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Robbie Robertson — Somewhere Down The Crazy River
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Released: 1987
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Yeah, I can see it now
The distant red neon shivered in the heat
I was feeling like a stranger in a strange land
You know, where people play games with the night
God, it was too hot to sleep

I followed the sound of a jukebox coming from up the levee
All of a sudden, I could hear somebody whistling from right behind me
I turned around, and she said
"Why do you always end up down at Nick's Cafe?"
I said, "Uh, I don't know, the wind just kinda pushed me this way"
She said, "Hang the rich"

Catch the blue train
Places never been before
Look for me
Somewhere down the crazy river
(Somewhere down the crazy river)
Ooh, catch the blue train
All the way to Kokomo
You can find me
Somewhere down the crazy river
(Somewhere down the crazy river)

Take a picture of this
The fields are empty, abandoned '59 Chevy
Laying in the back seat listening to Little Willie John
Yeah, that's when time stood still
You know, I think I'm gonna go down to Madam X
And let her read my mind
She said, "That voodoo stuff don't do nothing for me"

I'm a man with a clear destination
I'm a man with a broad imagination
You fog the mind, you stir the soul
I can't find no control
Ooh

Catch the blue train
Places never been before
Look for me
Somewhere down the crazy river
(Somewhere down the crazy river)
Ooh, catch the blue train
All the way to Kokomo
You can find me
Somewhere down the crazy river
(Somewhere down the crazy river)

Wait, did you hear that?
Oh, this is sure stirring up some ghosts for me
She said, "There's one thing you gotta learn
Is not to be afraid of it"
I said, "No, I like it, I like it, it's good"
She said, "You like it now
But you'll learn to love it later"

I been spellbound
Falling in trances
I been spellbound
Falling in trances
You give me the shivers
Chills and fever
You give me the shivers
You give me the shivers
I been spellbound
I been spellbound
I been spellbound
(Somewhere down the crazy river)
Somewhere down the crazy river
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One of my favourite songs off what I think is one of the best albums of all time. I was never really into The Band, so this was my first real introduction to Robbie Robertson, via Daniel Lanois’s amazing production work. This was in heavy rotation at my place (and in my car) in the late 80s, along with Graceland.
Posted 1 month ago by Talus1    [ Reply ]
Kokomo, Indiana was a train destination for freed African American slaves seeking employment in the industrial Midwest. I'm not certain about the "blue train" in this song. 
Posted 4 months ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
One of the first recordings I ever owned on those newfangled "compact discs".  It sounded awesome in that format.  It makes me wonder what it might have been like on good old vinyl.
Posted 5 months ago by ick    [ Reply ]
This is a good song, but it gets played WAY too often here.
Posted 6 months ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
I really hope he named his kid 
Robbie RobbieRobertsonson
Posted 7 months ago by sjccroquet    [ Reply ]
Now this is the kind of RP magic that keeps me listening!   Some eclectic, (but not too off-the-wall) gem that strikes many chords at once.  I can't imagine what other venue would offer this up for a general listening public.  Thanks, RP!
Posted 11 months ago by patrickgmd    [ Reply ]
 GingerandMe wrote:

Of blessed memory, dear Robbie.


only garth hudson is alive now
Posted 11 months ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Of blessed memory, dear Robbie.
Posted 11 months ago by GingerandMe    [ Reply ]
 hellsgardener wrote:


Say what?? Miley Cyrus wasn't BORN until 1992 - this was recorded in 1987.  Whatever you're taking - can we share  and maybe discuss hiking that 1 back up a few notches?


