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The Be Good Tanyas — Ootischenia
Album: Hello Love
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Released: 2006
Length: 3:13
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In spite of everything around me
I hit the floor, and my feet kept moving
I looked forwards and never backwards
I was out the door like a rollin soldier
Impossible to keep a straight line
Too young to keep these bitter hearts
And all around me somebody's singin'
Get back get back
Long hair comin down her shoulders
She is tired, and feeling so much older
So tear the pages from the family bible
It came down upon the women for survival (x2)
I wasn't meanin' nothing at all
You stop me if I get it wrong
I think I'm hearing somebody saying
I'm gonna spank you till you can't sit down
Bust apart ah we lose each other
The constellation of my sisters and brothers
Spreading out into the darkness
Goodbye to you in the sadness of this
Impossible to keep a straight line
Too young to keep these bitter hearts
And all around me somebody singin
Get back get back
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Love the Tanyas. 
Posted 5 months ago by SteveInVa    [ Reply ]
These women are as real as it gets.  I am smitten.  Would be an honor to get to know them and sit in on a session or two.  
Posted 2 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
How can anyone not love the Tanyas.  Totally unassuming fresh breeze.  They are so good, just chokes me up.  The world is a much better place with them and their spiritual brethren among us.  

Thanksgiving indeed!  
Posted 2 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
 Moak wrote:


Wow, you're really an asshole  {#Beat}

Posted 3 years ago by canoeing    [ Reply ]
 darnit2 wrote:
Ootischenia (did I misspell that?) means condolences in Russian. How strange...
 
Thanks.  thought  it may be a medical condition.   
Posted 4 years ago by grhorn    [ Reply ]
Ootischenia (did I misspell that?) means condolences in Russian. How strange...
Posted 4 years ago by darnit2    [ Reply ]
I find her voice really irritating.
Posted 4 years ago by philip1    [ Reply ]
I've made the similar observation, as many others doubtless have, but lead singer has the vibrato-est vibrato I ever did hear.

Like this band and their tunes.
Posted 5 years ago by Ihatethissong    [ Reply ]
Ootischenia is a town just a half our drive from where I live, where Frazey Ford is from. Frazey's voice is perfect for some songs.
Posted 5 years ago by mattenuttall    [ Reply ]
   
Posted 5 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
 timmus wrote:
Only one comment in the past 5 years on this song, but 160+ comments before?  Is it just not in rotation, or is listenership dropping off?  I hope not the latter.
 
It was on hiatus for a bit. Well, maybe more than a bit :-)
Posted 5 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
I still remember when I heard this song back in 2006 on XM Radio (before it was Sirius).  At the time I'd never heard such a high-energy fusion of bluegrass and rock... it was awesome, even though I couldn't follow the lyrics.
Posted 5 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
I believe Frazey Ford is still performing periodically.....hope so!!….there's nobody like here!!...the minute you hear that voice...you know it's her
Posted 5 years ago by danthebeachman    [ Reply ]
Only one comment in the past 5 years on this song, but 160+ comments before?  Is it just not in rotation, or is listenership dropping off?  I hope not the latter.
Posted 6 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Loving Frazey Fords vocals. 
Posted 6 years ago by cavemanleong    [ Reply ]
Love me some Tanya!
Posted 11 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this marvelous song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
No, today that gargling vocal is creepy. Ugh.

Segue wrote:
Weird. Like it. Don't usually like that yodelly style voice ..... good to hear a station play a balance of music by women artists!!!!!!!!!! what a concept!
 


Posted 11 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
This is a pretty good song, even if the singing sounds a bit odd.
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
{#Heartkiss}
Posted 12 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
I have to admire this woman's bravery.  I don't know the extent of her disabilities, but she obviously had a dream, and wouldn't let her heart-rending speech impediment deny her day in the sun.
 
A 10 for the above comment and a solid 3 for the tune. 
Posted 12 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Liking the vibrato, even the banjo, seen them twice and they haven't played this track. Have to see 'em again!

Posted 13 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
#3
Posted 13 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Love this song 8->9

8-)

Posted 13 years ago by bootland    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
I have to admire this woman's bravery.  I don't know the extent of her disabilities, but she obviously had a dream, and wouldn't let her heart-rending speech impediment deny her day in the sun.
 
Mute the stupidity

Posted 13 years ago by mgoldman    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
I have to admire this woman's bravery.  I don't know the extent of her disabilities, but she obviously had a dream, and wouldn't let her heart-rending speech impediment deny her day in the sun.
 
Still a ridiculously cruel comment.

Posted 13 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
I have to admire this woman's bravery.  I don't know the extent of her disabilities, but she obviously had a dream, and wouldn't let her heart-rending speech impediment deny her day in the sun.
 
Hahahaha!
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
I don't know what it is, but she should take that thing out of her mouth before the singing commences.
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
I have to admire this woman's bravery.  I don't know the extent of her disabilities, but she obviously had a dream, and wouldn't let her heart-rending speech impediment deny her day in the sun.
 
{#Clap}  I agree! I thought I was the only one who couldn't stomach this "band"

Posted 13 years ago by Ntropy    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
I have to admire this woman's bravery.  I don't know the extent of her disabilities, but she obviously had a dream, and wouldn't let her heart-rending speech impediment deny her day in the sun.
 

Wow, you're really an asshole  {#Beat}
Posted 14 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
I have to admire this woman's bravery.  I don't know the extent of her disabilities, but she obviously had a dream, and wouldn't let her heart-rending speech impediment deny her day in the sun.
 

Sorry.  That is not funny.

Posted 14 years ago by dcoy    [ Reply ]
I have to admire this woman's bravery.  I don't know the extent of her disabilities, but she obviously had a dream, and wouldn't let her heart-rending speech impediment deny her day in the sun.


