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Cracker — Low
Album: Kerosene Hat
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Released: 1993
Length: 4:28
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Sometimes I wanna take you down
Sometime I wanna get you low
Brush your hair back from your eyes
Take you down let the river flow

Sometimes I go and walk the street
Behind a green sheet of glass
A million miles below their feet
A million miles, a million miles

I'll be with you, girl, like being low
Hey, hey, hey like being stoned
I'll be with you, girl, like being low
Hey, hey, hey like being stoned

A million poppies gonna make me sleep
Just one rose it knows your name
The fruit is rusting on the vine
A fruit is calling from the trees

Hey don't you wanna go down
Like some junky cosmonaut
A million miles below their feet
A million miles, a million miles

I'll be with you, girl, like being low
Hey, hey, hey like being stoned
I'll be with you, girl, like being low
Hey, hey, hey like being stoned

Blue, blue is the sun
Brown, brown is the sky
Green, green are her eyes
A million miles, a million miles

Hey don't you wanna go down
Like some disgraced cosmonaut
A million miles below their feet
A million miles, a million miles

I'll be with you, girl, like being low
Hey, hey, hey like being stoned
I'll be with you, girl, like being low
Hey, hey, hey like being stoned

I'll be with you, girl, like being low
Hey, hey, hey like being stoned
I'll be with you, girl, like being low
Hey, hey, hey like being stoned
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ah ha.

One of the best lyrics ever:  
 "Hey don't you wanna go down
Like some disgraced cosmonaut"


I blew a chance to see them a few years ago in a small, bar venue.  One of my great concert mistakes I've made. Drat.  
Posted 4 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 MayBaby wrote:

64 here, stilll lovin it.  Damn good bass 

Close about 70. Music was one of my first loves.
Posted 4 months ago by Pitjes    [ Reply ]
 deepwoodskev wrote:

Angry noise. I love this still and I'm 47.

64 here, stilll lovin it.  Damn good bass line.
Posted 4 months ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
I've always dug this tune...gets me going every time I hear it
Posted 6 months ago by zggystardust8761    [ Reply ]
yeh!
Posted 7 months ago by avgmobile    [ Reply ]
 Oxen1morale wrote:

OK, so is this just the members of Camper Van Beethoven or are they just stealing someone's sound?

But still great song!


Cracker formed from the remnants of CvB, if memory serves...
Posted 11 months ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
Hmmmm.  Is "being low" the opposite of "being high?"

Old, but still enquiring, minds want to know.
Posted 1 year ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
😎      Awesome track - sounds as good today as when it was first released.

❤️


   
Posted 1 year ago by Dapps    [ Reply ]
This takes be back to my 20s - It triggers all memories of the time. Great times, great memories, Great song.
Posted 1 year ago by HenryT88    [ Reply ]
Such a great follow up to Driver's Seat....  Seriously, RP forever...
Posted 2 years ago by waterwench21    [ Reply ]
good gawd, almost 30 years later and this song still jams!

Posted 2 years ago by lynn01    [ Reply ]
 tockpeas wrote:

I remember when I was somewhere in my teens and kept thinking that at some point, I'd switch to liking classical music and forget this rock thing since that's ... just ... what ... adults ... did.  Fortunately, that never occurred ...
 {#Bananajam}
 

I still like rock and roll the best, but I listen to a fair amount of classical music and thanks to RP, world music.  Haven't quite gotten to opera yet.  I figured I'd know I was an adult when I started to like martinis.  Still waiting for my first one.
Posted 2 years ago by Greyerwrit    [ Reply ]
Great tune!
Posted 3 years ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 Oxen1morale wrote:

OK, so is this just the members of Camper Van Beethoven or are they just stealing someone's sound?

But still great song!



Not really but David Lowery is in both bands and Johnny Hickman used to be in the band.
Posted 3 years ago by bpemby    [ Reply ]
OK, so is this just the members of Camper Van Beethoven or are they just stealing someone's sound?

But still great song!
Posted 4 years ago by Oxen1morale    [ Reply ]
 yobyot wrote:
I never hear Cracker -- unless it's RP's Rock Mix. It's a shame RP programmings this band -- in word, they stink.
 
