Daniel Lanois - The Story Behind The Song

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Under The Stormy Sky
Meet The Maker: A profile of Canadian producer/writer/musician Daniel Lanois. The documentary (produced by Scott E. Moore) also includes private rehearsal footage in his home studio and a concert performance in New Orleans. Aired in 1990 by VH1 network.




the diesel turning,
calling you and me
to the city of steel,
smokestack - spinning wheel
come with me Bebette, oui
under the stormy sky

My heart is sad
to leave Sugar town,
goodbye Sugar Hill
on this stormy night

He Bebette, danse avec moi
ce soir on fais dodo
danse avec moi, Bebette, oui
under the stormy sky
under the stormy sky
under the stormy sky

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[rocktenniscat]

Interestingly, Daniel did not grow up in Quebec, but in Hamilton, Ontario. He is what is known as a Franco-Ontarian. Great heritage: French, Anglo, Acadian...add in New Orleans and fascination with technology = MAGIC!

[marmas58ink]

When he broke in talking I skipped ahead. ...I was saying to myself  'sounds like Zydico' (which I'm not too familar w/) when he said he had to learn English as a new language. French Canadian Zydico?

[kazzrie]

J'adore Daniel Lanois. Beautiful soul.

[ctoregan]

Beautiful! I really appreciate the French vs English dialogue. Daniel Lanois is a national treasure!

[bernie49]

Thanks for that video. It was great to learn something about the background of the song. Danny with long hair somehow reminded me a bit of Louis Quatorze just from the looks, though he has nothing to do with him. ;)

I found it funny how he had to learn the English "th".

[andyfedel]

daniel is such a class act! did'nt have it easy either! a great ambassador of french canadians and a testiment thru example of the coexistance of all peoples.

i always loved listening to cajun music. now to find out daniel has his roots in the style only helps to reinforce & solidify my appreciation of both the canadian & louisianna french contributions to the world of music. cajun festivals at the best i've ever been to! great video! thanks a million!

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[MJCMEK]

How nice to hear him talking about his life and this song. He was the genius behind Dylan's Grammy winning "Time Out Of Mind"... gave it that wonderful sound. Wish he'd do more solo albums... he's awesome.