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Shannon McNally — Pale Moon
Album: Geronimo
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Released: 2005
Length: 5:05
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oh i'd like to find myself
trapped in some desert town with you
just me and you

my long black hair waving in the drive-in
me waving at you, my lover
from some ancient balcony

but like a
first division i see you
and your gone
way out could id run to

come back
come back
come back

but you're
gone california
and it's just my fate
making me blue
why else would i see you
today

but im not in some desert town
and you're not there with me
im underground in NYC

the city of perpetual motion
the city that never sleeps
thats alright, i wasn't tired anyways

i was so close getting clear
thought i had nothing to fear

you'd be on a plane
and you'd be gone
and it would be done
but there are

18 million people in this town
who spend the day
bummin' around
just to bump into you
on third avenue

yeah

and its a
pale moon
burning sun
when will i see my only one

pale moon
burning sun
when will i see my only one

well i think it's unbelievable
i think it's incredible
it's magical
it's tragic

but i know we'll meet again someday
and we'll be very far away
and i'll know you
and you'll know me
and we're gonna both agree

that we belong together
we belong together
we belong together

we belong together
we belong together
we belong together

cause it's a pale moon
burning sun
when will i see my only one

pale moon
burning sun
when will i see my only one

yeah
yeah

oh
oh i'd like to find myself
trapped in some desert town with you
just me and you
just me and you
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Been listening to Shannon's songs ever since I first heard her here on RP 10 years ago. She keeps getting better and better. Damn shame Bill has only 3 of her older songs on rotation … her new albums are even better: Western Ballad (the latest? from 2011) and Coldwater (from 2009) with the really cool "Bohemian Wedding Song". There's a very good live rendition of that song online … look for "Music in the Hall" from Oxford, Mississippi.  
Posted 12 years ago by macmarine    [ Reply ]
Standout songs, IMHO:

In the Name of Us, Honey (Geronimo)
Leave Your Bags By The Door (Geronimo)
Weathervane (Geronimo)
Pale Moon (Geronimo)
Bury My Heart on the Jersey Shore (Jukebox Sparrows)
It Ain't Easy Bein' Green (Jukebox Sparrows) 
Posted 12 years ago by wld    [ Reply ]
Kate, we have to go back to the island!

-Jack
Posted 13 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Real, honest, sincere voice. Had the iPod on shuffle today while riding my motorcycle down the interstate and this song came on. I had to pull over at the next exit to see who it was! The song version I have is on Putumayo Presents American Folk, a collection of Americana that includes Patty Griffin, Natalie Merchant, Lucy Kaplansky and others. I didn't know who she was until today - but that voice is unforgettable!

Posted 14 years ago by wmstadler    [ Reply ]
 BLADERUNNER wrote:
Who really cares what an artist looks like?

I come here for the music, not to see what anyone looks like.  if you are into looks, watch MTV or VH-1.
 
I don't "care," but I am interested.  I like knowing what people look like.  If you don't like viewing the pictures posted here, shut your eyes and listen. . .


Posted 14 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]

Shannon McNally by *GRhoades
©2009-2010 *GRhoades

Shannon McNally

Harvest the Music Series
10/29/2009 New Orleans


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Amen to that.

BLADERUNNER wrote:
Who really cares what an artist looks like?

I come here for the music, not to see what anyone looks like.  if you are into looks, watch MTV or VH-1.
 


Posted 14 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
damn. so NY.
Posted 14 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Nelly Furtado, she even looks a bit like her, but still she is beautiful... So who cares? I do, i like to see beautiful women... {#Mrgreen}

Posted 14 years ago by Sjaaks    [ Reply ]
Who really cares what an artist looks like?

I come here for the music, not to see what anyone looks like.  if you are into looks, watch MTV or VH-1.
Posted 14 years ago by BLADERUNNER    [ Reply ]
 rgj13 wrote:

Going out on a limb here, but I'm willing to guess "herself."
 
"What look is she going for? Beautiful face (she is pretty much smokin') but then she throws in the towel with the trucker hat and random Native American earrings combo. Give me a break.

Who is this girl trying to be?"


{#Cheers}

Interesting question, but even better response!

That being said, I'm surprised by/disappointed in the number of comments about her album photo.  Yes, she looks beautiful...so what?  This is Radio Paradise, not a modeling website....

Posted 15 years ago by CanyonMan    [ Reply ]
 ElSupreme wrote:
Which would make her as far from country as one can get.
 
True...if you believe that where you originally come from determines what you are and how you can express yourself.


Posted 15 years ago by CanyonMan    [ Reply ]
She starts with a 7 just for the picture {#Twisted}
Posted 15 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
sounds like shannon to me. sweet, thick voice like nobody else has. let's hear more!
Posted 15 years ago by sherf    [ Reply ]
Sounds like three groups trying to play four songs at same time!!

