I've seen them twice, first time on Sept. 10, 2001. It was a teeny tiny little venue in Encinitas, California, I don't think there were 50 people there (and it was sold out). I had caught the tail end of "Orphan Girl" on television, some kind of "unplugged" show or other, awhile before that & had no idea who they were, & when I figured that out I went to the first concert I could find. The concert was [insert superlatives, any attempt on my part will sound forced]. I was utterly blown away by the fineness, the exquisitely detailed performance, which, seeing this, they have now honed even finer. During the intermission I had an eerie experience in the bathroom, where a very old woman with Alzheimer's became frozen while watching herself in the mirror, literally catatonic, & I became frozen watching her, until her caregiver came & broke the spell. The next morning 911 happened, I was standing at the sink watching CNN & there was Maria Bartiromo trying to commentate from under some stairs in what looked like a war zone. So I think of that concert as the end of some kind of innocence; the whole experience was a strange, cryptic metaphor that I still think about to this day.
a very hard song to listen to in many ways. Its heartbreaking sadness and cutting lyrics beautifully encapsulate the pain of a once loving relationship in its death throes.
I'm grateful today for how artists like Welch and Rawlings can so masterfully tap into inexpressible pain and rage, then deliver performance like this. I'm equally disappointed that the same artists are so shortsighted as to not allow their fans to share viable links to their work on social media like BlueSky. Really dumb.
When I see the number of views on their perfect performances, I'm torn between being mad that it's not in the 10s of millions, as it should be, and feeling like I'm somehow more discerning and privileged because so many people are dumb and have poor taste. *sigh* I realize other people's bad taste and stupidity don't really make me any better...and I don't think David and Gillian's music would be improved by being vastly more popular. It is what it is, they're doing pretty well and their fans don't just like them, we love them. Which, for an artist, has to be pretty nice.
Kerth Gersen I do understand what you mean. It’s in it’s most organic form here. Too much popularity and commercialism will somewhat kill it. Love the song.
It’s not a “live”recording. It wouldn’t be so quiet, you’d hear air. In other words, it wouldn’t sound like a “studio recording.” Even if it was recorded directly from the “board’” it wouldn’t sound so “CD” perfect. Enjoy this. These two are a gift to humanity.
saw these two last night where Gillian introduced the song by saying it was finally going to be recorded and will be on the new album out in June. can't wait!
Wow! Thanks so much for posting this. Even though it's still yet to be released, it's one of my very favorite songs from them. Seen them do it live a couple times and had been devouring the various UA-cam versions. This is a great vid of a great song! LOVE IT! Thanks Again and Cheers
I recently read that this song will probably be on the new album due out on June 28 and I hope it's true. The album is called "The Harrow and The Harvest".
"It was seven years on the Burma shore, with Gatling guns and paint. Working the lowlands door-to-door, like a latter day saint." It bugs me that I can't make sense of this. Any ideas?
Capo 3rd fret. Em, Am for the verse. C, F#m for the "gotta watch my back" bit. G, C for first 2 lines of the chorus, followed by Am, G, C Lovely song, this.
@savvy428 He was Em seven years on the burma shore Am With gatling guns and Em paint Working the lowlands door-to-door Am like a Latter Day Em Saint C Then you turn me Bm out at the top of the E stairs Am You took all the glory that you just couldn't Em share CHORUS Em I never been so disabused Am never been so Em mad I never been served anything Am that tasted so Em bad C You might need a Bm friend any day now, any E day Am Oh, my brother, be careful you are drifting aEmway
Em I lost you awhile ago Am But still I don't know why Em I can't say your name Am Without a crow flying Em by C Gotta watch my Bm back now That you turned me aEround Am Got me walking backwards Into my homeEmtown
G Throw me a C rope On the G rolling C tide Am What did you C/B want it to C be?Am You said it's C/B him or C me The Am way you made it C That's the way it will G be D C
Best match in history of music. Amen.
This is one of the most beautiful things i have ever heard in my seven decades on this mortal coil…
I've seen them twice, first time on Sept. 10, 2001. It was a teeny tiny little venue in Encinitas, California, I don't think there were 50 people there (and it was sold out). I had caught the tail end of "Orphan Girl" on television, some kind of "unplugged" show or other, awhile before that & had no idea who they were, & when I figured that out I went to the first concert I could find. The concert was [insert superlatives, any attempt on my part will sound forced]. I was utterly blown away by the fineness, the exquisitely detailed performance, which, seeing this, they have now honed even finer.
During the intermission I had an eerie experience in the bathroom, where a very old woman with Alzheimer's became frozen while watching herself in the mirror, literally catatonic, & I became frozen watching her, until her caregiver came & broke the spell. The next morning 911 happened, I was standing at the sink watching CNN & there was Maria Bartiromo trying to commentate from under some stairs in what looked like a war zone.
So I think of that concert as the end of some kind of innocence; the whole experience was a strange, cryptic metaphor that I still think about to this day.
I love this song, can relate to it so much. Thank you Gillian and Dave for making such beautiful music.
Immaculate
For me, this is a perfect song. Beautiful and deeply emotive. I'm such a big fan of these two.....
What a Sad Song , It makes me feel like crying, very personal
Achingly beautiful.Shivers and tears inducing
Powerfully delicate.
a very hard song to listen to in many ways. Its heartbreaking sadness and cutting lyrics beautifully encapsulate the pain of a once loving relationship in its death throes.
God damn that's great.
