted 16 years ago by lah1975    [ Reply ]
RIP Nickel Creek They called it quits after their Asheville concert this summer. Bummer!
Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Just seen them in Asheville NC...They where good but with there type of music I would have enjoyed it better if it was in a smaller venue. The large auditorium does them no justice.
Posted 16 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
Nice tune, just about the best I've heard from them, not as syrupy as their more standard stuff, and no question, these kids can flat out play. But that is one godawful album cover.
Posted 17 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Fun band to see live.
Posted 17 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
LowPhreak wrote:
Not a a bad tune. Never heard these guys.
These kids ROCK
Posted 17 years ago by laramieu    [ Reply ]
Not a a bad tune. Never heard these guys.
Posted 17 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
japanmoran wrote:
NOt their best song ever, but catchy.
I can't take this song any more! Seems to be a polar opposite of "catchy" or "foot-tapping"; simply grating.
Posted 17 years ago by cmrump    [ Reply ]
Not their best song, but dang, it's good. I could listen to them play all day. Fantastic. c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
aekl wrote:
I don't get it. Pretentious AND underdeveloped? I would think pretentious would be overdeveloped. I guess I don't understand what's pretentious about it.
I think a lot of Phillip Glass stuff could qualify as pretentious and underdeveloped. But I would also argue that with most stuff called pretentious here, it isn't so much the material is pretentious as it is the reviewer wants to sound smart, superior, and discriminating. If I'm reading a post, I pretty much stop and move on to the next one as soon as I hit the word pretentious. "Pretentious" is a crutch. Now I should probably go through all my reviews and make appropriate edits. Maybe starting with the Phillip Glass crack.
Posted 17 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
Dylan76 wrote:
I believe these guys were taken under Alison's wing and mentored. Love it.
Actually, AK produced their third album, but they had already picked up armloads of IBMA awards before she entered the picture (though I'm sure she has been an influence, especially to Sara). Chris Thile had two Grammy awards before his 16th birthday. I saw them several times in their teenage years, and a couple of times since they have "made it", and they never disapoint. Incredible musicians, grounded, good kids. Chris will one day be recognized as the greatest living mandolin player, I believe (he's got some icons in front of him for now, though).
Posted 17 years ago by Jimi_the_Saint    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by K-BILLY    [ Reply ]
Something about this reminds me of J C Young "Darkness Darkness"
Posted 17 years ago by Dirtfarmer    [ Reply ]
I'm partial to Nickel Creek...have a listen to "the fox" and others for a more "authentic" Nickel Creek experience. Two fantastic songs in a row!
Posted 17 years ago by Daniel_Pittenger    [ Reply ]
barrr wrote:
this song sucks. ever watched the music video of dis song? ekk. pretentious, underdeveloped, boring
I don't get it. Pretentious AND underdeveloped? I would think pretentious would be overdeveloped. I guess I don't understand what's pretentious about it.
Posted 18 years ago by aekl    [ Reply ]
I'm not usually into this kind of thing, but I quite like this particular song. Well done and engaging.
Posted 18 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Darlington wrote:
Three Rivers, RIP.
Nickel Creek, RIP.
Posted 18 years ago by povarotti    [ Reply ]
voodoodaddy wrote:
Nickel Creek is one of those bands that, while very good, are that much better live. They're going to be in the 3 Rivers Music Festival this weekend, and they are one of many "don't miss" acts. Aretha, George Clinton, Sam Bush, Delbert McClinton, Earl Klugh, Julie Roberts, Pat Green, Richie Havens, the list goes on and on. Unfortunately, Pinetop Perkins will not be there this year due to illness. If you have nothing better to do, scoot on down to Columbia, SC, and enjoy 2 1/2 days of a wide sprectrum of music. It's good for the soul.
Three Rivers, RIP.
Posted 18 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Nickel Creek is one of those bands that, while very good, are that much better live. They're going to be in the 3 Rivers Music Festival this weekend, and they are one of many "don't miss" acts. Aretha, George Clinton, Sam Bush, Delbert McClinton, Earl Klugh, Julie Roberts, Pat Green, Richie Havens, the list goes on and on. Unfortunately, Pinetop Perkins will not be there this year due to illness. If you have nothing better to do, scoot on down to Columbia, SC, and enjoy 2 1/2 days of a wide sprectrum of music. It's good for the soul.
Posted 18 years ago by voodoodaddy    [ Reply ]
NOt their best song ever, but catchy.
Posted 18 years ago by japanmoran    [ Reply ]
The music makes me think of Collin Ferrell .
Posted 18 years ago by honeygirl    [ Reply ]
I like it..
Posted 18 years ago by emeraldrose63    [ Reply ]
this song sucks. ever watched the music video of dis song? ekk. pretentious, underdeveloped, boring
Posted 18 years ago by barrr    [ Reply ]
AAahh, what a relief after the humming of My Morning Jacket.
Posted 18 years ago by boelo    [ Reply ]
I believe these guys were taken under Alison's wing and mentored. Love it.
Posted 18 years ago by Dylan76    [ Reply ]
jbtidwell wrote:
I wish Atlanta's country stations would play something like this... its top 40 Country for us
So sorry for jbtidwell in Hot 'Lanta and for brighteyedblasphemer. I left Georgia and the South in general as soon as I could. Guess I also shouldn't move to Michigan (too bad, the parts I saw were pretty.) Intend to live only where the local radio stations are good. For me, that is a good barometer of how at home I will feel.
