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Sarah McLachlan — Plenty
Album: Fumbling Towards Ecstasy
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Released: 1993
Length: 3:59
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I looked into your eyes
they told me plenty
I already knew.

You never felt a thing
so soon forgotten
all that you do
is more than words
I tried to tell you
the more I tried I failed

I would not let myself believe that you might stray
and I would stand by you no matter what they'd say.
I thought I'd be with you until my dying day.

Until my dying day.

I used to think my life
was often empty
a lonely space to fill

you hurt me more than I ever could have imagined.
You made my world stand still
and in that stillness
there was a freedom I never felt before.

I would not let myself believe that you might stray
and I would stand by you no matter what they'd say.
I thought I'd be with you until my dying
day.

Until my dying day.
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9–>10!
Posted 1 year ago by HonduranRed    [ Reply ]
This sounds a bit like a mashup of "Sweet Surrender" and Paula Cole's "Cowboys" song.  Seeing as this is 1993 maybe this is what pop music was ultimately working towards for 1997.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
From my hometown originally. In addition to all else a very nice person1
Posted 2 years ago by BlackBetty    [ Reply ]
Great transition into this song from London Grammar's Truth is a Beautiful Thing. Thanks Bill! 
Posted 2 years ago by alisathegreat    [ Reply ]
She sure is and from my hometown too!
Posted 2 years ago by BlackBetty    [ Reply ]
The entire album is fantastic! AND she's Canadian
Posted 3 years ago by Baha_48    [ Reply ]
Any opinions on Shine On?
Posted 3 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
Sarah - great Canadian content 10!
Posted 3 years ago by Montreal_Mort    [ Reply ]
nice groove
Posted 4 years ago by Righton!!    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:

SAME.

something about these lyrics always rocked me though.
 

SAME! Voice and lyrics.
Posted 4 years ago by bwcyclist    [ Reply ]
anybody seen Due South ?
There was an excellent 2 part episode featuring some tasty Sarah tunes.
Posted 4 years ago by bluefrog    [ Reply ]
 Slipstream wrote:

...and I'll apologize up front for my masculine shallowness, one damn sexy lady to boot.
 

I'll second that!! Masculinity be damned!!
Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
I still know all the lyrics.
Posted 5 years ago by komainu    [ Reply ]
Soundtrack to my angsty teen years 
Posted 5 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
ну и бред
Posted 5 years ago by tujhhh    [ Reply ]
 123heyaho! wrote:

Who's that? Somebody one should know?
 

Evidently a Canadian professional hockey player, although I can't find any connection between the two. 
Posted 5 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
 Bert7 wrote:
I think all her songs are about Geoff Courtnall...
 
Who's that? Somebody one should know?
Posted 5 years ago by 123heyaho!    [ Reply ]
I think all her songs are about Geoff Courtnall...
Posted 7 years ago by Bert7    [ Reply ]
 Fiji5555 wrote:
Loved this album. Always will

 
SAME.

something about these lyrics always rocked me though.
Posted 7 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Blimey, Mr & Mrs G.  You're on a roll today.  It's twenty five to one on a Friday morning where you are, but we're a while behind you on the curve.  I can't imagine a more impressive collection of tunes to start my working day.  Thanks from the bottom of my heart.  A little donation on its way xxx
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Stumbled across McLachlan by accident, years before she was a 'star'. "Solace" album, 1991... is what did it for me. 
Posted 8 years ago by guthrieandme    [ Reply ]
 pinem wrote:
She may have the most beautiful voice in the world.

 
...and I'll apologize up front for my masculine shallowness, one damn sexy lady to boot.
Posted 8 years ago by Slipstream    [ Reply ]
 Krispian wrote:
I've deliberately ignored Sarah all these years, cuz she was too 'mainstream', but this song has some exquisite hooks.

 

I don't understand what mainstream has to do with it.  Either you like it or you don't


Posted 8 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
                                                        Do-it-yourself ghost choir

                                                          I'm fighting fire with fire.
                                                      But only castles are burning
                                                      Do some more I've been told..
 
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
I wanna jump in there and start singing "Where have all the Cowboys Gone".  Anyone else hear that?  I thought she ripped off Paula Cole but I see she put this out in '93 while Cole did her's in 96.  More appreciation for Sarah there.
Posted 8 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
She may have the most beautiful voice in the world.
Posted 9 years ago by pinem    [ Reply ]
TJS wrote:
This was actually Sarah's 3rd album.
 
treehugger wrote:
And her last genuinely good one.
 
