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Ray LaMontagne — Henry Nearly Killed Me (It's a shame)
Album: Gossip In The Grain
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Released: 2008
Length: 4:15
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All my life I've been poor boy son, scratching for my meat
I have been kicked in my teeth till the blood run hot and sweet
Seen a lot of living my friends and this I will repeat
Just because you knock a man down don't mean that you got him beat

It's a shame, shame, shame
Baby, it's a crying shame
It's a shame, shame, shame
Baby, it's a crying shame

Henry nearly killed me 'fore they hauled his ass in jail
Slapped me right across my face with a flour sack full o' nails
Nearly broke my head in two with his steel toed boots
Shoving all that money down the laundry chute

Listen, it's a shame, shame, shame
Baby, it's a crying shame
It's a shame, shame, shame
A crying shame

Sweet little Mary Anne with her make up all a mess
Picks herself up off the floor coughs and straightens her dress
Saying please, please daddy, can I have just a little bit more?
I said sorry baby, but I'm heading out
Somehow this town don't feel like home anymore

It's a shame, shame, shame
Baby, it's a crying shame
It's a shame, shame, shame
Baby, it's a crying shame

It's a shame, shame, shame
Baby, it's a crying shame
It's a shame, shame, shame
Baby, it's a crying shame

I've seen a lot of living my friend this I will repeat
Just because you knock a man down don't mean that you got him beat

It's a shame, shame, shame
Baby, it's a crying shame
It's a shame, shame, shame
Baby, it's a crying shame

Shame, shame, shame
It's a shame, shame, shame
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 reallylost wrote:
One makes you cry and the other doesn't. Seems logical to me.


Is the shame crying or is the singer crying? It's not clear.
Posted 2 years ago by Hippostar    [ Reply ]
 ExploitingChaos wrote:


Ayy relax dear brother I don't think that was a stab at anyone...

Great song, driving forward, cool stereo mix, easy 8 from yo boy out here PEACE

Countyman was referencing a quote of Donald Sutherland's character in "Kelly's Heroes", not knocking anyone.
Posted 2 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Hippostar wrote:

I'll bite. What exactly is the difference between a "shame" and a "crying shame"?



One makes you cry and the other doesn't. Seems logical to me.
Posted 2 years ago by reallylost    [ Reply ]
I'll bite. What exactly is the difference between a "shame" and a "crying shame"?
Posted 2 years ago by Hippostar    [ Reply ]
 countyman wrote:



Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?



Uhm, not that I keep my nose squeaky clean in this regard, but you're the one with the negative waves here pal. I dunno what it is that some of you think that the RP comment section is some kinda safe-space from the world where it's all unicorns, rainbows and hippies with carnation flowers in their buttholes, where nobody says anything unkind ever. Wrong place - you're looking for the dispensary down the street.
Posted 3 years ago by maxvonevil    [ Reply ]
 jchap5 wrote:

LOL, pulled out my DVD of Kelly's Heroes this past weekend. Oddball nearly stole the show. but Ray does bear a striking resemblence, doesn't he?


LMMFAO... yes he does! Bless Donald Sutherland and Ray LaMontagne! 
Posted 3 years ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
 countyman wrote:



Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?

 

Ayy relax dear brother I don't think that was a stab at anyone...

Great song, driving forward, cool stereo mix, easy 8 from yo boy out here PEACE
Posted 3 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
 countyman wrote:



Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?

 
LOL, pulled out my DVD of Kelly's Heroes this past weekend. Oddball nearly stole the show. but Ray does bear a striking resemblence, doesn't he?
Posted 3 years ago by jchap5    [ Reply ]
 bombaysaphire wrote:
Ray looks like Donald Sutherland in the Kelly's Heroes days on this album cover.
 


Why don't you knock it off with them negative waves? Why don't you dig how beautiful it is out here? Why don't you say something righteous and hopeful for a change?

Posted 3 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
Ray looks like Donald Sutherland in the Kelly's Heroes days on this album cover.
Posted 4 years ago by bombaysaphire    [ Reply ]
Rythmically it's a train song without the train.
Posted 4 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
 hbm wrote:

When I look I see Donald Sutherland in Kelly's Heroes....  "Makin with those Negative Waves"
 One of my favourite movies!

