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Sheryl Crow — Strong Enough
Album: Tuesday Night Music Club
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Released: 1993
Length: 3:07
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God, I feel like hell tonight
Tears of rage I cannot fight
I'd be the last to help you understand
Are you strong enough to be my man?

Nothing's true and nothing's right
So let me be alone tonight
Cause you can't change the way I am
Are you strong enough to be my man?

Lie to me
I promise I'll believe
Lie to me
But please don't leave

I have a face I cannot show
I make the rules up as I go
Just try and love me if you can
Are you strong enough to be my man?

When I've shown you that I just don't care
When I'm throwing punches in the air
When I'm broken down and I can't stand
Will you be man enough to be my man?

Lie to me
I promise I'll believe
Lie to me
But please don't leave
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Oh sweet bird of youth. 
Posted 11 months ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:

Still am.

About 9 years after my first comment; and yes, I still am.
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Wow great song by miss crow
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Just realised this album's almost 30 years old.......SMH!!
(Where does the time go?)
Posted 2 years ago by IvanTheMediocre    [ Reply ]


"The Stable Song" by Gregory Alan Isakov followed by "Strong Enough" by Sheryl Crow...coincidence or similarities....

Posted 2 years ago by ray_killeen    [ Reply ]
In the mid to late-90s when I was 16-22 years old, both this album and Jewel's "Pieces of You" were my "don't let the guys see I have these CDs lest they think I'm weak" - well now that I'm 45 I can say "I'm STRONG ENOUGH" to admit owning them. 

What a moron I was back then!  I'm calling this an 8 and would rate "All I Wanna Do" a 9.   Jewell's "Who Will Save Your Soul" gets a 10.  And I don't feel the need to hide my musical likes anymore.  

Long Live RP!! 
Posted 2 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Good Tune!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
A hear felt ditty that touches the nerve. Really blokes! Do be kind.
Posted 3 years ago by MysteryMan    [ Reply ]
  Lie to me
  I promise I'll believe
  Lie to me

Most of this song is like a Lance foreshadowing. 
Posted 3 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]
 CrackerjaxATX wrote:

you're right.  i'm a jerk but not narcassist.  well aware that my taste is bad to others.  esp THAT tasteless day; musta been in a funk sorry for the negativity 

 

 




I figure that everybody's got one good song in them, as evidenced by Whitesnake's "Still of the Night".   
Posted 3 years ago by Greyerwrit    [ Reply ]
I recall now how deeply the world embraced this stunning debut record of hers... I was in Noto, Ishikawa, with the ex-, starting and building a chain of English schools, and for awhile, it seemed we could hear it everywhere, even playing over the sound system in a local gym while we worked out. A few years later, when she had Neil Finn play and sing with her on "Every Day Is a Winding Road" -- after she'd been opening for CH on tour -- I felt so happy for her!
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 in response to:
"Lie to me. I promise, I'll believe. But please don't leave me."

Those lyrics always punch me in the gut with their simple brutal honesty. Well done. Heartbreaking, but well done.

xcranky_yankee wrote:

I'm afraid that line  always sounded pathetic to me...

You are both correct.  Yankee, have you never lost at love?  Do you give lessons?
Posted 3 years ago by Greyerwrit    [ Reply ]
 rlr511 wrote:
Amazing song that was killed by the certain death of the pop radio in the 90s-00s that persists today. 
lyrics are great.  but Cheryl just doesn't do it for me.  {#Eh}


I don't care, I don't care I don't care if you're Madonna or Cher....
Posted 3 years ago by whatsupdude    [ Reply ]
 jnhashmi wrote:
"Lie to me. I promise, I'll believe. But please don't leave me."

Those lyrics always punch me in the gut with their simple brutal honesty. Well done. Heartbreaking, but well done.
 
I'm afraid that line  always sounded pathetic to me...
Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
"Lie to me. I promise, I'll believe. But please don't leave me."

