I hope we're getting better. Biology sticks women with the major responsibility for reproduction. Every effort has to be made -- politically -- to make sure women have more fun and men pull their weight.
hehe, I double dated with a friend once, and we had the pleasure of dinner at two chaps' place. It was a beautiful dinner, all three courses, and their house was in excellent shape. We remarked on this and asked 'but who does the dishes?' toward the end of the mains, and they said, oh the dogs do that. Sally and I both laughed.
At the end of the strawberry mousse, our too good to be true suitors got up and placed the dishes on the floor, whereupon the dogs proceeded to lick them clean :)
You've got a wonderful story out of the experience. And I admire your use of language and punctuation -- unfortunately becoming a lost art.
Those gentlemen must have unusually disciplined dogs to maintain a fastidious house with canines around. Clearly they are unusual if they have a taste for strawberry mousse.
This song DEFINES depression. Yet in all the McGarrigle albums they have a range of very happy to very sad.
Live performances are bad to post because after performers have done it 500 times or so, something gets lost. The original is best. I haven't seen Pronto Monto yet on CD. Deserves to be.
@lskarin I enjoy the live versions the most. Its so real no production bullshit just talent the essence of the jam itself. Theres nothing to date it , leaving it Timeless. Amazing. The McGarrigles are fucking amazing really. True talent.
Your view is sound. I did see the McGarrigle sisters live in Cheshire, Vermont, about three years ago. The performance seemed tired and "going through the motions." A single Montreal-based guitarist provided backup.
That the performance was pedestrian didn't bother me. I wished they had done what many performers do is take a few questions from the audience.
I love the McGarrigles and their music. BTW, Anna was interviewed on Fresh Air (NPR). Look for the Archive.
yes. I've always loved this song. That whole album is great, a bit darker. The arrangement (for me) is just perfection. Also love the album Matapedia. Thank God for talent for many of us to admire.
When they released this album, HEARTBEATS ACCELERATING, this was one of the songs that I described as "not really working" but which gnawed at me. I thought the title song was one of the best things they'd ever done, and one that should have been a pop hit (Ronstadt's cover isn't nearly as good), but this one and the one about the girl who died like poor Pinnochio I just didn't get--until about 10 years later, when I had a child and listened again. What terrific, heartbreaking songs.
this fucking sucks dick!!!!
noobytouch 1 year ago
thanks for this. we're coming up to when it all started heading south one year ago
campbellhen 1 year ago
thanks for this
campbellhen 1 year ago
Can't believe Kate has left us. Wonderful people
Barbara2012 1 year ago
what a lovely haunting song...and nothing to do except write another one.
Chastalard 1 year ago
The double edged sword of youtube..we can revisit these gems whenever we want but it reminds us what we have lost Kate will be missed
laughingp 2 years ago 7
Kate. Your music lives on. It is timeless. Your are still here with us.
mawhel 2 years ago 8
someone once said "the saddest thoughts make the sweetest songs."
himarx 2 years ago
Bye Bye Kate x
2255maria 2 years ago 2
Kate, you will be so missed...
Lrover16 2 years ago 6
Goodbye, Kitty.
bradmayspropage 2 years ago 2
One of my favourites. I love this album. The song is so sad, it just makes tears come to your eyes. Rest in peace Kate.
rocktenniscat 2 years ago 4
So sad to hear of Kate's passing. Rest in peace. Thanks for the music!
moviecodswallop 2 years ago 4
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Better question, why are you out of the kitchen and not making dinner?
freerider4ever 2 years ago
Stunning...I cannot stop watching
collmari 2 years ago 2
I wouldn't say this song defines depression but rather outlines a woman's life.
SlightlySusan 2 years ago
I hope we're getting better. Biology sticks women with the major responsibility for reproduction. Every effort has to be made -- politically -- to make sure women have more fun and men pull their weight.
I am male.
lskarin 2 years ago
Great, but who does the dishes at your place?
oopsydahlia 2 years ago
Me. My budgie is no good at that sort of thing.
lskarin 2 years ago
hehe, I double dated with a friend once, and we had the pleasure of dinner at two chaps' place. It was a beautiful dinner, all three courses, and their house was in excellent shape. We remarked on this and asked 'but who does the dishes?' toward the end of the mains, and they said, oh the dogs do that. Sally and I both laughed.
At the end of the strawberry mousse, our too good to be true suitors got up and placed the dishes on the floor, whereupon the dogs proceeded to lick them clean :)
oopsydahlia 2 years ago
You've got a wonderful story out of the experience. And I admire your use of language and punctuation -- unfortunately becoming a lost art.
Those gentlemen must have unusually disciplined dogs to maintain a fastidious house with canines around. Clearly they are unusual if they have a taste for strawberry mousse.
lskarin 2 years ago
This song DEFINES depression. Yet in all the McGarrigle albums they have a range of very happy to very sad.
Live performances are bad to post because after performers have done it 500 times or so, something gets lost. The original is best. I haven't seen Pronto Monto yet on CD. Deserves to be.
lskarin 3 years ago
hi, i love this live version, equally to the recorded version, seeing them do it 'live' enhances the beauty for me. Just glad to have it on video.
rutebeuf2 3 years ago
@lskarin I enjoy the live versions the most. Its so real no production bullshit just talent the essence of the jam itself. Theres nothing to date it , leaving it Timeless. Amazing. The McGarrigles are fucking amazing really. True talent.
EarthMother80 9 months ago
@EarthMother80
Your view is sound. I did see the McGarrigle sisters live in Cheshire, Vermont, about three years ago. The performance seemed tired and "going through the motions." A single Montreal-based guitarist provided backup.
That the performance was pedestrian didn't bother me. I wished they had done what many performers do is take a few questions from the audience.
I love the McGarrigles and their music. BTW, Anna was interviewed on Fresh Air (NPR). Look for the Archive.
lskarin 9 months ago
Mooi (beautiful)!
medusaagain 3 years ago
Many thanks for posting but I think maybe they are now world treasures not just Canadian...
martifingers 3 years ago 2
They're brilliant.
UncleCharlieOakley 3 years ago 2
yes. I've always loved this song. That whole album is great, a bit darker. The arrangement (for me) is just perfection. Also love the album Matapedia. Thank God for talent for many of us to admire.
rutebeuf2 4 years ago
When they released this album, HEARTBEATS ACCELERATING, this was one of the songs that I described as "not really working" but which gnawed at me. I thought the title song was one of the best things they'd ever done, and one that should have been a pop hit (Ronstadt's cover isn't nearly as good), but this one and the one about the girl who died like poor Pinnochio I just didn't get--until about 10 years later, when I had a child and listened again. What terrific, heartbreaking songs.
davidlenander 4 years ago