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Concrete Blonde — Caroline
Album: Bloodletting
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Released: 1990
Length: 5:20
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I hear you're driving
someone else's car now...
She said you came and
took your stuff away -
All the poetry, and the trunk
you kept your life in -
I knew that it would
come to that someday...
Like a sad hallucination,
when I opened up my eyes,
the train had passed the station,
and you were trapped inside...
Yet I never wonder where you went,
I only wonder why,
I wonder why...

Oh Caroline
Oh, whoa-oh Caroline
oh, oh Caroline
whoa whoa whoa, Caroline

Well I hear you're using someone else's number;
She said she saw you in the store today.
It doesn't matter whose address
you're listed under,
I only know they'll never make you stay.
Like a memory in motion,
you were only passing through...
that is all you've ever known of life,
that's all you'll ever do.
There's a dream I have where I sail away;
looking back I wave at you,
and I wave goodbye...

Oh Caroline
Oh, oh whoa oh, Caroline
Oh, oh Caroline
Oh

In another life I see you
as an angel flying high,
and the hands of time will free you -
you will cast your chains aside -
and the dawn will come and kiss away
every tear that's ever fallen
from your eyes...
behind those eyes,
I wonder

Oh, Caroline... oh, oh, oh...
Oh, oh... Caroline...
Sometimes I wonder...
Oh... Caroline
Sometimes I,
Sometimes I wonder...
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I listened to this almost daily in college.  Napolitano's voice always draws me in.
Posted 1 year ago by nelsonha    [ Reply ]
guitar solo, 10.
Posted 2 years ago by johnfiva    [ Reply ]
i got this album

its a good one

please play more
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 iggam wrote:
This is Heart's best song. What's that you say, this isn't Heart? Oh, I must be thinking of "Joey."


I've always thought that Rachael Yamagata sounded quite like Johnette - but the gals from Heart? Don't know about that.

Posted 2 years ago by mtldude    [ Reply ]
Last comment 2009?  Wow... was this the last time this song was played here?
 
The song is pretty decent.. sounds like very much like 1983 American/Canadian new wave, in a good way, even though the song is neither.  It's weird that it brings back memories of that year even though it didn't exist at the time.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
iggam wrote:  This is Heart's best song...What's that you say, this isn't Heart? Oh, I must be thinking of "Joey."

Krispian responded:

What an incredibly astute observation: all female-fronted bands sound exactly the same! thx for pointing that out.

 
I was just about to write "hear, hear," in response to the above comment when I realised it was my wife who posted it. Surprise, surprise.


Posted 15 years ago by bizon    [ Reply ]
Caroline Kennedy is gunning to take over Hillary Clinton's senate seat.
Posted 16 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
Love her voice....
Posted 16 years ago by dkeifer    [ Reply ]
Jim Mankey's reverb is 50% of this song.  Normally I don't condone reverb abuse, but it works really well here.

 

dkeifer wrote:
Love her voice....

And that's the other 75% :)  Johnette has one of the top voices for rock & roll... definitely in the top 5 imho.
Posted 16 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
 iggam wrote:
This is Heart's best song...What's that you say, this isn't Heart? Oh, I must be thinking of "Joey."
 
What an incredibly astute observation: all female-fronted bands sound exactly the same! thx for pointing that out.

Posted 16 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
gorgeous, really.... .... 10 + ....complete sound


Posted 16 years ago by 2noir    [ Reply ]
What a fantastic album this was - reminds me of Dingle, County Kerry back in 1993.
Posted 16 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:
Always enjoyed Concrete Blonde... would love to hear "God is a Bullet" here though.
 
