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Del Amitri — Tell Her This
Album: Twisted
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Released: 1995
Length: 3:09
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Tell her not to go
I ain't holding on no more
Tell her something in my mind freezes up from time to time

Tell her not to cry
I just got scared, that's all
Tell her I'll be by her side, all she has to do is call

Tell her the chips are down
I drank too much and shouted it aloud
Tell her something in my heart
Needs her more than even clowns need the laughter of the crowd

Tell her what was wrong
I sometimes think too much
But say nothing at all
Tell her from this high terrain, I am ready now to fall

Tell her not to go
I ain't holding on no more
Tell her nothing if not this: all I want to do is kiss her

Tell her something in my mind freezes up from time to time
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 The_Walrus wrote:
As ScottishWillie says, desperately underrated. I have about 5,000 albums and their 2002 effort "Can you do me Good" is one of the best in my collection. Justin Currie is such a talented songwriter.

 
This album is a must have, 10's from start to finish!

And Justin's solo is not bad either...his lyrics is awsome!
Mr Bill spoiled us today. I think my office chair missed me! {#Dancingbanana_2}
 
Posted 9 years ago by Vakse    [ Reply ]
As ScottishWillie says, desperately underrated. I have about 5,000 albums and their 2002 effort "Can you do me Good" is one of the best in my collection. Justin Currie is such a talented songwriter.
Posted 9 years ago by The_Walrus    [ Reply ]

A desperately underrated band, particularly in their homeland. 


Posted 10 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
Dels on RP! This song makes me want to turn it up FOREVER!!
Posted 10 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Justin Currie is still active in his solo career.  He's actually touring Scotland (his home country) with the Del's in Jan and Feb. 
 
Posted 10 years ago by wbmoodie    [ Reply ]
The whole album is great, I wonder what happened with them. Nice choice!
Posted 11 years ago by hugogdt    [ Reply ]
I got to see them in a small place in Copenhagen when this cd came out. They were great.
Posted 11 years ago by stevetheshoe    [ Reply ]
This is the only song i know by them, but i sure love it!! Sweet and "little" piece of music and that's what i love about it!

9
Posted 13 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Thanks for the Del Amitri Bill. Tell Her This is such a great one. Need to get you some of Justin Currie's solo work. 
Posted 13 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 lmic wrote:
What chick flicks are to movies, these guys are to music. (Accessible, sentimental.)
 Might be true, the Venusians seem inexplicably attracted. Seem vacant to me, but I suppose paying attention could reveal something useful. Not sure I'm up to that.

Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 krilok wrote:
Great band, great music... I've been listening to them ever since their debut album; pity they're no longer together... Anyway, their lead singer, Justin Currie, has two very good albums out for those of you who'd like to keep track ('What is Love For?' and 'Great War')... 
 
Ooo - thank you for this information!  I bought the "Hat Full of Rain" CD in about 1999 in Montréal, and somewhere between then and now, it ended up getting broken. I have yet to replace it, but I shall, because I just love this buncha lunatic-geniuses!  This particular collection of songs on "Twisted" is so good, I guess I just needed the reminder to get it on CD.  Noted.

Dedicating tomorrow to going back through these comments and making a list of all the great music I want to buy before I don't have any money left. {#Mrgreen}

Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
I love this band!  Had this on cassette , and didn't replace it on CD - but I will, because it's a really GOOD set of music! {#Bounce}
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
What chick flicks are to movies, these guys are to music. (Accessible, sentimental.)

Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Great band, great music... I've been listening to them ever since their debut album; pity they're no longer together... Anyway, their lead singer, Justin Currie, has two very good albums out for those of you who'd like to keep track ('What is Love For?' and 'Great War')... 
Posted 14 years ago by krilok    [ Reply ]
 dkeifer wrote:
Del Amitri is always really good or really awful, this is one of the former. Lovely.
 
To my mind, about 99% of their music is great-to-awesome-great. Try the album Change Everything, probably their best. If anyone doesn't like Be My Downfall: {#Frown} And ya know, they definitely can rock out. Iain Harvie is a terrific guitarist. For fans of the Dels, there are a ton of B-side collections, too, most of which are really good, except for maybe the last one. Good luck finding them, though.

Posted 15 years ago by annersjen    [ Reply ]
arserocket wrote:
Oh please no - I need it just slightly heavier quite a lot - this makes me want to wear a souwester and stand on a cliff before jumping

If you want something heavier - a great guitar and vocal jam, give "Start With Me" a listen!