Posted 4 years ago by loungelizard48    [ Reply ]
Blew my mind when I saw him live in a small venue mere feet away from him. This is more upbeat, but he brought me to tears multiple times during ballads. His writing is amazing.
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
Cool... Reminds me of Ian Siegal
Posted 5 years ago by Pete-the-Nete    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
uh huh, yes indeed, dude is smokin   (his cover photo looks like Donald Sutherland in M*A*S*H)
 
When I look I see Donald Sutherland in Kelly's Heroes....  "Makin with those Negative Waves"
Posted 5 years ago by hbm    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Awesome playlist Bill!!

Ray LaMontagne — Henry Nearly Killed Me
The Veils — Train with No Name    
Alt-J — Hunger of the Pine    
Bombino — Iyat Ninhay
Posted 6 years ago by ambrebalte    [ Reply ]
 AmandaMaria wrote:
Happy to hear something from Ray that made me want to dance, rather than cry my eyes out! nice!
 
I second that. {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 7 years ago by StillAwake    [ Reply ]
A great artist, finally out of his shell
Posted 7 years ago by chazzmetazz    [ Reply ]
RLM=PSD
Posted 7 years ago by hagz21    [ Reply ]
Won't you share a common disaster?
Posted 7 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
Happy to hear something from Ray that made me want to dance, rather than cry my eyes out! nice!
Posted 7 years ago by AmandaMaria    [ Reply ]
 jupp53 wrote:
Have never heard of him. Great song!

Someone to explore.

  
Ray and band are amazing live!
Posted 8 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
Have never heard of him. Great song!

Someone to explore.
Posted 8 years ago by jupp53    [ Reply ]
Ray was born under a a bad sign - https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/features/ray-lamontagne-born-under-a-bad-sign-8724065.html - which perhaps is why this song resonates.
Posted 8 years ago by Hey_Porter    [ Reply ]
Usually I'm not too fond of Ray, but his style fits this song.
Posted 8 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
and into Get Back, nice follow up
Posted 8 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
For some reason I kept wanting to hear "Jojo left his home in Tucson, Arizona" 
Posted 9 years ago by nek    [ Reply ]
 Angelina_Ieraci wrote:

Had to check in and tune mark- love this guy

 

Posted 10 years ago by Angelina_Ieraci    [ Reply ]
 dexev wrote:
Ha!   Your comment had me scratching my head, but Bill just followed with that again!





 

Posted 10 years ago by Angelina_Ieraci    [ Reply ]
Ha!   Your comment had me scratching my head, but Bill just followed with that again!

 Blastcat900 wrote:
Daim !!!!!! That is some good musiking ! Way to get back Louretta !

 


Posted 10 years ago by dexev    [ Reply ]
 Rotterdam wrote:

Not for me. Joe Cocker is full of life Ray L comes across as a wuss to me. Sorry. I just don't get him. Probably his lyrics are great, but I don't listen to them, so I just go by his gentle, mushy delivery.

 
Don't listen to lyrics? You're missing half the show.
Posted 10 years ago by SheRidesABeemer    [ Reply ]
...7 for Ray and a point for the harp =8
Posted 10 years ago by drivingunit103    [ Reply ]
6==>7==>8, rocked my day - the right thing in the right time {#Music}{#Bananapiano}
Posted 10 years ago by ShloEmi    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
uh huh, yes indeed, dude is smokin   (his cover photo looks like Donald Sutherland in M*A*S*H)

 
Agreed.  And Agree.
Posted 10 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
 sharkey wrote:

Use the PSD already & stop your  silly comments

 
Stand-alone music players don't have PSD.  Who's silly now?
Posted 10 years ago by Athyrius    [ Reply ]
 chism2 wrote:
LaMentable.
 

Made me laugh (even though I don't necessarily agree).
Posted 10 years ago by jameshay    [ Reply ]
LaMentable.
Posted 10 years ago by chism2    [ Reply ]
 Rotterdam wrote:

Not for me. Joe Cocker is full of life Ray L comes across as a wuss to me. Sorry. I just don't get him. Probably his lyrics are great, but I don't listen to them, so I just go by his gentle, mushy delivery.

 
Ray LaMontagne has pretty good lyrics, I would say they seem to speak to a youngish crowd in general.
Posted 10 years ago by RandomousJam    [ Reply ]
 tutakea wrote:
simply unbearable. pls stop!

 
Use the PSD already & stop your  silly comments
Posted 10 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
Love it!
Posted 11 years ago by marcvellekoop    [ Reply ]
simply unbearable. pls stop!
Posted 11 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Joe Cocker's heir apparent.