It would be great to hear Bloodletting.
Posted 16 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
Always enjoyed Concrete Blonde... would love to hear "God is a Bullet" here though.
Posted 16 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
2! I find the metronomic drums to be unacceptable.
Posted 16 years ago by spigolli    [ Reply ]
passsion8 wrote:
Volume to 11......
Another song requiring that dang 11 rating!!
Posted 16 years ago by Ntropy    [ Reply ]
How weird, I was going to post about my friend, Caroline, who also died in a car accident back in 1990. Sorry for your loss, superfly. I don't think I've ever gotten over my friend's death. It changed my life.
Posted 16 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
This is Heart's best song. What's that you say, this isn't Heart? Oh, I must be thinking of "Joey."
Posted 16 years ago by iggam    [ Reply ]
this song reminds me of my friend, Caroline, who died in a car crash my senior year in high school.. right about when this song came out. sad. but a great song in my opinion.
Posted 16 years ago by superflyLD    [ Reply ]
Jacksonstat wrote:
I Concrete Blonde.
I love ya, Jax, but this is just about my least favorite band. I can't stand anything I've heard by them.
Posted 16 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
Volume to 11......
Posted 16 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
I Concrete Blonde.
Posted 16 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Bill it would be so nice if you played something from their first album, like Dance Along the Edge, Still In Hollywood, Your Haunted Head. Their first album is my favorite. I would not call this band main stream rock, just one song that was played to death; Joey.
Posted 16 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
Been listening to Concrete Blonde for a long time. Johnette Napolitano is set to appear solo at SXSW this year.
Posted 16 years ago by dantheman    [ Reply ]
Odyzzeuz wrote:
This is only mainstream rock, but I like it.
why does mainstream = bad? i wish people wouldn't condemn a song/band/album simply because it had the 'misfortune' to be played on commercial radio.
Posted 16 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
This is only mainstream rock, but I like it.
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Johnette Napolitano has such a captivating voice. Lovely!
Posted 16 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
Great song..fun to wail it out in the car.
Posted 16 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Always good to hear the Blonde. I miss them.
Posted 17 years ago by OmegaConcern    [ Reply ]
Jacksonstat wrote:
I dig it. I'm a huge fan of Johnette's voice though, so she can really do no wrong with me.
Yo tambien. I've never actually heard this group before now, although I've always thought their name was excellent. Her voice reminds me of Dusty Springfield.
Posted 17 years ago by ktnsb    [ Reply ]
25demayo wrote:
Her name was Johnette Napolitano. She is still around and released an album last May. Maybe someone can tell us what they think of it.
I dig it. I'm a huge fan of Johnette's voice though, so she can really do no wrong with me.
Posted 17 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Gaylord_Meatface wrote:
Great song, a band I think has always been a little underated for the time they were together. I heard something happened to the lead singer, I believe her last name was DiNapoli?? I heard she got sick. Anyone have info on that?
Her name was Johnette Napolitano. She is still around and released an album last May. Maybe someone can tell us what they think of it.
Posted 17 years ago by 25demayo    [ Reply ]
Went to a concert for Sting, Concrete Blonde was the opening act. We saw Concrete Blonde, they were great. When Sting came on we listened to one song and left. Please play more Concrete Blonde, this song was played too much.
Posted 17 years ago by lattalo    [ Reply ]
Great song, a band I think has always been a little underated for the time they were together. I heard something happened to the lead singer, I believe her last name was DiNapoli?? I heard she got sick. Anyone have info on that?
Posted 17 years ago by Gaylord_Meatface    [ Reply ]
Great sound, love this band! Great guitar style! Hugely under-rated! More please!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
My old college roomate Joe used to play this crap all the time, especially the song "Joey." Now I hear "Caroline." Does Concrete Blonde have another song named for Joey and Caroline's love child? Cheesey!
Posted 17 years ago by njoebott    [ Reply ]
celadonstone wrote:
I like her voice, too.
Yeah, strong stuff
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Cooel
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Hideous, soft-glam clap-trap and caterwauling.
Posted 17 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
This might just be my favorite song by them...
Posted 17 years ago by redfern777    [ Reply ]