Posted 15 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
I love this entire CD ... a great bit of music.
Posted 15 years ago by PopKombo    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Such a sweet, honest , melodic little tune. Always liked it. Too short, 9.
I agree, except I gave it a 10 (only because there isn't an 11).
Posted 16 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
*sigh* Why can't more bands be like Del Amitri? Awesome stuff here.
Oh please no - I need it just slightly heavier quite a lot - this makes me want to wear a souwester and stand on a cliff before jumping
Posted 16 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
twisted with saccharin maybe
Posted 16 years ago by BigTimber    [ Reply ]
Del Amitri is always really good or really awful, this is one of the former. Lovely.
Posted 16 years ago by dkeifer    [ Reply ]
Anyone have any Del Amitri live shows to trade? I have ~20 at (click here)
Posted 16 years ago by kaz    [ Reply ]
Such a sweet, honest , melodic little tune. Always liked it. Too short, 9.
Posted 16 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Wow! 2 Scottish acts on, back to back. Del Amitri are fab.
Posted 16 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
Wonderful.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
I first heard this on Scrubs and instantly fell in love with it - soo good to have it here at RP where it rightfully belongs. Most excellent.
Posted 17 years ago by Verpeiler    [ Reply ]
Yes I do like Del Amitri. Accordian? Is that what I'm hearing?
Posted 17 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Great song. Much like their earlier albums. The rest of this album doesn't hold up except for a tune or 2, IMHO.
Posted 17 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Always great to hear the Dels.
Posted 17 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
GREAT TUNE...THANKS RP
Posted 17 years ago by paganpete    [ Reply ]
Can it get more boring???? Gosh.... I need something that rocks!!!
Posted 17 years ago by jts11    [ Reply ]
Bill, this is such a high rated song. It needs to get significant more play.
Posted 17 years ago by okobojicat    [ Reply ]
This song is purely beautiful. I love it!
Posted 19 years ago by ploafmaster    [ Reply ]
Had to join this Del Amitri luv fest. One of my favorite bands. Please play more D.A.
Posted 19 years ago by NiceGuy2005    [ Reply ]
wow thanks rp i had never heard this before. what a gorgeous song!
Posted 19 years ago by sugarbrown    [ Reply ]
one of my favorite songwriters
Posted 19 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
HATFUL OF RAIN is a GEM!!! 10/10.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Very soothing, and reminiscent of how the Finn brothers make me feel
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Love it, love it, love it. I don't think these guys have ever written a bad song. Perfect road trip music. Bill, how about some of their stuff from Waking Hours... like "Stone Cold Sober"?
Posted 19 years ago by fifteendays    [ Reply ]
Nice. In fact, pretty good in a mellow soothing way. Remeber, I have nothing against the clown lifestyle, but I still don't like clowns.
Posted 19 years ago by japanmoran    [ Reply ]
Probably not my favorite Del Amitri song, but then I have no idea what one would be. I have all of the CD's and I love them all.
Posted 19 years ago by gregorbill    [ Reply ]
I missed it! Damn! I have always loved Del Amitri. Please more!?
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
ok, so this is paradise! haven't heard del amitri on RP before, seems to go well...
Posted 19 years ago by stratrjb    [ Reply ]
I don't particularly care for clowns. There's some innovators out there, but so many of them insist on "traditional" clowning. I think it's killing the profession, really. Thought of that when I heard the line about clowns. I'm done now.
Posted 19 years ago by MrSpaz    [ Reply ]
A great, great song. So glad to hear it here on R.P!
Posted 19 years ago by llazare    [ Reply ]
I absolutely adore this song!!!
Posted 19 years ago by imabubblygirl    [ Reply ]
I used to listen to this CD all the time. Haven't pulled it out in years. May have to this weekend. Forgotten how good they were.....
Posted 19 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Pretty darn good.
Posted 19 years ago by jahiel    [ Reply ]
*sigh* Why can't more bands be like Del Amitri? Awesome stuff here.
Posted 19 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
pdhski wrote:
Great song by an amazing and underrated songwriter.
Yep - definitely agree with that. Its good to hear Del Amitri on RP. Thanks it's brightened up a dreary, wet evening
Posted 20 years ago by skhooly    [ Reply ]
Beautiful, just beautiful! They actually listened! One of DA's best, too! A 9.
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Great song by an amazing and underrated songwriter.
Posted 20 years ago by pdhski    [ Reply ]