Ooof. So does your attempt at proper grammar.
Posted 4 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
Great playlist on 7/10/20.  Thank you RP!
Posted 4 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
Johnny Hickman & David Lowery put on one hell of a good show live!
Posted 4 years ago by BSartiste    [ Reply ]
I never hear Cracker -- unless it's RP's Rock Mix. It's a shame RP programmings this band -- in word, they stink.
Posted 4 years ago by yobyot    [ Reply ]
The best track on this album if you ask me,,,which you aren't, but i'm imparting my opinion anyway, so there. Ner.
Posted 4 years ago by SnapDragon66    [ Reply ]
Fistful of vicodin or oxy............that ain't bein high...............it's LOW
Posted 4 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
I was a stand up comic out of Boston, driving all-the-fuck over the country. Had a 10 disc CD player in the trunk and this CD *never* left the rotation!! Miss these days severely… Love these guys!
Posted 4 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by mrputzie    [ Reply ]
Love this whole album
Posted 5 years ago by newbolddrive    [ Reply ]
 Jenny.lendrum1 wrote:
Please bury this song wherever it is that songs go to die. 
 
I'm not sure where it is, but they use tunestones at the graves.
Posted 5 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
Posted 6 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
Please bury this song wherever it is that songs go to die. 
Posted 6 years ago by Jenny.lendrum1    [ Reply ]
 thewaxtadpole wrote:
I shaved off my Movember mustache this morning, this song made it grow back fuller than ever and gave me a mullet to boot.

 
Mullets will come back
Posted 6 years ago by Typical    [ Reply ]
I shaved off my Movember mustache this morning, this song made it grow back fuller than ever and gave me a mullet to boot.
Posted 7 years ago by thewaxtadpole    [ Reply ]
oh my lordy this is such a heavy and fantastic song... Spent three years away from Radio Paradise... what was I doing?
Posted 7 years ago by sbird    [ Reply ]
Play it, Johnny!
Posted 7 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 7 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
i keep forgettin how good this is
 
I guess you're way past 16 then, if such signs of old age start showing up! {#Wink}
Posted 7 years ago by DrLex    [ Reply ]
i keep forgettin how good this is
Posted 8 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 markybx wrote:

57 and I'll raise you 2

 
I remember when I was somewhere in my teens and kept thinking that at some point, I'd switch to liking classical music and forget this rock thing since that's ... just ... what ... adults ... did.  Fortunately, that never occurred ...
 {#Bananajam}
 
Posted 8 years ago by tockpeas    [ Reply ]
Sometimes I just think about this song on and off for days then it'll play, either on my iPod or on RP, and I'll say, damn, I love this song! Rock n Roll anthem from '93
Posted 8 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 tockpeas wrote:

And at 57 ...
 

 
57 and I'll raise you 2
Posted 8 years ago by markybx    [ Reply ]
 deepwoodskev wrote:

Angry noise. I love this still and I'm 47.

 
And at 57 ...
 
Posted 8 years ago by tockpeas    [ Reply ]
 ppopp wrote:
Angry noise. I would have liked this when I was 16.

 
Angry noise. I love this still and I'm 47.
Posted 8 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
 baylees wrote:
3 in a row.  Love it when you  guys (rp) get on a roll..That is a rock and roll.

some times it seems like you go down the banjo folk sad quiet road.

 I love it when you make me turn on my amp.

The Adcom!  separately switched  powers 2 more towers.

The house rocks....I think I might need a broadcasters licence.

no neighbors bothered. the cat just hides under a couch. 

 
HAHA "banjo folk sad quiet road" . . . summary of Deliverance by accident 
Posted 8 years ago by willthompson2012    [ Reply ]
Angry noise. I would have liked this when I was 16.
Posted 8 years ago by ppopp    [ Reply ]
3 in a row.  Love it when you  guys (rp) get on a roll..That is a rock and roll.

some times it seems like you go down the banjo folk sad quiet road.

 I love it when you make me turn on my amp.

The Adcom!  separately switched  powers 2 more towers.