I would say the next album, Surfacing, was equally good (or very close) but she hasn't matched those gems since.
Posted 9 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Beautiful
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Loved this album. Always will
Posted 9 years ago by Fiji5555    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
B  R  I  L  L  I  A N  T

 
Agree!
Posted 10 years ago by Moira    [ Reply ]
 DD rabbi_phil wrote:


Could be, but what about "Drawn to the Rythmn" off  'Rarities and B Sides' ?

 
What about "I Will Not Forget You" and every other song on 'Solace'? 
Posted 10 years ago by Docta_Detroit    [ Reply ]
 TJS wrote:
This was actually Sarah's 3rd album.
 
And her last genuinely good one. 


Posted 10 years ago by treehugger    [ Reply ]
B  R  I  L  L  I  A N  T
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Sarah mainstream?!  Oh Canada...  If only that were the case down here.   

Krispian wrote:
I've deliberately ignored Sarah all these years, cuz she was too 'mainstream', but this song has some exquisite hooks.

 


Posted 11 years ago by Zeito    [ Reply ]
Haven't read through all comments - but my very first thought was: this sounds like Talk Talk, even her phrasing is close to Mark Hollis'... That impression obviously faded as the song progressed, but still - did anyone else feel this?

By the way, just bumped this up to 7 - the first time I gave it a 6 but wasn't really listening. I like her.
Posted 11 years ago by fedtho    [ Reply ]
10.  
There's no other score I can give Sarah, ever.  How did she learn all this about love so soon?  I'm still trying to figure it all out.

Such a a haunting melody............... 
Posted 11 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
I've deliberately ignored Sarah all these years, cuz she was too 'mainstream', but this song has some exquisite hooks.
Posted 11 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
 z11355 wrote:
Can this really be 20 years ago?
 
Ouch

Yes.  Good years though... 
Posted 11 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Can this really be 20 years ago?
Posted 12 years ago by z11355    [ Reply ]
Awesome tune, great album, fantastic artist. Thanks for all the great music Rebecca & Bill!
Posted 12 years ago by krysthal    [ Reply ]
Dang, a set with Poe and Sarah. Two of my favorite female artists. Making this Friday go by a lot quicker!
Posted 12 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
 TJS wrote:


This was actually Sarah's 3rd album.
 
I saw her four times for free and once, for a charity event with Bare Naked Ladies for about a hundred Canadian a ticket, but she worked bloody hard for her success. Love her voice...have to put her at fourth these days, but still top of the heap and way better than a million others, so no worries...Go Canada...Go Sarah!
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 jasonv wrote:
I love this album, but it reminds of the Cranberries' debut, and Seal, too... Never cared for what followed. But those were great first albums.
 

This was actually Sarah's 3rd album.
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
 Marley wrote:
Whatever happened to Sarah? Haven't heard anything from her in awhile.
 
She dumped her hubbie.

Posted 12 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
That's got to be Paula Cole singing in the background - haven't been able to find any info on that, though. Anyone have the liner notes?
 
Posted 13 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
Sexy Sarah!
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
I love this album, but it reminds of the Cranberries' debut, and Seal, too... Never cared for what followed. But those were great first albums.
Posted 13 years ago by jasonv    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
...this may well be my very favorite sarah mclachlan song; i think it transcends most of her work...
 

Could be, but what about "Drawn to the Rythmn" off  'Rarities and B Sides' ?
Posted 13 years ago by DD rabbi_phil    [ Reply ]
 panlad wrote:
Pierre Marchand I bow to your production genius{#Notworthy} 

A little side note:  I met Sarah when this album first came out at a signing she did at the Tower Records in DC.   There were maybe a dozen people in line.  My how things have changed! 
 
I'f I'd shmoozed with Sarah I bet I'd take her over Margo too!  {#Tongue}
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
With this song, she could take over for Margo Timmins.
Posted 13 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Pierre Marchand I bow to your production genius{#Notworthy} 

A little side note:  I met Sarah when this album first came out at a signing she did at the Tower Records in DC.   There were maybe a dozen people in line.  My how things have changed! 
Posted 14 years ago by panlad    [ Reply ]
 Danimal174 wrote:
In my list for Top Ten CD's of the '90s. Absolutely love this disc.
 
i'm with you on that!! And she had some great performances back then too!!!! And I love her fashion...