Posted 16 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
gorgeous, and she sings well too! More photos please!
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Nice voice...she must smoke woodbine's though
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
A bit like Maria Muldaur...
Posted 17 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
Very nice, go you good thing.
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Just bought this from this very page, what a wonder filled album this song is particularly, personally poignant?
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
SaintAwesome wrote:
Yawwwwwwwwwnnnnn... Sounds like about a million other people. I don't like the affected voice either.
Yeup. Kinda goes on and on and on, too ...
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
oh i'd like to find myself trapped in some desert town with you just me and you ...she wins!
Posted 17 years ago by go_ski_mully    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite tunes off this record! I was able to see her with Charlie Sexton (also produced the record) on guitar! Ha-Ha! :-)
Posted 17 years ago by htowncoog    [ Reply ]
hippiechick wrote:
Just slightly like Stevie Nicks
More like Patti Griffin to me.
Posted 18 years ago by cattgirl813    [ Reply ]
Oh man. I saw her at the Circle Bar in New Orleans last year. Phenomenal. Goosebumps. Misty. Amazing. 9.
Posted 18 years ago by SlamAdams    [ Reply ]
Looks a little bit like Liv Tyler.
Posted 18 years ago by andersja    [ Reply ]
I wish I could enjoy that "wry" sound in her voice. Worked on the first album, but isn't doing it here.
Posted 18 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Just slightly like Stevie Nicks
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
allisonscola wrote:
She's a bit country, but she's actually from Long Island, New York.
Which would make her as far from country as one can get.
Posted 18 years ago by ElSupreme    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
... OK, own up, who's the otha ten? ...
Not I, but I certainly doled out an 8. Patti Griffin-esque, but with her own panache.
Posted 18 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
... OK, own up, who's the otha ten? ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Pretty decent I give it a 7
Posted 18 years ago by porkchopper    [ Reply ]
I've liked Shannon since her debut...still do...solid 7
Posted 18 years ago by LennytheB    [ Reply ]
The version I have on the Puntamayo Folk compilation is a better mix IMO. I had never heard of her before but I'm digging it.
Posted 18 years ago by Mary_Read    [ Reply ]
I saw her open for Son Volt a few weeks ago. She has a nice voice and her music is enjoyable, but a little slow. The crowd was definitely ready for Farrar to take the stage.
Posted 18 years ago by SCprof    [ Reply ]
I heard another version of this tune; more countrified and sung as a duet with whatchamacallim?
Posted 18 years ago by NorthernLad    [ Reply ]
leoparadise wrote:
What look is she going for?
Shannon McNally is HOT.
Posted 18 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
leoparadise wrote:
What look is she going for? Beautiful face (she is pretty much smokin') but then she throws in the towel with the trucker hat and random Native American earrings combo. Give me a break. Who is this girl trying to be?
Going out on a limb here, but I'm willing to guess "herself."
Posted 18 years ago by rgj13    [ Reply ]
Pleasant, but I wasn't paying much attention.
Posted 18 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Zweiblumen wrote:
Funniest thing is that hat.
What look is she going for? Beautiful face (she is pretty much smokin') but then she throws in the towel with the trucker hat and random Native American earrings combo. Give me a break. Who is this girl trying to be?
Posted 18 years ago by leoparadise    [ Reply ]
teo wrote:
Best thing about this song is the album cover and her face.
Funniest thing is that hat.
Posted 18 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]
damn sexy she...
Posted 18 years ago by godspeed    [ Reply ]
Best thing about this song is the album cover and her face.
Posted 18 years ago by master_betty    [ Reply ]
She's a bit country, but she's actually from Long Island, New York.
Posted 18 years ago by allisonscola    [ Reply ]
she does have a generic sound. She's enjoyable, not very novel, but does everyone have to be?
Posted 18 years ago by fortyonejb    [ Reply ]
Yawwwwwwwwwnnnnn... Sounds like about a million other people. I don't like the affected voice either.
Posted 18 years ago by SaintAwesome    [ Reply ]
hideglue wrote:
Way to go , Bill! Shannon is a real talent. This album was produced by her label mate - Charlie Sexton. His new album "Cruel & Gentle Things" is wonderful. Check it out!
I second that opinion on the Charlie Sexton album. It's awesome. Shannon's album is ok, but not spectacular.
Posted 18 years ago by natsthename    [ Reply ]
Love Shannon McNally!!!!! Bill, please put "Beautiful and Strange" in rotation, it's even better than this song.
Posted 18 years ago by magsterz    [ Reply ]
Tireux_De_Roche wrote:
Sounds a lot like many things but nothing in particular. Meh.
Agreed....her first album had a bit more of an impact in the "Whose voice is that?" category.
Posted 18 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Way to go , Bill! Shannon is a real talent. This album was produced by her label mate - Charlie Sexton. His new album "Cruel & Gentle Things" is wonderful. Check it out!
Posted 18 years ago by hideglue    [ Reply ]
Sounds a lot like many things but nothing in particular. Meh.
Posted 18 years ago by Tireux_De_Roche    [ Reply ]
Norah Jones she ain't....try as she might.
Posted 18 years ago by Zweiblumen    [ Reply ]