That is Sammy Llanas from BoDeans on background vocals NOT Miley Cyrus.  Get real!
Posted 11 months ago by tripp1    [ Reply ]
Sammy from BoDeans does a great background vocals on this tune. Robbie had a great list of guests on this lp. Bono and Edge to name a few as well. 
Posted 11 months ago by tripp1    [ Reply ]
 moocray wrote:


Miley Cyrus back vocals make me very upset. down to a 1. my first


Say what?? Miley Cyrus wasn't BORN until 1992 - this was recorded in 1987.  Whatever you're taking - can we share  and maybe discuss hiking that 1 back up a few notches?
Posted 1 year ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
Such art. 
Posted 1 year ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
 nutrod42 wrote:

You like it now, but you'll learn to love it later.


Miley Cyrus back vocals make me very upset. down to a 1. my first
Posted 1 year ago by moocray    [ Reply ]
I just got told (on $ Sep 2023) that 'Robbie Robertson died _yesterday_'  Perhaps the show lingers on air too long.
Posted 1 year ago by ArrayMac    [ Reply ]
RIP Robbie.  Thank you for the music.
Posted 1 year ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
So much 10 for this song!
Posted 1 year ago by kcatalina    [ Reply ]
RIP Legend
Posted 1 year ago by GameShow    [ Reply ]
Musical very interesting.
But the way he "plays" the lyrics... not for me.
Posted 1 year ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
we will miss you. 
Posted 1 year ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
R.I.P Robbie,  thank you for your special music. 
Posted 1 year ago by Pedro1874    [ Reply ]
RIP Robbie ! Thanks for all the great music.
Posted 1 year ago by Knocton    [ Reply ]
RIP Robbie.
Posted 1 year ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
An afternoon suchas I'm having it's best to just kick back with a shot of Jack Daniels, maybe chased by a chewable and enjoy this day in Paradise.  ;-)
Posted 1 year ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:

For an eye-opening experience, watch Robbie and some friends (Joni, Neil, Rick, Van, Ringo, Bob, and Ronnie and a few more) in the movie "The Last Waltz."




Completely agree!
Posted 1 year ago by 059rfb    [ Reply ]
Then the horns kicked in And my shoes started to squeak
Posted 1 year ago by GarageDragon    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:
I bet that backing vocal was disappointed to get this gig.
 
"So you need me to sing along with the main lyrics with lots of energy and soul, right?"
 
"No, we just need you to repeat 'somewhere down the crazy river' like an echo, after Robbie sings it."

that "echo" is one of my favorite parts of this recording.
Posted 1 year ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:


Indiana!


Kokomo!   I think Ko Kumo is in Japan.
Posted 2 years ago by markthecarp    [ Reply ]
It's mystical, and I'm transported out of any sort of doldrums or malaise to a state of calm attentiveness while it plays.  When it's over the residual relaxation continues as a pleasant high that lasts around an hour.  During which time I hear portions of the lyric and the melody repeated in my mind.  Sometimes my inner voice joins in.  Invariably, that happens with the chorus and I'm compelled to sing the answer "Somewhere Down the Crazy  River", usually aloud.  This piece is unusual because it's my only pleasant Ohrwurm infection and I truly enjoy the invasion.  Welcome flashbacks to the recent listening can occur a week, or two, later.
Posted 2 years ago by markthecarp    [ Reply ]
 maboleth wrote:

So pretentious and cringy, it hurts.


Your new fishnet tank top?
Posted 2 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I bet that backing vocal was disappointed to get this gig.
 
"So you need me to sing along with the main lyrics with lots of energy and soul, right?"
 
"No, we just need you to repeat 'somewhere down the crazy river' like an echo, after Robbie sings it."
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
This song has the depth of a string of social media posts.
Posted 2 years ago by Hippostar    [ Reply ]
Wore out a needle playing this when it came out.   Tenor singimg voice and baritone speaking voice.  Amazing.  
Posted 2 years ago by bubbadub    [ Reply ]


WIKIPEDIA: When one of the producers, Daniel Lanois, was asked about the inspiration for "Somewhere Down the Crazy River", he said that the song was "kind of like a guy with a deep voice telling you about steaming nights in Arkansas". He went on to say that Robertson was describing his experiences of hanging out in his old neighbourhood of Arkansas with Levon Helm (fellow The Band member) during hot nights in which they were "fishing with dynamite" and had asked a local for directions to "somewhere down the crazy river".[3]

In terms of composition, the song features a "sweet and wonderful" chord sequence on the Suzuki Omnichord, which had been introduced to Lanois by Brian Eno. As Robertson developed the chord sequence, Lanois surreptitiously recorded him and superimposed his storytelling on top.



