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Edie Brickell & New Bohemians — Circle
Album: Shooting Rubberbands at the Stars
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Released: 1989
Length: 3:08
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Me
I'm a part of your circle of friends
And we
Notice you don't come around
And me
I think it all depends
On you
Touching ground with us, but

I quit
I give up
Nothing's good enough for anybody else
It seems, and
I quit
I give up
Nothing's good enough for anybody else
It seems, and

And being alone is the
Is the best way to be
When I'm by myself
It's the best way to be
When I'm all alone
It's the best way to be
When I'm by myself
Nobody else can say goodbye

Everything is temporary anyway
When the streets are wet
The colors slip into the sky
But I don't know why
That means you and I are
That means you and I

I quit
I give up
Nothing's good enough for anybody else
It seems, and
I quit
I give up
Nothing's good enough for anybody else
It seems, and

And being alone is the
Is the best way to be
When I'm by myself
It's the best way to be
When I'm all alone
It's the best way to be
When I'm by myself
Nobody else can say

Me
I'm a part of your circle of friends
And we
Notice you don't come around

La la la la, la la la la la
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I bought this album in the 80's when I was just a young thing, I played it over and over. 
So great to hear a tune from it 43 years later!
Posted 3 years ago by christineclaydon1    [ Reply ]
Saw them on their first tour just after this album debuted.  They were young, had an innocence about them, and Edie was a little unsure of herself up on the stage. And they were great!  I think their second album was a let down in part because their original drummer left the band.
Posted 3 years ago by BiffP    [ Reply ]
 Stratocaster wrote:

So nice to hear this song.  It really is timeless, because it lacks ANY of the affectations that are in so many 80s and 90s songs.  Guitar, bass, shuffly drums and a pure vocal.  Would fit like a glove in any decade from 60s to present day and not sound weird.



I think the best ingredient is that EMOTIVE vocal with those lyrics.
Stopped me on my way to take a shower, pulled out my lighter and held it in the air.
Yeah I'm old and should quit smoking ASAP
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
I'd only heard "What I Am" until now. I like this one.
Posted 4 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
 conglif wrote:
I know it makes me look like an idiot, but I can't help it...

...When I hear this record, I stare into space and think about a long lost girlfriend that I never had.

(Its complicated.)
 

Not at all. Hope you get over it, some day. Or at least, accept it as part of your life.
Posted 5 years ago by user4176    [ Reply ]
I have always very much loved this song.  Wonderful.
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
So nice to hear this song.  It really is timeless, because it lacks ANY of the affectations that are in so many 80s and 90s songs.  Guitar, bass, shuffly drums and a pure vocal.  Would fit like a glove in any decade from 60s to present day and not sound weird.
Posted 12 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
I think Tana has it right. Paul Simon stole her mojo.

Posted 12 years ago by kanadan    [ Reply ]
 cshotton wrote:
This album (and video and lead singer) were kinda fresh when they got some airplay in the '80s. It's clear that boinking Paul Simon was most of the reason for their success, listening to it 20+ years later. Don't miss 'em.
 
For the record, was not Edie Brickell doing quite well BEFORE she met Paul Simon? Seems her career went downhill AFTER she married him and started having babies, even tho Simon did some producing for her.
Posted 12 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
Love this album and Ghost of a Dog.  Makes me wonder why it has taken until just now for me to look and see she has several albums I've not listened to.  Something to look forward to I hope.
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Always liked this one.
Posted 12 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
This song makes me so happy, when I hear it I just want to send you some money!!
Posted 13 years ago by SherryBerry    [ Reply ]
 Toke wrote:
Such a Beutiful voice, crystal clear, and I love this album that much I came accross it the other week in a secondhand shop ''VINYL'' Had to have it. Thanks RP for airing it. A resounding ''9''  {#Daisy}
 
I already have this album somewhere on cd (not yet burnt to digital) I don't remember ever listening to it after the 1st play after I bought it. . . I should dig it out and give it a go on the basis of this.
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
This album (and video and lead singer) were kinda fresh when they got some airplay in the '80s. It's clear that boinking Paul Simon was most of the reason for their success, listening to it 20+ years later. Don't miss 'em.
Posted 13 years ago by cshotton    [ Reply ]
Great band and great vocalist, lyricist. I miss them.
Posted 13 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Ah, yes...Edie.  I give this song a 9.
Posted 13 years ago by efaulkjr    [ Reply ]
Great song.  One of my favorites.  I love Edie!
I saw her in Deep Ellum before her career took off...the band was great back then.
Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the memories....this was a great time for me as well as a great song. I knew these guys......
Posted 13 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
first two albums were excellent
Posted 13 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
 Schmackdown wrote:

I thought it was curious that she wasn't mentioned, anywhere, on his Surprise album.

7 imo

 
They have kept their relationship as private as possible, from the beginning. 

Posted 13 years ago by james_of_tucson    [ Reply ]
 woozurbuddy wrote:

Sorry, never saw your reply till just now....

They were called New Bohemians as the 3-piece.

