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Aimee Mann — Red Vines
Album: Bachelor No. 2
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Released: 1999
Length: 3:40
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They're all still on their honeymoon
Just read the dialogue balloon
Everyone loves you, why should they not?
And I'm the only one who knows
That Disneyland's about to close
I don't suppose you'd give it a shot
Knowing all that you've got

Are cigarettes and Red Vines
Just close your eyes, 'cause, baby
You never do know
And I'll be on the sidelines,
With my hands tied,
Watching the show

Well, it's always fun and games until
It's clear you haven't got the skill
In keeping the gag from going too far
So you're running 'round the parking lot
'Til every lightning bug is caught
Punching some pinholes in the lid of a jar
While we wait in the car

With cigarettes and Red Vines
Just close your eyes, 'cause, baby
You never do know
And I'll be on the sidelines,
With my hands tied,
Watching the show

And tell me, would it kill you
Would it really spoil everything
If you didn't blame yourself
Do you know what I mean?

Cigarettes and Red Vines
Just close your eyes, 'cause, baby
You never do know
And I'll be on the sidelines,
With my hands tied,
Watching the show
Watching the show
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Her best record in my opinion.
Posted 2 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
 HearsayDave wrote:

“Mr. Pibb and Red vines are crazy delicious.” — Adam Sandler and Chris Parnell




I think they meant Dr.Pepper and Twizzlers.
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
“Mr. Pibb and Red vines are crazy delicious.” — Adam Sandler and Chris Parnell
Posted 4 years ago by HearsayDave    [ Reply ]
Her best song!   
Posted 7 years ago by Baketown    [ Reply ]
 tulfan wrote:
mmm. some Red Vines sound great right about now...

 
No. Twizzlers. {#Tongue-out}
Posted 8 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 GuiltyFeat wrote:
My favourite Aimee Mann story is that I saw her opening for World Party in London nearly 20 years ago. Half way through her set she invited Neil Innes up on stage with her. I was probably one of a handful of people there that night who knew who Neil Innes was. Then they played Cheese & Onion from the soundtrack to The Rutles... "do I have to spell it out? C, H, E, E, S, E, A, N, D, O, N, I, O, N, S, oh yeah" Genius.

One of my most unexpected concertgoing delights ever. 

 
That is one of the coolest concert moments I can imagine. With Aimee Mann? Amazing.I love the Rutles (the first one, the sequel sucked a big one), and C&O is the best song Neil wrote for The Rutles soundtrack.

You hear the one about Harrison frowning after listening to one of Neil's songs and saying "that's a bit uncomfortably close, Neil". LOL! 
Posted 9 years ago by zigzag    [ Reply ]
This is one of those AM songs that sends tingles up my spine. Thanks Bill.

 
Posted 9 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
mmm. some Red Vines sound great right about now...
Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 10 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Thumbs way the 'f' up!
Posted 11 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
One of the loveliest of songs to hear when sitting at the window looking at the sunny breezy world outside -- oh the places her voice goes!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Aimee! Everyone in my head loves Aimee!
Posted 11 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
 milleronic wrote:
Aimee Mann has the sweetest voice. I would love to hear a duet with Aimee Mann and Margo Timmins from the Cowboy Junkies.

 

Yes, I would too!  {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 11 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
Aimee Mann has the sweetest voice. I would love to hear a duet with Aimee Mann and Margo Timmins from the Cowboy Junkies.
Posted 11 years ago by milleronic    [ Reply ]
 Jennif wrote:
Dammit I have my coat on, but I can't turn off the computer and leave until this song is over.

 
Well here in the evening, with the dog sprawled on the verandah, a homemade meal digesting, coffees coming in our village on the Oz West Coast, this is a very fine sound.{#Chef}
Posted 11 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Sorry people, this is NOT one of her best. Acceptable just about says it all. 4.
Posted 11 years ago by hidey    [ Reply ]
One of modern americas best singer songwriter! Saw a concert in TV.Nothing boring with that 3 People playing there!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
One of her best!
Posted 12 years ago by Baketown    [ Reply ]
Pop epitome!
Posted 12 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
 Rooney wrote:
Good song.  At least she's not one of the breathy pubescent little girl whiney voices.  Now, this is a VOICE!!
 
This comment made me laugh (because I use to say this, jokingly to my sunshine of a daughter) ... as a very wise man said many, many years ago:

"There is a time for everything,
    and a season for every activity under the heavens" 
Posted 12 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Good song.  At least she's not one of the breathy pubescent little girl whiney voices.  Now, this is a VOICE!!
Posted 12 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
My favourite Aimee Mann story is that I saw her opening for World Party in London nearly 20 years ago. Half way through her set she invited Neil Innes up on stage with her. I was probably one of a handful of people there that night who knew who Neil Innes was. Then they played Cheese & Onion from the soundtrack to The Rutles... "do I have to spell it out? C, H, E, E, S, E, A, N, D, O, N, I, O, N, S, oh yeah" Genius.