Posted 3 years ago by Stratocaster    [ Reply ]
Tomorrow Never Knows followed by Somewhere Down the Crazy River. Nice segue. 

Posted 3 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
I bought this CD when it first came out because I loved one track I heard on the radio, might have been this one. I had no clue who Robbie Robertson was at the time, but I played the ever loving s**t out of it, loved everything on it. Now I suppose it could be considered "crossover" or that Robbie had "sold out" but it's just a brilliantly produced album.
Posted 3 years ago by bahalana    [ Reply ]
 ozzie1313 wrote:

Robbie Robertson channeling a combo of Dr. John melded with Barry White.



With a hint of William Shatner...
Posted 3 years ago by Aoxomoxoa    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:

Me, too! Fall of '87...I was an undergrad at CU living along Boulder Creek (745 Arapahoe; sadly, all condos now, and way out of reach) and I was hanging with a sweet gal at her place in Old Town Louisville (also changed a lot) when this came over KBCO. Right away, it stunned us into silence. We toked a bit more, turned it up, and got back to our Romance. I graduated and wound up in Japan for the first two of what would become a total of 20 years. Wonder where she is now... Somewhere down the crazy river...
—————————-
kicking wrote:




Somewhat ironically, I first heard this back in '87 on MTV (back when they played music (I know, right?)) overnight while hanging in the dorm lobby avoiding sleep at the University of Louisville. Stunned as well, especially with the film noir storytelling feel, but my post exposure experience wasn't nearly as memorable. 
Posted 3 years ago by eeastridge    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Ryan Adams Chelsea Nights a bit.
Posted 3 years ago by TallCreative1    [ Reply ]
Extraordinary song writing. 
Posted 3 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
Beautiful. 
Posted 3 years ago by bluecharm71    [ Reply ]
I had this at 7.  that must have been a LONG time ago.  7 >>>>9.
Posted 3 years ago by pbostian    [ Reply ]
It's just so....


...so good.

Thanks, Bill.
Posted 3 years ago by 2Hawks    [ Reply ]
Better to be down the Crazy River than up Shit Creek.
Posted 3 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
This album release was in my youth. By that time, Robbie didn't reached me with it. For me it was irrelevant music back then

Today I am fascinated and look forward to hearing him.
Is this now my sentinmental view of my youth or my mature view to the artist?
Posted 3 years ago by Sönke    [ Reply ]
 brian.d.tobey586 wrote:
Back to a time pre internet where you actually were inspired to explore musicians accompanying. Wild deep south "somewhere down that crazy river" vocals by the Bodeans. Wish I could have been at the bar where Robbie found those guys. Probably a good night! 
 
the BoDeans were a thing before Robbie's first album came out, this same year they received "Best New American Band" from a Rolling Stone reader poll.
Posted 3 years ago by forge    [ Reply ]
 ozzie1313 wrote:
Robbie Robertson channeling a combo of Dr. John melded with Barry White.
 
With some Tom Waits sprinkled in for good measure. 
Posted 3 years ago by NeuroJoe    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:

Actually there is no one closer to this sound than Ken Nordine
 
RIP Ken we all love you so
Posted 3 years ago by forge    [ Reply ]
This Raymond Chandler first-person narrative stuff, is he riffing Tom Waits?   =   )
Posted 3 years ago by forge    [ Reply ]
This is such an amazing song -- so atmospheric -- you can feel the heat, the humidity, the surreality.
Posted 3 years ago by talexb    [ Reply ]
 ozzie1313 wrote:
Robbie Robertson channeling a combo of Dr. John melded with Barry White.
 