 
Not for me. Joe Cocker is full of life Ray L comes across as a wuss to me. Sorry. I just don't get him. Probably his lyrics are great, but I don't listen to them, so I just go by his gentle, mushy delivery.
Posted 11 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
When I heard this, I looked and had rated it a 4 whenever. WTF was I thinking!? It's an easy 8 and maybe more, depending how it ages.
Posted 11 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
uh huh, yes indeed, dude is smokin   (his cover photo looks like Donald Sutherland in M*A*S*H)
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 kingfish2004 wrote:
POW!
  ...YESSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!.......


Posted 11 years ago by rockpommel16    [ Reply ]
POW!
Posted 12 years ago by kingfish2004    [ Reply ]
Joe Cocker's heir apparent.
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 rockstarbro wrote:
Can't get over how cool this guy is.  Or rather, how cool he makes me feel for being a fan of his.
 
Your location made me laugh. Thanks.
Posted 12 years ago by Lakeview    [ Reply ]
Can't get over how cool this guy is.  Or rather, how cool he makes me feel for being a fan of his.
Posted 12 years ago by rockstarbro    [ Reply ]
Daim !!!!!! That is some good musiking ! Way to get back Louretta !
Posted 12 years ago by Blastcat900    [ Reply ]
Heard this song live, and it blew me away!
Posted 12 years ago by 1artist    [ Reply ]
 qosforever wrote:
IMHO, a bit disappointed this new album from LaMontagne.
 
 
good for you
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
When I hear this song, I think..."The Guess Who meets Aretha Franklin. "

Posted 13 years ago by sieversfam    [ Reply ]
The harp licks fit just right and Ray is a rockin'!  Got an 8 right out of the box the first time I heard it.

Posted 13 years ago by Andy_B    [ Reply ]
fit title: "it´s a shame"  - awful!
Posted 13 years ago by tutakea    [ Reply ]
oooh yeah!  GREAT segue from Chris Isaak's Round & Round
Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
...sounds like rachael yamagata...  ;)
 
NOT a bad comparison!  I rather love Rachael Yamagata's work. I know I've mentioned this in other threads, but I have her double-CD "Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart" and I absolutely love the way she rocks ("Sidedish Friend" and "Accident" always make me drive too fast.)

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
...sounds like rachael yamagata...  ;)
Posted 13 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
This{#Bananajam} boy's puttin' it OUT.
Posted 13 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
!Nice
Posted 13 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Love this one!  Keep it up Ray — putting out some great tunes
Posted 13 years ago by socalhol    [ Reply ]
I am really enjoying this.  I do believe I like this Ray LaMontagne! {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 13 years ago by sailorgirl    [ Reply ]
Love Ray. Be Here Now is a favorite but so is this... I just love Ray.
Posted 13 years ago by ugly    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
Boy, what a departure from "Be Here Now"!  I like it - Ray can rock! {#Dancingbanana}
 

Agree!! Because of RP I have 2 Ray CDs. Didn't know he could rock. Damn, do I need to buy another CD??
Posted 13 years ago by olesonb    [ Reply ]
Boy, what a departure from "Be Here Now"!  I like it - Ray can rock! {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
uh.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
Very Nice {#Jump}
Posted 14 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
JEEEEZ Bill! wadda mix! PUSS!
Posted 14 years ago by BowTieDad    [ Reply ]

Goddamn! I love this man's voice


Posted 14 years ago by fevertree    [ Reply ]
Get back Loretta !
Posted 14 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
I typically like upbeat live music concerts.  I didn't go see him play in San Antonio because I thought it would be to mellow/slow.  A friend of mine said 'he really rocked and was very upbeat.'  Go figure.  He has a few songs that I think are really really good toe tappers - this being on of them.
Posted 14 years ago by RocknAustin    [ Reply ]
 philbertr wrote:
Spoken by a knowledgeable and, I might add, one hot critic.  {#High-five}
 
why thank you Phil {#Whipit}
Posted 14 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
{#Drummer}    DIG THIS HARMONICA!
Posted 14 years ago by buzmaggie    [ Reply ]
 Tagish_girl wrote:
Hey, is that Ray LaMontagne, or is that a photo of Donald Sutherland from 'Kelly's Heros'?  At least HE played great music out the front of his tank as he blew up the enemy.... no more negative vibes, Moriarty!
 