One of my most unexpected concertgoing delights ever. 
Posted 12 years ago by GuiltyFeat    [ Reply ]
beautiful angst and nostalgia, and pains from an old wound.......
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
One of her best songs!
Posted 12 years ago by Baketown    [ Reply ]
This tune of hers doesn't have too much droning...which is a good thing. I like Aimee Mann...but really prefer ANYTHING from her first solo record..."Whatever" over this stuff. 
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Dammit I have my coat on, but I can't turn off the computer and leave until this song is over.
Posted 12 years ago by Jennif    [ Reply ]
She's a damn fine artist, and not hard to look at either.  
Posted 12 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
One of the good female singer/songwriter i  really like!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 a_genuine_find wrote:
Most Excellent - 8 {#Music}

 

9
Posted 12 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
 Stingray wrote:
I see a tall woman, beautiful and intellegent!
Does that makes any sense...?
 
Yes, it does make sense. If you're being serious. Hard to tell with you sometimes. :)
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Epidsode # 3 of Portlandia on the IFC channel Amiee is working as a maid because the music industry is doing so badly.  It's probably available somewhere online.  Awkward and hilarious!  There's also another surprise cameo too.  Shows that at least two female artists don't take them selves too seriously....


Posted 13 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
I was walking down the isle at the drug store yesterday and saw some Red Vines laying in a shelf of Twizzlers (funny in itself), but immediately this song popped into my head for the next hour...
Posted 13 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
Most Excellent - 8 {#Music}

Posted 13 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
Ah now I know what Red Vines are...
Thanks folks! 
Posted 13 years ago by Dgradeworkunit    [ Reply ]
L.A., wherever you are, I remember our days of Red Vines and lightning bugs. Hope you found love and happiness.
Posted 13 years ago by Blaggart    [ Reply ]
Argh! The songs are good but her delivery is like nails on a chalkboard......the nose, the nose.....
Posted 13 years ago by annoffalese    [ Reply ]
Must blow my nose. 
Posted 13 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
 84MacGuy wrote:
One of the best songs off the Bachelor album.
 
And Bachelor is one of the best albums!
Posted 13 years ago by CascadianPDX    [ Reply ]
One of the best songs off the Bachelor album.
Posted 14 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]

Very gentle song, like all other in Aimee. Сalypsus thanks for the picture.


Posted 14 years ago by Netto    [ Reply ]
Nice transition.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]

Aimee Mann à l'Ancienne Belgique  by trou2000
https://www.flickr.com/photos/34242081@N00/

01/11/2008 

© All rights reserved.


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
I see a tall woman, beautiful and intellegent!
Does that makes any sense...?
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Do you still smoke? lol
Posted 14 years ago by peacockangel    [ Reply ]
Annuniciate already.... and not through your nose!
Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Dio I seem weird wll some words I type dissepear.... RP editor?
Posted 14 years ago by BowTieDad    [ Reply ]
snälla sluta, de borde förbjudet vara att spela bara låtar!!! jag kan faan inte sitta vid datorn hela tiden 

Posted 14 years ago by BowTieDad    [ Reply ]
1 {#Arrowl} 3

I've really had enough of her singing through her nose.

Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Song No.3 off Bachelor No.2. Love it! {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]

Just a fantastic song!! I have always loved this one!{#Cheers}


Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Sorry, I gotta say this is as much nice as boring...
Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 ciapia wrote:

And I always picture myself as the juvenile delinquent I was back in 99...

 
Funny... I did my delinquent years in your neck of the woods,  Ventura County... but it was in the '80s. 

Posted 14 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Aimee — as with many artists, she has stuff that I like and stuff that I could never hear again.  Red Vines is one of my favorite tunes for driving around in the evening with the top down, watching the world slip by.....
Posted 14 years ago by milkovic    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:
For some reason when I hear this song I picture juvenile delinquents. 
 
And I always picture myself as the juvenile delinquent I was back in 99...

Posted 14 years ago by ciapia    [ Reply ]
Liking this song is a sort of guilty pleasure for me. I have no idea why that is.
Posted 14 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
Calling it Quits is the genius track on this CD, for me. Poetic, matephorical, ingenious, dreamy production. An entirely visual song.
Posted 14 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
Aimme, the imaginary love goddess of my dreams.
Posted 14 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
 JKFinally wrote:

Aimee Mann...The Fifth Beatle


 

No way, that would be Sir George Martin !!
Posted 15 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
She played a small venue in Santa Cruz recently and was fabulous. Second half totally dedicated to requests. Three people played a stage full of instruments. Best show I've seen in a while.
Posted 15 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
 ick wrote:
For some reason when I hear this song I picture juvenile delinquents. 
 