I was thinking Tom Waits
Posted 3 years ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
I want this era Robbie Robertson to tell me bedtime stories. Preferably naughty ones. 
Posted 3 years ago by TLynneHenry    [ Reply ]
 ozzie1313 wrote:
Robbie Robertson channeling a combo of Dr. John melded with Barry White.
 
Actually there is no one closer to this sound than Ken Nordine
Posted 4 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
But WHY is that '59 Chevy abandoned?

Because there's a body in the back seat, that's why.
Posted 4 years ago by eyeball    [ Reply ]
This song always makes me think back my two times living in New Orleans. Good memories, filled with just the right amount of smoky mystery and late night oddity... 
Posted 4 years ago by radiotoe    [ Reply ]
"Just sing as you were the sexiest man in the world".
And this sounds like this sh/t.
Posted 4 years ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
Back to a time pre internet where you actually were inspired to explore musicians accompanying. Wild deep south "somewhere down that crazy river" vocals by the Bodeans. Wish I could have been at the bar where Robbie found those guys. Probably a good night! 
Posted 4 years ago by brian.d.tobey586    [ Reply ]
This song, gave me my life, then gave me my wife! 10 fold .... etc .,.. etc ,.,,, hey I can do this all day fool !!!
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Double R can do no wrong.  Stunning resume with The Band, Dylan, Scorsese and many others.

A god who walks among us.  
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
 jahgirl8 wrote:
Where the hell is Kokumo?
 

Indiana!
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 kcar wrote:
jahgirl8 wrote:
Where the hell is Kokumo?


 BigCountry98 wrote:


Maybe the Beach Boys know
 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...


My money's on Hawaii.
 
Although there are several places named Kokomo—including Kokomo, Indiana; Kokomo, Arkansas; and Kokomo, Hawaii—the song describes a fictional Kokomo as a place "off the Florida Keys." The name was later used by resorts in Sandals Cay, Jamaica, Fiji, and Grassy Key, Florida.
Posted 4 years ago by LoudshirtsBand    [ Reply ]
jahgirl8 wrote:
Where the hell is Kokumo?


 BigCountry98 wrote:


Maybe the Beach Boys know
 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/...


My money's on Hawaii.
Posted 4 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
The stream links are down. There seems to be no other way to contact RP, so hopefully they see this comment.
Posted 4 years ago by Desmond    [ Reply ]
 jahgirl8 wrote:
Where the hell is Kokumo?
 

Maybe the Beach Boys know
Posted 4 years ago by BigCountry98    [ Reply ]
Where the hell is Kokumo?
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
Daydreaming from Moon shaped pool, Then Tomorrow Never Knows  from Revolver then this tune.  Nice.
Posted 4 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
 sunybuny wrote:

Not a female voice -- it's Sammy Llanas ... late of the BoDeans.  And sorry for the name typo below.
 
Wow. I've spent the last 37 years in aural lust for a guy?! Seems my ears are bi. 
Given all the "she said..." references it's not a difficult mistake to make. And it's no less sexy for the knowledge. 
Posted 4 years ago by memoryboxer    [ Reply ]
Love this song...sooo sexy
Posted 4 years ago by lekaminsky770    [ Reply ]
 maboleth wrote:
So pretentious and cringy, it hurts.
 
funny, was thinking that about your comment
Posted 4 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
 colt4x5 wrote:

Agreed.
For that matter, what good song *doesn't*? 

Bill - An addition to deeply enhance PSD ... PSS - Play Something Shatner.
I think it has feet. 
 
Shatner doing a version of Pulp 'Common People'...now that is weird sh*t! 

PS..Shatner is no Jarvis Cocker.
Posted 4 years ago by akflemming    [ Reply ]
*opens browser*

Oh, this isn't Tom Waits. in the first verses...

