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Xavier Rudd — Follow The Sun
Album: Spirit Bird
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Released: 2012
Length: 4:10
Plays (last 30 days): 4
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Follow follow the sun
And which way the winds blow
When this day is done
Breath, breath in the air
Set your intentions
Dream with care
Tommorow's a new day for everyone
A brand new moon a brand new sun

So follow, follow the sun
The direction of the birds
The direction of love
Breathe, breathe in the air
Cherish this moment
Cherish this breath
Tomorrow's a new day day for everyone
A brand new moon, brand new sun

When you feel life coming down on you, like a heavy weight
When you feel this crazy society adding to the strain
Take a stroll to the nearest water's edge, remember your place
Many moons have risen and fallen long, long before you came
So which way is the wind blowing
What does your heart say

So follow, follow the sun
And which way the wind blows
When this day is done
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Don’t know how to respond to people’s comments. They don’t seem appropriate for a music stream gifter. Please find another route to express your feelings. Art. Painting. Poetry. Find a route to express yourself. I wish you well.
Posted 2 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
Such a delicious voice.
Posted 2 years ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
bkrans9 wrote:

Norway, Denmark, and above all, Holland are quintessentially capitalist countries, with vibrant corporate and small business sectors. Yes, they have excellent social safety nets, and that is a good thing, but it is not socialism. That said, Winston Churchill was a horse's ass, often wrong as in this case, but terribly clever and entertaining...
Winston Churchill is not remembered fondly in Kenya .... Winston the Castrator

BTW How's that Brexit thing working out for you Brits?
.... national self-harm
LMAO
00 [ Reply ]

Winston Churchill thought killing my family was a great idea, and I'm American. Horse's ass is an understatement.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 bkrans9 wrote:


Norway, Denmark, and above all, Holland are quintessentially capitalist countries, with vibrant corporate and small business sectors. Yes, they have excellent social safety nets, and that is a good thing, but it is not socialism. That said, Winston Churchill was a horse's ass, often wrong as in this case, but terribly clever and entertaining...

Winston Churchill is not remembered fondly in Kenya .... Winston the Castrator

BTW How's that Brexit thing working out for you Brits?
.... national self-harm
LMAO
Posted 2 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
 johnfiva wrote:


Visit Norway, Winston. Or Denmark or Holland. Socialism has progressed since you passed away.


Norway, Denmark, and above all, Holland are quintessentially capitalist countries, with vibrant corporate and small business sectors. Yes, they have excellent social safety nets, and that is a good thing, but it is not socialism. That said, Winston Churchill was a horse's ass, often wrong as in this case, but terribly clever and entertaining...
Posted 2 years ago by bkrans9    [ Reply ]
 Ulises wrote:

Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.

 

Winston Churchill
 




Visit Norway, Winston. Or Denmark or Holland. Socialism has progressed since you passed away.
Posted 2 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
Boy, his voice and style really remind me of JS Ondara, or vice versa. Very nice.
Posted 3 years ago by wendyleefrancis1    [ Reply ]
Man - this beautiful song came at a perfect time for me today... I sure needed that! 
Posted 4 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
 MrStatenIsle wrote:
Sweet sentiment expressed through a very sweet song.
 
Agreed. And it seems so much more relevant now. 
Posted 4 years ago by FourFortyEight    [ Reply ]
Faut l´eau de Saône... Rate 7 
Posted 4 years ago by sonymagellan    [ Reply ]
 Jamesfagrelius wrote:
Love this song! A song of gratitude! {#Bananajam}
 
Agree!
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
We would sing this in my classroom. The kids would dance. They understood. 
Posted 5 years ago by rezadent    [ Reply ]
Sweet sentiment expressed through a very sweet song.
Posted 5 years ago by MrStatenIsle    [ Reply ]
 Norwood9 wrote:
Paul Simon sound alike.
 
I was thinking the same, or a cross between Paul Simon and Ray LaMontagne.
Posted 5 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
 radioparadise9 wrote:


Plays (last 30 days): 2

Can't count - just making it up as you go along ?
 

I've been listening to Radio Paradise for more than 30 days ;) 
Posted 5 years ago by tfioreze    [ Reply ]
 tfioreze wrote:
Overplayed, if you ask me. I used to like this song more than now… but after listening for the hundredth time, I kind of got tired of it.  
 