The house rocks....I think I might need a broadcasters licence.

no neighbors bothered. the cat just hides under a couch. 
Posted 8 years ago by baylees    [ Reply ]
One of my favs from the 90s
Posted 8 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
 Isn't it Great? I love radio done Paradise Style. Just like the old days of real radio {#Clap}
I have seen the occasional segway around here, but certainly never 3 in a row (well, maybe some tourist groups). And speaking of segues...we're into the Arctic now.

 


Posted 8 years ago by konakid    [ Reply ]
I have seen the occasional segway around here, but certainly never 3 in a row (well, maybe some tourist groups). And speaking of segues...we're into the Arctic now.
Posted 8 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
after the same seg again,...
.
i know it's only Monday afternoon 
but i can't wait till Friday night 
so here it rolls
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
3 in a row fantastic segway   I'm rockin out   thanks RP  
Posted 8 years ago by baylees    [ Reply ]
 illecoc wrote:
amazing transition after Ghost Riders.....

 
3rd time tonight
is it  a charm? 
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 illecoc wrote:
amazing transition after Ghost Riders.....

 
they did it again
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Everybody in my church is stoned...  love this song...
 

 
{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananajam}{#Bananasplit}{#Bananapiano} {#Boohoo}{#Guitarist}{#Devil_pimp}{#Drummer}{#Group-hug}
Posted 9 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 cayenne wrote:
I just found this on Spin from a couple of years ago: Cracker Look Back at 20 Years of ‘Low’

  
Thanks for posting! I love the end of the interview when David Lowery tells about hearing a band practicing "Low" while he was going around to garage sales in Virginia Beach, and he helps them get the riff right. Cool guy, that David Lowery.
Posted 9 years ago by olivertwist    [ Reply ]
I just found this on Spin from a couple of years ago: Cracker Look Back at 20 Years of ‘Low’
Posted 9 years ago by cayenne    [ Reply ]
Starting off, I really love Cracker.  A great second act from Lowery after Camper.  Seeing Camper with Cracker is always a lot of fun. 

That being said, Lowery is a fanatic about music sharing, compensation for artists, and Spotify/Pandora/etc.  While I generally agree with him, he gets very, very preachy and his positions have been a bit of a turn off.  I'm totally cool with artists protecting their intellectual property and agree that the pay model seems to be broken (like when Low gets played 1m times on Spotify and he gets like $5.00), but I have to tune it out sometimes.   
Posted 9 years ago by FatPants    [ Reply ]
 DD gypsyman wrote:
THE anthem of my generation.

 
Ah, yes...reminds me of high school, combat boots and purple hair. Fun
Posted 9 years ago by Falcon    [ Reply ]
This can't be 21 years old, can it?
Posted 10 years ago by flyboy    [ Reply ]
Ahh....the really good Cracker! Such a great album.
Posted 10 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
amazing transition after Ghost Riders.....
Posted 10 years ago by illecoc    [ Reply ]
One of the few, if any, Cracker outputs I really like. That's what's great about RP for me: everything has merit in some some way if I keep an open mind, be patient, and enjoy the ride—good things will come…and come.
Posted 10 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Always loved this album.
 
Posted 11 years ago by kylieh    [ Reply ]
Now that's a cracker
Posted 11 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
Every party I ever threw this (since it was released) had this as part of it.
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Best serious stoner song from best stoner album ever
Posted 11 years ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
Lovin' it.
Posted 11 years ago by bb_matt    [ Reply ]
 :+:_DL wrote:
Now that's a 90's classic

 
If "How Soon Is Now?" was the anthem of the 80s, then "Low" was the anthem for the 90s. Worthy of 11 on the amp. Even David Letterman loves this song.  
Posted 11 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Everybody in my church is stoned...  love this song...
 
 
Where is this church, where Lazarus has risen and everyone is stoned? {#Think}
Posted 11 years ago by skooba    [ Reply ]
THE anthem of my generation.
Posted 11 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church is stoned...  love this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
They put on a HELL of a show here New Year's Eve...and when they rocked this song it was phenomenal...had us all singing and dancing and going crazy...LIKE SOME JUNKIE COSMONAUT...and guitar-god Johnny Hickman on Lucky No. 7 — well, there is no better!
 