Huh....
Posted 4 years ago by Punkysoup    [ Reply ]
...dont forget the stellar drum work here by manu katche

what a timeless track!!!
Posted 5 years ago by saellig668552    [ Reply ]
So pretentious and cringy, it hurts.
Posted 5 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
 pinto wrote:
Was he also the guy who said "I tell you what it takes, it takes a clear mind" at the end of Jackson Browne's "Cocaine"? Sure sounds like it
 
According to Jackson Browne it was David Lindley:

’Among the aural souvenirs from that period is “Cocaine,” a song captured live on Running on Empty. According to nondrugger David Lindley, “On that tour, everybody got crazy. All the time. When a bunch of people take coke, they get poignant. A lot of people spent a lot of time being real poignant on that tour.”

“At the end of the song,” said Browne, “there’s a bit where David did his Strother Martin voice and said, ‘It takes a clear mind to make it.’ I was high, doing coke, and David was trying to tell us, ‘Look, making music in front of tape recorders is best done when you’ve had some sleep and you know what you’re doing.’ Trying to tell us he was not having a great time. I’m glad that’s on there, because, in a way, it’s like a little disclaimer.’

— RollingStone, Jackson Browne Adapts
Posted 5 years ago by easmann    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Great tune, lotsa, funk, and I enjoy the storyteller delivery. 

The hook?  That female voice echoing "Somewhere down the crazy river ..."
 
Not a female voice -- it's Sammy Llanas ... late of the BoDeans.  And sorry for the name typo below.
Posted 5 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Great tune, lotsa, funk, and I enjoy the storyteller delivery. 

The hook?  That female voice echoing "Somewhere down the crazy river ..."
 
I agree that is one the hooks. But that would be Sam Llanas, or Sammy BoDean singing the female voice. 
Posted 5 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear the opening cords I close my eyes and start to sway.  And Sammy Llanois.......

This is an 11 for me.
Posted 5 years ago by sunybuny    [ Reply ]
Ultimate porno song. 
Posted 5 years ago by alfee    [ Reply ]
Great tune, lotsa, funk, and I enjoy the storyteller delivery. 

The hook?  That female voice echoing "Somewhere down the crazy river ..."
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Yet another artist to whom RP introduced me. Phenomenal.
Posted 5 years ago by Akazungu    [ Reply ]
Or they may just think calling a song pretentious makes them sound like their opinion has more merit than it does or deserves, ironically making their opining pretentious. 

easmann wrote:

Some folks are content with some version of "I don't like it", which is fine. Others feel compelled to insult the artist and demean those who like the art. Most of the time I don't think they realize how they sound (for example, someone who is quick to insult one artist and their fans is also quick to take offense if the same is done to one of their favorite artists/songs). The person to whom you responded probably is offended in some way by the performance, though, and I mean this sincerely, all art, including music, is the world's biggest Rorschach test: it reveals what is hidden in the viewer/listener.

But anyway the listener is offended and lashes back in the form of a comment like that. It's the closest, probably, they can come to understanding what it is that bothers them about the song (to be fair: I often cannot explain why I don't like a song, but I know that I don't, and there must a reason).

And I believe that listener is most likely sincere in their assessment.

People who like The Band (or The Police, or early Genesis, or...) often dislike the solo work of artists that left those bands. Sometimes they blame those artists for "breaking up" those bands. I think that's where some of these comments come from.

I agree, the "pretentious" label is over-used on these boards, and while I understand what it means, I find I too don't get how it applies to the music or the artists to which it is applied, usually. Well, at least never to artists I like. : )

I just interpret is as: "I don't like it, AND it offends me". I think if they had a better explanation they'd probably offer it?
 

