voicedevotion (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

ah ha! thank you for exposing me to the fact that the true author of the song is Jimmy Webb. It was simply first recorded by Glen Campbell and then widely covered. Through Wikipedia I also found out that "It has been referred to as 'the first existential country song'." I'm not generally a country fan but I do dig this song. No wonder I like it so much!

Polyphemus47 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

Jimmy Webb is a god of lyrics, not to mention his sense of melody. This is my first exposure to Shawn, too, and now I'm an instant newcolvinfan. Thanks newcolvinfan!

voicedevotion (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

I love how she sneaks in a reference to the Wichita Line Man song by Glen Campbell at the bridge "And I need you more than want you/ and I want you for all time" - best line in the song. Magical. Shawn is phenomenal

earthangel503 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

wowol i just heard shawns music today for i think the first time, after hearing I don't know why. So the last time i was at this little kareoke dive the dj requested i do this song, i told him i'd never heard it, and i did'nt know what he was talkin bout tell now -he was signing it to me-and it rang no bells-interesting though how later i come accross this and recognize. i guess he heard simuliar tones w/inR'voices-that happens but i don't think this song is 4meI think my mom wood lk ths CD4xmas

donutcookiepie (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

awesome fukin songanyone know which specific radio staion from LaRue she is talking about???

DaProwler101 (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

i was fortunate to be in different lilith fair concerts over 2 years all at different venues in Cleveland ,ny state, Columbus , Pittsburg and Cincinatti.yokid

aoifegall (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

To have been around and of the right age to attend this festival!! Where else would you get Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin, Dixie Chicks, Bonnie Raitt, Sarah Mac Lauchlan, Sheryl Crow...ahh all my idols! And this is a great performance!

phdgrrl (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

I hear ya. That and the Ben and Jerry's summer folk festival.

chewydavis (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

im pretty sure pat metheny's song "follow me" was inspired by this song

chicagosport (December 31, 1969 at 11:59 pm)

its definitely one of my favorites of her's too. its enchanting.