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| Lullaby for the Working Class – Spreading the Evening Sky with Crows Lyrics
| 16 years ago
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You are on the right track with the painting idea. At the Joslyn Art Museum in Omaha, there is a painting entitled "Spreading The Evening Sky With Crows" by Nebraska artist known for his skyscapes, Keith Jacobshagen. Lullaby were/are from Omaha/Lincoon, NE, and this sense of place is reflected in many of their songs.
The actual meaning of the song: the mutability of each moment in life.
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| Sparklehorse – Saint Mary Lyrics
| 18 years ago
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This is indeed about Mark's hospital stay after he mixed his antidepressants with a sleep aid to get over jetlag on a trip to England. I think he hospital he spent his prolonged stay at was Saint Mary's in London. |
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| Sparklehorse – Most Beautiful Widow in Town Lyrics
| 18 years ago
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I err to the side of unrequited love many years on. I've always said if William Faulkner had been a musician, he would've written this song. The music is so minimal, yet the lyrics are so image-laden--a superb song on all counts. |
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| Son Volt – Afterglow 61 Lyrics
| 18 years ago
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I read somewhere that Jay was living in New Orleans and drove Highway 61 to Minnesota to record. This is a brilliant song, both lyrically and musically. Amazing how Jay put the seemingly unrelated references together because of a highway. |
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| Uncle Tupelo – John Hardy Lyrics
| 18 years ago
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The poster of lyrics say it was written by Leadbelly, who probably added some lyrics, but this is a true American folk song. A few guys in the early 20th century actually copyrighted it, including one A.P. Carter. |
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| Uncle Tupelo – Life Worth Livin' Lyrics
| 18 years ago
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I love this song, too. "With a beer in each hand and a smile in between"--could possibly be one of the greatest song lines ever written. As far, as meaning, it's pretty self-explanatory, but encapsulates a certain feeling perfectly. |
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| Uncle Tupelo – Factory Belt Lyrics
| 18 years ago
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This must come from the industrial area around Bellevile, Il, much like "Sauget Wind." The line about going to the grave "without a sound," is a voice of factory protest, or it could be how Jay found his way off the factory belt--through music. |
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| Uncle Tupelo – Atomic Power Lyrics
| 18 years ago
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This is a cover of The Louvin Brothers tune "The Great Atomic Power," from 1952, not an "old religious hymn." If you grew up during the Cold War you probably wouldn't think the lyrics so "ridiculous." The Louvins were strict Christians, and this song was written and sung by them with great conviction. If you have never heard the Louvins, I suggest you get their CD "When I Stop Dreaming." Some of the songs are religious in nature, but others are not. Plus these guys could do close harmony like nobody else. |
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| Uncle Tupelo – Acuff-Rose Lyrics
| 18 years ago
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The song refers to the Acuff-Rose music publishing company started by Roy Acuff and Nashville industry man/talent scout/songwriter Fred Rose. Fred Rose was wise enough to sign some unknown from Alabama named Hank Williams. Also, the Louvin Brothers (who had UT cover their "Atomic Power") was also published by Acuff-Rose. The song is probably more about the Louvins, and is likely why the song has such a prominent mandolin (which Ira Louvin played). |
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