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The Be Good Tanyas — Rain and Snow
Album: Blue Horse
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Released: 2001
Length: 3:57
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Well I married me a wife
She gave me trouble all my life
She ran me out in the cold rain and snow
Rain and snow, rain and snow
She ran me out in the cold rain and snow

She came a runnin on down the stairs
Combin' back her long yellow hair
And her cheeks were as red as a rose
As a rose, as a rose
And her cheeks were as red as a rose

Well I ain't got no use
For your red apple juice
And I'm not gonna be treated this a way
This a way this a way
And I'm not gonna be treated this way

I see you sitting in the shade
Counting every dime I've made
I'm so broke and I'm hungry too
Hungry too, hungry too
I'm so broke and I'm hungry too
I'm so broke and I'm hungry too

Well I married me a wife
She gave me trouble all my life
She ran me out in the cold rain and snow
Rain and snow, rain and snow
She ran me out in the cold rain and snow
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I really like these ladies. An interesting mutant form of bluegrass. Good stuff.
Posted 1 week ago by RickRickerson    [ Reply ]
Thank you for this kind song cover!
Posted 4 months ago by terrapin52    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a young Dolly Parton to me.
Posted 6 months ago by brosen    [ Reply ]
Can't help myself, but this band name is great, and a hit on education for all Lucies;))
Posted 1 year ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
There seems to be a Dead cover theme this morning.  We have heard a number of artists covering the G.D.  song book.  This was always a Phil Lesh Favorite...
Posted 1 year ago by bdwhitepm    [ Reply ]
Still just fantastic!
Posted 1 year ago by reguru2112    [ Reply ]
 versalog wrote:
In my opinion, the singer's vocal affectation is excessive and negatively effects this song, but the band sounds well rehearsed and mixed.


In my opinion Frazey's unique sound is a good part of the charm of this group. Of course I'm likely prejudiced as they are a local group 
Posted 2 years ago by kenmo    [ Reply ]
An excellent rendition of an old favorite.
Posted 2 years ago by WWWillie    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:

Spot on. First time hearing this and linking to download now. I'm glad i don't heard what the naysayers hear. 



So  true "5"
Posted 3 years ago by cosmicjoe    [ Reply ]
Worst cover of a fantastic song...  I've heard a thousand myself and sung a few myself.  Just terrible.  The instruments sound reasonably good except for the terrible micing/recording of the Acoustic guitar at the outset.
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
 bdwelch wrote:
I seem to find myself checking the playlist every time Bill plays this band. I like em.
 
When this band is being played, I tend to check the playlist whether I have given a 10 already. Usually I have.
Posted 3 years ago by gpvos    [ Reply ]
check out Chinatown-a great introduction to The Be Good Tanyas
Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 itsme_bygolly wrote:

I get that you don't care for the music but I find the vocal restrained and her control is fantastic. It may not be the Grateful Dead but this number can stand on its own.
 
The fact that it isn't the bloody Grateful Dead means it gets an extra +1 from me.
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Cool song.  I like her voice!
Posted 3 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
In my opinion, the singer's vocal affectation is excessive and negatively effects this song, but the band sounds well rehearsed and mixed.
Posted 4 years ago by versalog    [ Reply ]
 itsme_bygolly wrote:

I get that you don't care for the music but I find the vocal restrained and her control is fantastic. It may not be the Grateful Dead but this number can stand on its own.
 
Spot on. First time hearing this and linking to download now. I'm glad i don't heard what the naysayers hear. 
Posted 4 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
 jbuhl wrote:

like a failed yodeler 
 
I get that you don't care for the music but I find the vocal restrained and her control is fantastic. It may not be the Grateful Dead but this number can stand on its own.
Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
 ch83575 wrote:
She sounds like she has a turd in her mouth.
 
Sounds like you have experience

Try a bite of Moscow's Man


Posted 4 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
I sent an email to Bill asking pretty please to remove the clickfaster flicker gif on 6/22/20.
Posted 4 years ago by mac.knowles955    [ Reply ]
They are such good writers, or maybe she does all of it... but moments come to life.
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
What a lackluster cover of this song.. loses all the exciting pacing of a Grateful Dead version. 
Posted 5 years ago by constantine.stephanie148    [ Reply ]
nice sweet groove
Posted 6 years ago by francoisseurin    [ Reply ]
Noooooooooo
Posted 7 years ago by jagla    [ Reply ]
I like the song.
Posted 8 years ago by number7    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
Please put me out of my misery as I have to listen to this awful voice.....

 
like a failed yodeler 
Posted 8 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
Today she run me in how we operate in future.
One: way
Two :see
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
She sounds like she has a turd in her mouth.
Posted 8 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
cosmic goodness
Posted 8 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:

Melanie's little sister.



 
maybe Frazey had that roller skate key all along
.
I gave the song a 6, pretty good
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Frazie Ford is doing just fine, thank you.