Oddball:
The Man, the myth, the legend.

Posted 14 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
I see this title and all I can think of is it should be followed by Pink Floyd's "Careful with that axe, Eugene".
Posted 15 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
he can play so many kinds of music I love.  I love Ray.  It sounds sooo good.
Posted 15 years ago by ortallcowgirl    [ Reply ]
Anyone see the commercial with Ray LaMontagne's song and the doggy. It's so cute!



Posted 15 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
 geordiezimmerman wrote:

Sounds a little like the beginning of Tomstone Blues.

 
Thanks. 

Posted 15 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
i don't usually like this type of music, but somehow i like this one
Posted 15 years ago by AdyMiles    [ Reply ]
there should be a law that songs need at least a 2nd chord  {#Cowboy}
Posted 15 years ago by wrangler    [ Reply ]

A song of the 1930's depression deep south?


Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
IMHO, a bit disappointed this new album from LaMontagne.
 
Posted 15 years ago by qosforever    [ Reply ]
 lophrequa wrote:

i think he's got a great range in the songs i've heard

 

Spoken by a knowledgeable and, I might add, one hot critic.  {#High-five}
Posted 15 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
 OldFrenchie wrote:
Its just so damn breathy. Its a shame....
 
The grunting sounds like my friend's bulldog gasping for air. But it's actually a pretty good song otherwise. 
Posted 15 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
Hey, is that Ray LaMontagne, or is that a photo of Donald Sutherland from 'Kelly's Heros'?  At least HE played great music out the front of his tank as he blew up the enemy.... no more negative vibes, Moriarty!
Posted 15 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
I like this, it pulls and pushes at the same time....
Posted 15 years ago by dBdwg    [ Reply ]
 Wizzuvv_oz wrote:

I actually got down off a ladder to turn it up.  And I'm not the biggest blues fan in the house.
 
that made me smile {#Mrgreen}
Posted 15 years ago by spraehbuer    [ Reply ]
 SusieQ wrote:
Ah Bill, such a "shame" you had to kill the buzz with this depress-er.

I agree with MaryM, this guy's appeal worth thin way too quickly.  One trick pony. 
 
i think he's got a great range in the songs i've heard

Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Its just so damn breathy. Its a shame....
Posted 15 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
 SusieQ wrote:
Ah Bill, such a "shame" you had to kill the buzz with this depress-er.

I agree with MaryM, this guy's appeal worth thin way too quickly.  One trick pony. 
 
Yeah - we need some Social Distortion to liven things up! Seriously Ring of Fire would go well now.

Posted 15 years ago by nwskinner    [ Reply ]
Ah Bill, such a "shame" you had to kill the buzz with this depress-er.

I agree with MaryM, this guy's appeal worth thin way too quickly.  One trick pony. 
Posted 15 years ago by SusieQ    [ Reply ]
 ca1vinandhobbes wrote:
diggin' this one.  climb aboard the train!
 
Yeah!!! I couldn't have said it better :-)

Posted 15 years ago by Caligula    [ Reply ]
 Rich3D wrote:
this is one of those songs that makes you reach over and turn up the volume. That makes it pretty good song, in my book.  I like Ray.
 
I actually got down off a ladder to turn it up.  And I'm not the biggest blues fan in the house.
Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
this is one of those songs that makes you reach over and turn up the volume. That makes it pretty good song, in my book.  I like Ray.
Posted 15 years ago by Rich3D    [ Reply ]
diggin' this one.  climb aboard the train!
Posted 15 years ago by ca1vinandhobbes    [ Reply ]
His voice gets more annoying to me the more I hear it.  This song less so.  At first I liked him, then the more I listen the more I think that he should be awake a few hours before he heads over to the studio.
Posted 15 years ago by MaryM    [ Reply ]
 CamLwalk wrote:
I saw this guy this summer.  He's good live!
 

I must have seen another Ray LaMontagne, it was in January 2007 ago in Newcastle (UK) and he looked really depressed, the show was so soporific that the Geordie croud had to tell him to cheer up and crack jokes. "supporting" artist was Leona Naess which I love to listen to, unfortunately she was as depressing as Ray, I felt sorry for them. Because I really like Leona I went to see her live the next year and it was horrible, I will keep listening to her but certainly not live again.
Posted 15 years ago by sbosque    [ Reply ]
 btt wrote:
I`m not too sure what it is about Rays music . Each time I`ve heard one of his songs for the first time , I`ve been blown away , without exception . But for each song , on subsequent listens , less so . Some have become pretty much ho-hum . I can appreciate the talent and everything , but I think that for me , his stuff may not age well .
 