Those lyrics always punch me in the gut with their simple brutal honesty. Well done. Heartbreaking, but well done.
Posted 3 years ago by jnhashmi    [ Reply ]
In the top 3 on my 'bad girl' list!!!
Posted 4 years ago by zedwhytheexwarrior    [ Reply ]
a bit lame.. no offense
Posted 4 years ago by metzmulfd    [ Reply ]
under recognized genius.
Posted 4 years ago by helenofjoy    [ Reply ]
 derekd wrote:
Not a Crow fan. But you have to acknowledge good music when you hear it. And she nailed it here.
 

Exactly what i logged in to say. 
Posted 4 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Same melody as previous!!!
Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Another 6/8 song with an unstoppable tempo. Love this. 8 -> 9.
Posted 4 years ago by talexb    [ Reply ]
Sail on Sailor.
Simple Song.
The Stable Song.
Strong Enough.
Shout?...
Posted 4 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:
Songwriters: David Baerwald, Bill Bottrell, Kevin Gilbert, David Ricketts, Sheryl Crow, Brian Macleod.

If you think Sheryl Crow is OK, you need to know about the truth about the Tuesday Music Club - which she joined late.

And you especially need to know about the great Kevin Gilbert, who was her boyfriend until she rode his coattails to stardom.


 

Clearly, don't know all the "in's & outs's of stardom but, I would think it safe to say, all of them ride SOMEBODY'S coattails, until said star reaches goal. Sometimes, "I get high with a little help from my friends"!! Almost could be common mantra for up & comers.
Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 wgsu_1978 wrote:
The correct answer is to say yes, then politely excuse yourself and walk away. The woman is nothing but trouble.
 
If Sheryl Crow is trouble, I'll take a truckload of her every day!!
Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Yes, I am.
 
Still am.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Thank you, Bill.  Nice tune for the afternoon. 
Posted 5 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
So evocative of a terrible time in my life. Takes me back every time. To quote the Pythons “I got betta ‘!”
Posted 5 years ago by japlath    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

Yeah, that time she spent, between 1985 and 1993, when she met Gilbert:
1. As a music teacher
2. As a commercial jingle writer
3. As Backup singer for Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Belinda Carlisle, and Don Henley
4. Working on television and movie soundtracks
5. On that 1992 solo album that was never released
6. Writing songs for Celine Dion, Tina Turner, and Wynnona Judd

...had nothing to do with her success so much as Mr. Gilberts "coattails". 
 
Well that's a take I hadn't heard before, guess it shows there are two sides to every story, thanks for sharing. 
Posted 5 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
 wgsu_1978 wrote:
The correct answer is to say yes, then politely excuse yourself and walk away. The woman is nothing but trouble.
 
{#Biggrin}{#Stop}
Posted 6 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
ZZZZZZZZZZZ
Posted 6 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
The correct answer is to say yes, then politely excuse yourself and walk away. The woman is nothing but trouble.
Posted 6 years ago by wgsu_1978    [ Reply ]
I just found out that this is one of my sweetie's favorite songs.

And the answer was "yes."

Whew.
Posted 7 years ago by steveinmaine    [ Reply ]
And bang. Here is the perfect follow up to Gregory Isakov's Stable Song. Perfection. 
Bill, you're a genius.
Posted 7 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:
Songwriters: David Baerwald, Bill Bottrell, Kevin Gilbert, David Ricketts, Sheryl Crow, Brian Macleod.

If you think Sheryl Crow is OK, you need to know about the truth about the Tuesday Music Club - which she joined late.

And you especially need to know about the great Kevin Gilbert, who was her boyfriend until she rode his coattails to stardom.
 

Yeah, that time she spent, between 1985 and 1993, when she met Gilbert:
1. As a music teacher
2. As a commercial jingle writer
3. As Backup singer for Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Belinda Carlisle, and Don Henley
4. Working on television and movie soundtracks
5. On that 1992 solo album that was never released
6. Writing songs for Celine Dion, Tina Turner, and Wynnona Judd

...had nothing to do with her success so much as Mr. Gilberts "coattails". 
Posted 7 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
See, this is when country music excels and breaks through musical barriers. My kinda country music.
Posted 8 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
Wow Bill she's great what a song i never heard on RP, thank you for keeping it more than interesting. 
Posted 8 years ago by Stefan_Lutz    [ Reply ]
 Droidac wrote:
Wow, as a segway from Gregory Alan Isakov (The Stable Song), you'd almost think this was the same song.
 