I do, too, but I had not realized it until I read your comment!

Posted 15 years ago by BluEyes    [ Reply ]
yes,it does sound like a Beatle song.........wich is no bad thing really
Posted 15 years ago by cactus7709    [ Reply ]
I love Aimee Mann, and would really like to hear some more, like the Moth, or deadly...
Posted 15 years ago by 3dziggy    [ Reply ]
Great song even though cigarettes disgust me! There are very few Aimee Mann songs I don't like.

Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]

Aimee Mann...The Fifth Beatle


Posted 15 years ago by JKFinally    [ Reply ]
 ulibcn wrote:
Aimee rocks  {#Angel}
 
Probably her best album, some great songs on it like this one.

Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
For some reason when I hear this song I picture juvenile delinquents. 
Posted 15 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
Holds up as well as any other track from Bachelor No. 2, and arguably her whole catalogue.  9.
Posted 15 years ago by element1    [ Reply ]
Loved her in the 80's and still love her now. Cool voice, not like so many other female musicians that try to all sound like Alanis for some stupid reason


Posted 15 years ago by missyann99    [ Reply ]
<insert pinky toe allusion here>

That is all.
Posted 15 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
Aimee rocks  {#Angel}
Posted 15 years ago by ulibcn    [ Reply ]
 1wolfy wrote:
Wierd but that old tune "smile a little smile for me Rose Marie" comes to mind when I hear this
 
Whao, you're right!

Posted 15 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
Wierd but that old tune "smile a little smile for me Rose Marie" comes to mind when I hear this
Posted 15 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 michaelgmitchell wrote:
Sorry, I don't get the buzz with her.  Just me.  Don't shoot the listener.  Bleh.
 