Plays (last 30 days): 2

Can't count - just making it up as you go along ?
Posted 6 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
Paul Simon sound alike.
Posted 6 years ago by Norwood9    [ Reply ]
Plods
Posted 6 years ago by jagla    [ Reply ]

More Magpie Warble needed. 

 

Reminds me of days at the Eumundi Markets, thanks Bill

Posted 6 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
 Ulises wrote:

Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. 

Winston Churchill 


I've been seeing that "quote" floating around the internet for a while; it's actually a combination of two separate comments which Churchill had made years apart. 

“Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy.” —Perth, Scotland, May 28, 1948

and

“The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings. The inherent virtue of Socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.” —House of Commons, October 22, 1945.

I'm not sure of either quote's relevance to this goofy song; it must have more to do with the thread comments.



 
I think it might have been as simple as Ulises seeing "Bernie" in the song comments and, one pair of bunched panties later, we have a mashup of Churchill quotes that mangles the meaning of the latter.

It is worth noting that Ulises' stated location, 8th Circle, would be the place of punishment for "simple" fraudsters, like counterfeiters, hypocrites, grafters, seducers, sorcerers, and simonists. Sounds like a dedicated Capitalist to me.
Posted 6 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
 Jamesfagrelius wrote:
Love this song! A song of gratitude! {#Bananajam}

 
bump
Posted 6 years ago by haretic    [ Reply ]
 Ashloh wrote:
Just tuned in... This and the previous song played endlessly.
So much repetition it's unbelievable .

There must be a reason? 

 
Maybe Bill and Rebecca like it?

Posted 7 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
Overplayed, if you ask me. I used to like this song more than now… but after listening for the hundredth time, I kind of got tired of it.  
Posted 7 years ago by tfioreze    [ Reply ]
Just tuned in... This and the previous song played endlessly.
So much repetition it's unbelievable .

There must be a reason? 
Posted 7 years ago by Ashloh    [ Reply ]
good just the first 54 times i've listened here, this is the 101
Posted 8 years ago by Panchoalico    [ Reply ]
 Ulises wrote:

Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. 

Winston Churchill 


I've been seeing that "quote" floating around the internet for a while; it's actually a combination of two separate comments which Churchill had made years apart. 

“Socialism is the philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy.” —Perth, Scotland, May 28, 1948

and

“The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings. The inherent virtue of Socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.” —House of Commons, October 22, 1945.

I'm not sure of either quote's relevance to this goofy song; it must have more to do with the thread comments.


Posted 8 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Love this tune.  Nicely done.   The guy has an interesting voice.    First heard this in Les Mills Body Flow. 
Posted 8 years ago by mapman    [ Reply ]
 Winston Churchill spliced commas?

Ulises wrote:

Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.

 

Winston Churchill
 



 


Posted 8 years ago by Vicey    [ Reply ]
Magpie warbling at the beginning & end gives the origin of this song away...
Posted 8 years ago by MM_Oz    [ Reply ]
Love this song! A song of gratitude! {#Bananajam}
Posted 8 years ago by Jamesfagrelius    [ Reply ]
 Ulises wrote:

Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.

 

Winston Churchill
 



 





Just 'cuz you got the blues, don't mean you gotta sing.
Savoy Brown
Posted 8 years ago by Old_Pat    [ Reply ]

Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.

 

Winston Churchill
 


Posted 8 years ago by Ulises    [ Reply ]
 FlatCat wrote:

Well, I'm just back from canvassing for Bernie, but this song makes me want to break things.

 
Thank you. +1
Posted 8 years ago by dtallerico    [ Reply ]
 Motolorax wrote:
it really is testament to diversity that there are so many negative comments about this. It must be all the Trump voters :)  Brings back lovely memories of an outback holiday in the Queensland interior with my partner and first daughter when she was 2. I love how some songs do that.
Thanks Bill.
 
Well, I'm just back from canvassing for Bernie, but this song makes me want to break things.
Posted 8 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]

Follow number five.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
When this was followed by War on drugs - Lost in a dream I appreciated it more, it's not very good, but much better than Dylan...
Posted 8 years ago by Meolla_Reio    [ Reply ]
Please stop playing this
Posted 8 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
 Motolorax wrote:
it really is testament to diversity that there are so many negative comments about this. It must be all the Trump voters :)  Brings back lovely memories of an outback holiday in the Queensland interior with my partner and first daughter when she was 2. I love how some songs do that.
Thanks Bill. 

