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José González — Stay in the Shade
Album: Stay in the Shade [EP]
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Released: 2005
Length: 2:43
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Stay in the shade until you reach the grave
Hide from yourself and see how you fade
You'll see how you fade

Love moves on
Life goes on

You'll stand all alone

You'll see how you fade
You'll see how you fade
See how you fade

Move on or you'll see how you fade
Move on or you'll see how you fade
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Damn, Jose, that's a little too close for comfort. 
Posted 6 months ago by jmkate    [ Reply ]
 Frodo wrote:

There are only a few voices I can't stand and his is one of them.  Almost ruined the Zero 7 album he was featured on.



Thanks for letting us know, Frodo!
Posted 1 year ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Funny, and mostly because I can see the AutoCad 3D modeling.  




I stay away from 3-D and wireforms in my engineering career.  I'm strictly 2-D AutoCAD.  ;)
Posted 1 year ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
 sjccroquet wrote:

I dig this album, though I still don't know how someone gave him my final project from my Intro to CAD for Residential Architecture class to use for cover art. 

Guess I should have spent more time studying for that class and less time getting high and listening to Nick Drake records.


Funny, and mostly because I can see the AutoCad 3D modeling.  
Posted 2 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
There are only a few voices I can't stand and his is one of them.  Almost ruined the Zero 7 album he was featured on.
Posted 2 years ago by Frodo    [ Reply ]
Good Tune!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
I dig this album, though I still don't know how someone gave him my final project from my Intro to CAD for Residential Architecture class to use for cover art. 

Guess I should have spent more time studying for that class and less time getting high and listening to Nick Drake records.
Posted 3 years ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
 jambo wrote:

can't agree with that. are you in france or peru right now?


hmmm.  Man sings in three languages and collaborates with dozens of world-class musicians.  They must hear something there...just sayin'
Posted 3 years ago by SeannRooney    [ Reply ]
 hippiechick wrote:
I hear the Zero 7 sound in there. Nice!
 
They did collaborated many times! Nice indeed.
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Love this artist.
Posted 4 years ago by tomperth1    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Love it! Sounds like paradise!
Posted 4 years ago by janhotz    [ Reply ]
How'd Bill and Rebecca know that I was in a José González "Stay in the Shade" kinda mood this morning? 

Posted 5 years ago by PeaceInIraq    [ Reply ]
 CoYoT51 wrote:

Gonzalez's WHAT? VOICE? Pleeeeeease!
He's himself so aware of the ridicule of his voice he finds himself forced to "double" it in some annoying way.This guy has something, sure... but I find him so overrated. He and Moby must do something together. {#Hug}

 
can't agree with that. are you in france or peru right now?
Posted 6 years ago by jambo    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:

Interesting. I don't know who was/is the better guitarist and/or singer/songwriter, but I have a feeling that Drake would have admired Gonzalez's voice, style, and chops.

 
Gonzalez's WHAT? VOICE? Pleeeeeease!
He's himself so aware of the ridicule of his voice he finds himself forced to "double" it in some annoying way.This guy has something, sure... but I find him so overrated. He and Moby must do something together. {#Hug}


Posted 7 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Monotonous. I don't get this guy.
Posted 7 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}{#Hug}
Posted 8 years ago by Glória_Rocha    [ Reply ]
His concert last Sunday night in Oakland started with this song.  Lovely.  Great show. 
Posted 8 years ago by jrozzelle    [ Reply ]
 Alexandros wrote:
Nice one. Still Nick Drake is above all this...

 
Interesting. I don't know who was/is the better guitarist and/or singer/songwriter, but I have a feeling that Drake would have admired Gonzalez's voice, style, and chops.
Posted 9 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 NicJohn wrote:
At first I thought oh crap it's Fleet Foxes.  Then I came to this page to say "Hey, for Fleet Foxes this isn't so bad at all".  Now I want to know more about Jose Gonzalez.  Nice guitar decent song!

 
Amen to that, very nice touch on the strings.