I graduated from NTSU in 1984 btw and went there on and off from 1977.  In 77 I was part of an original acoustic group called "Road".  We played for free (meaning didn't get paid) at some of the clubs around Hickory & Fry.  I lived in a house on Sycamore Street whre we'd rehearse or just play for free.  Good times.

The band I was in in Dallas in the mid-80's was called Like Normal People.

 
Hey, woozurbuddy!  I'd be very surprised if we don't know each other from the Denton or the Deep Ellum days.

Posted 13 years ago by james_of_tucson    [ Reply ]
Sentimental and beautiful memories hearing this song.  The whole album is legendary.
Posted 13 years ago by Whimary    [ Reply ]
Such a Beutiful voice, crystal clear, and I love this album that much I came accross it the other week in a secondhand shop ''VINYL'' Had to have it. Thanks RP for airing it. A resounding ''9''  {#Daisy}
Posted 13 years ago by Toke    [ Reply ]
Pretty song, pretty ^cat^ {#Smile} 8 marked

Posted 13 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
 paulmack wrote:


Agreed. And from their second album, too.
 

But I don't recall all the strings in the arrangement. But maybe it's been that long since I last heard it.....
Posted 13 years ago by paulmack    [ Reply ]
I LOVE this song— haven't heard it in years! Reminds me of a great time in my youth. Thanks RP!
Posted 13 years ago by weevilkinevil    [ Reply ]
 Rooney wrote:
I could sure listen to a few more from this album.  What a great song!{#Clap}
 

Agreed. And from their second album, too.
Posted 13 years ago by paulmack    [ Reply ]
Holy crap, I can't remember the last time I heard this, but I knew right away what it was.
Posted 13 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
I could sure listen to a few more from this album.  What a great song!{#Clap}
Posted 14 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
Perfect soundtrack for an Autumn day.

Posted 14 years ago by pixidrizzl    [ Reply ]

Beautiful little underrated ditty!{#Yes}


Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
 AlexDinamo wrote:

Where do you live? Heaven? Go around the real world, you'll be surprised.

 
Ha ha!  Nice.  I concur...

Posted 14 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
...wow, this production really shows its age so much more than i'd ever have expected...
Posted 14 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Thanks! Great song, very nice memories.
Posted 14 years ago by htowncoog    [ Reply ]
love Edie and her voice

have her first solo album as well  
Posted 15 years ago by pope183    [ Reply ]
I know it makes me look like an idiot, but I can't help it...

...When I hear this record, I stare into space and think about a long lost girlfriend that I never had.

(Its complicated.)
Posted 15 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]
I love this because it takes me back so far. I saw Edie Brickell in concert at Memorial Auditorium in Raleigh when I was in 7th grade. It's a rare artist with whom you can trust your 13 year old. I guess today I would have gone to a Hannah Montana concert? Nah...
Posted 15 years ago by snakechaser    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny}
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 lily34 wrote:
horrible.

one of the most annoying voices ever.

please don't play it again anytime soon.
 
Where do you live? Heaven? Go around the real world, you'll be surprised.

Posted 15 years ago by AlexDinamo    [ Reply ]
horrible.

one of the most annoying voices ever.

please don't play it again anytime soon.
Posted 15 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Memories........Crossing the channel from England to France and talking to this young Brit that had just gotten out of jail and was on his way to join the Foreign Legion.
Posted 15 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
Edie Brickell & New Bohemians - Circle
Jimi Hendrix - The Wind Cries Mary
Van Morrison - Into The Mystic

Sigh...what a perfect set for a quiet gray day.    And I've always loved this song. So happy to hear it here.
Posted 15 years ago by notremotely    [ Reply ]
Ah, the memories.......{#Sunny}

 Danimal174 wrote:
To me, this is their best song. The guitar on this is just amazing to me.
  You should hear what the rest of the band went onto do musically after they split up!

Posted 15 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Palin's post-VP debate theme song?
Posted 16 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
ending reminds me of the end of "her majesty" 
Posted 16 years ago by Augustus    [ Reply ]
 nodeniro wrote:

Edie and Paul are still married.
 
I thought it was curious that she wasn't mentioned, anywhere, on his Surprise album.

7 imo

Posted 16 years ago by Schmackdown    [ Reply ]
I am a rock,
I am an island.
Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 alevin wrote:
can't help but love her unique voice

 
That makes one of us!