I'm grateful today for how artists like Welch and Rawlings can so masterfully tap into inexpressible pain and rage, then deliver performance like this. I'm equally disappointed that the same artists are so shortsighted as to not allow their fans to share viable links to their work on social media like BlueSky. Really dumb.
When I see the number of views on their perfect performances, I'm torn between being mad that it's not in the 10s of millions, as it should be, and feeling like I'm somehow more discerning and privileged because so many people are dumb and have poor taste. *sigh* I realize other people's bad taste and stupidity don't really make me any better...and I don't think David and Gillian's music would be improved by being vastly more popular. It is what it is, they're doing pretty well and their fans don't just like them, we love them. Which, for an artist, has to be pretty nice.
Kerth Gersen I do understand what you mean. It’s in it’s most organic form here. Too much popularity and commercialism will somewhat kill it. Love the song.
saw this live in manchester UK a few years back . blew me away.
+Will Kearney Lucky you.
I can listen to her sing and him play guitar non stop!
Love this song so pure and honest hypnotising beautiful
this is becoming one of my favorites. deep.
Gillian and David are great artists on their own...together they are as sublime as it gets.
SIETE STRAORDINARIE CON LE VOSTRE VOCI E CON LA VOSTRE NOTE CALMATE LE MIE TEMPESTE NEL CUORE ..THANKS
The show This Is Us should create it’s own soundtrack. This is so beautiful.
Tonight's This Is Us brought me here. Thank you!
Beautiful
That’s a really pretty chord progression ❤
It’s not a “live”recording. It wouldn’t be so quiet, you’d hear air.
In other words, it wouldn’t sound like a “studio recording.” Even if it was recorded directly from the “board’” it wouldn’t sound so “CD” perfect. Enjoy this. These two are a gift to humanity.
BBC engineering.
Just wanted to thank you two for all the great music...this song is un-believable..
man oh man....so wunderschoen.
Overwhelming talent.
Just beautiful....
Yet another beautiful haunting song of Gillian. Can't wait to hear more! I'm desperately waiting for a new CD by one of my favourite singer!!
incredible...
Cannot wait to hear what else is going to be on Gil's next album. This is great stuff.
Beautiful......most beautiful. t
Thanks to you for posting and most of all gorgeous Pauline for telling me.
Melodic and super cool
Now released, I hear. About time. :)
saw these two last night where Gillian introduced the song by saying it was finally going to be recorded and will be on the new album out in June. can't wait!
Wow! Thanks so much for posting this. Even though it's still yet to be released, it's one of my very favorite songs from them. Seen them do it live a couple times and had been devouring the various UA-cam versions. This is a great vid of a great song! LOVE IT!
Thanks Again and Cheers
Purrrrrrrfect
excellent
fucking unbelievable.
@dss1956 I couldn't agree more. Beautiful.
I recently read that this song will probably be on the new album due out on June 28 and I hope it's true. The album is called "The Harrow and The Harvest".
"It was seven years on the Burma shore, with Gatling guns and paint. Working the lowlands door-to-door, like a latter day saint." It bugs me that I can't make sense of this. Any ideas?
Sounds like colonial warfare in SE Asia to me.
most exellent...
nice vid...thanks
i wish they would record it!
got that David Crosby feel...Lovely indeed
Capo 3rd fret.
Em, Am for the verse.
C, F#m for the "gotta watch my back" bit.
G, C for first 2 lines of the chorus, followed by Am, G, C
Lovely song, this.
The Way It Will Be
Great version- they picked up the pace from other versions of it I've seen on UA-cam- which suits it I think.
4 people don't know what "disabused" means, & it's easier to hit "thumbs down" than it is to look it up.
so intense...
Go golden hair gal, giants of the. middle ground. 🏴☠️®️©️✖️✖️ ✖️
Johnny flames 27
Fab.
@savvy428 He was Em seven years on the burma shore Am
With gatling guns and Em paint
Working the lowlands door-to-door Am like a Latter Day Em Saint C
Then you turn me Bm out at the top of the E stairs Am
You took all the glory that you just couldn't Em share
CHORUS
Em I never been so disabused Am never been so Em mad
I never been served anything Am that tasted so Em bad C
You might need a Bm friend any day now, any E day
Am Oh, my brother, be careful you are drifting aEmway
@rugshort DO YOU KNOW THE REST OF THE LYRICS TO THIS SONG? THANK YOU FOR SHARING WHAT YOU ALREADY HAVE.
This is professionally shot and looks very nice. Is the whole show available somewhere? Was it recorded for a TV show or unreleased DVD?
❤️✌🏼💋
this is the way it will be right?
Should be a hymn
omfg
is there anything better?
Em I lost you awhile ago Am
But still I don't know why Em
I can't say your name Am
Without a crow flying Em by C
Gotta watch my Bm back now
That you turned me aEround Am
Got me walking backwards
Into my homeEmtown
Their harmonies are sooo tight. This is my favorite on Harrow & Harvest. ua-cam.com/video/orKdWkAbjPU/v-deo.html
CHORUS
The Am way you C/B made it C
That's the way it will be Em Am Em
Does anybody know chords ? Thanks.
See above comment -- includes chords & lyrics
The Am way you C/B made it C
That's the way it will be Em Am Em
G Throw me a C rope
On the G rolling C tide Am
What did you C/B want it to C be?Am
You said it's C/B him or C me
The Am way you made it C
That's the way it will G be D C
See my post for vital GW andDR info.
See my post for GW THROW ME A ROPE chords.
See my post for better chords to GW THROW ME A ROPE