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Neko Case — Lady Pilot
Album: Blacklisted
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Released: 2002
Length: 2:20
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Stars can't fight city lights
They've turned their backs on us
It's true today, I saw it from the plane
Aeroplanes were never built to fly

Down down down down
Down down down down down down
Don't look down
Don't look now

Crosshairs of our shadow trace the dam
Told that there were people trapped alive
Boulder City looks like coals in the fire

Cabin's perched by satellites
And now it's flying down
We've got a lady pilot
She's not afraid to die

It's true today, I saw it from the plane
We've almost finished reeling in the sky
Power lines once laced the heavens
Pima County looks like coals in the fire
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if you combined all her songs together, it would all sound like one whole song. 

that didn't come out correctly. to me, all her songs sound exactly like each other. 

except when she's doing anything with the new pornographers. that stuff is awesome.
Posted 9 months ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
I've posted it so many times before in here but she never replies. Neko! Marry me!!!
Posted 7 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 Carl wrote:

'Cept it's missing a couple strings. (Unless "SG Tenor" modifies "guitar" string-wise. :-)

 
Apparently, a tenor guitar is also known as a "four-string guitar".  
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
Very nice - cool SG Tenor guitar as well.
 
'Cept it's missing a couple strings. (Unless "SG Tenor" modifies "guitar" string-wise. :-)
Posted 7 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
If only she'd marry me....*sigh*
Posted 8 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:
Neko

Yeah!

 
Very nice - cool SG Tenor guitar as well.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
kalpana chawla

RIP...
Posted 9 years ago by mrtuba9    [ Reply ]
"...looks like coals in the fire..."

How high did Ms Nekko fly?  Here's a International Space Station view:


Posted 10 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
 Imkirok wrote:
Her best album, IMO.

 
...... totally agree.  Groundbreaking
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
Her best album, IMO.
Posted 11 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 
This song is glorious... sigh...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

I want Neko Case to have my baby...
 

 

I want to be her boy-toy sex object. {#Lol}
Posted 11 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]

I want Neko Case to have my baby...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Woman knows how to belt 'em out ... which strikes me differently every time I hear her.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 djengs wrote:

I think there's a roomful in Vegas that would agree as well.
 

Indeed...  I'm no gambler, but I bet people in hotel rooms and churches all over the globe love this song...  sigh...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Everybody in my church loves this song...  sigh...
 
 
I think there's a roomful in Vegas that would agree as well.
Posted 11 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]
 jimys wrote:
I'm liking Neko Case quite a bit lately.
 
There's quite a bit there to like.
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Great song, great voice!
Posted 11 years ago by djengs    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...  sigh...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
I'm liking Neko Case quite a bit lately.
Posted 11 years ago by jimys    [ Reply ]
 Poacher wrote:

Yes, isn't it lovely not to have to wade through thousands of inane green repetitious postings. . . 
 



..um, hate to be the bearer, Poach me man, but beware of Lazarus trolling around..heh!..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
 cShaggy wrote:
..tribute to romeotuma, maybe?..since he posted like 15,000 times on this one..
 
Yes, isn't it lovely not to have to wade through thousands of inane green repetitious postings. . . 
Posted 11 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 apd wrote:
Bill's played this a lot in the last few weeks. Wonder why? (I dig the track but it's about 10 years old.)
 



..tribute to romeotuma, maybe?..since he posted like 15,000 times on this one..

..jk..prolly because it's sheer brilliance..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
Bill's played this a lot in the last few weeks. Wonder why? (I dig the track but it's about 10 years old.)
Posted 12 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
 Sigh...!
smackiepipe wrote:
Neko

Yeah!
 


Posted 12 years ago by Yeoleman    [ Reply ]
Neko

Yeah!
Posted 12 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
CASE: I was getting on a plane going to Tuscon, Arizona, to do some recording. I was really happy, and I thought, "My life is so good, this is gonna be the part when the plane crashes." I was feeling ultra-superstitious. And then I got on the plane, and the pilot was a woman, and she was wearing a skirt, she had red hair, and she was foxy. And I thought, "Oh, cool, I've got a lady pilot. I'm not gonna die!"

Posted 12 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
Love.

That is all.
Posted 12 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
In my next life I want to be Neko...beautiful, talented, brilliant and funny. She's the perfect woman.

Until then, I'll just be me. :(
Posted 12 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
I've got tickets for her July 13th show here in Richmond.