 
Agreed! {#Cheers}
Posted 8 years ago by jkhandy    [ Reply ]
Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 8 years ago by Dosequis    [ Reply ]
it really is testament to diversity that there are so many negative comments about this. It must be all the Trump voters :)  Brings back lovely memories of an outback holiday in the Queensland interior with my partner and first daughter when she was 2. I love how some songs do that.
Thanks Bill. 
Posted 9 years ago by Motolorax    [ Reply ]
Did I say 10 .......Too many beers......Only Zappa gets that from me.....or Dylan....etc....
Nice song though.{#Laughing}   
 
Posted 9 years ago by djd49    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:

Ibid

 

Posted 9 years ago by djd49    [ Reply ]
One of my favorites!  Thanks, Bill!
 
Posted 9 years ago by Victoria_Jane    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Paolo Nuttini called—he wants his wimpy shtick returned.

(And why is this song in such heavy rotation on RP?)
 
Ibid
Posted 9 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Probably hard to keep his shorts up with all that vibrato in his voice :^ /
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
Can't resist, but it reminds me a lot James Yuill - No Surprise, rhythm, chords... but I still like it anyway :-)
Posted 9 years ago by tuzticzka    [ Reply ]
what a nice follow up of Colors In The Air — Going Home

Continuing the foot-tapping and head-nodding..nice to feel so nice while I am working {#Whistle}
Posted 9 years ago by lososs    [ Reply ]

Still waiting for the 11 to be integrated...{#Good-vibes}
Until then... keeping on flying... {#Daisy}


Posted 9 years ago by eno    [ Reply ]
This song, it centers me. It reminds me where I need to be. And that's even before I pay attention to the lyrics.
Posted 9 years ago by Solanus    [ Reply ]
Meh....boring filler
Posted 9 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
Great music.
Posted 9 years ago by percheron    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

HELPLESSLY TERRIBLE!

I was better with 15 - SERIOUSLY!!!

 
 
Posted 10 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
Paolo Nuttini called—he wants his wimpy shtick returned.

(And why is this song in such heavy rotation on RP?)
Posted 10 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Lot of negative comments for a positive song.

Go figure.
Posted 10 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
The best part of this song is when it ends.
Posted 10 years ago by asusinskas    [ Reply ]
Saw him play in Brighton and really enjoyed the set. He is a seriously talented guy and obviously loves what he does. He plays solo surrounded by drums, digis and all sorts and creates splendid soundscapes. What's not to like? 
Posted 10 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 philinnz wrote:
if you wondered about the bird chirping at the end - it was probably a magpie, the Aussie or Kiwi version, not the European type. They are famed for saying ardle wardle ardle wardle

 
Thanks for that. It's nice to hear tweeters on elegaic songs like this. I quite like the 'rainforest' sounds at the start as well, which sets the aural tone for the song. 7 from the blissed-out naturephile Nottingham jury.
Posted 10 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Love it
Posted 10 years ago by Lacapella    [ Reply ]
 ScottN wrote:T
Felt like a just heard a sermon...in a song I don't care for.

  Great song thanks RP Martin in BC

Posted 10 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
Felt like a just heard a sermon...in a song I don't care for.
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

Never heard a worst singer!

WHAT A JOKE!!!!



 
I never did like Corvettes.
Posted 10 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

Never heard a worst singer!

WHAT A JOKE!!!!



 
Grammatically speaking, you are absolutely right.{#Notworthy}
Posted 10 years ago by Jörg_Asmussen    [ Reply ]
For a second I thought this was Eddie Vedder.  That is not a compliment.
Posted 10 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
Like it
Posted 10 years ago by stef_ji    [ Reply ]
{#Group-hug} {#Whisper}  {#Crowded}  {#Flamed}

RP is subversive!  
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]

Never heard a worst singer!

WHAT A JOKE!!!!


Posted 10 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Soothes the brow {#Daisy}{#Jump}{#Daisy}
Posted 10 years ago by paradisepig    [ Reply ]

Very Paul Simon-ish.  Simon-y?  Whatever, I like it.


