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Neko Case — Stinging Velvet
Album: Blacklisted
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Released: 2002
Length: 2:50
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Rain falls, I fix my eyes
Let go of the focus
And I blur out all the lines
Just to remember, remember

Crying 'cause it's not my fault
Water through my lashes
Look just like Christmas lights
And I still remember, remember

Cold and shivering
Cold and shivering
Cold and shivering warm

Ooh, ooh

Sing please, rock me to sleep
Quiet as a canyon
Up under heaven's eaves
I surrender, surrender

Downstairs the furnace swells
Safe from all the horrors
In your stinging velvet arms
And I surrender, surrender

Cold and shivering
Cold and shivering
Cold and shivering warm

Cold and shivering
Cold and shivering
Cold and shivering warm
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 bseib wrote:

I am replying to my own post from FOURTEEN years ago. Now my 3yr old is headed to college next fall. And Neko is still fricken awesome!!

My wee boy, when we went camping, would play my ipod on it's little speaker, and channel Bill when introducing each song. He's 24 now. :-(
Posted 3 months ago by sajitjacob    [ Reply ]
 chugachskier wrote:

Saw her live in Missoula, MT 2015, great show. 



YES! That was my 1st Neko Case show and it was excellent!
Posted 6 months ago by mongoneb    [ Reply ]
 chugachskier wrote:

Saw her live in Missoula, MT 2015, great show. 


Captivating story.  Completely drew me in...
Posted 6 months ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 ciarataylor wrote:

bloody awful voice.



Use some throat lozenges and maybe it will get better.
Posted 1 year ago by TC1    [ Reply ]
bloody awful voice.
Posted 1 year ago by ciarataylor    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:

What voice? It's all computer synthesized echo chamber.


You really have very little knowledge about Neko case, but you felt compelled to put her down, albeit with a complete lack of facts. Also she, and KD Lang, have publicly come out against the use of Autotune.
Considering she has had little or no vocal training, her voice is amazing.
Posted 1 year ago by ipestell    [ Reply ]
 bseib wrote:
my 3rd old seriously loves this song, but mistakes the lyrics, i.e., "Can we listen to 'Corn & Sugar'?" This album is great.
 
I am replying to my own post from FOURTEEN years ago. Now my 3yr old is headed to college next fall. And Neko is still fricken awesome!!
Posted 2 years ago by bseib    [ Reply ]
Saw her live in Missoula, MT 2015, great show. 
Posted 2 years ago by chugachskier    [ Reply ]
senseless lyrics for what sounds like a train song.  either very impressionistic or very bad.  Good thing I like Ms. Case.
Posted 10 years ago by dziebell    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
Repeat after me....I detest Country..I detest country.......yeah, well, I like Neko anyway
 
I could learn to love more country if that meant more Neko...and tasteful uses of steel pedal guitar. 
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]

Neko Case on 1967 Mercury Cougar
 
 
Gaah! Footprints on the hood!  
 
Posted 11 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
That awful "Deep Red Bells" amped up a bit.  No thanks...
Posted 11 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

This song is soooo marvelous...  love it...  sigh...

 
 



Haha! AND it just happens to be Neko, right, Romeo?

;)
Posted 12 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
Yeah baby! Great stuff.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love Neko Case!!!!!!!
{#Notworthy} 
Posted 12 years ago by Snoopy2    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


This is such a fantastic song!  Love it!


Neko Case on 1967 Mercury Cougar
 
 
Wow! My dad had a Cougar of this very vintage!

Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
Meh... Good stuff... As someone else said, I could listen to her read a phone book... : ) 
Posted 12 years ago by hencini    [ Reply ]
No, no...that's Margo Timmins of Cowboy Junkies who is stuck deeply in the ''lonesome whippoorwill'' motif.

jjbix wrote:
neko, all your songs sound very similar . . .
 


Posted 12 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
"Safe from all the horrors in your stinging velvet arms
And I surrender, surrender!"

{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 12 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
rtb wrote:
I think I'm falling in love with Neko's voice....
 

 Papernapkin wrote:

What voice? It's all computer synthesized echo chamber.
 
Obviously  you haven't had the pleasure of hearing her live yet.

Posted 13 years ago by salide    [ Reply ]
Sends chills up my back! {#Good-vibes}
Posted 14 years ago by rowdydaisy    [ Reply ]
Love this woman's voice. the song, on first listen, is so-so. might grow on me
Posted 14 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
Something about Neko that just gets to me.

In a good way.

Think its the lyrics and the delivery.


Posted 14 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]

Posted 14 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Now we´re talking.. this is good.

Posted 14 years ago by nalle    [ Reply ]
LOVE her voice!  It kind of reminds me of Bernadette Peters - a touch nasally, in a good way.

