Entrain — Dancin' in the Light (live)
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I'm undaunted,
Yes, and I'm a wanted man;
I got rhymes so sleek and smooth
It's like I'm haunted
And possesed by the news
Of the hip and the hop.
Pay my dues
'Til I reach the top
Of the heap
And then the crown is mine to keep.
I burn the midnight oil while they're all asleep,
I bring home the jams without skipping a beat.
Keep the party going, get you off of your feet.
Break!
Well, in disbelief you stare in wonder
Circular time has gone asunder
You surrender to the bass line thunder
âCause I'm groovin it, all without a blunder
No drugs, no drinking
But you're in a trance,
No doubt start thinkin'
And you start to dance
And you can't resist.
So I persist and you enlist,
And it goes like this:
Sing!
Chorus
I must be doing something right!
Just keep it moving,'cause I'm dancing in the light.
I must be doing something right, right, right,
Out of the darkness 'cause I'm dancing in the light!
Now don't you touch that dial
'Cause you know you'd walk a mile
For rhymes in style
Brought to you by this smile.
I'm a man for all seasons;
If your chillin', I'm freezin'.
That's the reason
I'm always seekin'
About the moment
My mind is constantly roamin',
Searchin', seekin',
Like a missile I'm hoamin'
With a word I can dazzle
With a minimum hassle
From the top of my castle,
So fast
Break!
Now your pickin' up the broadcast
And at long last
Cut to the riff-raff,
Right to the Chief of Staff,
El Presidente, o'solomente,
Because the jams
Make you feel,
Explore the realms of the rythym,
Hands are on the wheel.
I'm tough and I'm driven
Like a Maserati or somethin'.
Like a Ninja, got to wind
Your body rhymes,
So hot, they're gonna singe you!
Chorus
Faster than a runaway train,
Quicker than a speeding bullet,
Burnin' hot like a flame,
Don't even try to cool it
Electric third rail packin' a thunder-like voltage
Better tuck your tail and run back underground
'Cause that's where you'll end up
If it's me you try to set up
'Cause I'm rock rollin' hard
And I'm a rippin' it up like a rattlesnake
I'm shakin' and you can't get enough
Quick like the viper
Bring them down like a sniper
To your microphone shakin' it
This party's an all-nighter
If you think your Superman, then I'm the Kryptonite;
If you think your Lancelot, then I'm the black night.
(I'm sayin' that)
If you think your Superman, then I'm the Kryptonite;
If you think your Lancelot, then I'm the black night.
Sing!
Chorus (2x)
Yes, and I'm a wanted man;
I got rhymes so sleek and smooth
It's like I'm haunted
And possesed by the news
Of the hip and the hop.
Pay my dues
'Til I reach the top
Of the heap
And then the crown is mine to keep.
I burn the midnight oil while they're all asleep,
I bring home the jams without skipping a beat.
Keep the party going, get you off of your feet.
Break!
Well, in disbelief you stare in wonder
Circular time has gone asunder
You surrender to the bass line thunder
âCause I'm groovin it, all without a blunder
No drugs, no drinking
But you're in a trance,
No doubt start thinkin'
And you start to dance
And you can't resist.
So I persist and you enlist,
And it goes like this:
Sing!
Chorus
I must be doing something right!
Just keep it moving,'cause I'm dancing in the light.
I must be doing something right, right, right,
Out of the darkness 'cause I'm dancing in the light!
Now don't you touch that dial
'Cause you know you'd walk a mile
For rhymes in style
Brought to you by this smile.
I'm a man for all seasons;
If your chillin', I'm freezin'.
That's the reason
I'm always seekin'
About the moment
My mind is constantly roamin',
Searchin', seekin',
Like a missile I'm hoamin'
With a word I can dazzle
With a minimum hassle
From the top of my castle,
So fast
Break!
Now your pickin' up the broadcast
And at long last
Cut to the riff-raff,
Right to the Chief of Staff,
El Presidente, o'solomente,
Because the jams
Make you feel,
Explore the realms of the rythym,
Hands are on the wheel.
I'm tough and I'm driven
Like a Maserati or somethin'.
Like a Ninja, got to wind
Your body rhymes,
So hot, they're gonna singe you!
Chorus
Faster than a runaway train,
Quicker than a speeding bullet,
Burnin' hot like a flame,
Don't even try to cool it
Electric third rail packin' a thunder-like voltage
Better tuck your tail and run back underground
'Cause that's where you'll end up
If it's me you try to set up
'Cause I'm rock rollin' hard
And I'm a rippin' it up like a rattlesnake
I'm shakin' and you can't get enough
Quick like the viper
Bring them down like a sniper
To your microphone shakin' it
This party's an all-nighter
If you think your Superman, then I'm the Kryptonite;
If you think your Lancelot, then I'm the black night.