Posted 10 years ago by skooba    [ Reply ]
i also thought of Paolo.
 
rdo wrote:


{#Doh}  Hey now, keep it clean.  No reason to be insulting to Xavier now.

 


Posted 10 years ago by ceicilbee    [ Reply ]

More and more, a new narrative is emerging…The new battleground is over Snark and Smarm.  Snark is irony, wit, and realism.  Smarm is phony, passive-aggressive, Upworthy defense of existing paradigms and power structures.  Who will win out?  Tom Scocca of Gawker is our general on the Snark side.   If you prefer Smarm, check out Jaron Lanier’s drivel in You Are Not a Gadget.


Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Nice!  Feels like summer... {#Sunny}
Posted 10 years ago by MilesW    [ Reply ]
{#Frustrated}
Posted 10 years ago by That_SOB    [ Reply ]
What a fantastic transition from Bruce Cockburn's "Last Night Of The World".




Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
I needed to hear these words today.
Posted 11 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]
 philinnz wrote:
if you wondered about the bird chirping at the end - it was probably a magpie, the Aussie or Kiwi version, not the European type. They are famed for saying ardle wardle ardle wardle

 
thanxs mate... we are probably on the same frequency.... this is an acquired anzac taste about the lands we call home... 
Posted 11 years ago by MM_Oz    [ Reply ]
Such a pretty song...  Why the severe & abrupt (1 beat) segue into another song (with a much different dynamic going on)? 
Posted 11 years ago by Gatlinburger    [ Reply ]

Dang ... every time this song starts, I think it is going to be Isaac Delusion ... something off the Midnight Sun EP.

Maybe it's just me ... heh.

 
Posted 11 years ago by hallogallo    [ Reply ]
wunderschöner song
Posted 11 years ago by mistabird    [ Reply ]
beautiful song....a summer breeze...
Posted 11 years ago by zappa501    [ Reply ]
if you wondered about the bird chirping at the end - it was probably a magpie, the Aussie or Kiwi version, not the European type. They are famed for saying ardle wardle ardle wardle
Posted 11 years ago by philinnz    [ Reply ]
The song is quite nice, but I really dislike his voice. He sounds like a goat{#Eek} Such a shame.
Posted 11 years ago by Chichis    [ Reply ]
I love that cover - who's done it?
Posted 11 years ago by memberone    [ Reply ]
 Tizmself wrote:
Remember that scene in Animal House when John Belushi's character smashes the guitar.......thought so.

 
Yea, but did you see how many instruments this guy is playing!  You're gonna have a heart attack just trying to smash them all.
Posted 11 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
nice song... but the best part are the magpies singing at the end! so aussie!
Posted 11 years ago by juanos    [ Reply ]
This is a really neat dude and clearly he is quite talented.

Thanks for introducing me to him.

Cheers
Sine
Posted 11 years ago by Sine_Nomine    [ Reply ]
Please don't ever play this "song" again.
Posted 11 years ago by ck12345    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:

New music.  Bill is featuring it a bit, as a DJ should.  What's the big deal?  

 
Right... who's counting? New music that doesn't suck! I'll give it a 7, Mr. Clark!! The photo of the dude as a sorta one-man-band, with the drums and didgerydoodoo's up his nose etc etc is rather, er  ...distressing, however. 
Posted 11 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 mkinnan wrote:
9 Times in 30 days, really?
 
New music.  Bill is featuring it a bit, as a DJ should.  What's the big deal?  
Posted 11 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
 Tizmself wrote:
Remember that scene in Animal House when John Belushi's character smashes the guitar.......thought so.
 
<smash... smash... SMASH>
... sorry.
{#Roflol} 
Posted 11 years ago by paultron    [ Reply ]
I saw him in Anchorage, Alaska several years back.  He did a free outdoor concert to support "The Oceans Festival"  I had no idea who he was befor I saw him but I became an instant fan.  Very cool of him to travel all the way up to Alaska, and play for free to support a cause he beilieves in.  He is an amazing talent.
Posted 11 years ago by teleskialaska    [ Reply ]
Remember that scene in Animal House when John Belushi's character smashes the guitar.......thought so.
Posted 11 years ago by Tizmself    [ Reply ]
Nice.  Very Eddie Vedder-like voice. Made me look up and take note.
Posted 11 years ago by DJ_BellsEye    [ Reply ]
I had the pleasure of seeing him open for R&G at Red Rocks from the 3rd row. Took my  74 yr old mom-she loved it! That base box he plays  was awesome! Highly recommended.
Posted 11 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
 Sjaaks wrote:


Oh really?!

