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Powderfinger — My Happiness
Album: Oddysey Number 5
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Released: 2000
Length: 4:35
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I see your shadow on the street now
I hear you push through the rusty gate
Click of your heels on the concrete
Waiting for a knock, coming way too late
It seems an age since I've seen ya
Count down as the weeks trickle into days

So you come in and put your bags down
I know there's something in the air
How can I do this to you right now?
You're over there when I need you here...

My happiness
Slowly creeping back now you're at home
If it ever starts sinking in
It must be when you pack up and go

It seems an age since I've seen ya
Count down as the weeks trickle into days
I hope that time hasn't changed ya
All I really want is for you to stay

So you come in and put your bags down
I notice something in the air
How can I do this to you right now?
You're over there when I need you here...

My happiness
Slowly creeping back now you're at home
If it ever starts sinking in
Must be when you pack up and go

I know, I know, I know, what is inside
I know, I know, I know, what is inside
I know, I know, I know, what is inside
I know, I know, I know, what is inside

You're over there when I need you here...

My happiness
Slowly creeping back now you're at home
If it ever starts sinking in
Must be when you pack up and go

My happiness
Slowly creeping back now you're at home
If it ever starts sinking in
Must be when you pack up and go
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i bet i haven't heard this in 20 yrs. thank you!! forgot all about it. love this!
Posted 8 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
So love this song. Have not heard it in years. This WHOLE album is just great pop music. I highly recommend.
Posted 1 year ago by tgrier    [ Reply ]
A good form of ear worm. 
Posted 5 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Superb {#Daisy}
Posted 5 years ago by Jannne    [ Reply ]
Nice song!

Sounds very much like "Live" on "Throwing Copper".
Posted 5 years ago by APH    [ Reply ]
Sounds a bit like Jars of Clay
Posted 6 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Great track, with shades of Roy Wood vocals (to my ears) ....
Posted 6 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
One must love bands from Australia. This is my favourite song from them.  
Posted 6 years ago by Arlaine139    [ Reply ]
 dc_zee wrote:

It may be taken from a Neil Young song title... 

 
Bill what about playing that song next that begins with the line "look out mama there's a white boat coming up the river".

I can't remember the title but I bet you know the song I am referring to.
Posted 6 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
Belle pochette
Posted 7 years ago by Noé    [ Reply ]
 dc_zee wrote:

It may be taken from a Neil Young song title... 

 
It is.
Posted 7 years ago by nutrod42    [ Reply ]
Bill it is awesome hearing the Finger outside of OZ.  Always brilliant.  Makes me want to head to the beach.
Posted 7 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
Like this tune a lot. 
Not least because they do bear some resemblance to the style of The Shins and Neil Finn.
 
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Great to hear Powerfinger on RP.
Posted 8 years ago by macedon    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill. Nice to hear you sharing this great Aussie band with the RP masses.
Posted 8 years ago by Caino    [ Reply ]
The beginning reminded me somehow of the "Flight of the Conchords"....
Posted 8 years ago by TianGongZhong    [ Reply ]
Cool guitar sound in this one.
Posted 9 years ago by olivertwist    [ Reply ]
The Finger on RP.  AWESOME.  Don't know why they never did much in the states, awesome in OZ.  Thanks Bill.  Its is cranked.
Posted 9 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
i love this. haven't heard it in ages.
Posted 9 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
Something about the word "finger" in the title that turns me off....as in "smell my finger", or "pull my finger"....eww.....
 
