I will never forgive "Fiddlers Green" for making Ms. Brickell go on even though 1/2 the audience was still in line waiting to get in, since the reason my wife and I went that night was to see her and "New Bohemians" , Don Henley was "headliner" and could have played longer..we felt ripped off..back in the early 90's..and I swore never to return..so far I have kept my promise..except for the time I went to see the "B-52's" and only because "The English teacher" wanted to go...later that decade
bought this album back in august 1994, when it first came out, instantly became my favorite "soft pop" album. this song, in particular, stands out. the words pierce you like a dagger! she needs to record more often!
Remember sitting in an empty lounge when I first heard this track, my ears perked up, I knew it was Edie, I was then on a mission to find the cd. The lyrics and the production are absolutely flawless. The lead guitar, amazing textures. Her voice I love.
@FrancescoGuardi A very touching and sad story told in a wonderful song. However, your own imagination of this song is the very best video you can have.
What I love about this song is the beauty that's created by it, with the strange dichotomy of mixing a relaxed and sunny melody with dark and sad lyrics. Brilliant. I always feel like Edie is under-appreciated both for her musicality & song writing abilities. One of my faves :-)
Thank you, Marcelo, for adding this. It is my favorite Brickell song and one of my favorite narrative songs of all time. It is just heartbreaking. The sweetness of her singing in juxtaposition with the horrific crime is so effective. The country gospel feel of the "Are you there?" sections provide additional texture. Here's proof that a single song can contain the depth and impact of an entire novel.
Do you know how young-crazy my life was when this thing first hit my airwaves? I want to be sooooooooooooooo old old old. Hey xxxmedium, A big fat ;-) for you homey!
This has been one of my favorite recordings (the entire album) since it came out. So few people know of it but I still turn on friends to it from time to time. This song is particularly moving among the brilliant songs of 'Picture Perfect Morning'.
I will never forgive "Fiddlers Green" for making Ms. Brickell go on even though 1/2 the audience was still in line waiting to get in, since the reason my wife and I went that night was to see her and "New Bohemians" , Don Henley was "headliner" and could have played longer..we felt ripped off..back in the early 90's..and I swore never to return..so far I have kept my promise..except for the time I went to see the "B-52's" and only because "The English teacher" wanted to go...later that decade
MrCisco940 4 months ago
she's genius artist:)
nbkiat 4 months ago
bought this album back in august 1994, when it first came out, instantly became my favorite "soft pop" album. this song, in particular, stands out. the words pierce you like a dagger! she needs to record more often!
Likeadiamondsnake 7 months ago 2
How i love this song!!!!!! I love you Edie you are the best of times!!!! This is your fan Wally from Buenos Aires Argentina!!!!!!!
wally1814 8 months ago
The saddest song ever written?
candelise 8 months ago
this is a great cd, but so is Volcano! :-)
BluSarahNamaste 9 months ago
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One of the best songs by the wonderful and underrated Edie Brickell!
victoriasauron 10 months ago
One of the best songs by the wonderful and underrated Edie Brickell!
victoriasauron 10 months ago
How beautiful is this.. Music, as it shuld be, still touches the soul after all these trying years...
The247th 10 months ago
Remember sitting in an empty lounge when I first heard this track, my ears perked up, I knew it was Edie, I was then on a mission to find the cd. The lyrics and the production are absolutely flawless. The lead guitar, amazing textures. Her voice I love.
keepinpositive 1 year ago
Am I the only 16 year old guy who gets int this
i think i have a problem :l
Edie Brickell's voice is fantastic
Lopinjop1238 1 year ago 3
@Lopinjop1238
Shows you have a heart and a brain.
TheLifeEvents 1 year ago
@Lopinjop1238 you're just fine, follow on..
The247th 10 months ago
Wonderful I guess this shows my age lol...
salm37 1 year ago
maybe my favorite by her.
crezman 1 year ago
Beautiful song and beautifully sung.
akellmurr72 1 year ago
One of the few songs that makes me cry.
vangopiano 1 year ago
Yes it is very sad and melancholic ... I keep aware not to be lost in the moment... because moments ain't gonna come back.
laggie24 1 year ago
an autumn day with blue shinning sky and yellow leaves ..on the trees
fossaalta 1 year ago
Why didn't they make an official video? A great touching song and story to be told with pictures...
FrancescoGuardi 2 years ago
@FrancescoGuardi A very touching and sad story told in a wonderful song. However, your own imagination of this song is the very best video you can have.
candelise 1 year ago
@candelise yes of course. But i don't think this is a reason to make no video. I wonder why there's no video-artist feeling inspired to make it
FrancescoGuardi 1 year ago
What I love about this song is the beauty that's created by it, with the strange dichotomy of mixing a relaxed and sunny melody with dark and sad lyrics. Brilliant. I always feel like Edie is under-appreciated both for her musicality & song writing abilities. One of my faves :-)
klaratava 2 years ago 11
I normally hate sad songs, but this one is so wonderful, this is my favorite song by her with the sole exception og Tommorow Comes.
SmilingJack100 2 years ago
Accidently found this video
I think its deep music that makes you think. nice though.
jijweethetookniet 2 years ago
Lovely video.
NeverGetOld2009 2 years ago
This is the most wonderful song.
Thank you for posting the video!
carolhill1 2 years ago
I love the guitar, of course her voice is fantastic, but the guitar hohohohohohooho amazing!!!
Camusiikki 2 years ago
This is officially the worlds sadest song. The bit with the tree gets me every time. Yep, it did it again.
theccbaxter 2 years ago 2
To: theccbaxter. Yep, me too.
dennisrrhodes 2 years ago
whow. what a song. I love it. But it is absoluetly courios. Melody and Lyrics dosnt match. The Song sounds so brightly. But the Lyrics are so dark.
meisterschnick 2 years ago
irony. liz phair does a song called 'flower'. sounds like a kids song until you hear the lyrics. it would make any porn star blush with embarrasment.
yarbles67 2 years ago
@meisterschnick Goes to show a sad melody does not havre to be in minor keys. The music is selling the lyrics and the lyrics is selling the music.
candelise 8 months ago 2
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meisterschnick 2 years ago
Thank you, Marcelo, for adding this. It is my favorite Brickell song and one of my favorite narrative songs of all time. It is just heartbreaking. The sweetness of her singing in juxtaposition with the horrific crime is so effective. The country gospel feel of the "Are you there?" sections provide additional texture. Here's proof that a single song can contain the depth and impact of an entire novel.
saltwatercb 2 years ago
Nice ... thanks for posting this!
cwebgrrly 2 years ago
Thank you for posting this. It always reminds me of the first time I fell in love.
tenten2twenty 3 years ago
Do you know how young-crazy my life was when this thing first hit my airwaves? I want to be sooooooooooooooo old old old. Hey xxxmedium, A big fat ;-) for you homey!
saturninenight 3 years ago
Cheers
xxxmedium 2 years ago
I am older an older and I like this song more and more.
xxxmedium 3 years ago
This has been one of my favorite recordings (the entire album) since it came out. So few people know of it but I still turn on friends to it from time to time. This song is particularly moving among the brilliant songs of 'Picture Perfect Morning'.
Cheers
timmyboy1970 3 years ago 10
Totally agree, timmyboy! ;D
marcelomenuzzi 3 years ago
@marcelomenuzzi great album
tokaicarl 1 year ago
Powerful, you have no idea how relevant this is!
dennisrrhodes 3 years ago 3
this is without a doubt one of her best songs. thanks for the post
iheartmerline 3 years ago 3
nice
samshazel 3 years ago