Can't wait. 
Posted 12 years ago by Propayne    [ Reply ]
i do love this. sorry beez!
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Great song, great voice, love Neko.
Posted 12 years ago by Merritt    [ Reply ]
 neuticle wrote:
All the scummy dudes in our bike shop want to have Neko's baby
 
Have, or cause?
Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
All the scummy dudes in our bike shop want to have Neko's baby
Posted 12 years ago by neuticle    [ Reply ]
NEKO CASE !!!!!!!!!!
Posted 12 years ago by Snoopy2    [ Reply ]

Didn't know a thing about Neko Case till I started listening to RP.  thank you RP!!!


Posted 12 years ago by fincomm    [ Reply ]
What?
Posted 12 years ago by panlad    [ Reply ]
She has that magic.  Her songs get you right in the gut.
Posted 13 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
Don't tell my girlfriend. But I love this woman.
Posted 13 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
Neko is so talented...love it!  So original!
Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:

I love her voice...  I am madly in love with her...  this song is incredible...

 
Yes, Romeo, Neko's voice is as you would no doubt say, very good for the auditory meatus!

Posted 13 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 shutter wrote:
I'd like to state publicly that Neko has agreed to  marry me and she will have my children.  Sorry to ruin your day, guys.  I understand Amy Winehouse is still available, though.
 
Oy, how quickly things change. :/
Posted 13 years ago by fingerpin    [ Reply ]
I'd like to state publicly that Neko has agreed to  marry me and she will have my children.  Sorry to ruin your day, guys.  I understand Amy Winehouse is still available, though.
Posted 13 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
 Geecheeboy wrote:

She's my cousin. If that's her maiden name.


 

Pilot?
Posted 13 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
This album's getting a lot of play lately. {#Think} That's fine with me.


Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 romeotuma wrote:


I love this song!  Great acoustic guitar, and Neko has such a sharp voice...  it cuts into my heart like a chainsaw...

 
 
Like a chainsaw. Hahaha! You're getting kind of expressive these days aren't you?
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Bosami wrote:
What a voice.
 
I like this one cuz it proves she doesn't have to have the reverb turned up to 11 to sound so sweet!

Posted 13 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]

She's my cousin. If that's her maiden name.


Posted 13 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
Swooooooooon!
Posted 13 years ago by fncll    [ Reply ]
What a voice.
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
Ambrosia.
Posted 14 years ago by salide    [ Reply ]
Well I am quite fond of her 50s/80s alt new-wave/country sound... nice juxtaposition of style and sound
Posted 14 years ago by CyberCoyote    [ Reply ]
 F1 wrote:


jhorton wrote:


 holborne wrote:
I would like to publicly ask Neko Case to marry me.

Thank you in advance.

I would have her babies.

 
 

Sure, why not.


 
{#Hearteyes} {#Notworthy} {#Pray}  Count me in!

Posted 14 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:


 holborne wrote:
I would like to publicly ask Neko Case to marry me.

Thank you in advance.

I would have her babies.

 
 

Sure, why not.


Posted 15 years ago by F1    [ Reply ]
really tired of her
Posted 15 years ago by Cissy    [ Reply ]


 holborne wrote:
I would like to publicly ask Neko Case to marry me.

Thank you in advance.

I would have her babies.

 


Posted 16 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
 Cruzan wrote:
Hey Bill,
there may be a bit of a technical issue. certain songs have relaly bad sound quality. lots of distortion and no highs. I am posting this here because this song just followed an awesome sounding ben harper song. (super clean), It sounds terrible. The difference even shows up on my crude spectrum analyzer. There is nothing above like 8000hz. Then a song by "the coral" came on and it sounded good again. The other day you played Zepplin's "no quarter" and it sounded horrible too. That song should sound great. I switched players and streams and the issue seems to be related only to the mp3 or song itself. changing players made no difference, but then the next song sounds great again.
I usually listen on octoshape 128 and play it through some high end McIntosh (not apple) Audio gear so the flaws really show up.
hope this helps you find it.
If someone on the list knows where better to post this, please feel free to cut and paste it there. Thanks!
Love RP!

 
may not be the place to post this but......
since most of the song files are uploaded to RP through the LRC, or Bill rips and encodes them from CD's, it may have to do with several or all of the following:
poor studio equipment/habits (on the recording)
use of a poor copy to rip/encode
use of an inferior encoder to mp3 (LAME encoder is the best sounding that I've come across)
The fact that your listening to it on better equipment just points out the differences.
You should notice a huge variance in sound just from CD's.
So this is no different.
 