It may be taken from a Neil Young song title... 
Posted 10 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
Nice. It's been too long since I heard The Finger. And never before on RP. Thanks for changing it up a bit!
Posted 11 years ago by samstone    [ Reply ]
Something about the word "finger" in the title that turns me off....as in "smell my finger", or "pull my finger"....eww.....
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Bill thank you for taking a New York who lived in Oz with his family for 10 years back to the Central Coast of NSW.  Butch
Posted 11 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
And my RP musical education continues. Never heard it before.  This song grows on a fellow. Thanks, Bill. This is rather smokin'. Sing it along and play it again. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Wicked.  There is something immense about the vibe when I see bands from me homeland in a room full of ex-pats in London in winter.  These guys and the Waifs to name but a few raised the absolute roof off the joint with this and a few other numbers.  Normally I don't like loads of crowd singing but when its right its right.... or maybe I was so loud I was ruining someone else's enjoyment.  Whoops.
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
{#Curtain}
Posted 12 years ago by srose96    [ Reply ]
 le_colonel wrote:
Man, sometimes Bill has a knack for pulling out these old gems that I haven't listened to in ages and have, in fact, forgotten that they existed.

This was a good song.

7.
 


haven't heard it in ages. love it. reminds me of my first days at RP!
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 ScottFromWyoming wrote:
I remember when you went from 33 to 34. Guess we put a stop to that?
 
yep. i'd be lily44 now. bill got the idea of what i was going to be doing and knew he didn't want to change it every year
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 gatorade wrote:
Best NY song IMO. So anyone who does a cover gets a positive rating for that. 
 
This song is not a cover, but the band is apparently named after Neil's tune.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 bookem wrote:

What a shame that they are disbanding!


 

Yes, great pity for we fans, but they put out a double best of CD with some unreleased stuff. I picked it up and it is played frequently when I drive to Sydney.  A great band.
Posted 12 years ago by Spud    [ Reply ]
Man, sometimes Bill has a knack for pulling out these old gems that I haven't listened to in ages and have, in fact, forgotten that they existed.

This was a good song.

7.
Posted 12 years ago by le_colonel    [ Reply ]
Best NY song IMO. So anyone who does a cover gets a positive rating for that. 
Posted 13 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]

What a shame that they are disbanding!


Posted 14 years ago by bookem    [ Reply ]

Powderfinger’s Golden Rule Posted by Eddie Ruckus - Rockin' Blogger 11 September, 2009 - 10:35 AM

Powderfinger

Powderfinger have just revealed the release details for their new studio album.

It’s called Golden Rule and it will be out November 13.

The first single is a track called “All Of The Dreamers” and you’ll be able to hear right here exactly two weeks from today. <Obviously we’ll try and steal a copy to let you hear before that!>

“On this record we made our approach from a different angle,” says Bernard Fanning. 

“We made an effort to steer away from the ‘habits’, whether good or bad, that we had developed when writing together over the years. It gave the songs an entirely new energy that we have never really tapped into before.

“‘All of the Dreamers’ is the most consistently upbeat song that we have written in our entire career. It’s a sideways glance at the sometimes redundant nature of party politics.

“It’s not a particularly political song actually, in the sense that it is taking a side, just a general dissatisfaction with the way ‘democracy’ can be blindsided by the self interest that holding onto power can generate.

“I suppose in that sense it alludes to any kind of relationship, whether it be political, business or personal.”

No worries, Bern – as long as we can sing along!


Posted 14 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Bad body odor music. done that.
Posted 15 years ago by BRT    [ Reply ]
If my regular rotation, but haven't heard here in AGES!
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Fantastic groove. Jars of Clay meets Buck Cherry meets Meil Young.
Posted 15 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
{#Frustrated}
Posted 15 years ago by martindi    [ Reply ]
what do you tell a police officer who doesn't arrive at the scene of a crime on time?