Was Calexico backing her on this one?  Awesome guitars / drums - sounds like John's trademark thunder drum at the end.
Posted 14 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
 rtb wrote:
I think I'm falling in love with Neko's voice....

 I fell long ago.....{#Heartkiss}

Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 rtb wrote:
I think I'm falling in love with Neko's voice....
 
What voice? It's all computer synthesized echo chamber.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
I think I'm falling in love with Neko's voice....
Posted 16 years ago by rtb    [ Reply ]
neko, all your songs sound very similar . . .
Posted 16 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Oh no! Mo' Neko!
Posted 16 years ago by sfListener    [ Reply ]
ctdfalconer wrote:
Oh, holy sweet cannoli! I just have got to get that album. One just isn't enough. Someone please tell me she's working hard on another.
I know what you mean. I'm waiting for the follow up to "Fox Confessor". If it's half as good as that one, I'll be happy!
Posted 16 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Oh, holy sweet cannoli! I just have got to get that album. One just isn't enough. Someone please tell me she's working hard on another.
Posted 17 years ago by ctdfalconer    [ Reply ]
favrood wrote:
I really like her voice, but it is so distinct and powerful that it's hard to hear anything else in her songs. They all tend to sound the same. Norah Jones has the same effect.
LOL- Nora has a lower gear she can use. Neko just grabs it and goes. She must have gills or something, because she never runs out of breath. I think if she tried to back off her hair would explode or something from all the stifled energy.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Repeat after me....I detest Country..I detest country.......yeah, well, I like Neko anyway
Posted 17 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
firerytrigon wrote:
Very Jethro Tull.......thats a good thing :)
Whoops wrong song my radio was behind the website....please disregard.....like you weren't going to anyway :)
Posted 17 years ago by firerytrigon    [ Reply ]
Very Jethro Tull.......thats a good thing :)
Posted 17 years ago by firerytrigon    [ Reply ]
my 3rd old seriously loves this song, but mistakes the lyrics, i.e., "Can we listen to 'Corn & Sugar'?" This album is great.
Posted 17 years ago by bseib    [ Reply ]
electronicthroat wrote:
One of the best album covers ever! And the song is great too.
Yeah, the cover picture pushed my rating up a little, if that makes any sense. Good song. I also like the "stinging velvet" comment. She makes me want to hear Tammy Wynette though.....
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
chasech5 wrote:
Great stuff. But I tell ya, its a good think I like Neko, 'cause not a day seems to go by without it being played. Sometimes I think its actually "Radio Neko."
We could do worse! I love her voice. I could listen to her sing a phone book. c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
gotta' luv it!
Posted 17 years ago by yellowfly    [ Reply ]
"Stinging Velvet" is a great description of her voice
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
is that a dulcimer?
Posted 17 years ago by eeke    [ Reply ]
One of the best album covers ever! And the song is great too.
Posted 17 years ago by electronicthroat    [ Reply ]
favrood wrote:
I really like her voice, but it is so distinct and powerful that it's hard to hear anything else in her songs. They all tend to sound the same. Norah Jones has the same effect.
oh, ditto! I thought I was the only person not in love with one, the other, or both. Her voice doesn't do it for me, which I understand is personal and to each his or her own, but her songs sound redundant to me because of that whine/nasality (?).
Posted 17 years ago by KSTrillian    [ Reply ]
Love me some Neko on a Monday afternoon.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
Great stuff. But I tell ya, its a good think I like Neko, 'cause not a day seems to go by without it being played. Sometimes I think its actually "Radio Neko."
Posted 17 years ago by chasech5    [ Reply ]
luv it
Posted 17 years ago by yellowfly    [ Reply ]
oldsinger wrote:
This is a rockin' song!
The semitone-change hook is identical to the one used by Roy Orbison in Leah.
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
This is a rockin' song!
Posted 17 years ago by oldsinger    [ Reply ]
Man, I knew when I heard this what, already a few years back, here on RP, that this was no ordinary radio station. Sing it, Neko, sing it! Give me that Furnace Room lullaby, that train-whistle harmonic, make me twist and wiggle while I'm supposed to be making a list of kanji and romaji for the new entries in the Kyushu chapter! BTW it's a damn shame about Ray...isn't it? Nice set you got going here, Bill!
Posted 17 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
I really like her voice, but it is so distinct and powerful that it's hard to hear anything else in her songs. They all tend to sound the same. Norah Jones has the same effect.
Posted 18 years ago by favrood    [ Reply ]
kurtster wrote:
good stuff, maynard!
Too funny! I always say that, too. The younger generation just stares at me like I'm crazy.
Posted 18 years ago by QueenLucia    [ Reply ]
apd wrote:
the links broken. Guh!
Try this one: (click here)
Posted 18 years ago by boileymon    [ Reply ]