Posted 18 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
Anybody here that likes this music MUST check out Lonely Runs Both Ways by Alison Krauss & Union Station! You might also want to check this album - 40 Days by The Wailin' Jennys Listen to the Amazon.com samples for both these albums. Use the first column of players shown on Amazon.com's Samples section - Amazon.com's own player which will take you through the entire album.
Posted 18 years ago by Steven_G    [ Reply ]
denizenusa wrote:
It's Newgrass, kids.
Well put ... caught one of their shows last fall ... quite entertaining ...
Posted 18 years ago by princeofpeoria    [ Reply ]
It's Newgrass, kids.
Posted 18 years ago by denizenusa    [ Reply ]
StellarSwarm wrote:
. . . NOT BLUEGRASS. Even they don't really know what genre to put their music in but have said that while they started out with bluegrass roots, they aren't bluegrass. . . .
I've found myself describing Nickel Creek and the Duhks and similar bands as "acid bluegrass."
Posted 18 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
MysticMilt wrote:
This song is a blazing kick-off to an amazing, ballsy album (yes, I just described a bluegrass album as "ballsy"). NC just keep growing and stretching and surprising with every new song. I love 'em.
I agree! Excellent album and excellent band! However...NOT BLUEGRASS. Even they don't really know what genre to put their music in but have said that while they started out with bluegrass roots, they aren't bluegrass. I wouldn't have such a problem with it if I didn't think that there were a large amount of people that avoid checking out Nickel Creek because they "don't like bluegrass". Yet, when I play NC for friends who fit the "anti-bluegrass" bill, they're constantly asking "Wow! Who is this?"
Posted 18 years ago by StellarSwarm    [ Reply ]
Greatful! Just Greatful!
Posted 19 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
This song is a blazing kick-off to an amazing, ballsy album (yes, I just described a bluegrass album as "ballsy"). NC just keep growing and stretching and surprising with every new song. I love 'em.
Posted 19 years ago by MysticMilt    [ Reply ]
Nickel Creek is great! However, I'm getting a bit burned out on this song lately. Lots of great tunes... need to hear some of the others a little more often.
Posted 19 years ago by byrd    [ Reply ]
If these three are not the most talented musicians around today, I don't know who is. Truly an astounding album by an astoundingly talented trio.
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
I really need to get this album.
Posted 19 years ago by pixidrizzl    [ Reply ]
Excellent.
Posted 19 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
Brilliant follow to Meyer, Douglas & Barenberg. Two sets of virtuosos. Likeable indeed.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by amcallis    [ Reply ]
Three Cheers for NEW-Grass! A solid 10.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Timbuk3 playing music for Firefly. :)
Posted 19 years ago by dsmcd01    [ Reply ]
brighteyedblasphemer wrote:
As much as I am not a fan of country music, I absolutely adore this song. Sadly, the only place to hear it around here is on local country stations. Yet another reason I love RP; you guys save me from the abyss that is local radio. Cheers!
I am not a fan of Country music as well. I generally can't stand the stuff. But our commercial radio rules dictate that this must be played on country radio. I first heard these guys play and be interviewed on "A Prairie Home Companion" on NPR. I would classify their genre as Bluegrass, but pigeon holes are pigeon holes. Good stuff none the less. I will be looking forward to buying this CD as well. Enough free association for now. Back to work!!
Posted 19 years ago by mrsharkey    [ Reply ]
brighteyedblasphemer wrote:
As much as I am not a fan of country music, I absolutely adore this song. Sadly, the only place to hear it around here is on local country stations. Yet another reason I love RP; you guys save me from the abyss that is local radio. Cheers!
I wish Atlanta's country stations would play something like this... its top 40 Country for us
Posted 19 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
As much as I am not a fan of country music, I absolutely adore this song. Sadly, the only place to hear it around here is on local country stations. Yet another reason I love RP; you guys save me from the abyss that is local radio. Cheers!
Posted 19 years ago by brighteyedblasphemer    [ Reply ]
ce wrote:
The guitar riff, especially the intro, reminds me a LOT of a Led Zeppelin tune, but I can't remember which one. I'm not good at Led Zep song titles. Does anybody know what I'm on about?
Going to California.
Posted 19 years ago by meadowwoods    [ Reply ]
Have to say, this album is just awesome- any one who is a fan should add this to their cataloge.
Posted 19 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
The guitar riff, especially the intro, reminds me a LOT of a Led Zeppelin tune, but I can't remember which one. I'm not good at Led Zep song titles. Does anybody know what I'm on about?
Posted 19 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
BoFiS wrote:
yay, new Nickel Creek...didn't know they had an album coming out :-({|=
Me neither. I heard this come on and realized I had never heard this before. Fantastic!
Posted 19 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
yay, new Nickel Creek...didn't know they had an album coming out :-({|=
Posted 19 years ago by BoFiS    [ Reply ]
Very, very cool - I'm loving the "groove" in this song, not something you hear much in this style of music.
Posted 19 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
been wanting to check these guys out. i'm at work so i can't turn it up loud enough to really hear it!
Posted 19 years ago by sugaree    [ Reply ]