Posted 16 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
To me, this is their best song. The guitar on this is just amazing to me.
Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
can't help but love her unique voice
Posted 16 years ago by alevin    [ Reply ]
Love this song and the whole album. I remember seeing Edie & New Bohemians at Mcalister Auditorium at Tulane University in '89 as they were touring for this album. Great show.
Posted 16 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
wow. this brings back lots of memories
Posted 16 years ago by somegirl74    [ Reply ]
I give up. This song isn't good enough for me.
Posted 16 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
squidish wrote:
Hey, who were ya? What was the name of the 3 piece? We used to be so thrilled to see the New Bo's play the tiny Library Club in Denton. Edie was always at least an hour late, but well worth the wait. Good times, dancing like sardines in a little sweaty room. Hey Bill, will you change the band name to New Bohemians on this one? It's not just Edie.
I see Bill added New Bohemians, but I remember an interview with her way WAY back in the day (I bought this CD) and she seemed annoyed that people called her band "The New Bohemians." She emphasized that it's "Edie Brickell & New Bohemians." No "The." So there.
Posted 16 years ago by RobRyan    [ Reply ]
starfishNcoffee wrote:
Gee, I remember this tune. I always liked Edie.
Too much ahead of her time.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
yes, yes! good memories- saw her in Rhode Island, a great show!!
Posted 16 years ago by morgsy67    [ Reply ]
Gee, I remember this tune. I always liked Edie.
Posted 16 years ago by starfishNcoffee    [ Reply ]
i remember this song. hanging around deep ellum in the 90s. she ought not to have left the bohemians behind, she ought not have!
Posted 16 years ago by darlingbuds    [ Reply ]
woozurdaddy wrote:
I played in a club band in Dallas in the 80's that did the same circuit as New Bohemians, a 3-piece art rock band. You probably know the legend (true) story of how Edie joined the band - they took off and were off our little circuit. Outstanding band I used to see at Club Clearview in Deep Ellam.
Hey, who were ya? What was the name of the 3 piece? We used to be so thrilled to see the New Bo's play the tiny Library Club in Denton. Edie was always at least an hour late, but well worth the wait. Good times, dancing like sardines in a little sweaty room. Hey Bill, will you change the band name to New Bohemians on this one? It's not just Edie.
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
kind of bittersweet..since they just lost their keyboardist to a shooting.
Posted 17 years ago by sugarbaby    [ Reply ]
edie is a sweety and I miss her . . . . i wanna make out with her . . .
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Edie and Paul are still married. The new CD 'Stranger Things" is awesome. It picks up right where the New Bo's 2nd CD (Ghost of a Dog) left off. Lots of good guitar jams. krg123 wrote:
I think they are still married, actually. Stranger Things is a New Bohemians album - they're a talented bunch, and there are some really great songs on it.
Posted 17 years ago by nodeniro    [ Reply ]
Almo80 wrote:
"I quit I give up..nothin's good enough for anyone else!" Exactly how I feel today.....
ditto....
Posted 17 years ago by eeke    [ Reply ]
fingerpin wrote:
Edie is no longer married to Paul Simon. She released Volcano in 2003 and Stranger Things in 2006. I'm familiar with only Volcano and recommend it to anyone who has ever been an Edie fan.
I think they are still married, actually. Stranger Things is a New Bohemians album - they're a talented bunch, and there are some really great songs on it.
Posted 17 years ago by krg123    [ Reply ]
I hate to see people do good work and not get credit. With that in mind, this song is by Edie Brickell AND New Bohemians. They were a band. She later went solo, true, but at this time she was not as the title implies. The main reason I point it out is because they released two great, great albums that I cherished and it was probably 75% due to the awesome musicianship of the players. Those guys could freaking play, every instrument. Even in this cut, the acoustic guitar is just excellent. Otherwise, beautiful song and perfect RP material...
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
I had this on cassette tape a long time ago and wore it out. I really must get it on CD again. Thanks for the reminder RP.
Posted 17 years ago by slugore    [ Reply ]
Quite beautiful. The first Edie song I ever heard and I've been a fan ever since. A 9 for me.
Posted 17 years ago by highwindows    [ Reply ]
"I quit I give up..nothin's good enough for anyone else!" Exactly how I feel today.....
Posted 17 years ago by Almo80    [ Reply ]
WOW. This song SOOO helped me through my father's death. I have a fondness for it.
Posted 17 years ago by laprincessa    [ Reply ]
Her new stuff with her band is pretty good
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
yes, more edie please! from any album, but this one is especially good!
Posted 17 years ago by annie_fannie    [ Reply ]
Ce Cd a tourné non stop dans ma voiture very good to here on RP ...very good choice guys have you eard about Starfish , a swiss group ...very nice too !
Posted 17 years ago by cousinhub    [ Reply ]
wow. dint know i liked edie.
Posted 17 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
Reminicent of the old days...knew the band, traveled a bit with them too! Nice to hear this on RP
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Edie is no longer married to Paul Simon. She released Volcano in 2003 and Stranger Things in 2006. I'm familiar with only Volcano and recommend it to anyone who has ever been an Edie fan.
Posted 17 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
So glad to hear Edie on RP. I hope to hear her more often. Thanks Bill
Posted 17 years ago by KevH    [ Reply ]
This takes me way back. Has Paul been keeping Edie's voice locked up?
Posted 17 years ago by Dancing_banana    [ Reply ]
I love this old Edie Brickell -- when she was with the New Bohemians. Especially love Ghost of Dog. What happened to her? Does it have anything to do with influences from Paul Simon (who I admire greatly)?
Posted 17 years ago by Viv515    [ Reply ]
Like this!
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Ahh.. great memories of angsty college years. Hee!
Posted 17 years ago by MissAmy    [ Reply ]
Sweet.
Posted 17 years ago by bigB_3    [ Reply ]