wtf?
Posted 17 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
RongoTBurg wrote:
I wonder who's doing lead guitar on this track? It's really good playing, in a David Gilmour-ish kind of way.
Jim Mankey gets that credit. I saw these guys at "The Wave" in Honolulu in the late 80's - they blew the doors off the place.
Posted 17 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this in a while. Thanks Bill
Posted 17 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
I wonder who's doing lead guitar on this track? It's really good playing, in a David Gilmour-ish kind of way.
Posted 17 years ago by RongoTBurg    [ Reply ]
Nice to hear on this morning.
Posted 17 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
TKTuttle wrote:
Great song, great lyrics. Johnette's mournful wails do it for me.
I like her voice, too.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
Yes !!! Must play more Concrete Blonde !!!
Posted 17 years ago by timrd    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
Play more Concrete Blonde
Play less.
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
OldFrenchie wrote:
This song always reminds me of one of the girls I dated in high school. Man, that chick was a mess, and in no better (or worse) shape after we split. An awesome song, despite it's history for me
Same here...
Posted 17 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
Mo' Concrete Blonde, Mo' better
Posted 18 years ago by PacificNWPariah    [ Reply ]
This song always reminds me of one of the girls I dated in high school. Man, that chick was a mess, and in no better (or worse) shape after we split. An awesome song, despite it's history for me
Posted 18 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
Play more Concrete Blonde
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Oh, it has been years since I've heard this....love it!
Posted 18 years ago by pigglywiggly    [ Reply ]
Wicked awesome song, spooky lyrics.
Posted 18 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
this is one of my favorites to belt out in the car.
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
More Concrete Blonde on Radio Paradise would be a good thing
Posted 18 years ago by PacificNWPariah    [ Reply ]
Exquisite album art.
Posted 18 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
Bumped it up a notch to 8. Better with each listen. Harkens back to the best of 80s hair rock.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Concrete Blonde has the best rendition of Leonard Cohens "Everybody Knows" -bar none. Yhis song not too shabby either.
Posted 18 years ago by herbster    [ Reply ]
Aynone remember Everybody knows by these in Pump Up The Volume?
Posted 18 years ago by blueuk808    [ Reply ]
mediocre twaddle...next!!
Posted 18 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
Great song, great lyrics. Johnette's mournful wails do it for me.
Posted 18 years ago by TKTuttle    [ Reply ]
Mary_Read wrote:
The vampire books by Anne Rice, I believe.
Your're right! Interview with the Vampire, The Vampire Lestat and Queen of the dammed to name a few. Such excellent writing....you should check out her other stuff!
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Imkirok wrote:
What books are this album based on? Great album, by the way. I could hear Joey in the rotation once in a while.
The vampire books by Anne Rice, I believe.
Posted 18 years ago by Mary_Read    [ Reply ]
yep-- whole album is great... Singer has such an amazing voice. love it
Posted 18 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
Shesdifferent wrote:
I just love the ambience of this entire album and the books the songs are based on.
What books are this album based on? Great album, by the way. I could hear Joey in the rotation once in a while.
Posted 18 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
So the guy I like had his heart broken by a Caroline, and after a brief interlude during which he decided he didn't want anything to do with me, he now dates another Caroline. Oh, is there a song playing?
Posted 18 years ago by flyfree    [ Reply ]
Austin2Florida wrote:
would love to hear "Bloodletting-the vampire song" can someone upload it. It reminds me of New Orleans.
Yep, I'll upload it. I'm surprised someone hasn't tried before. I love that song. UPDATE: 5-24 Bloodletting currently in the LRC, hopefully it will be accepted!
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Johnette is one of those vocalists who will completely blow you away live. So much presence and energy. Still gives me shivers thinking of it, and I saw them years and years ago.
Posted 18 years ago by smallstakes    [ Reply ]
would love to hear "Bloodletting-the vampire song" can someone upload it. It reminds me of New Orleans.
Posted 18 years ago by Austin2Florida    [ Reply ]
Gryn wrote:
I've always loved Concrete Blonde.. but sometimes I find it difficult to tell whether it's a male or female singing. Doesn't matter, anyway.