Edit Yes, she was born with a  vibrato.
Posted 9 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Best Canadian Band ever.
Posted 9 years ago by PeterMC3    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:


Whatever language that is, you gotta give her kudos for trying to sing.

 
That's how we all talk in Canada, don'cha know? Just listen to Celine Dione, eh?
Posted 10 years ago by glassbrain    [ Reply ]

Melanie's little sister.


Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Beautifully harmonizing "guitar".
Posted 10 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 FlatCat wrote:

Washing machine on the spin cycle.

 
Or being strapped to a big ol' paint mixer...
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
A very good album
Posted 11 years ago by Diamond_Dog    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Please put me out of my misery as I have to listen to this awful voice.....
Posted 11 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Nice, but not every song...
There is better stuff from these girls.
Posted 12 years ago by vanmas    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:


I wonder if she had a stroke is relearning to talk.
 

Whatever language that is, you gotta give her kudos for trying to sing.
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
To get that level of quivering vibrato she's either pulling at her throat or standing on an earthquake simulator. I quite like most of the BGT songs on RP, but this voice gets to me the wrong way. 4 from the Nottingham jury.
 
Washing machine on the spin cycle.
Posted 12 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
Ahhh Medicine.  Probably quite good in its own right but even better now after 2 tracks I really don't like.
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Guess I'm just NOT a "Tanyas" fan.
Posted 12 years ago by bachbeet    [ Reply ]
The harmonizing mandolin is simple but godlike!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 Misterfixit wrote:

Oy!  it's Canadian, eh?

 

I wonder if she had a stroke and is relearning to talk.
Posted 12 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Frazey Ford has a new-ish album out, it's quite good. Slightly (but only slightly) less twangy than BGTs. Make of that what you wish.
Posted 13 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
Is that Gaelic?
 
Oy!  it's Canadian, eh?

Posted 13 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
To get that level of quivering vibrato she's either pulling at her throat or standing on an earthquake simulator. I quite like most of the BGT songs on RP, but this voice gets to me the wrong way. 4 from the Nottingham jury.
 
Relax Fred......It's about the water.  Plus it reminds me of how much I admire Rebecca dialing in on the RP Playlist !  Peace {#Angel}
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
To get that level of quivering vibrato she's either pulling at her throat or standing on an earthquake simulator. I quite like most of the BGT songs on RP, but this voice gets to me the wrong way. 4 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Is that Gaelic?
Posted 13 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]

Mumble Kings << New Band Name


Posted 13 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
Me like

 Ntropy wrote:
Me MUTE
 
ME LIKE!

Game and set to Poacher. 
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 FlatCat wrote:
Oh, it's the nice lady with a neurological disease. 
 
Like the song AND this post.  Mind if I use this?  It'd come in handy at work.
Posted 14 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
Good music...even  better cover art!!! Finally!!!
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 vit wrote:
wow how much gum is in your mouth while you sing?
 
It's not gum, it's chewing tobacco. {#Cowboy}
Posted 14 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
 FlatCat wrote:
Oh, it's the nice lady with a neurological disease. 
 
