richard shindell "fishing"

[hangemhigh2000]

I might have to swab the deck with Bullfrogs kid, Punch his front teeth out and leave. Bet you I'll get away with it? Even on National TV to. "How do you like the case of Rum I bought for you I even know where the Great White hangs chum:)"

[benderelle]

This song always made me think of Latin American dirty war rather than US immigration.

[levendi49]

Played this song last night at McCabes Guitar Shop in Santa Monica. He is, without a doubt, one of the most masterful songwriters and guitarists of our time. Thank you Richard for a wonderful show.....

[DCV321]

Thanks for your reply. It amazes me that people still want to emigrate here given all the abuses we hear about, especially after 9/11.

[wiplay5]

You are pretty good but your son is stupid and annoying

PD: Good luck

[mr7eez]

Loe this one...Gives me chills

[vorpalbla]

Si se puede.

[billr1000]

What a song! The imagery, the way the melody supports every turn of phrase--every one of his songs is a consummately crafted work of art.

[sweebadadeebada]

Wow.  :)

[Ugliest1uEVERsaw]

Thanks man. I found the link on his site. I appreciate it. Do you like John Gorka by chance?

[Ugliest1uEVERsaw]

tabs please ??

[nothingbutone7]

@Ugliest1uEVERsaw Google Ron's folk chords,

there are a number of his tunes there, enjoy!

[yanisnm]

i know this guy it's a friend's dad he is living in argentina

[pantucci]

Stunning song--awesome

[DanPat121]

A fantastic song...even more chilling live.

[frkaz911]

I like his performance of this on Folk Alley's web site, in the "Live From Folk Alley" section.

[NateontheGuitar]

Do you happen to have a copy of that concert that you could send me? The website won't let me download the song. It would be much appreciated. Thanks

[frkaz911]

Yes, I have a copy. My ISP sometimes makes it difficult for me to send large files, but I'd be happy to try and send it to you.

[NateontheGuitar]

i cant seem to send you a message with my email because it says i must request you as a friend. I thought i would just let you know that ill be sending you a friend request so the request isn't accidentally declined. thanks:)

[Aptera1]

Great song, & well done!

[silverwindband]

i wish the recorded version of this sounded like this one i hate the drums and stuff

[jonnwall]

awsome ,,, come to scotland richard ,, that song so represents our country at the moment ,, polish are invading us

[silverwindband]

love his guitar playing,

he inspired me to quit playing metal and pick up an acoustic guitar

[jewellfish]

The best songs, for me, are the ones that tell stories so clearly that you can see the movie in your head. This is one of those songs. Unfortunitly, it is a true story played out, too often, in real life.

Are not we the country with the statue of the lady with the inscription

Give me your tired, your poor,

Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,

The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.

Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me.

I lift my lamp beside the golden door.

[joecoolmccall]

This song grows on me...I see the interrigator and the the one being interrigating coming together and sharing a moment of understanding- fishing. The interrigator seems the humanity of the one interrgated- he understands his job- but to me- it seems that I could see the two enjoying a day of fishing together- but that the situation doesn't allow it. I don't think the song is as clear cut as it first seems.

[DCV321]

In this song we have a fishing for information from a fisherman. The later comes across nobly while the one fishing reminds me of the gestapo. The song has made me reevaluate my stand on our immigration policy. I still think the USA has a right (like every other country) to limit immigration, but how we do it is so important and doing nothing is simply unacceptable. I sure hope this is not typical of the way immigration enforcement works.

[tantzer]

I take a more radical approach: all borders should be eliminated gradually, say, within 20 to 30 years. In the meantime, nations should work toward bettering living standards in poorer countries.

Nobody likes to travel to a foreign land, experience lonliness and homesickness in a hostile and strange culture, and work at menial tasks that the locals wouldn't touch. When people do so, it's out of desperation. If there were more opportunites in their home countries, they wouldn't want to leave.

[patspray]

@DCV321 It is very typical and not just for the hispanic immigrants... my irish-born wife and I (a US citizen) fought the capricious judgements of one immigration officer for 10 years before finally winning - that fight cost over 50K, 1 house & 2 cars. We finally had justice prevail but for people without means our immigration system is messed up... you're legal one minute, the next some immigration employee who needs to make his "quota" of denials can deem you illegal with the stroke of a pen.

[jonnwall]

please comr to scotland uk

[carsonsheir]

I was actually at this show in Columbus Ohio and I remember Richard Shindell was on fire that night. He is one of the best "story" tellers I have ever had the pleasure of listening to.

[michaelkilfoy]

Richard Shindell is a wonderful songwriter and this is one of his best. Very Poetic.

[BushInJail]

A masterpiece

[iluvquakers]

i love richard shindell, my sister is seeing him tonight in manhattan (joe's cafe). What exactly does the last paragraph mean? Did he agree to get deported? lauren

[tantzer]

The immigration officer presented the immigrant with the choice of giving up other immigrants or being deported. He preferred being deported to betraying others. The fact that he is resigned to being deported takes some of the sadness out of this "unremittingly depressing" scenario.

[iluvquakers]

wow!! thats all i have to say.

[garak99]

I have told Richard a few times that with the immigration climate in the country now This is one of the most important song of our time

[simpsonsfan91]

its sad that so many people don't know about this fantastic guitarist and the powerful songs he writes. he really deserves more recognision for what he does.

[rogersonkel]

I really like this. Thanks freeride24

[jonnysen]

This song is absolutely awesome. A memorable piece of songwriting. Thanks a lot!

[freeride24]

Wonderful, I wish he'd come to the U.K. Thanks for sharing it.Hey, try myhumble efforts on Colin Rudd if you like.

[mixedblessing]

This is one of my favourite Richard Shindell song s-- thanks for posting!