(I'm sayin' that)
If you think your Superman, then I'm the Kryptonite;
If you think your Lancelot, then I'm the black night.
Sing!
Chorus (2x)
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Tom Major, a hometown hero on Martha's Vineyard! The late 90s on the island were smoking hot. Carly Simon still owned the Hot Tin Roof and all the best acts came to town. I was a massage therapist working there in the summers, we'd ride our bikes to the shows and then party on the beach after until sunrise and then go crash. Ahhh to be young & full of energy! 
How is this not The Cat Empire?
rhlrstn wrote:
Who are the 4 cretins who downvoted this excellent visual representation of this groove?
I'm one of them, and I'm not a cretin, unlike the cretins who post these fucking gifs.
Who are the 4 cretins who downvoted this excellent visual representation of this groove?
I'm one of them, and I'm not a cretin, unlike the cretins who post these fucking gifs.
drewd wrote:
suits it well!
suits it well!
To Bill and Rebecca . . I might be wrong, but I think the record is Entrain's 2002 "Live: Vol 1 Rise Up." The 2001 "All One" record does not appear to have a live recording of "Dancin' in the Light." If anyone disagrees or has more accurate information . .
amazing!
jtherieau wrote:
Who are the 4 cretins who downvoted this excellent visual representation of this groove?
Yeah!
Who are the 4 cretins who downvoted this excellent visual representation of this groove?
Google couldn't figure out what song this was. What a jam!
Angry_Old_Man wrote:
Indeed. Not insulting whatsoever...
Had to scroll down to see what the word was, Wow, clearly geography matters. I wouldn't be keeping my job if I used this at work.
Indeed. Not insulting whatsoever...
Had to scroll down to see what the word was, Wow, clearly geography matters. I wouldn't be keeping my job if I used this at work.
Love this; thought it was Joe Jackson.
Is this Scatman John?
Something in this song reminds me of Adriano Celentano with his masterpiece Prisencolinensinainciusol.
this is a good
I, Mudd.
A classic !
A classic !
Okay, since we're doing THIS....
merrickw wrote:
TH never swung this much.
Talking Heads ish?
TH never swung this much.
jtherieau wrote:
OMG, this, exactly!
Yeah!
OMG, this, exactly!
Love hearing Martha's Vineyard Entrain here on Radio Paradise! . So many awesome memories dancing to this. 
And this is LIVE. Ho-lee.
Can this guy sing patter or what!? He is the very model of a modern Major-General!!
I thought I was hearing The Bonedaddys.
Boogie down! Tom Major is one kick a*s drummer IMHO.
Nice 👍
These guys played my high school back in 1998 in the pre-prom "don't do drugs" concert. They rocked.
calispera wrote:
I'll go 7 to 8 with you, mostly on the strength of the Enterprise Crew Raving out gif....Long Live RP!!
6 => 8
What a beautiful communicative energy !
What a beautiful communicative energy !
I'll go 7 to 8 with you, mostly on the strength of the Enterprise Crew Raving out gif....Long Live RP!!
smackiepipe wrote:
Stickin' this right back at the top, dudes! Just sharin' the luuuurve.
Stickin' this right back at the top, dudes! Just sharin' the luuuurve.
discdrive wrote:
Look for Entrain Live: Vol 1 Rise Up
https://www.amazon.com/Entrain-Live-Vol-Rise-Up/dp/B000ZP2WE2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550780013&sr=8-1&keywords=Entrain+Live%3A+Vol+1+Rise+Up
I just bought this album on eBay on the strength of this song. Album sounds fine so far, but.... this song isn't on it. Perhaps someone could shine some light on where I can find this version of the song.
Look for Entrain Live: Vol 1 Rise Up
https://www.amazon.com/Entrain-Live-Vol-Rise-Up/dp/B000ZP2WE2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1550780013&sr=8-1&keywords=Entrain+Live%3A+Vol+1+Rise+Up
I just bought this album on eBay on the strength of this song. Album sounds fine so far, but.... this song isn't on it. Perhaps someone could shine some light on where I can find this version of the song.
Yeah!
Sounds like Rusted Root (some of us call them Busted Boot) - not my thing.
fredriley wrote:
I think you need to make your mind aware of how insulting that term is...