Ok, that made me laugh pretty hard
Posted 14 years ago by themotion    [ Reply ]
Oh, it's the nice lady with a neurological disease. 
Posted 15 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
wow how much gum is in your mouth while you sing?
Posted 15 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
love this girls ...
Posted 15 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
This CD is a must have!
Posted 16 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
Jeff Buckley and The Be Good Tanyas? Your killing me here!
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
That voice is absolutely torturous. They couldn't find anyone better? Seriously?
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
Me like
Me MUTE
Posted 16 years ago by Ntropy    [ Reply ]
Me like
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
laidi wrote:
Too bad I can't hear it just now...
Ei, see on nii, nagu tÀna...noh vihm ja lumi. Ega ma laulnud :P
Posted 16 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
Kerly wrote:
On a day like today...
Too bad I can't hear it just now...
Posted 16 years ago by laidi    [ Reply ]
On a day like today...
Posted 16 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
kazuma wrote:
That voice is an acquired taste that I can't seem to acquire.
that's a really nice way of putting it. i am a bit ashamed to say that i wouldn't have been so nice.
Posted 16 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I love the cover!
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
I seem to find myself checking the playlist every time Bill plays this band. I like em.
Posted 16 years ago by bdwelch    [ Reply ]
rbigelo wrote:
Mari, I'll skip alongside you, if you don't mind being seen ... with a queen.
pleasure! your majesty!
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
That voice is an acquired taste that I can't seem to acquire.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Anybody around here knows the Pentangle version? Far greater than this one, if you ask me.
Posted 17 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
WonderLizard wrote:
Agree. You gotta cut a lotta slack for singers. I draw the line, however, at Thom Yorke.
I'm not instantly familiar with Mr. Yorke, but MY line is drawn at 'Cowboy Troy'. BTW, LOVE BGT. c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
... but, but Ah well ... ... I skip alone! I can handle it, honest!
Mari, I'll skip alongside you, if you don't mind being seen ... with a queen.
Posted 17 years ago by rbigelo    [ Reply ]
Furst time I've heard this band, enjoying the simple guitars
Posted 17 years ago by MatClarke    [ Reply ]
I really love this, but my jury is still out on some of the Tanyas numbers. I think they will take me by storm later!
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
eskles wrote:
I always enjoy your enthusiasm, Mari, but in this case, uh.....no. For that, I'll stick to my wife, '97 Cabs, and almost anyone but BGT.
... but, but
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
don't they just melt the snow from your heart and dry the rain from your brow?
I always enjoy your enthusiasm, Mari, but in this case, uh.....no. For that, I'll stick to my wife, '97 Cabs, and almost anyone but BGT.
Posted 17 years ago by eskles    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
ooooooooohooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooh!!!
Mari- You certainly have more 10's and 9's than any other listener at RP...I don't think that is a bad thing.Have fun!
Posted 17 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
ploafmaster wrote:
Somebody put the goat back in its pen! What? That's a singer? Oh...well, um...yuck.
I really like this song, but your post is funny...hahaha
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
ooooooooohooooooooooooooohoooooooooooooooooh!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Excellent! Gives me goosebumps...
Posted 17 years ago by Zamoeba    [ Reply ]
don't they just melt the snow from your heart and dry the rain from your brow?
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
This is perhaps their best tune.(8) I enjoy vocals that are unique. Thanks RP!
Posted 17 years ago by taterflatpicker    [ Reply ]
Somebody put the goat back in its pen! What? That's a singer? Oh...well, um...yuck.
Posted 17 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
I think this is going to be the case with a lot of vocal stylists who get outside a mainstream style of delivery. I enjoy this kind of styling -- it's interesting and adds nuance to the song. But then, I think Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris are also great stylists, and I know they're not for everyone either. That's why it's a risk, I guess. You're aiming for a higher artistic plain, but you almost inevitably alienate some listeners.
Agree. You gotta cut a lotta slack for singers. I draw the line, however, at Thom Yorke.
Posted 18 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
Such an exquisite album and this is one of the best of the best, they're so good!
Thank you Mari. Sometimes we are deaf and blind. Somebody from the other side of the world has to show you something great that's in your own backyard. Found the Tanyas because of you and they sure grow on me now.
Posted 18 years ago by Dior    [ Reply ]
Such an exquisite album and this is one of the best of the best, they're so good!
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Zweiblumen wrote:
So much bad music this morning. :(
If it's bad it isn't music. :)
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
jone_ston wrote:
I'm with you on this one. Every time a BGT song comes on RP I can't turn it off fast enough. It's a real shame, since I like the backing music. The way she sings, though, is like a dentist drill boring into my spine. Of course, I don't begrudge other people their right to like the BGTs, but I can't understand it. The voice...! -David