Posted 14 years ago by livemuzc    [ Reply ]
 Marley wrote:
Whatever happened to Sarah? Haven't heard anything from her in awhile.
 
Lilith Fair is BACK! Check her out live!
Posted 14 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
In my list for Top Ten CD's of the '90s. Absolutely love this disc.
Posted 14 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
I looked into your eyes
They told me plenty
I already knew
You never felt a thing
So soon forgotten all that you do
In more than words i
Tried to tell you
The more I tried I failed

I would not let myself believe
That you might stray
And I would stand by you
No matter what theyï¿œd say, I would have thought Iï¿œd be with you
Until my dying day
Until my dying day

I used to think my life
Was often empty
A lonely space to fill
You hurt me more than
I ever would have imagined
You made my world stand still
And in that stillness
There was a freedom
I never felt before

I would not let myself believe
That you might stray
And I would stand by you
No matter whatthey'd d say, I would have thought I'd be with you
Until my dying day
Until my dying day
Posted 14 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
Oh dang! The emotion in her voice just wraps around me like a warm shawl, I feel loved!
Posted 14 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
Whatever happened to Sarah? Haven't heard anything from her in awhile.
Posted 14 years ago by Marley    [ Reply ]
I did like her CD when it came out then ... and really enjoyed all of it ... she has a very sensual voice ... {#Cheers}


Posted 14 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
 DoctorHooey wrote:

Now if I can just find the appropriate NIN song for the wedding...


"Bow down before the one you serve" ;)
 

I'd suggest something from the Downward Spiral CD. But Hurt could work too.
Posted 14 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
She has an addicting voice.  Sweet and soft!
Posted 14 years ago by ortallcowgirl    [ Reply ]
If there is such a thing as a phat mellow groove, this is it...
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
 coolpeople_rule wrote:
Love that voice! It's like butta'!!

 
My favorite from her gender. {#Foot-in-mouth}
Posted 15 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
The background singing sounds like it was sampled from a Joni Mitchell song...

Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
 pinklife wrote:
This whole album is like swimming in hot spiced rum.
 
... naked ... {#Roflol}

Posted 15 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
This whole album is like swimming in hot spiced rum.
Posted 15 years ago by pinklife    [ Reply ]
Love that voice! It's like butta'!!

Posted 15 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
ew paula cole {#Puke}
this is my favorite sarah song.
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 MinMan wrote:
this pre-dates Paula Cole's album... whatever happened to her anyway - one, two hit wonder?



 
Paula Cole actually opened up for Sarah McLachlan on the "Fumbling Towards Ecstasy" tour...  I caught them at the Orpheum Theater in SF back in the early 90's.  Good album.  Good show.