fatport wrote:
https://www.kutie.com/html/fotos/neko.html
the links broken. Guh!
Posted 18 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
what a siren!
Posted 18 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
the closest to buying a country album a girl from jersey ever gets. go neko!
Posted 18 years ago by mccormry    [ Reply ]
good stuff, maynard!
Posted 18 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by dharmanavy    [ Reply ]
Niiiiccceeee.....
Posted 18 years ago by MiketheKnife    [ Reply ]
mrmojorisin wrote:
I think the Cd is stuck.
Yes, what s/he said!
Posted 18 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
Yes!!! More Neko! This is one of my favorite songs from my favorite album of hers.
Posted 18 years ago by AlonzoTheArmless    [ Reply ]
I think the Cd is stuck.
Posted 18 years ago by mrmojorisin    [ Reply ]
mattcol99 wrote:
I thought it was The Indigo Girls as first
It's got a riff identical to "Apple Scruffs" from George Harrison. But that's okay; he admitted to borrowing a riff or two himself. What musician doesn't?
Posted 18 years ago by softjeans    [ Reply ]
KevDogRedux wrote:
Reminiscent of Lone Justice.
I thought it was The Indigo Girls as first
Posted 19 years ago by mattcol99    [ Reply ]
Imkirok wrote:
ditto!!! I also bought a two of her albums after hearing her on RP. I see the New Pornographers are touring. Anyone know if she is singing with them on this tour?
She was with the New Pornographers here in DC last week, but I've read she's on and off the tour so be sure to check locally!
Posted 19 years ago by FAA12    [ Reply ]
999_99_999 wrote:
I'm so in love with Neko.
ditto!!! I also bought a two of her albums after hearing her on RP. I see the New Pornographers are touring. Anyone know if she is singing with them on this tour?
Posted 19 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Neko kicks butt in any genre!
Posted 19 years ago by MrMan    [ Reply ]
ooh I like this, not normally my cup o' tea
Posted 19 years ago by trompetilla    [ Reply ]
Reminiscent of Lone Justice.
Posted 19 years ago by KevDogRedux    [ Reply ]
I'm so in love with Neko.
Posted 19 years ago by 999_99_999    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
"10" does not do this song justice!
yep, just went from a 9 to a 10 for me...
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
sorry, but her voice has too much of a country twang....it does nothing for me
Posted 19 years ago by frenchdenis    [ Reply ]
"10" does not do this song justice!
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
It's not just the voice (but that's the main reason). It's also the rolling-thunder bass. The pedal-steel. And some intangible haunting quality that I can't put my finger on, but sucks me in no matter how many times I hear it. Hearing this album has virtually launched me into an whole new exploration of a genre I never really new about. The connections she has on this album are striking, and next thing I know, I'm picking up Calexico and Sadies (both of whom contributed to Blacklisted) albums. Sadies especially are real tight with Neko, and if you like the instrumentation on Blacklisted, you might like the Sadies as well. They're actually touring with her right now and backing her up. I was so pissed that I couldn't get to NYC to see her/them last month.
Posted 19 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Help, I'm being sucked into another universe and I can't get up
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
Trustocity wrote:
I agree completely. Don't you just love that voice?
It's not just the voice (but that's the main reason). It's also the rolling-thunder bass. The pedal-steel. And some intangible haunting quality that I can't put my finger on, but sucks me in no matter how many times I hear it. Hearing this album has virtually launched me into an whole new exploration of a genre I never really new about. The connections she has on this album are striking, and next thing I know, I'm picking up Calexico and Sadies (both of whom contributed to Blacklisted) albums. Sadies especially are real tight with Neko, and if you like the instrumentation on Blacklisted, you might like the Sadies as well. They're actually touring with her right now and backing her up. I was so pissed that I couldn't get to NYC to see her/them last month.
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
Easily my favorite song of the past 3-5 years. What a gem. I'll never forget the day I heard it on RP. Been in love with this song, this album and Neko ever since.
I agree completely. Don't you just love that voice?
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
Easily my favorite song of the past 3-5 years. What a gem. I'll never forget the day I heard it on RP. Been in love with this song, this album and Neko ever since. And now that I think about it, it's time to send some $ to RP again. It's been awhile, and without RP I would have never been turned on to this. There's alot on RP that I can't stand, but I listen for these diamonds in the rough.
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
I bought this album after hearing Neko here on RP. (through the link on the site I might add). Really really good cd.
Posted 19 years ago by stickittotheman    [ Reply ]