I understand that in the UK, this is a VERY derogatory word. In North America: not so much? We read it as the medical term, rather than an insult.
I think you need to make your mind aware of how insulting that term is...
I understand that in the UK, this is a VERY derogatory word. In North America: not so much? We read it as the medical term, rather than an insult.
Outstanding piece (awesome smackpipe : )
smackiepipe wrote:
I like it!
WonderLizard wrote:
The studio version is on their 1994 album Can U Get It. Although the title tag here says "(live)," the version here sounds an awfully lot like the studio version. And, yes, there is a live version on Rise Up: Vol. 1, which is not the version here. Regardless, it's a great tune, and either one of the versions on their website is sure to please.
this a a live version that was available for download from their website. I don't know if it's still there but it was not an official release on CD.
The studio version is on their 1994 album Can U Get It. Although the title tag here says "(live)," the version here sounds an awfully lot like the studio version. And, yes, there is a live version on Rise Up: Vol. 1, which is not the version here. Regardless, it's a great tune, and either one of the versions on their website is sure to please.
this a a live version that was available for download from their website. I don't know if it's still there but it was not an official release on CD.
paulmack wrote:
The studio version is on their 1994 album Can U Get It. Although the title tag here says "(live)," the version here sounds an awfully lot like the studio version. And, yes, there is a live version on Rise Up: Vol. 1, which is not the version here. Regardless, it's a great tune, and either one of the versions on their website is sure to please.
I don't think this is actually on the 'All One' CD, however. The RP link to purchase the song takes you to the correct album but this song is not in the track list. Nor can I find this song on the track listing for that album anywhere, including Entrain's own website. There is a live version of the song on "Rise Up: Live, Vol 1" but I don't think it is the exact same one even though it is very similar. Anybody know the deal on this?
The studio version is on their 1994 album Can U Get It. Although the title tag here says "(live)," the version here sounds an awfully lot like the studio version. And, yes, there is a live version on Rise Up: Vol. 1, which is not the version here. Regardless, it's a great tune, and either one of the versions on their website is sure to please.
midigitguy wrote:
Not too far off. Live, at some point they go all percussion. Very fun live act!
Not too far off. Live, at some point they go all percussion. Very fun live act!
merrickw wrote:
Yes as if Talking Heads jammed with Santana - now that would be a concert I would go to see.
Talking Heads ish?
Yes as if Talking Heads jammed with Santana - now that would be a concert I would go to see.
Talking Heads ish?
6 => 8
What a beautiful communicative energy !
What a beautiful communicative energy !
Haven't heard this in years after a regular rotation on RP.
The trombone and drums are incredible. I want to dance behind them in the parade.
kcar wrote:
I envision a conga line...and everybody is working on a drum as they shuffle along.
Not too far off. Live, at some point they go all percussion. Very fun live act!
I envision a conga line...and everybody is working on a drum as they shuffle along.
Not too far off. Live, at some point they go all percussion. Very fun live act!
This song so crazy it bounced a speaker off the shelf!
fredriley wrote:
I think you need to make your mind aware of how insulting that term is...
Indeed. Not insulting whatsoever...
I think you need to make your mind aware of how insulting that term is...
Indeed. Not insulting whatsoever...
oceansurf wrote:
I think you need to make your mind aware of how insulting that term is...
Ug... no thanks. The word spastic comes to mind.
I think you need to make your mind aware of how insulting that term is...
Ug... no thanks. The word spastic comes to mind.
I picture Ricky Ricardo tearing up the floor to this song
Oh Yeah...let's go!!
My office is bouncing to this one. Thanks Meg x
if he could play music like he runs his mouth, maby a6
nightdrive wrote:
that it ends so soon, I hear you finland, but just keep boppin that righteous butt of yours to those drumbeats dude!
Fucking awful.
that it ends so soon, I hear you finland, but just keep boppin that righteous butt of yours to those drumbeats dude!
Fucking awful.
Cynaera was rarely wrong ... this song is really, really good. It may be great, but I'll need to hear it a few more times. Guitar is slashin' and burnin', drums are thumpin', singer's yelling scat, and ... do I hear a tromBONE? WOO HOO!
Cynaera wrote:
Oh, geez - I'm SO glad I'm not alone... Love this song!
Miss you so much, Cynaera...
we be dancing like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners... love this song...
Oh, geez - I'm SO glad I'm not alone... Love this song!
Miss you so much, Cynaera...
we be dancing like bowlegged gypsy muleskinners... love this song...