Posted 16 years ago by oldman    [ Reply ]
 horstman wrote:


Patty Griffin
 

Nah...Patty's better.
Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
Overrated screeching.  4
Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
I would like to publicly ask Neko Case to marry me.

Thank you in advance.
Posted 16 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
 horstman wrote:
Patty Griffin
 
I think Neko is like a cross between Gillian Welch and Patti Griffin. Just my opinion. {#Wave}
Posted 16 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Hey Bill, there may be a bit of a technical issue. certain songs have relaly bad sound quality. lots of distortion and no highs. I am posting this here because this song just followed an awesome sounding ben harper song. (super clean), It sounds terrible. The difference even shows up on my crude spectrum analyzer. There is nothing above like 8000hz. Then a song by "the coral" came on and it sounded good again. The other day you played Zepplin's "no quarter" and it sounded horrible too. That song should sound great. I switched players and streams and the issue seems to be related only to the mp3 or song itself. changing players made no difference, but then the next song sounds great again. I usually listen on octoshape 128 and play it through some high end McIntosh (not apple) Audio gear so the flaws really show up. hope this helps you find it. If someone on the list knows where better to post this, please feel free to cut and paste it there. Thanks! Love RP!
Posted 16 years ago by Cruzan    [ Reply ]
Moak wrote:
I dare you to compare her to anyone...
Patty Griffin
Posted 16 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
The woman is hot.
Posted 16 years ago by joshfm    [ Reply ]
Neko, like RP, is the reason I believe in Santa Claus
Posted 16 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
jm 5ewwwww3 nj;
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
eman wrote:
What a voice...what a writer...i'd buy her breakfast any day...
i bet she likes toast and tea...:)
Posted 17 years ago by kenjismokum    [ Reply ]
Just saw her with the New Pornographers here in Seattle and she certainly puts the "class" in that act!
Posted 17 years ago by dburges    [ Reply ]
Can't seem to get enough of her angelic voice. no one like her.
Posted 17 years ago by Ouzel    [ Reply ]
Saw Neko Case at the Bijou in Knoxville, TN a couple of weeks ago and the show was incredible! If you get a chance to see her don't miss it!
Posted 17 years ago by dewhead    [ Reply ]
I dare you to compare her to anyone...
Posted 17 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
Krispian wrote:
Y'alternative! LOVE IT!
That's what it is! No radio stations play her. You can't find her on "Rock"(to country) or on "Country" (to rock). Thankfully she's on Paradise! Just right!
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Neko= DDDDDDDDDeeeep Reeeed Belle! love her
Posted 17 years ago by elara    [ Reply ]
Great Stuff!
Posted 17 years ago by slowhand    [ Reply ]
Y'alternative! LOVE IT! Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote:
How's about...Y'alternative?
Posted 17 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
What a voice...what a writer...i'd buy her breakfast any day...
Posted 18 years ago by eman    [ Reply ]
javafreek wrote:
No, it's east of Chico in the hills. That part of CA is farm land.
It's BUTTE'tiful. (Well, it's in Butte County, California)
Posted 18 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Ibis99 wrote:
Hey I'm new!!!
Happy Birthday!!!
Posted 18 years ago by rocteur    [ Reply ]
Hey I'm new!!!
Posted 18 years ago by Ibis99    [ Reply ]
iTuner wrote:
When listening through headphones in my helmet the road just seems to invite you along.
Dang, these sound like song lyrics! Can't you just hear Neko singing these words? I can! Love Neko Case, and (like everyone else) love RP even more for turning me on to her music!
Posted 18 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote:
How's about Roots Rock? Or Y'alternative?
'Y'alternative' made me seriously BURST our laughing right here in my cubicle. TOO FUNNY! I worship Neko.
Posted 18 years ago by annanyc    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
Goes from a 9 to a 10 for me...
Same here. Can't wait to see her in SF on 6/25!
Posted 18 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]
Nothing like Neko Case playing while riding on a road trip. When listening through headphones in my helmet the road just seems to invite you along.
Posted 18 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
Goes from a 9 to a 10 for me...
Posted 18 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
It makes me so happy to hear neko Case on RP. Her music is simple, but her voice is so phenomenal that her overall sound balances out. I'm still blown away by her "country noir" creations. "We've got a lady pilot she's not afraid to die..." Rock that reverb baby.
Posted 19 years ago by dewinter    [ Reply ]
gypsy222 wrote:
I love her voice and I love this whole CD. Her voice is very interesting. And I would not even want to guess what genre of music she would fit into. It's just cool stuff.
How's about Roots Rock? Or Y'alternative?
Posted 19 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
No, it's east of Chico in the hills. That part of CA is farm land. jeremydgreat wrote:
So I just map.google'd Paradise CA... hmmm. Right along the 5 in the middle of the state... doesn't that mean desert? Well anyway, I guess I'll have to wait until it's light to see the webcam shot. All I know is that when you drive the 5 from LA to San Fran... it's anything but paradise. hehe
Posted 19 years ago by javafreek    [ Reply ]
Neko rocks
Posted 19 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
Trustocity wrote:
I'm right here. Neko says hi.
Shouldn't you be using the dreaming emoticon? ;-) I swear I could pick Neko's voice out of a crowd of 1000. Amazing sound. Great tune.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
So I just map.google'd Paradise CA... hmmm. Right along the 5 in the middle of the state... doesn't that mean desert? Well anyway, I guess I'll have to wait until it's light to see the webcam shot. :sunny.gif: All I know is that when you drive the 5 from LA to San Fran... it's anything but paradise. hehe
Posted 19 years ago by jeremydgreat    [ Reply ]
What an excellent, pleasing voice!
Posted 19 years ago by diane    [ Reply ]
Skeletor wrote:
what happened to her boyfriends?
I'm right here. Neko says hi.
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
Skeletor wrote:
what happened to her boyfriends?
They became Flyboys?
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
I wanted to go to NYC last week to see her with the Sadies. My wife got her way...we stayed in Philly and saw Oteil (bass player from Allman Bros) instead. Boring. Neko, come to Philly! I have no idea what this song is about, but I love it.
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Skeletor wrote:
what happened to her boyfriends?
Sounding this good, she don't need 'em!
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
I saw her in SF last week and wow! what a show. She is such a talent! Thanks to Radio Paradise for exposing me to her music.
Posted 19 years ago by ChicoCyclist    [ Reply ]
It's moments like these that make me feel like donation to RP was worth every last cent. Diamonds in the rough like this are why I listen. There's an awful lot of music I can't stand here, but where else would I have discovered Neko?
Posted 20 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Bought Blacklisted after hearing Deep Red Bells on RP. One of my best new purchases. More Neko please!!!
Posted 20 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
Neko Case is the best, and I've always wondered why she doesn't get more airplay on Radio Paradise. Must admit that I've never considered this one of her stronger songs. Howzabout some of the fabulous stuff from "The Virginian" ("Duchess") or her EP ("California"), or even her astounding work with the New Pornographers, who deserve to be Radio Paradise regulars in their own right. I dare *anyone* to listen to "The Laws Have Changed" from their The Electric Version CD just once.
Posted 20 years ago by Dia    [ Reply ]
Ah, Neko, Neko, Neko....gorilla my dreams...what a lovely voice, and wonderful songwriting. Not just this song, but all I've heard from her . Glad her boyfriends are gone!
Posted 20 years ago by lowelltr    [ Reply ]
what happened to her boyfriends?
Posted 20 years ago by Skeletor    [ Reply ]
Neko! I love you, Neko! sigh
Posted 20 years ago by 999_99_999    [ Reply ]
definitely a unique voice. have to respect that, even if you don't particularly enjoy the way it sounds (and i don't particularly). maybe it will grow on me.
Posted 20 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
amazing ! ! ! ! ! ! LOVE IT
Posted 20 years ago by AlleyKoolestKat    [ Reply ]
ottonorse wrote:
I just ordered this cd based on the red bells cut that is played here - now this is this one - looking forward to it arriving!
Its a *GREAT* album, Red Bells is just one of many gems. However, I must say I can only handle her in small doses. Overuse of reverb on all the songs...
Posted 20 years ago by kailou    [ Reply ]
I just ordered this cd based on the red bells cut that is played here - now there is this one - looking forward to it arriving!
Posted 20 years ago by ottonorse    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by Red_Dragon    [ Reply ]
More... more... MORE!
Posted 20 years ago by elenaYAY    [ Reply ]
I love her voice and I love this whole CD. Her voice is very interesting. And I would not even want to guess what genre of music she would fit into. It's just cool stuff.
Posted 21 years ago by gypsy222    [ Reply ]
i found neko case quite by accident, and i just love her & her boyfriends... been a neko fan ever since i found some of her stuff on napster way back in the day when all that stuff was still legal... PLAY MORE NEKO!
Posted 21 years ago by DownHomeGirl    [ Reply ]