Right o. Somehow makes this song a bit better while diminishing "The Stable Song" IMO. 
Posted 8 years ago by bluejay08003    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:
Songwriters: David Baerwald, Bill Bottrell, Kevin Gilbert, David Ricketts, Sheryl Crow, Brian Macleod.

If you think Sheryl Crow is OK, you need to know about the truth about the Tuesday Music Club - which she joined late.

And you especially need to know about the great Kevin Gilbert, who was her boyfriend until she rode his coattails to stardom.



whose coattails didn't she ride?
 


Posted 9 years ago by blkstd    [ Reply ]
Songwriters: David Baerwald, Bill Bottrell, Kevin Gilbert, David Ricketts, Sheryl Crow, Brian Macleod.

If you think Sheryl Crow is OK, you need to know about the truth about the Tuesday Music Club - which she joined late.

And you especially need to know about the great Kevin Gilbert, who was her boyfriend until she rode his coattails to stardom.


Posted 10 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]

early autobiography looking back


Posted 10 years ago by blades    [ Reply ]
I frequently ask this of myself regarding my wife. Still not sure...{#Ask}
Posted 10 years ago by robotbass    [ Reply ]
Amazing song that was killed by the certain death of the pop radio in the 90s-00s that persists today. 
lyrics are great.  but Cheryl just doesn't do it for me.  {#Eh}
Posted 10 years ago by rlr511    [ Reply ]
Meh.
Posted 10 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Wow, as a segway from Gregory Alan Isakov (The Stable Song), you'd almost think this was the same song.
Posted 11 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
Not my thing.
Posted 11 years ago by thewaxtadpole    [ Reply ]
 Highlowsel wrote:
Strong enough....?  I guess Lance wasn't.....? 

(Bada bump swish)


 
Apparently he needed more EPO. 
Posted 11 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Yes, I am.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
you're right.  i'm a jerk but not narcassist.  well aware that my taste is bad to others.  esp THAT tasteless day; musta been in a funk sorry for the negativity 

 bam23 wrote:

No. You may not. Just because you have pegged a particular performer as not worthy of YOUR attention. Even mediocre artists can create beautiful things. Also, your tastes are not universal, which likely comes as a shock.

 


Posted 11 years ago by CrackerjaxATX    [ Reply ]
It's a very pretty song but... "When I'm throwing punches in the air; when I'm showing that I just don't care..."
You're really good-lookin' n'all, Cheryl, but if you don't care, why should I?
Guess I'm not strong enough?
Posted 11 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
I like the song well enough, but I think many, many other singers could do it infinitely less whiny.
Posted 11 years ago by 07734    [ Reply ]

All my womens in my church be glad that I be strong enough to be their man...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 jackiewelsh wrote:
I second that.  I listen to this station so i dont have to listen to sub-par crap like this, or overplayed mainstream stuff like coldplay.  Can I get a witness?{#Stupid}

 rockpommel16 wrote:
.....down.........
 
 
No. You may not. Just because you have pegged a particular performer as not worthy of YOUR attention. Even mediocre artists can create beautiful things. Also, your tastes are not universal, which likely comes as a shock.
Posted 11 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Strong enough....?  I guess Lance wasn't.....? 

(Bada bump swish)
{#Drummer}
Posted 11 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
am I hearing the same melody as the Gregory Alan Isakov song before it?
Posted 12 years ago by neuticle    [ Reply ]
.....down.........
Posted 12 years ago by rockpommel16    [ Reply ]
Best S. Crow song in my limited but humble opinion.
Posted 12 years ago by vaos    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


I be strong enough to be her man...  love this song...
 