Misterfixit wrote:
I envision a conga line...and everybody is working on a drum as they shuffle along.
Meg White on drums, channeling Gene Krupa and/or Buddy Rich.
I envision a conga line...and everybody is working on a drum as they shuffle along.
lexica wrote:
You tell'm Lex!
Haters gonna hate and I DON'T CARE!
You tell'm Lex!
aquadonia wrote:
I definitely get that.
For some reason, this actually gets me in the mood for Rusted Root...
I definitely get that.
rajulkabir wrote:
You are so right on that. I've seen them a few times and they are as much "alive" as they sound in this song. Great beach/outdoor concert band. I've seen them at a ski resort and in a few beach bars on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket over the years
This seems like it would be incredibly fun to see performed live.
You are so right on that. I've seen them a few times and they are as much "alive" as they sound in this song. Great beach/outdoor concert band. I've seen them at a ski resort and in a few beach bars on Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket over the years
Haters gonna hate and I DON'T CARE!
smackiepipe wrote:
Very crankable indeed.
I cranked it.
Very crankable indeed.
I cranked it.
Yeah boy, Hold on!
Hm, not sure I understand the opposition to this... Made me plug in the headphones and groove at work today!
makes me wanna dance around! Fun, fun, FUN!
stevendejong wrote:
Obnoxious as hell.
Ew.
Obnoxious as hell.
Ew.
Prefer the studio version, but this song is awesome.
Meg White on drums, channeling Gene Krupa and/or Buddy Rich.
Give me more
R7-12 wrote:
Good ole "kill it and grill it" Ted!
Oddly the lead singer of Entrain reminds me of Ted Nugent - like his singing on "Great White Buffalo."
Good ole "kill it and grill it" Ted!
Utter crap.. Throw away
paulmack wrote:
Studio version is on the Can U Get It CD. It is also on the Live cd you mentioned.
This version is not on any CD. Entrain used to have it as a free download on their site, but it's no longer available there.
I don't think this is actually on the 'All One' CD, however. The RP link to purchase the song takes you to the correct album but this song is not in the track list. Nor can I find this song on the track listing for that album anywhere, including Entrain's own website. There is a live version of the song on "Rise Up: Live, Vol 1" but I don't think it is the exact same one even though it is very similar. Anybody know the deal on this?
Studio version is on the Can U Get It CD. It is also on the Live cd you mentioned.
This version is not on any CD. Entrain used to have it as a free download on their site, but it's no longer available there.
Oddly the lead singer of Entrain reminds me of Ted Nugent - like his singing on "Great White Buffalo."
For some reason, this actually gets me in the mood for Rusted Root...
Cool!!
rajulkabir wrote:
Agree! Here you go: https://www.entrain.com/tour_dates.asp
This seems like it would be incredibly fun to see performed live.
Agree! Here you go: https://www.entrain.com/tour_dates.asp
On my iPod this set is followed by Kirsty MacColl's "In These Shoes?"
Entrain - Dancin' in the Light (live)
Mavericks - Dance the Night Away
Nik Kershaw - Wounded
Entrain - Dancin' in the Light (live)
Mavericks - Dance the Night Away
Nik Kershaw - Wounded
paulmack wrote:
Not inclined to disagree but feel for ya. Hope someone posts a solution to your conundrum—I'd like to know, too.
I don't think this is actually on the 'All One' CD, however. The RP link to purchase the song takes you to the correct album but this song is not in the track list. Nor can I find this song on the track listing for that album anywhere, including Entrain's own website. There is a live version of the song on "Rise Up: Live, Vol 1" but I don't think it is the exact same one even though it is very similar. Anybody know the deal on this?
Not inclined to disagree but feel for ya. Hope someone posts a solution to your conundrum—I'd like to know, too.
This seems like it would be incredibly fun to see performed live.
sirdroseph wrote:
Except for Tommy the Cat is one of the most rockin songs evah and this song sucks, other than that sure.
Thanks for your expert analysis. I might have gone on 'mistakenly' liking this song without you.
Except for Tommy the Cat is one of the most rockin songs evah and this song sucks, other than that sure.
Thanks for your expert analysis. I might have gone on 'mistakenly' liking this song without you.
I don't think this is actually on the 'All One' CD, however. The RP link to purchase the song takes you to the correct album but this song is not in the track list. Nor can I find this song on the track listing for that album anywhere, including Entrain's own website. There is a live version of the song on "Rise Up: Live, Vol 1" but I don't think it is the exact same one even though it is very similar. Anybody know the deal on this?