They ALWAYS put on a hell of a show, and I've seen close to 20 of them since 1992. And yes, Mr. Hickman is an amazing guitarist.
Posted 11 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
They put on a HELL of a show here New Year's Eve...and when they rocked this song it was amazing! Had us all singing and dancing and going crazy...LIKE SOME JUNKIE COSMONAUT!...and guitar-god Johnny Hickman on Lucky No. 7 sent us straight up to Rock'n' Roll Heaven!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]

Love this but I actually prefer the version with Leftover Salmon.......truly awesome


Posted 12 years ago by pigtail    [ Reply ]
Yes, yes, yes. . . the best track off this cd by a long way. I like to play this at huge volume at Poacher Mansions so that the furniture rattles across the wooden floors. 
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Now that's a 90's classic
Posted 12 years ago by :+:_DL    [ Reply ]
 olivertwist wrote:


Thanks for your pronouncement, oh wise one. {#No}

 
it's become the equivalence to being parodied by Weird Al. Your not really good until Exe whines about you.
Posted 12 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
You gotta be a pretty heavy cut to sound Bad after "Waitin' for My Man".  I give it a 7+ just for that fact.
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Cynaera, you're BACK out of the sandbox!
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:

Boy, you're pretty limited in your musical choices, aren't you? {#Roflol}     'At's okay, zipper - I don't like this song very much, so I guess everything balances... Peace. {#Sunny}
 
You ARE back in the sandbox, C  {#Meditate}
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Definitive Cracker. This song was what turned me on to them, oh so long ago.
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
Rocks my Boat
Posted 13 years ago by TheMagus    [ Reply ]
Feelin' the Low....{#Guitarist}
Posted 13 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
One of the worst bands to come out of the 90's.
 

Thanks for your pronouncement, oh wise one. {#No}

Posted 13 years ago by olivertwist    [ Reply ]
So many good tracks on this disc} Get Off This, Take Me Down To The Infirmary,Lonesome Johnny Blues,Hi-Desert Biker Meth Lab,Kerosene Hat,Eurotrash Girl. 

Posted 13 years ago by DD rabbi_phil    [ Reply ]
Love this track! A modern classic.
Posted 14 years ago by Sasha2001    [ Reply ]
Nice track.
Posted 14 years ago by Rp10v3r    [ Reply ]
 zipper wrote:
Finally some rock 'n roll. The past half hour has been one streaming headache.

 
Boy, you're pretty limited in your musical choices, aren't you? {#Roflol}     'At's okay, zipper - I don't like this song very much, so I guess everything balances... Peace. {#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
soundin good tonight.....
Posted 14 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
Funny after "The Court Of The Crimson King". Like it.
Posted 14 years ago by discdrive    [ Reply ]
It's great track.  Were it dug out of the archive as a previously unheard long lost Nirvana outtake, there would be much fawning going on.  Yes, it sounds like loads of other rock tracks, but lets face it, they all share DNA.   So what?

Stands test of time and still sounds good LOUD.
Posted 14 years ago by garycha    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
On a Roll - great segue - go4it Bill.....{#Good-vibes}
Posted 14 years ago by MM_Oz    [ Reply ]
Finally some rock 'n roll. The past half hour has been one streaming headache.

Posted 14 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
commie screed from lowery. luvit
Posted 14 years ago by mcYammer    [ Reply ]
{#Yes}
Posted 14 years ago by sarahbean26    [ Reply ]
I love this album...
Posted 14 years ago by kylieh    [ Reply ]
Irresistible ... 'let the river flow ...'
Posted 15 years ago by plaice3    [ Reply ]
great rock song
Posted 15 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
Nice Pop/Rock song....nothing special....nothing hideous {#Confused}
Posted 15 years ago by redstorm    [ Reply ]
Wow - Eno to Cracker intro transition 
Posted 15 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
 Al_Koholic wrote:

I saw the same tour here in NJ-been a Cracker fan ever since, seen them 5 or 6 more times after that.  Always a great live show.
 