Bang!
Posted 16 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
Sorry, I don't get the buzz with her.  Just me.  Don't shoot the listener.  Bleh.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Sonomacathouse wrote:
I totally agree with you. When the song started I thought, "My God, has Karen Carpenter been reincarnated?"
?? ! Marilyn McCoo, Eva Cassidy, Kendra Spotswood, a.k.a. Sandi Sheldon are in the same stratosphere as Karen. Aimee hasn't made it to the foothills yet.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
ever hear her talk? I'm from Boston too, so I know a thing or two. She sounds like one of those clueless dipshits who think they are some sort of "intellectual" and talk this sort of academic drivel, hoping no one is really listening. Moe, another beeah heeya, for christ's sake!
Posted 16 years ago by gutboy    [ Reply ]
I love her imagery and the way her lyrics weave through the melody. A Very well crafted tune.
Posted 16 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
All this time I thought she was saying "cigarettes and red wine." I bet you could make a sweet (I didn't even mean that) cigarette holder from that red vine candy stuff...
Posted 16 years ago by revsully    [ Reply ]
everything's different now'?? ...but same quality!!!
Posted 16 years ago by keyholder    [ Reply ]
wferrier wrote:
She hasn't done anything good since she left Til Tuesday, which was a mistake.
Disgruntled ex-band mate?
Posted 16 years ago by jojopodo    [ Reply ]
Lovely song!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
aaehr wrote:
is it my imagination, or if you remove the sensuality, her voice is like K. Carpenter (sorry, blanking on her first name)?
I totally agree with you. When the song started I thought, "My God, has Karen Carpenter been reincarnated?"
Posted 16 years ago by Robinperusse    [ Reply ]
Pazzat wrote:
As a Brit, I'm missing all these American candy references. Maybe Yorkshire's finest, The Arctic Monkeys, should do a song about Pontefract Cakes.
MMMMM!!! these things look DELICIOUS!!! Delicious licorice! https://www.aquarterof.co.uk/pontefract-cakes-p-184.html
Posted 16 years ago by Tagish_girl    [ Reply ]
is it my imagination, or if you remove the sensuality, her voice is like K. Carpenter (sorry, blanking on her first name)?
Posted 17 years ago by aaehr    [ Reply ]
wferrier wrote:
She hasn't done anything good since she left Til Tuesday, which was a mistake.
You have NO CLUE...
Posted 17 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
She hasn't done anything good since she left Til Tuesday, which was a mistake.
Posted 17 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
Elle est vraiment aimée (par moi :o)). Sept du jury de Nottingham.
Posted 17 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by wookie    [ Reply ]
Almo80 wrote:
"Mr. Pibb + Red Vines = CRAZY DELICIOUS!"
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Her voice sounds good on this. Sometimes i can't stand it, even though I like her songwriting.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
"Mr. Pibb + Red Vines = CRAZY DELICIOUS!"
Posted 17 years ago by Almo80    [ Reply ]
ok, someone must have put something in my coffee this morning because this is making me giggle. you never do know and I'll be on the sidelines, with my hands tied, watching the show
Posted 17 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
Ok, as long as no Brit bands start singing the virtues of Devonshire's clotted cream. Pazzat wrote:
As a Brit, I'm missing all these American candy references. Maybe Yorkshire's finest, The Arctic Monkeys, should do a song about Pontefract Cakes.
Posted 17 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
MrSpaz wrote:
Is she talking about the candy licorice strips? The cherry flavored kind?
As a Brit, I'm missing all these American candy references. Maybe Yorkshire's finest, The Arctic Monkeys, should do a song about Pontefract Cakes.
Posted 17 years ago by Pazzat    [ Reply ]
Johnny-smooth wrote:
Ughhh, can't get much more Pop than this. Come on Bill, you have more original material then this.
What I love about Aimee Mann is that she is pop, yes - but with (as we say in the law) "something more." She started with Til Tuesday, after all! :-)
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
dexev wrote:
Not my favorite Aimee Mann. Overproduced, too...
Based on what I hear on RP, Aimee Mann is sounding more and more like Michael Penn, and vice versa.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
This is more like it. Perfect for the first Friday night drink.
Posted 17 years ago by mamashannon    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite Aimee Mann. Overproduced, too...
Posted 17 years ago by dexev    [ Reply ]
love this disc....and red vines! Yummmmm
Posted 18 years ago by zenisgood    [ Reply ]
Johnny-smooth wrote:
Ughhh, can't get much more Pop than this. Come on Bill, you have more original material then this.
Wait... if this was so pop, wouldn't it be in the Top 40? Can't imagine this song there.
Posted 18 years ago by kevin36    [ Reply ]
Ughhh, can't get much more Pop than this. Come on Bill, you have more original material then this.
Posted 18 years ago by Johnny-smooth    [ Reply ]
Art_Carnage wrote:
YUM! (I'll pass on the cigs, though)
It seems to me 'Cigarettes and Chocolate Milk' by Rufus Wainwright should be next (but probably too obvious a transition).
Posted 18 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
Yummy...the red vines would be tastey too..
Posted 18 years ago by eman    [ Reply ]
YUM! (I'll pass on the cigs, though)
Posted 18 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
Zep wrote:
Aimee always works for me.
I'll 2nd that with a 9.....
Posted 18 years ago by crowhog2000    [ Reply ]
Aimee always works for me.
Posted 18 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
I heard an interview with Aimee in which she said she liked her voice enough but she can't really push it to get a different effect. It lends a certain sameness to all of her songs. Fortunately for me, I love her sound, but I can't listen to a whole album at home because it bores the other natives in the house.
Posted 18 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Cigarettes + Red Vines = Crazy Delicious? ;)
Posted 18 years ago by truk77    [ Reply ]
I really like her voice.
Posted 18 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
fncll wrote:
Thank god, after a string of pretenders, we get the real thing! Aimee is one of the few artists that I just can't get enough of. And this is one of her best.
Martha is not a pretender.
Posted 18 years ago by miahfost    [ Reply ]
Great song, Aimee really knows how to pull it off!
Posted 18 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
MrSpaz wrote:
Is she talking about the candy licorice strips? The cherry flavored kind?
Hmmm, SPAZ? Orlando? Nah, couldn't be. BTW, Aimee Rocks my world!
Posted 19 years ago by Papa_John    [ Reply ]
Al_Dente wrote:
No thanks. I've had my share of Aimee Mann.
Al Dente. Real nice. :)
Posted 19 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
Red Vines-- Or white. Though, I guess they are champagnes, no wait! That's if they are fizzy... 8 btw.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
MrSpaz wrote:
Is she talking about the candy licorice strips? The cherry flavored kind?
yes! twizzlers.
Posted 19 years ago by abbefaith    [ Reply ]
Intro and outro to this song are both brilliant ...
Posted 19 years ago by tony99    [ Reply ]
No thanks. I've had my share of Aimee Mann.
Posted 19 years ago by Al_Dente    [ Reply ]
Is she talking about the candy licorice strips? The cherry flavored kind?
Posted 19 years ago by MrSpaz    [ Reply ]
Aimee is one of those rare songwriters who defies the death that constant playback brings. It's been several years now, and there's not one of her songs that I've heard "once too often."
Posted 19 years ago by pontiff    [ Reply ]