Seems like we're setting the bar pretty high with inevitable comparison to the incandescent Mr. Drake?  Ouch!  Funny how you can come up with an "almost" Whitney Houston here and there (saw one on "The Voice" recently), but the gulf separating mere mortals from a Drake or an Elliot Smith seems almost to grow with time.  Watched "Good Will Hunting" couple weeks ago, wow what a rare soul Elliot was.
Posted 9 years ago by SmileOnADog    [ Reply ]
Nice one. Still Nick Drake is above all this...
Posted 10 years ago by Alexandros    [ Reply ]
At first I thought oh crap it's Fleet Foxes.  Then I came to this page to say "Hey, for Fleet Foxes this isn't so bad at all".  Now I want to know more about Jose Gonzalez.  Nice guitar decent song!
Posted 10 years ago by NicJohn    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam}
Sweden rules...........
Posted 11 years ago by Eric_Gustafsson    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:
Just echoing comments already said, but yea, this could be the reincarnation of Nick Drake and boy, what a compliment that is!{#Notworthy}

 
yeah, just what I thought, the way he plays his guitar and even the way he sings. Good thing Nicks spirit is still among us.
Posted 11 years ago by PaoloManana    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my churches loves this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
I find it boring - by any means (incl. guitar)!
Posted 11 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Great song...
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Wow, last comment July 2012... has this suddenly stopped gripping people?
Posted 11 years ago by DavidS_UK    [ Reply ]
"stay in the shade" when it's 107 degrees outside.
What a friggin summer in KC!! 
Posted 12 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
This is also very nice in the Spanish version.
 
Posted 12 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
Last few have been too mellow for me this morning.  I will wait patiently...
Posted 12 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
sweet and mellow midnight music
Posted 13 years ago by wonderlove99    [ Reply ]
Nick or no, I likes it.
Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Stay in the Shade
Posted 14 years ago by Bazooka    [ Reply ]
Great transition from Nick Drake!  Perfect set for my morning tea on a quiet morning in a quiet house... {#Smile}
Posted 14 years ago by sporkster    [ Reply ]
{#Eek}{#Whisper}{#Curtain}(image available){#Curtain}{#Whistle}


Posted 14 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Just echoing comments already said, but yea, this could be the reincarnation of Nick Drake and boy, what a compliment that is!{#Notworthy}
Posted 15 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
First few licks sounded like a Penguin Cafe Orchestra tune.
Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
Beautiful segue from Nick Drake.  RP got me to buy this album and I have not regretted it. Excellent Sunday morning music with a strong coffee.
Posted 15 years ago by iscoot4peace    [ Reply ]
Hmmmm, yea, I liked it!{#Wave}
Posted 15 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Kinda sounds like David Crosby...
Posted 15 years ago by LuvWilloughby    [ Reply ]
It is reminiscent a particular Nick Drake song (which I cannot presently think of), and likely inspired by it, but contrary to the apparent belief here, Mr. Drake was not the first person to sing mournful, personal songs and accompany himself on an alternately-tuned acoustic guitar.  There are several hundred years worth of such folk music which which was written and performed long before his birth..

Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Which Nick Drake song is this a heavy borrowing of? It's good I like it.
Posted 15 years ago by Jungle_Jim    [ Reply ]

José González's music really does it for me - this is an excellent cut. . .


Posted 15 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Zero 7 {#Ask}
Posted 15 years ago by Welly    [ Reply ]
wow, back to back, i don't think i've ever heard such an obvious copycat! ok, influence. it's not a cover is it?
Posted 16 years ago by rjoslyn    [ Reply ]
"Know that I love you Know I dont care Know that I see you Know Im not there"

Nick Drake has said
Posted 16 years ago by RickyRock    [ Reply ]
 jablan wrote:
This could pass as Nick Drake's lost recording.