 

Strong Men are needed for Strong Women. Not too many are.
Posted 12 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
The Live on Letterman version is better.
Posted 12 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
I've always liked this and never knew it was Sheryl Crow.
Posted 12 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
I like Cheryl......this tune is like her anthem, or someones......On a side note....I can't seem to find a buyer for any of her cds......oh well....
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
IMHO, Sheryl´s finest moment: simple and honest.

Do you want more?
Better try science and/or phylosophy.
It´s just art.

Posted 12 years ago by thais    [ Reply ]
 scraig wrote:
this song is brilliant in its brutal honesty. She may be a pop singer, but this has depth.
 
The trick with great songwriting is to keep it simple but tell the truth in a beautiful way. This song succeeds. 8. 
Posted 12 years ago by pianocomposer    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
Yes, a most capable entertainer, and a physically beautiful person. None of which qualifies her to engage in political demogoguery

 
Love definition 2 of demagogue "A leader or orator who espoused the cause of the common people."  IMHO anyone in this country is entitled because of the first amendment to speak freely about any cause they want to.  And artists and entertainers - whether you like them or not - are both citizen's entitled to speak and in many cases "leaders and orators" who are perfectly entitled to use their "bully pulpits" - their stage presence and their access to the public, to speak out - and sing out - about issues they feel strongly about.

Whether it's Lee Greenwood or Sheryl Crow.

If you don't want to hear it - don't go to their show or turn off your radio.

Posted 13 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
Never liked her.
Posted 13 years ago by j2e1n9    [ Reply ]
Hmmm.  I always thought this was Cyndi Lauper.  Did CL cover it?
Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 Mandible wrote:
{#Stop}
 
well said.

Posted 13 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
This is pretty good, Sheryl is alright. Hey she has to pay the bills too, so she sold a lot of records, it's not the end of the world.
Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Great album.
Posted 13 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Not a big fan of Sheryl but did see her play this live and it was extremely moving - hit a chord.

At same concert see came on stage while Lenny Kravitz was playing American Woman and she was hot, VERY HOT!
 
Posted 13 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
{#Stop}
Posted 14 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
this song is brilliant in its brutal honesty. She may be a pop singer, but this has depth.
Posted 14 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
What's that, Sheryl?  Oh, I'm sorry, I'm unable to hear you as a result of the mute button.  Please, continue whining away.
Posted 14 years ago by erichb    [ Reply ]

Really like Sheryl. Especially this work.


Posted 14 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
I love this song but especially like the Sheryl Crow / Stevie Nicks version.
Posted 14 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
anybody remember this from Kalifornia?
Posted 14 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
 Razz wrote:
Love the bassline in this one.
 
Was just thinking the same thing ... hearing this on great speakers for the first time. Good speakers don't, for me, improve her voice though. I still find her marginal.

Posted 14 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
Yes, a most capable entertainer, and a physically beautiful person. None of which qualifies her to engage in political demogoguery
 
What qualifies one to engage in political demagoguery?!{#Ask} And why the hell isn't the emoticon showing up? :-D There.


Posted 14 years ago by Marcuse    [ Reply ]
 streetsintherain wrote:
her crowning acheivement.
Nothing she has done since this has been any good.
Bravo.
 
Respectfully disagree (7 years later, LOL). Sheryl Crow and The Globe Sessions, which followed, are both awesome albums. Not that I don't love this song. :)

Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Love the bassline in this one.
Posted 14 years ago by Razz    [ Reply ]
derekd wrote:
Not a Crow fan. But you have to acknowledge good music when you hear it. And she nailed it here.
Yes, a most capable entertainer, and a physically beautiful person. None of which qualifies her to engage in political demogoguery

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
I haven't heard this in a long enough time that I like it again {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Bill,

Please stop overplaying this song.

Posted 14 years ago by a2    [ Reply ]
The last play was 2002.  Next, somebody will say this is overplayed.

Posted 14 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Not a Crow fan. But you have to acknowledge good music when you hear it. And she nailed it here.
Posted 14 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
her crowning acheivement. Nothing she has done since this has been any good. Bravo.
Posted 21 years ago by streetsintherain    [ Reply ]