I think this is going to be the case with a lot of vocal stylists who get outside a mainstream style of delivery. I enjoy this kind of styling -- it's interesting and adds nuance to the song. But then, I think Lucinda Williams and Emmylou Harris are also great stylists, and I know they're not for everyone either. That's why it's a risk, I guess. You're aiming for a higher artistic plain, but you almost inevitably alienate some listeners.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
So much bad music this morning. :(
Posted 18 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
I think I would like this song alot if I had the option of dragging the vocal tracks down to "0".
I'm with you on this one. Every time a BGT song comes on RP I can't turn it off fast enough. It's a real shame, since I like the backing music. The way she sings, though, is like a dentist drill boring into my spine. Of course, I don't begrudge other people their right to like the BGTs, but I can't understand it. The voice...! -David
Posted 18 years ago by jone_ston    [ Reply ]
I just love this.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
... 10 ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
... Woooooooo! ... ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
inindian wrote:
Dolly? I thought it sounds like Melanie Safka with a mandoline. I also like it!
I heard Melanie as well! Or Buffy St Marie
Posted 18 years ago by Paul_in_Australia    [ Reply ]
bajafisher wrote:
Its good to hear Dolly Parton making a comeback.
Dolly? I thought it sounds like Melanie Safka with a mandoline. I also like it!
Posted 18 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
cheetah wrote:
Wonderful as this is, it's just can't match Pentangle's version.
I agree. Also I prefer the Dead's version... Aahhh, personal preference, long may it wave!
Posted 18 years ago by dianneluna    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhh....,Much better!
Posted 18 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
byrd wrote:
One of the best albums I've heard in ages. The whole thing is great from start to finish. China Town is great too, but Blue Horse is better. Excellent!
Agree 100%. Blue Horse is a terrific album. Never would've found out about these ladies if it wasn't for RP. I dig the reggae-like groove on this track. BTW, Po'Girl (other band with one of the BGT members) is also very good. Must upload some tracks from them sometime.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
One of the best albums I've heard in ages. The whole thing is great from start to finish. China Town is great too, but Blue Horse is better. Excellent!
Posted 18 years ago by byrd    [ Reply ]
Love the Tanyas.
Posted 18 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
black321 wrote:
This song seems to draw from that traditional folk song, don't know the name but goes like: When I first came to this land, I was not a wealthy man. So I got myself a wife, called love of life. Although this song is based a bit more in reality, going: Got myself a wife, been trouble all my life.
It's an old traditional called "Cold, Rain and Snow". The Dead did it, too, on their first album. Well, I got me a wife she's been trouble all my life run me out in the cold, rain and snow Well, she's comin' down the stairs combing back her yellow hair and i ain't gonna be treated this a way.. Well she went up to her room where she sang a faithful tune and i'm going where those chilly winds don't blow... gotta love it.. this version is sweet...
Posted 19 years ago by DJac    [ Reply ]
black321 wrote:
This song seems to draw from that traditional folk song, don't know the name but goes like: When I first came to this land, I was not a wealthy man. So I got myself a wife, called love of life. Although this song is based a bit more in reality, going: Got myself a wife, been trouble all my life.
It looks like this might be it. If you know any lyrics of a song, you have a pretty good chance of finding it with google.
Posted 19 years ago by datasage    [ Reply ]
This song seems to draw from that traditional folk song, don't know the name but goes like: When I first came to this land, I was not a wealthy man. So I got myself a wife, called love of life. Although this song is based a bit more in reality, going: Got myself a wife, been trouble all my life.
Posted 19 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
I think I would like this song alot if I had the option of dragging the vocal tracks down to "0".
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Wonderful as this is, it's just can't match Pentangle's version.
Posted 19 years ago by cheetah    [ Reply ]
I just got this from the Library Now I can Woo and Waayy to my hearts content
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Bought the album after hearing two of their songs here. Great stuff.
Posted 19 years ago by a2    [ Reply ]
Good, but not nearly as good as Del McCoury & the Chieftains' version of this song.
Posted 19 years ago by kenlong    [ Reply ]
get's a 9 by me...
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Dig the Tanyas. Good music.
Posted 19 years ago by stickittotheman    [ Reply ]
8) nice woe and whoo
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
Its good to hear Dolly Parton making a comeback.
Posted 19 years ago by bajafisher    [ Reply ]
Heard this for the first time on a camping trip in northern Wisconsin. I thought it was a perfect song for the occasion. Then they sing Lk pontchartrain, heart melted despite the rain and cold. good album. thanks. i agree with some other listeners, this stuff can be overplayed though.
Posted 19 years ago by ott    [ Reply ]
Liked the Dead version better, but never would have noticed they were the same song until I listened to the lyrics. Cool version nonetheless.
Posted 20 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
I love this song - one of my favorites from a great album. Haunting and powerfull stuff. Thatnks RP for introducing me to one of my fav groups. Wish they'd go on tour....
Posted 20 years ago by KALINEVE    [ Reply ]