Posted 5 years ago by opaceo    [ Reply ]
Love everything about this song, the mood, the voice, the rhythm......I guess it's because I am always 'somewhere down the crazy river'.......lol
Posted 5 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
{#Devil_pimp}zesty ! this whole album is a true gem would love to hear more from it maybe showdown at bigsky ?
Posted 5 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
One of my all-time favorite songs.  Thanks, RP!
Posted 6 years ago by annds    [ Reply ]
Fantastic album that's held up well, with contributions from Peter Gabriel, U2, and the Bodeans.  My favorite track is Fallen Angels (with Gabriel).
Posted 6 years ago by buddy    [ Reply ]
 Akazungu wrote:
Thank you RP for exposing me to Robbie Robertson, I can't believe I'd not found him before. I've bought this album now (using your link of course).

 
For an eye-opening experience, watch Robbie and some friends (Joni, Neil, Rick, Van, Ringo, Bob, and Ronnie and a few more) in the movie "The Last Waltz."


Posted 6 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
I wonder if Robbie ever heard the Juicy Bananas...
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgQF71OthRA
 
Image result for juicy bananas bad man
Posted 6 years ago by IrieTom    [ Reply ]
All I ever hear is "let's break up the Band."
Posted 6 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
'SOMEWHERE' -
The new fragrance by Robbie Robertsonie.
From - CRAZY RIVER ® 
Get . . . Canadian. 
Yah.
Posted 6 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Couldn't get the CD in Germany anymore, I only have it on a cassette ...thanks RP
Posted 6 years ago by rommesw    [ Reply ]
Pretty song, but, y'know, kinda dumb.
Posted 6 years ago by cely    [ Reply ]
yes. thank you. so cool to see so many of us posting were in college at the time. 1987, I was a freshman at UCSB, ahhh songs will always take me right to that idyllic time. 
Posted 6 years ago by ecab68    [ Reply ]
 raulman1 wrote:

graycoach—it was made into a short film:  https://youtu.be/4KP9PNSUME4

 
Aww, I always had such strong images in my mind for this haunting tune. I clicked the link and... was so disappointed at the sparse 80's production.

But still, cool to see/realize Tony Levin playing bass and Marie Mckee was easy on the eyes. And checking the wikipage for the song just now verified that was Sammy BoDean on backing vocal. And also surprised to learn, Bono listed as backing vocals and that Martin Scorsese produced the video... I could not feel either of their iconic presences. Funny how knowing more of the back story somehow improves one's experience of things.
Posted 7 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
 graycoach wrote:
This is a magical song. I would love to see this made into a short film.  Robbie is a gift.

 
graycoach—it was made into a short film:  https://youtu.be/4KP9PNSUME4
Posted 7 years ago by raulman1    [ Reply ]
 ozzie1313 wrote:
Robbie Robertson channeling a combo of Dr. John melded with Barry White.

 
So THAT'S how Leonard Cohen was conceived!
Posted 7 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
 h8rhater wrote:

Fortunately, this station is not just for you.  Ahhh.

 
I'm finding your posts more and more enjoyable as I uncover them on songs' comments....h8rhater to the rescue!  (I left off the OP on purpose b/c it wasn't important....only your slightly snarky and completely truthful reply matter...)

And I came here to ask "is that Patty Labelle or Dionne Warwick?" singing backup?  I like this song and I'm sure the whole album is great....it came out when I was 10 and well without RP I probably never wouldn't have had a chance to hear it.  LONG LIVE RP! (and h8rhater too!)


Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
One of the BEST Albums of the 80's
Posted 7 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
One of RR best


Posted 7 years ago by xman222    [ Reply ]
 p4rkrb01 wrote:
Yep, this begs for a Shatner cover version
 
Agreed.
For that matter, what good song *doesn't*? 

Bill - An addition to deeply enhance PSD ... PSS - Play Something Shatner.
I think it has feet. 
Posted 7 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]
 graycoach wrote:
This is a magical song. I would love to see this made into a short film.  Robbie is a gift.