...........COP-U -LATE{#Stupid}{#Dance}......................GOOD TUNE!!
Posted 15 years ago by cattail321    [ Reply ]
Love the finger!
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Sweet. Sad but sweet.
Posted 16 years ago by omniphiliac    [ Reply ]
lily34 wrote:
i really dig it too. reminds me of early days of RP.
The first comment on this song in 2001, lily33 wrote:
never heard of these guys. liking it!
I remember when you went from 33 to 34. Guess we put a stop to that?
Posted 16 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
2003, ScottFromWyoming wrote:
I've heard it quite a few times m'self, but it's only just beginning to penetrate my consciousness. I think I want to give it a 7 but dang! now I can't remember it. That is one lightweight song. I'll try harder to notice when it's on next time.
years later and I still think this is some band I've heard once or twice is all. I do think I'll give it a 7 now. Really when the song started just now, if you had asked me how old it was, I'd have said it came out in 2006 maybe. I don't know what that means but maybe it just isn't making any impression on me other than I sort of like it. /incisive analysis
Posted 16 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Platypus wrote:
I really dig this song - haven't tuned into RP in a long while, and it was good to hear this one again when I did.
i really dig it too. reminds me of early days of RP.
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Meh
Posted 17 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
this song is makin' me cry for a completely different reason... huebdoo wrote:
I had been away from home on business for sometime and I can remember comming through the front door and seeing my little girls faces as I walked into the house.... I also remember there faces as I had to go to work the next day pressed up to the window looking very sad this song was on the radio and I balled like a baby all the way to work that morning... I think the other commuters must have thought I was nuts or something... Everytime I hear this song I think of my girls faces pressed up against the front window looking at me drive off... I tear up just thinking of it.
Posted 17 years ago by King_Balt    [ Reply ]
I really dig this song - haven't tuned into RP in a long while, and it was good to hear this one again when I did.
Posted 17 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
i just love this song. makes me feel like i need to see someone far away that i havent seen in years
Posted 17 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
hunthunthunt wrote:
AKA poo poo finger ;-)
damn.... beat me to it!
Posted 17 years ago by electronicshaman    [ Reply ]
AKA poo poo finger ;-)
Posted 17 years ago by hunthunthunt    [ Reply ]
I give this a 4, because I'm not an Aussie. Ok, a 5 because I am an Aussie sympathizer.
Posted 18 years ago by ibcoleman    [ Reply ]
For a moment there, I thought it was Black Rebel Motorcycle Club. Not a bad thing to be comparable to, BTW.
Posted 18 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
I had been away from home on business for sometime and I can remember comming through the front door and seeing my little girls faces as I walked into the house.... I also remember there faces as I had to go to work the next day pressed up to the window looking very sad this song was on the radio and I balled like a baby all the way to work that morning... I think the other commuters must have thought I was nuts or something... Everytime I hear this song I think of my girls faces pressed up against the front window looking at me drive off... I tear up just thinking of it.
Posted 18 years ago by huebdoo    [ Reply ]
The_Seeker wrote:
I'm always impressed to hear such good Aussie bands on RP. Powderfinger have been one of my favourite bands for about 10 years. Vulture Street is a truly great album. Another one to look out for is 'Internationalist'.
... Definately, and now Bernard Fanning has just released his solo album Tea and Sympathy which is really really good. Still, I can't get enough of Powderfinger, even though I've got all their albums, they are just such a tight band of professionals... ... My Happiness! ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I love this song. I added the CD to my Wish List on Amazon when I noticed that My Happiness isn't on the album shown. It's on Odyssey Number Five.
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
I love this song, can't understand the negatives. BUT, it's probably because of nostalgia to my days back in '02 travellin' from Melbin to Cairns, with a 4 month stop in Bundaberg to pick zuchinni in a large field (ok, aussies, corgete (sp?)).
Posted 18 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