I think you're right.
I like this and I've liked many of his songs at first. I bought one of his CD's and listened to it once, then put it away. Maybe there is not enough vocal variation for a whole CD's worth of music.
IMHO.
Posted 15 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
 MrGreg wrote:
"It's a cryin' shame... " 

Ugh, what an awful cliché...

 
Comments like this make me aware of my condition as a no-native speaker - which turns out to be an advantage quite often.


Posted 15 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
Some one give me a shot of whiskey.

When I jam at work  EVERYONE jams at work.
Posted 15 years ago by rabid_wolf    [ Reply ]
This one has really grown on me!  No other Ray LaMontagne has ever jumped out at me, despite his frequent airplay.
Posted 15 years ago by osbyec    [ Reply ]
Jojo was a man whose voice was broke and raspy ... an "8"

Posted 15 years ago by megisi    [ Reply ]
 derekd wrote:
This guy gets a lot of airplay on RP. But I have to say, he's grown on me.
 
   6 ==> 7


Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}
Posted 15 years ago by physastro2050    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:
Somebody please tell me which Dylan song he stole the opening from here?
 
Sounds a little like the beginning of Tomstone Blues.

Posted 15 years ago by geordiezimmerman    [ Reply ]
If a song begs you to crank it up and enjoy, then it's a good song.  turn it up.
Posted 15 years ago by Rich3D    [ Reply ]
Those weird grunts sound like a panting pug-nosed dog. Good song, though. 
Posted 15 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
It's hard to imagine that pic of a gentle hippie on the album cover has THIS voice?!
Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Kind of a Joe Cocker grunge
Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 derekd wrote:
This guy gets a lot of airplay on RP. But I have to say, he's grown on me.
 
I agree with the first part though not the 2nd
Posted 15 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
This guy gets a lot of airplay on RP. But I have to say, he's grown on me.
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
I`m not too sure what it is about Rays music . Each time I`ve heard one of his songs for the first time , I`ve been blown away , without exception . But for each song , on subsequent listens , less so . Some have become pretty much ho-hum . I can appreciate the talent and everything , but I think that for me , his stuff may not age well .
Posted 15 years ago by btt    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Hmmmm.....

8:02 amRay LaMontagne
Empty		Till the Sun Turns Black (2006)

1:51 pmRay LaMontagne
Henry Nearly Killed Me (It's a shame)		Gossip in the grain (2008)

I like Ray, but in my opinion we should not hear ANY artist twice in one day on RP given the catalog of music in the library.
 

Yah, I can imagine that 6 hours later it must have been really painful to hear something as awesome as this...{#Bananajam}
Posted 15 years ago by Ando    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Hmmmm.....

8:02 amRay LaMontagne
Empty		Till the Sun Turns Black (2006)

1:51 pmRay LaMontagne
Henry Nearly Killed Me (It's a shame)		Gossip in the grain (2008)

I like Ray, but in my opinion we should not hear ANY artist twice in one day on RP given the catalog of music in the library.
 
Ha!  I'm going for 3x a day.  If its good, its good.
Posted 15 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
i STILL love hearing this mans music........his soul comes thru HUGE.
wow
didn't i just comment on this a day or so ago?
I still love it....
Posted 15 years ago by SuzenJueL    [ Reply ]
Somebody please tell me which Dylan song he stole the opening from here?
Posted 15 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
I can't get enough of this performer. The one thing I love about Ray is he brings the Emotional Ride back to folk....and this song is so unique in itself compared to his more melancholy style that I am used to......
however, spread it out a bit more eh? RP has the best variety, overplaying one artist can oversaturate our sensitive listener ears :)
Posted 15 years ago by SuzenJueL    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Hmmmm.....

   

  

I like Ray, but in my opinion we should not hear ANY artist twice in one day on RP given the catalog of music in the library.
 

Exceptions should go to this guy. 8 times a day.
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
Hmmmm.....

8:02 amRay LaMontagne
Empty		Till the Sun Turns Black (2006)

1:51 pmRay LaMontagne
Henry Nearly Killed Me (It's a shame)		Gossip in the grain (2008)

I like Ray, but in my opinion we should not hear ANY artist twice in one day on RP given the catalog of music in the library.
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]