 
That's got it. Nick Drake and twenty years inbetween.
Posted 16 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
bigB_3 wrote:
It's more than striking, he is (one of) the male singers from Zero 7.
Ha.....I knew there was a reason why i liked this guy. Thanks
Posted 16 years ago by cafortier    [ Reply ]
6 -> 8. Dude gets more impressive every time I hear him. Encore.
Posted 16 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
talented singer songwriter
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
cafortier wrote:
Gosh - he has a striking vocal resemblance to the male singer from Zero 7. That's who it was I thought I was listening to before i checked. Very nice
It's more than striking, he is (one of) the male singers from Zero 7.
Posted 16 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]
Gosh - he has a striking vocal resemblance to the male singer from Zero 7. That's who it was I thought I was listening to before i checked. Very nice
Posted 16 years ago by cafortier    [ Reply ]
This could pass as Nick Drake's lost recording.
Posted 16 years ago by jablan    [ Reply ]
slartibart_O wrote:
Krikes! The name Jose Gonzalez has been bouncing around in my head lately whenever I hear this song but not as the musician. Finally figured it out - The fantasy artist by the same name painted THIS: (click here) The life size poster of Vampirella hung in my room when I was a 6th grader - looking back I can't believe my Mom let me get away with that. Love you, Mom.
Funny, my first thought when I saw this guy's name was: Man, how many millions of Jose Gonzaleses are there out there? It must be the Spanish equivalent of John Smith.
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
More Vampirella! Hubba! Wish MY mom was that cool...
Posted 16 years ago by MtnSinger    [ Reply ]
Bill's awesome segue from Coldplay's "Spies" to this makes me like both songs better!
Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
horseplayer wrote:
Very simple but very effective. Sounds nice today, with the sun shining . . .
Agree completely!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
This guy seems to have only one tune but it's a good one.
Posted 17 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Krikes! The name Jose Gonzalez has been bouncing around in my head lately whenever I hear this song but not as the musician. Finally figured it out - The fantasy artist by the same name painted THIS: (click here) The life size poster of Vampirella hung in my room when I was a 6th grader - looking back I can't believe my Mom let me get away with that. Love you, Mom.
Posted 17 years ago by slartibart_O    [ Reply ]
OK, so this guy's only good tune is his cover of "Heartbeats." Well, it's more than I got!
Posted 17 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
Very simple but very effective. Sounds nice today, with the sun shining . . .
Posted 17 years ago by horseplayer    [ Reply ]
I like this song, but I hear it much too often on RP :P 6 even with the overplay.
Posted 17 years ago by bcorcoran    [ Reply ]
nice shift of pace I like it a 5.0Roverfish wrote:
So, you changed your mind? I actually came here to see if anyone else heard Nick Drake. Clearly, I wasn't alone in that. Quite likeable tune. Nice guitar work.
Posted 17 years ago by firedog13    [ Reply ]
Sunman wrote:
I Was thinking the exact same thing before I saw your post.
So, you changed your mind? I actually came here to see if anyone else heard Nick Drake. Clearly, I wasn't alone in that. Most excellent tune. Nice guitar work.
Posted 17 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
superfido wrote:
Sounds almost like Nick Drake kind of.
I Was thinking the exact same thing before I saw your post.
Posted 17 years ago by Sunman    [ Reply ]
Lovely.
Posted 17 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
handyrae wrote:
He got kind of a Nick Drake thing going on. Very nice.
I'd say he lifted the melody and accompanyment right off Drake. But not as interesting or polished.
Posted 17 years ago by Grantus    [ Reply ]
Way too long, like Stairway To Heaven, or Free Bird
Posted 17 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
... good advice!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Wow, this gets played a lot, a real lot. It's a nice tune but it could start irritating me. Moderation can be a good thing!
Posted 17 years ago by mgkiwi    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of the Aussie band Mississippi (who became little river band). And a dash of Crosby, Stills & Nash (and Young). Liking it enough for an 8 =)
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
a little Alexi Murdoch would go well with this
Posted 17 years ago by jbtidwell    [ Reply ]
I am actually starting to dislike this guy's stuff. Not sure why . . . just not my cup o' tea, I guess.
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
Sounds almost like Nick Drake kind of.
Posted 17 years ago by superfido    [ Reply ]
This is very enjoyable.
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
This is good stuff Maynard! The more I hear it - the more i like it!
Posted 17 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
Trancendental. Not bad at all.
Posted 17 years ago by fretman    [ Reply ]
Relayer wrote:
That is who I originally thought this was!
He played a big part in the most recent Zero 7 album. (click here)
Posted 17 years ago by wildhaire    [ Reply ]
Lovely guitar work here.
Posted 17 years ago by vorkosigan    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
I hear the Zero 7 sound in there. Nice!
That is who I originally thought this was!
Posted 17 years ago by Relayer    [ Reply ]
Liking it more and more...lots of tasty flavors plus a unique new thing going...
Posted 17 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Sounds like old Simon and Garfunkle...me like!
Posted 18 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
And a very unusual name.
Posted 18 years ago by kevin36    [ Reply ]
handyrae wrote:
He got kind of a Nick Drake thing going on. Very nice.
& a little bit of David Crosby I think
Posted 18 years ago by meower    [ Reply ]
Nice, but a bit too monotonous to get a high rating
Posted 18 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
i don't know why i like this dude so much! although i would definitely hesitate with all the nick drake comparisons.
Posted 18 years ago by optimusprime10    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Manbird    [ Reply ]
i have no clue who nick drake is...but im sure i might hear him! at least on here. PR
Posted 18 years ago by xs9095    [ Reply ]
Seen him in concert, he has a neat subtle style that woos the audience into a tranquill peace. It was really nice.
Posted 18 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
I hear the Zero 7 sound in there. Nice!
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Whoa there on the Nick Drake comparisons. He plays acoustic guitar and sings with little else, sure. But let's not jump from likeable land straight to near godlike status, ok?
Posted 18 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
don't like the dissonance. 1
Posted 18 years ago by pianocomposer    [ Reply ]
Nick Drake reincarnated.................. Nice though.
Posted 18 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
He got kind of a Nick Drake thing going on. Very nice.
Posted 18 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]