I'm all for people stating their opinions. But you are rediculous.

Perhaps you should drag your ignorant ass to one of Xavier's concerts and see him sing, play (slide) guitar, percussion AND digeridoo's all combined in one song...


I bet you would even suck at sitting between all these instruments, let alone trying to play one of them. Yeah... I know...
 
So between work and another personal experience not going well at the moment... I see a man who can't share and wants to control everything himself.

Time to take a break outside and get a breath of fresh air.  BTW, I really like his music and his messages don't convey my thoughts above at all.  But like I said, bad day.

Good on ya mate!


Posted 11 years ago by AvoidingWork    [ Reply ]
 Sjaaks wrote:


I bet you would even suck at sitting between all these instruments, let alone trying to play one of them. Yeah... I know...
 
'Kinell!! That's what I call a one-man band.
Posted 11 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Voice reminds me a bit of Paolo Nutini.
 

{#Doh}  Hey now, keep it clean.  No reason to be insulting to Xavier now.
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
I absolutely love this song. Thanks Radio Paradise for making a great Christmas even better. Donation on it's way, Merry Christmas all.
Posted 11 years ago by kayakingclark    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

HELPLESSLY TERRIBLE!

I was better with 15 - SERIOUSLY!!!

 

Oh really?!

I'm all for people stating their opinions. But you are rediculous.

Perhaps you should drag your ignorant ass to one of Xavier's concerts and see him sing, play (slide) guitar, percussion AND digeridoo's all combined in one song...


I bet you would even suck at sitting between all these instruments, let alone trying to play one of them. Yeah... I know...
Posted 11 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Voice reminds me a bit of Paolo Nutini.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Inexcusably dim.
Posted 11 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Bill played this just to give us all perspective on the degree to which the Byrne-Eno collaboration sucked.
Posted 11 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
 mkinnan wrote:
9 Times in 30 days, really?
 

At say 5 minutes per song, that is a shocking 9 out of 8,640 songs. I'm okay with that.
Posted 11 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
6 {#Arrow} 8. I think I have deciphered this song...
Posted 11 years ago by Euskadita    [ Reply ]
Dig it. 9
Posted 11 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this, I think how much he must have listened to Paul Simon.  Nice.
Posted 11 years ago by Kimbolini    [ Reply ]
9 Times in 30 days, really?
Posted 11 years ago by mkinnan    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:

WOOW - HOW BAD!!!

 

SUPER-SUCKO!


 



Have you ever considered the expression "It's not my cup of tea?"
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Saw him last month in Los Angeles - he had the crowd rocking on almost every song! Try to see him if he is in town - he played five different didgeridoos - impressive!
Posted 11 years ago by caazbroker    [ Reply ]
Missed the track? Here it is:-
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E1bNmyPWww
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
seeing him live, row 7, one week from today! yes!
Posted 12 years ago by melissakennedy    [ Reply ]
Really cool and yes mate I can most definitely hear the Simon influence
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
I read somewhere about how Xavier Rudd thought that Stingray wrote the very best comments above music on the internet, there was no one else better.
Posted 12 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
 badstudent wrote:
Any one else hear Paul Simon all over Rudd's vocal style?
 
You are suuuuch a bad student!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
UNBELIEVABLY BAD!!!! WOOOOOW!!!!!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Not a huge Xavier Rudd fan, but I do like this song. Especially the lyric about going to the water when you're down and remembering your place. Just lovely :)
Posted 12 years ago by Saire    [ Reply ]
Glad that is over...
Posted 12 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Any one else hear Paul Simon all over Rudd's vocal style?
Posted 12 years ago by badstudent    [ Reply ]
Waaay too much vibrato really annoying. Distracts from what could be a good song underneath. 4 for that possibility.
Posted 12 years ago by hbs47    [ Reply ]

WOOW - HOW BAD!!!

 

SUPER-SUCKO!


Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]