I've probably seen them close to 20 times. Always great. They've got a new album coming out next month.
Posted 15 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
lovemydog wrote:
I saw Cracker in concert way back in lie 94-it might have been the first one I went to...they opened for Gin Blossoms, who then opened for Spin Doctors. Cracker was better than both IMO!

{#Cowboy}

I saw the same tour here in NJ-been a Cracker fan ever since, seen them 5 or 6 more times after that.  Always a great live show.

Posted 15 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
wait, am I listening to FM?  overplayed.

Posted 15 years ago by nimesay    [ Reply ]
 lovemydog wrote:
I saw Cracker in concert way back in lie 94-it might have been the first one I went to...they opened for Gin Blossoms, who then opened for Spin Doctors. Cracker was better than both IMO!

{#Cowboy}
 
I saw that tour as well, in Charlotte. Cracker rocked, Gin Blossoms were OK, and the Spin Doctors sucked (and still do). Can't believe they were considered the headliners.
Posted 15 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
The song is called Low but it gets me high.{#Devil_pimp}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
This CD has a pretty neat hidden track at the end called Eurotrash Girl.
Posted 15 years ago by AuralSects    [ Reply ]
I saw Cracker in concert way back in lie 94-it might have been the first one I went to...they opened for Gin Blossoms, who then opened for Spin Doctors. Cracker was better than both IMO!

{#Cowboy}
Posted 15 years ago by lovemydog    [ Reply ]
This is really weird.  I remember seeing a poster for Duluth, Minnesota's Green Man Festival...maybe 2004.  The acts went as follows:  Willie Nelson, Cracker, Low, Trampled by Turtles....etc.   Cracker - Low ignited that memory.  Weird.
Posted 15 years ago by almafi    [ Reply ]
Just upped this from 6 to 8 — what was I thinking before?!


Posted 16 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Just love this song whenever I hear it ... good wake up for Monday morning!  {#Cowboy}
Posted 16 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
amoreena wrote:
a "must see" concert if they come to a village near you...

I've seen them 5 or 6 times-every time they were great!

Posted 16 years ago by Al_Koholic    [ Reply ]
UltraNurd wrote:
Wow, nice transition from Eno. Barely noticed it. Great work again, Bill!
Indeed. Expert segue.

Posted 16 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
Wow, nice transition from Eno. Barely noticed it. Great work again, Bill!
Posted 16 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Hey Bill, how about matching up some Mother Hips with this tune. Maybe "Hey Emily", "Stephanie's For LA", or "Figure 11". They'd go real nice together.
Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:

I don't think anything could improve this song.  {#Puke}
 
So true.


Posted 16 years ago by tanyhon    [ Reply ]
tanyhon wrote:
Hasn't gotten any better, even with the edgy skipping technique!

I don't think anything could improve this song.  {#Puke}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Hasn't gotten any better, even with the edgy skipping technique!
Posted 16 years ago by tanyhon    [ Reply ]
 Pyro wrote:
I like being stoned, but I really got burned out on this song on terrestrial radio.

I like Cracker, as well, but this song is pretty weak.

Now, pass that over, will ya?
 

Pass it here, next...
Posted 16 years ago by SantaFeGrace    [ Reply ]
One of the worst bands to come out of the 90's.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Ag3nt0rang3 wrote:
You listen to too much terrestrial radio.
Nope, back then, terrestrial radio beat this to death, despite my ONLY listening to radio in the car while driving (about 30 min a day). In 1993, when this was released, there wasn't much choice. No internet radio yet. Face it, this isn't Cracker's finest hour, either.
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
Cracker is great, and have great songs, but their guitarist has always impressed me with his strength. To see this band live it to wonder who is actually the front man of the band. I have seen them in Tucson a few times, always great fun.
Posted 16 years ago by flyin_bri    [ Reply ]
I like being stoned, but I really got burned out on this song on terrestrial radio. I like Cracker, as well, but this song is pretty weak. Now, pass that over, will ya?
Posted 16 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
a "must see" concert if they come to a village near you...
Posted 16 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]