Posted 16 years ago by lazylemming    [ Reply ]
goldberry wrote:
Ah, Sarah at her best. I think this is what U2 would have sounded like if they had a female vocalist.
Interesting observation I love both U2 and Sarah's stuff... :D Perhaps they should collaborate
Posted 16 years ago by Ellehcim    [ Reply ]
The title got me thinking of some famous movie dialog: Plenty O'Toole: Hi, I'm Plenty. James Bond: But of course you are. Plenty O'Toole: Plenty O'Toole. James Bond: Named after your father perhaps?
Posted 16 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
Ah, Sarah at her best. I think this is what U2 would have sounded like if they had a female vocalist.
Posted 16 years ago by goldberry    [ Reply ]
Ellehcim wrote:
That's Paula Cole, not her.
this pre-dates Paula Cole's album... whatever happened to her anyway - one, two hit wonder?
Posted 16 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
1wolfy wrote:
Where have all the cowboys gone ?
That's Paula Cole, not her.
Posted 16 years ago by Ellehcim    [ Reply ]
Where have all the cowboys gone ?
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Aaaah, the intro brings visions of Arrakis. Time to turn on Dune and drop out.
Posted 16 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
My favorite Sarah McLachlan album!
Posted 16 years ago by bhudevi    [ Reply ]
i'm with you it is probably my fav, too.
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
...this may well be my very favorite sarah mclachlan song; i think it transcends most of her work...
Posted 16 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Imkirok wrote:
Closer to God? That ought to go well with the polka crowd. I guarantee your wedding will be the talk of family reunions for years to come.
Nice advice...
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
I like her music, but most of the tunes have that annoying snare drum - bam..bam...bamm
Posted 17 years ago by jcjoh    [ Reply ]
MutualDisdain wrote:
Now if I can just find the appropriate NIN song for the wedding...
"We're in this Together." Or maybe "In a Warm Place."
Posted 17 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
MutualDisdain wrote:
Now if I can just find the appropriate NIN song for the wedding...
Closer to God? That ought to go well with the polka crowd. I guarantee your wedding will be the talk of family reunions for years to come.
Posted 17 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Ah, back when she was so good...
Posted 17 years ago by mjwstickings    [ Reply ]
Really like the music of this talented artist and her band, very impressed, more please!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Fiji5555 wrote:
Love, love love this song and the whole CD.......her best! The bass line on this song rocks.......
It's amazing how a piece of music can transport me - suddenly it's the early 90's and I'm driving my beat up old Mustang through snowy Minnesota winters, listening to this and trying hard to hit the high notes. . .
Posted 17 years ago by meydele    [ Reply ]
DoctorHooey wrote:
Now if I can just find the appropriate NIN song for the wedding...
"Bow down before the one you serve" ;)
LOL we thought about Head Like a Hole but wasn't sure what the Polka crowd would do. We might opt for something a bit more mellow from the Fragile I guess...
Posted 17 years ago by MutualDisdain    [ Reply ]
Now if I can just find the appropriate NIN song for the wedding...
"Bow down before the one you serve" ;)
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
The last time I saw Sarah she was on a commercial for the ASPCA. Before that it was in a small town concert where she blew me away. I think we're going to cop for the Icecream song at our wedding next year... I know... but it was the only place to fit her in. Now if I can just find the appropriate NIN song for the wedding...
Posted 17 years ago by MutualDisdain    [ Reply ]
I was walking by a Tower Records when I heard "Ice Cream." I was so enthralled, I bought the CD. I like everything on it. Then I saw Sarah perform live. O.M.G.!
Posted 17 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
I was walking by a Tower Records when I heard "Ice Cream." I was so enthralled, I bought the CD. I live everything on it. Then I saw here live. The critics are right, she's all about the music.
Posted 17 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
Fiji5555 wrote:
Love, love love this song and the whole CD.......her best! The bass line on this song rocks.......
Way on down to bedrock, indeed! And love that voice... YES!
Posted 17 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
This album is excellent from beginning to end. Her best, hands down.
Posted 17 years ago by resonator    [ Reply ]
Lillith ... This got played to death in Canada in the late 90s --- now that it's had a rest it sounds pretty decent. 7.
Posted 17 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
MinMan wrote:
This song / album pre-dates all Paula Cole recordings; maybe Paula Cole is emmulating Sarah McLachlan? - a most worthy objective!
Indeed Indeed
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
lily34 wrote:
hate paula cole uhhhh this isn't Paula Cole (whom I like too)
Posted 17 years ago by Fiji5555    [ Reply ]
Love, love love this song and the whole CD.......her best! The bass line on this song rocks.......
Posted 17 years ago by Fiji5555    [ Reply ]
hate paula cole anyway, this song (and entire cd) takes me back to an interesting time in my life. i always found it so sad, so right on. one of the most interesting on the cd.
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I always liked this song & this album... I need to go dig it out again. Thanks for reminding me.
Posted 18 years ago by luminousjune    [ Reply ]
Kerly wrote:
This song is so Paula Cole alike.
This song / album pre-dates all Paula Cole recordings; maybe Paula Cole is emmulating Sarah McLachlan? - a most worthy objective!
Posted 18 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
This song is so Paula Cole alike.
Posted 18 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
jah_blessed wrote:
Terrific track. Great album. TTTU!
Thanks! Uploaded AND played within 24 hrs....a first for me....wahooowa!
Posted 18 years ago by macasaurus    [ Reply ]
Terrific track. Great album. TTTU!
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
I like sarah and this song is quite excellent
Posted 18 years ago by slaskey    [ Reply ]
Oh hell yes!!! This was one of the non-hit songs on this fantastic album that I loved!!! Cheers to the uploader!
Posted 18 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]