Somehow I thought this was David Lindley until just now...and I bought this song after hearing it here.
No fair. It's too early for this playlist. It's only 2:45 on the east coast, I have tons more work to get done, but this music is distracting my fingers and my feets...
You know, I've been on the N train and it sounds nothing like this.
Probably great live. Hurts my ears listening via RP.
A great song to up your energy level. Toe-tappin' even.
Hannio wrote:
Except for Tommy the Cat is one of the most rockin songs evah and this song sucks, other than that sure.
Reminds me of Les Claypool singing "Tommy the Cat". It's a shame there is no Primus on RP.
Except for Tommy the Cat is one of the most rockin songs evah and this song sucks, other than that sure.
I'm not buying it.
If they're really from Martha's Vineyard, they're the PHISH of the island. Not bad at all...
So okay, it's a good idea, instead of the constant rotation playlist, embed and run too the songs that have long been on the shelf. And play the greatest possible number of songs recorded in a register of live performances. It is attractive and exciting in any radio station, i think.
rolland69 wrote:
Take a fake smoke break and hit the parking lot. Day-am, this is good stuff.
Can't
Sit
Still
Must resist.....
Cube too Small...
Sit
Still
Must resist.....
Cube too Small...
Take a fake smoke break and hit the parking lot. Day-am, this is good stuff.
Rotterdam wrote:
I absolutly love this. It cannot be too long for me. Stop it Stop it... it's sucking me out of my chair. I'm dancing... dancing... Wheeeeee!
Oh, geez - I'm SO glad I'm not alone... Love this song!
I absolutly love this. It cannot be too long for me. Stop it Stop it... it's sucking me out of my chair. I'm dancing... dancing... Wheeeeee!
Oh, geez - I'm SO glad I'm not alone... Love this song!
Vandy005 wrote:
hahaha! you nailed it
"I'm just burnin', doing the neutron dance... " 
hahaha! you nailed itI gotta lay down folks!
WonderLizard wrote:
What a way to start a Thursday morning! No coffee needed this morning. Actually that's not true. I'm addicted to the stuff but this set is like an extra kicker.
Entrain - Dancin' in the Light (live)
Mavericks - Dance the Night Away
Nik Kershaw - Wounded
Awesome set.
Mavericks - Dance the Night Away
Nik Kershaw - Wounded
Awesome set.
What a way to start a Thursday morning! No coffee needed this morning. Actually that's not true. I'm addicted to the stuff but this set is like an extra kicker.
I absolutly love this. It cannot be too long for me. Stop it Stop it... it's sucking me out of my chair. I'm dancing... dancing... Wheeeeee!
If the Squirrel Nut Zippers did rap,....
(Goofy, but I like it.)
(Goofy, but I like it.)
It's a good song, but would be greatly improved by chopping about 2 minutes off of it.
Reminds me of Les Claypool singing "Tommy the Cat". It's a shame there is no Primus on RP.
I loves these guys, a Martha's Vineyard band led by a crazy drummer. I haven't been impressed by their latest incarnation, but their live shows 10 years ago were excellent.
kaybee wrote:
To me, sounds like Joe Jackson on speed!
Yep!
To me, sounds like Joe Jackson on speed!
Yep!
like it, something reminds me of rusted root!
My head hurts halfway(?) through this
Sounds like fun.
That guy talks too much.
"I'm just burnin', doing the neutron dance... "
Can't
Sit
Still
Must resist.....
Cube too Small...
Sit
Still
Must resist.....
Cube too Small...
rtrudeau wrote:
To me, sounds like Joe Jackson on speed!
If Sting was on crack.
To me, sounds like Joe Jackson on speed!
Entrain - Dancin' in the Light (live)
Mavericks - Dance the Night Away
Nik Kershaw - Wounded
Awesome set.
Mavericks - Dance the Night Away
Nik Kershaw - Wounded
Awesome set.
The live version from Entrain Live: Vol 1 Rise Up is infinitely better
well they ain't lazy, that drummer beats the hell out of those drums, lol damn thing grows on ya
techer2 wrote:
EggSactly what I'm hearing!
I'm just burning doin' the neutron dance
EggSactly what I'm hearing!
I-I-I like can-dy....
Vocals almost as annoying as DB/TH. (Of course, Bill would choose to play them next.)
Vocals almost as annoying as DB/TH. (Of course, Bill would choose to play them next.)
smackiepipe wrote:
A guy I recently worked with was a local fan at The Vineyard during that time and told me it was wild.