 
Was he also the guy who said "I tell you what it takes, it takes a clear mind" at the end of Jackson Browne's "Cocaine"? Sure sounds like it
Posted 7 years ago by pinto    [ Reply ]
Me, too! Fall of '87...I was an undergrad at CU living along Boulder Creek (745 Arapahoe; sadly, all condos now, and way out of reach) and I was hanging with a sweet gal at her place in Old Town Louisville (also changed a lot) when this came over KBCO. Right away, it stunned us into silence. We toked a bit more, turned it up, and got back to our Romance. I graduated and wound up in Japan for what would become a total of 20 years. Wonder where she is now... Somewhere down the crazy river...
—————————- kicking wrote:
I first heard this on KBCO while at CU, great to hear it again on RP!

Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
This is a magical song. I would love to see this made into a short film.  Robbie is a gift.
Posted 7 years ago by graycoach    [ Reply ]
What a brilliant album! 
Posted 8 years ago by mardisoninnc    [ Reply ]
Thank you RP for exposing me to Robbie Robertson, I can't believe I'd not found him before. I've bought this album now (using your link of course).
Posted 8 years ago by Akazungu    [ Reply ]
 Artemis_Crow wrote:
What's with RP's love of playing music in which moribund-sounding, deep voiced men mumble lyrics? I love everything else this station plays, but this? And more recent Cohen pieces? Ugh.

 
Fortunately, this station is not just for you.  Ahhh.
Posted 8 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
{#Stop} back-to-back Don Henly and Robbie Robertson, why do I feel an R.E.M. song is next, please don't
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
What's with RP's love of playing music in which moribund-sounding, deep voiced men mumble lyrics? I love everything else this station plays, but this? And more recent Cohen pieces? Ugh.
Posted 8 years ago by Artemis_Crow    [ Reply ]
 finnie wrote:
One of the best solo albums of all time. A complete 10...

 
absolutely...so cool
Posted 8 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
One of the best solo albums of all time. A complete 10...
Posted 8 years ago by finnie    [ Reply ]
I first heard this on KBCO while at CU, great to hear it again on RP!
Posted 8 years ago by kicking    [ Reply ]
Robbie Robertson channeling a combo of Dr. John melded with Barry White.
Posted 8 years ago by ozzie1313    [ Reply ]
 nutrod42 wrote:

You like it now, but you'll learn to love it later.

 

Somewhere down the lazy river 🚣🚣🚣
Posted 8 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
 Cueburned wrote:
Say what you want about this one.  For me this song in the background was part of getting into some wild on the floor love with the woman I've shared life with for the duration.  Just something about it turned her briefcase and her business suit into a pile on the condo carpet.     

 
I liked the song also
Posted 8 years ago by Chrisjea    [ Reply ]
no one around to say no to Robbie
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Love hearing Robbie on RP! Just jammed to his whole Music for the Native Americans last night; now wanna play this whole thing too!
Posted 8 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 nutrod42 wrote:

You like it now, but you'll learn to love it later.

 
Hilarious and very true.
 
Posted 8 years ago by Bitchin_Bob    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:
Who's got the pack of Marlboros and Dickel bourbon?

 
I beg your pardon Sir, Dickel is Tennessee Whiskey not bourbon, Dickel employs the Lincoln County process like Jack Daniels does which of course is a no-no for bourbon
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 p4rkrb01 wrote:
Yep, this begs for a Shatner cover version

 

This is cheesy enough as is, but a Shatner cover would be awesome.


Posted 8 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
I love this song.
Posted 8 years ago by bcolmer    [ Reply ]
Excellent! Today, Radio Paradise, you have excelled yourselves playing all my favourite music!
I'm feeling so lucky {#Bananajam}
Posted 8 years ago by Rockstable    [ Reply ]
Excellent! Today, Radio Paradise, you have excelled yourselves playing all my favourite music!
I'm feeling so lucky {#Bananajam} 
Posted 8 years ago by Rockstable    [ Reply ]