shua wrote:
As an aussie, this song died for me while living in a ski town in the US. Ski towns in the US are filled with aussies and if had a penny for every time I was forced to listen to this crap by sad sentimental girls who'd left thier boys down under........ arrrggg. This song is considered their "sellout" song in australia and I was surprised to hear it on Radio paradise, but this station is always good for a surprise .
That's interesting. I've lived in a ski town for five years and have yet to meet an aussie. Maybe it's a western ski town thing. I'm in lake placid, it's all eastern european (not a bad thing, just interesting is all) oh, and yeah, this song sucks.
Posted 18 years ago by lovetractor24    [ Reply ]
Surprized to hear this one here. I'm over it, it gets flogged on the radio
Posted 18 years ago by MissIncendium    [ Reply ]
Surprised to hear this on here :) Great Australian band!
Posted 18 years ago by ingoldsby    [ Reply ]
diane wrote:
There's a really annoying hum/buzz in the background of this tune. Unfortunately, it's the song, not the 'recording'... Aggghhhhh!
Sounds like they're playing on the Pigeon-o-tron 3000 or something.
Posted 18 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
I hadn't heard this song in years, great poppy track! 8/10
Posted 18 years ago by djblitz    [ Reply ]
I'm always impressed to hear such good Aussie bands on RP. Powderfinger have been one of my favourite bands for about 10 years. Vulture Street is a truly great album. Another one to look out for is 'Internationalist'.
Posted 18 years ago by The_Seeker    [ Reply ]
This song reminds me of my little girls (4 & 2) running to me after I have been away on business... and how they are so excited to see me when I return home.. That time between road trips is magical and we are living life burning the candle at both ends trying to get as much time And how they react when I have to leave again... Love the song.. totally reminds me of my girls everytime I think of it...
Posted 19 years ago by huebdoo    [ Reply ]
have a nice day....enjoy this easy song...
Posted 19 years ago by piz_palue    [ Reply ]
Good sound and song. A bit like Live doing a Crowded House song.
Posted 19 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
shua wrote:
As an aussie, this song died for me while living in a ski town in the US. Ski towns in the US are filled with aussies and if had a penny for every time I was forced to listen to this crap by sad sentimental girls who'd left thier boys down under........ arrrggg. This song is considered their "sellout" song in australia and I was surprised to hear it on Radio paradise, but this station is always good for a surprise .
I live in a ski town. I know the horror. Jesus.
Posted 19 years ago by rascal420    [ Reply ]
IListenToTheWind wrote:
Sounds like Live. Great song...I put this on a mix cd and have listened quite a bit to it... Thanks Bill!
You must be shitting me..Live? come on...This sounds like a Pepsi commercial
Posted 19 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
I rate this a 4, which is acceptable according to RP standards
Posted 19 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
Ouch.
Posted 19 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
first time this morning I have come to rate a song badly...
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Still love this song! Just a good groove. :D
Posted 19 years ago by yellowdog    [ Reply ]
There's a really annoying hum/buzz in the background of this tune. Unfortunately, it's the song, not the 'recording'... Aggghhhhh!
Posted 19 years ago by diane    [ Reply ]
I still love this tune!!!
Posted 19 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
This is excellent.
Posted 20 years ago by The_Wood    [ Reply ]
love it
Posted 20 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
As an aussie, this song died for me while living in a ski town in the US. Ski towns in the US are filled with aussies and if had a penny for every time I was forced to listen to this crap by sad sentimental girls who'd left thier boys down under........ arrrggg. This song is considered their "sellout" song in australia and I was surprised to hear it on Radio paradise, but this station is always good for a surprise .
Posted 20 years ago by shua    [ Reply ]
newwavegurly wrote:
I find that I like this song a bit more each time I hear it...
Me too.
Posted 20 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
The only thing that bugs me is the cymbals seem to be mixed too loud. Otherwise, cool.
Posted 20 years ago by lotus_65    [ Reply ]
ascheel wrote:
I think it sounds like Train
...or Better Than Ezra.....
Posted 20 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
ascheel wrote:
I think it sounds like Train
Sounds like Live. Great song...I put this on a mix cd and have listened quite a bit to it... Thanks Bill!
Posted 20 years ago by IListenToTheWind    [ Reply ]
I have always enjoyed listening to this tune.....
Posted 20 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
Wow... this album came out while I was living in Australia, and we would always listen to it while working late in the lab. Everytime I hear Powderfinger, it takes me back... what a great album. :sunny.gif:
Posted 21 years ago by ezzy    [ Reply ]
Cripes, this song is brutal. Does it end any time soon?
Posted 21 years ago by TheWizardOfUhs    [ Reply ]
I find that I like this song a bit more each time I hear it...
Posted 21 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
Always like hearing this song. pbm 8^)
Posted 21 years ago by Patti    [ Reply ]
MAKE IT STOP!
Posted 21 years ago by mafe    [ Reply ]
I like these guys too, but must say the quality of songs and albums vary quite a lot. As i've understood it they're releasing a new album this year, will check it out! BTW, the best song by powderfinger in my opinion is "passenger", Bill do you have it? =)
Posted 21 years ago by nielsen    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 21 years ago by DH    [ Reply ]
Posted 21 years ago by Donastia    [ Reply ]
Wow...nice. Will check this band out. :D
Posted 21 years ago by Heathen954    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Joyfulchristine: I like this song, but I'm beginning to be tired of hearing it. Is it over-played, or am I just listening every time it's on?
I've heard it quite a few times m'self, but it's only just beginning to penetrate my consciousness. I think I want to give it a 7 but dang! now I can't remember it. That is one lightweight song. I'll try harder to notice when it's on next time.
Posted 21 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Dragonfly_Launch: Sounds like the Finn brothers slightly coked up and twanged out. Likable. Need more cuts to know.
I think it sounds like Train
Posted 21 years ago by ascheel    [ Reply ]
I like this song, but I\'m beginning to be tired of hearing it. Is it over-played, or am I just listening every time it\'s on?
Posted 21 years ago by Joyfulchristine    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the Finn brothers slightly coked up and twanged out. Likable. Need more cuts to know.
Posted 21 years ago by Dragonfly_Launch    [ Reply ]
I was looking for some Neil Young sounds with a name like Powderfinger... Sure enough, lead guitar, right channel, very Neil... -edit- It seems to be the left channel today... perhaps my speakers at work are reversed... -edit- Good Stuff!!! Q
Posted 21 years ago by Queue    [ Reply ]
I give it a 7 (which is, you know, a pretty good rating). Digging that late-70s groove sound, no matter how commonly it may be used by others these days (which should, I think, matter a hell of a lot less than what one does with it). :D
Posted 21 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
One of the best Aussie bands for ages. You should also check out Alex Lloyd - he\'s tops too!!!
Posted 22 years ago by Allyson    [ Reply ]
Loved this song first time I heard it back in the fall and like it more every time I hear it. Bought the album after hearing this single here on Radio Paradise. Who\'s says that internet radio isn\'t helping to promote new groups?
Posted 22 years ago by tarheelinLA    [ Reply ]
Used to listen to these guys on MMM. I have two of their CDs and love them both. It\'s nice to hear them on the radio again. I\'ve been missing them since most of the Aussie stations stopped webcasting.
Posted 22 years ago by appst89    [ Reply ]
I like the flanging guitar sounds. There\'s way too little different guitar sounds nowadays, usually people just play the same way.
Posted 22 years ago by loveslave    [ Reply ]
its a durn good thing that it didnt remind me of Crowded House at all - otherwise I would have never bought this excellent album. :p
Posted 22 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
I heard this song and it reminded me so much of my beloved Crowded House that I had to have the CD! I love it, I love it, I love it! :D
Posted 22 years ago by angie_b    [ Reply ]
great band! i like everything i\'ve heard so far. :D :D
Posted 22 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by bmarti: Totally bitchin'.
ya bitchin' :D
Posted 22 years ago by bcwake    [ Reply ]
Thanks for playing Powderfinger. These guys are huge in Australia but they get no airplay here in the states. Another Aussie band that you may want to check out is the Whitlams... https://www.thewhitlams.com/ They are also huge in Oz but mostly unknown here.
Posted 22 years ago by Johng    [ Reply ]