After seeing the pix, I got a cue as to why she's a cold and a shiverin. Put some damn clothes on, woman! Not only can she sing, but she appears pretty handy with a...um...er... stick. One woman I wouldn't mind getting hustled by...at least I'd could blame my sloppy play on the distractions.
Posted 19 years ago by Mikey    [ Reply ]
My high praises to RP for introducing me to Neko. What a shining gem in a vast field of music tripe.
Posted 19 years ago by Ookla    [ Reply ]
Neko is a golden throated goddess...need more of her with New Pornographers though.
Posted 19 years ago by Spiccoli    [ Reply ]
mc wrote:
Gawd, I love this song... makes me want to get in my car with the windows down and head through east texas. Anyone see the website for that magazine that had the (very tasteful) semi-nekkid photos of ms. Case? Hotchalita Enchilada, she's smokin'!!!!
https://www.kutie.com/html/fotos/neko.html
Posted 20 years ago by fatport    [ Reply ]
Neko's a huge talent. And, having seen her perform live, I can tell you that the voice is the real deal. Great tune.
Posted 20 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
Perfect description. First time I heard "Deep Red Bells" I thought it was a song from the 60's. s ANNE_MARIE wrote:
she has the rare ability to craft songs that sound authentically old.
Posted 20 years ago by Frawg    [ Reply ]
mc wrote:
Gawd, I love this song... makes me want to get in my car with the windows down and head through east texas.
Sure do. mc wrote:
Anyone see the website for that magazine that had the (very tasteful) semi-nekkid photos of ms. Case? Hotchalita Enchilada, she's smokin'!!!!
Missed the mag, but no doubt 'bout it............she's smokin!!!! beelzebubba wrote:
Holy effin crap.....Why have I never heard this before? I'm a leaving work early to go to the record store....
Hold on! It's a DYNOMITE CD, so hit the amazon button and make sure RP gets the buy credit!
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
Holy effin crap..... Why have I never heard this before? I'm a leaving work early to go to the record store....
Posted 20 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
I'm beginning to think they are the same person....
I think so, too.
Posted 20 years ago by Alanur    [ Reply ]
Alanur wrote:
Dude are you VV's cousin?
I'm beginning to think they are the same person....
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
JokesandJokesandJokes wrote:
There was this one time she farted in a large restaurant, so I guess you could call that doing wrong
Dude are you VV's cousin?
Posted 20 years ago by Alanur    [ Reply ]
Me love Neko.
Posted 20 years ago by blackbox    [ Reply ]
Monkeysdad wrote:
Can Neko do wrong?! I think not!
There was this one time she farted in a large restaurant, so I guess you could call that doing wrong
Posted 20 years ago by JokesandJokesandJokes    [ Reply ]
Monkeysdad wrote:
Can Neko do wrong?! I think not!
*recording date in notebook* We agree!! What a great sound she has...a real throw-back to a long gone time.
Posted 20 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Can Neko do wrong?! I think not!
Posted 20 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
>>this song is obviously about abuse Er.... no, it isn't. It's about missing the rain. Not obvious, I know, but that's what Neko says.
Posted 20 years ago by beag    [ Reply ]
Gawd, I love this song... makes me want to get in my car with the windows down and head through east texas. Anyone see the website for that magazine that had the (very tasteful) semi-nekkid photos of ms. Case? Hotchalita Enchilada, she's smokin'!!!!
Posted 20 years ago by mc    [ Reply ]
I just can't get over the fact that someone named their kid Neko. Especially with a last name of Case. The music's good though. :)
Posted 20 years ago by MrSpaz    [ Reply ]
Try listening to this in the dark for maximum impact. The entire album. Aces, Neko.
Posted 20 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
oldslabsides wrote:
i think Neko had a rather difficult childhood...this song is obviously about abuse, and there are a couple of others on "blacklisted" that also seem to indicate such a past as well, then there's the cover of "furnace room lullaby," scary.....it's great that she is able to extract something positive from such
and why can't I find any of her lyrics
Posted 20 years ago by ladyj    [ Reply ]
i think Neko had a rather difficult childhood...this song is obviously about abuse, and there are a couple of others on "blacklisted" that also seem to indicate such a past as well, then there's the cover of "furnace room lullaby," scary.....it's great that she is able to extract something positive from such
Posted 20 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
I love this chick.
Posted 20 years ago by snarf    [ Reply ]
i bought it awhile back, and i love it! good rootsy sound!
Posted 20 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Good stuff. May have to fork out some $ for the CD.
Posted 20 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
can you hear the calexico boys on this cut as well as deep red bells?
Posted 20 years ago by ladyj    [ Reply ]
Neko has been added to my fav female singers list....defenitly a fav tune
Posted 20 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
Fan-freakin-tastic show here in the Old Pueblo last night. Thanks for offering a new cut, Bill. Really good tune.
Posted 20 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
good to hear this in the mix, more neko please.
Posted 20 years ago by dhostetler    [ Reply ]