... Johnette Napolitana ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Give me Fleetwood's Caroline over this anyday...
Posted 18 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
I've always loved Concrete Blonde.. but sometimes I find it difficult to tell whether it's a male or female singing. Doesn't matter, anyway.
Posted 18 years ago by Gryn    [ Reply ]
Concrete Blonde does my soul well.
Posted 18 years ago by jadewahoo    [ Reply ]
Gawd. I'd be quite happy to never hear another CB song. ever. Bleh.
Posted 18 years ago by Buzzardcheater    [ Reply ]
OK, I'm a sucker for driving 80s style rock when it's done well. This got my blood pumping this a.m. Thanks.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
I just love the ambience of this entire album and the books the songs are based on.
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Good song, pretty damn good album, great vocals. And no, wouldn't mind hearing Bloodletting, or even Tomorrow, Wendy, which are both heads above this.
Posted 18 years ago by Thea    [ Reply ]
Very good, not great song. Always loved Johnette's vocals and James Mankey's playing and really wish I could find more from him. Anyone heard his album "Jam"?
Posted 19 years ago by Yibbyl    [ Reply ]
This is a song the begs to be cranked all the way up. One of my CB faves.
Posted 19 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
GreenJello wrote:
Your bridge called. They seem to be missing a troll....
Posted 19 years ago by orpheus    [ Reply ]
Oh, such a soft spot for this band, and especially this album. Excellent tune, with such sweet vocals and guitar.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Wow - can't beleive all the negativity! If I could only listen to one band for the rest of my life it would be CB.
Posted 19 years ago by JayCee    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
The 80s called. They wanted their interminable rock anthem back.
Your bridge called. They seem to be missing a troll....
Posted 19 years ago by GreenJello    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by appst89    [ Reply ]
this was the first CD that I ever bought and then sold back at a used CD store a few months later because I was so bored with it
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
The 80s called. They wanted their interminable rock anthem back.
David Spade called. He wants his tired, cliched insult back.
Posted 19 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
This is really horrible. Long and horrible in fact. A 1. and I don't mean A1
Posted 19 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Really odd..I was thinking of digging this CD out just today, this morning. And here it is showing up being played. I've always loved this album, and bah-humbug to you nay-sayers.
Posted 19 years ago by dolfan    [ Reply ]
I love Johnette's voice. This is a great album.
Posted 19 years ago by serendipity_blue    [ Reply ]
Really like this....
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Love the song....Love the band...play on How about adding 'Bloodletting" from the same CD to the playlist?
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
RockinBlueVoodoo wrote:
Not good
mig7 wrote:
Lacking
daveesh wrote:
one of the worst bands ever.
PhysicsGenius wrote:
The 80s called....
You guys crack me up!
Posted 19 years ago by Skeletor    [ Reply ]
ptooey wrote:
Yeah. You're REALLY clever.jerk Great tune, thanks uploader!
Your welcome. :)
Posted 19 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
Hmm... a little heavy-handed and lead-footed. Not so good.
Posted 19 years ago by skindy    [ Reply ]
Ha- haven't heard this forever...I worked on the music video for this song back in the early 90's. The song gets played over and over all day while shooting...and then it's embedded in your cranium for life. I'm glad I like it.
Posted 19 years ago by hakatai    [ Reply ]
Not good
Posted 19 years ago by RockinBlueVoodoo    [ Reply ]
Lacking
Posted 19 years ago by mig7    [ Reply ]
one of the worst bands ever.
Posted 19 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
MrKite wrote:
Brings back good memories - I've always loved this song and its atmosphere
Agree, My older sister used to play this song constantly and I love it!
Posted 19 years ago by Olympus_mons    [ Reply ]
physicsgenius wrote:
The 80s called. They wanted their interminable rock anthem back.
Yeah. You're REALLY clever.jerk Great tune, thanks uploader!
Posted 19 years ago by ptooey    [ Reply ]
Brings back good memories - I've always loved this song and its atmosphere :umbrella.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by MrKite    [ Reply ]
The 80s called. They wanted their interminable rock anthem back.
Posted 19 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
Thank you kindly to whoever uploaded this! A 9!
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
This song is Most Excellent with some cool guitar work.
Posted 19 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]