Posted 14 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Never fails to bring joy. 9 -> 10.
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
HELL'S YEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananapiano}
Posted 14 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
LIKE THEM LOTS!
Posted 14 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:


Another "multiple emoticon" critic with nothing constructive to say. How original.
 

I propose that posters of multiple barf icons should be suspended from the site for as many months as barf icons posted.
Posted 14 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Weird. Like it. Don't usually like that yodelly style voice ..... good to hear a station play a balance of music by women artists!!!!!!!!!! what a concept!
Posted 14 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Get back, get baaaaaaah! baaaaaaaah!
Posted 14 years ago by BlueHeronDruid    [ Reply ]
WAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYY too long since hearing BGT's on RP.. definitely loving the playlists lately..
Posted 14 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
my favorite Bgt's song..... love them !!!
Posted 14 years ago by meower    [ Reply ]
 wenatchee wrote:
please replace the lead vocalist with someone else!
 
Repeating my earlier statement . . . ugh

Posted 14 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Thanks Bill! I really miss these gals being in regular rotation.... Great stuff. 9
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
yeah..... good for the ears..... nice...
Posted 14 years ago by mrdak    [ Reply ]
 dBdwg wrote:
Dolly! is that you?
 
please don't insult Ms Parton
Posted 15 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Dolly! is that you?
Posted 15 years ago by dBdwg    [ Reply ]
the vocals are the polar opposite of say....Tom Waits. Love it! 8
Posted 15 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
The vocals sound like they are singing through a thick wool blanket......
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
Snappy tune.  toe tapper.  Gotta good feel.   8.
Posted 15 years ago by ilibjorn    [ Reply ]

Izzz niiiiizze...!


Posted 15 years ago by btilrn    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:

This is so terrible, I am too busy puking to comment LOL! This is neither music nor talent. They are just lucky they found someone who was tone deaf and desperate to publish them! I'd rather listen to ANYTHING but this!

 

I bought this CD after hearing it here. It's quite good overall. Maybe you and your subjective opinion can find a nice Adult Contemporary station that would make you happy. I hear they play plenty of Yanni!
Posted 15 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
The beginning chord progression matched the end of the Beatles' "Happiness is a Warm Gun" really well. I thought it was going to be cover.
 

Posted 15 years ago by jsjacob    [ Reply ]
please replace the lead vocalist with someone else!
Posted 15 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
Channeling Tracy Chapman.... not a good thing!
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
deluded 

cheetahwheelies wrote:

Still don't get it.

 
Etymology:
Middle English, from Latin deludere, from de- + ludere to play - more at ludicrous
Date:
15th century
1: to mislead the mind or judgment of : deceive , trick2obsolete a: frustrate , disappoint b: evade , elude synonyms see deceive

Posted 15 years ago by sharkey    [ Reply ]
 chyk5 wrote:


Another "multiple emoticon" critic with nothing constructive to say. How original.
 
This is so terrible, I am too busy puking to comment LOL! This is neither music nor talent. They are just lucky they found someone who was tone deaf and desperate to publish them! I'd rather listen to ANYTHING but this!

Posted 15 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
 MsJudi wrote:
She could be singing, "Uhhh la la dee dum dooooo" and I'd still listen. {#Dancingbanana_2}
 

She's not?
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
chyk5 wrote:


to mislead the mind or judgment of

Still don't get it.



Posted 15 years ago by cheetahwheelies    [ Reply ]
 cheetahwheelies wrote:

Deluded?

  

 to mislead the mind or judgment of
Posted 15 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
chyk5 wrote:
I love that you keep playing this band, Bill. It's funny to read the comments of all the deluded haters. Keep up the good work.

Deluded?

Posted 15 years ago by cheetahwheelies    [ Reply ]
 Shesdifferent wrote:
All together now......{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}

 

Another "multiple emoticon" critic with nothing constructive to say. How original.
Posted 15 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
All together now......{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}

Posted 15 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I love that you keep playing this band, Bill. It's funny to read the comments of all the deluded haters. Keep up the good work.
Posted 15 years ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:
I can understand how some people, okay, a lot of people, would not like BGTs. But I totally dig them.

c.
 

Me too.  I've really gotten into their stuff.  Given their sound I first thought they were from the south, but they're actually from Vancouver IIRC.  {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
When this comes on (or anything by BGT) I rush to make sure I gave it a 1. Yup.
Posted 16 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
She could be singing, "Uhhh la la dee dum dooooo" and I'd still listen. {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 16 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
Love 'em, Jennys next please. Oh, OK, Cat Power works too. Yeah Bill.

Posted 16 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
8 - Not their best song, but I love this band. Very folkish and wholesome.
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
no comment  -  8.
Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
This song did kinda sound like that vit wrote:
I think it's pretty mean to stuff a bunch of ducklings in somebody's cheeks, record the ensuing chaos, then mix in a banjo. I'm calling PETA first, and a doctor second.
 


Posted 16 years ago by sickels    [ Reply ]
I can understand how some people, okay, a lot of people, would not like BGTs. But I totally dig them.

c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
sickels wrote:
Don't really like, her voice is too shakey and annoying

Understatement of the year.

Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
The Be Good Tanyas are a favorite around here.  Numerous friends have heard me play their CDs and asked who they were.  The album Chinatown is a favorite, and Blue Horse is pretty great as well.

Posted 16 years ago by ROSSinDETROIT    [ Reply ]
Don't really like, her voice is too shakey and annoying
Posted 16 years ago by sickels    [ Reply ]
Bah.  Nothing physicsgenius didn't say several years ago, with considerably more flair and talent.  Kids can't even be decent curmudgeons these days...

 Excelsior wrote:
7:53 am - The Be Good Tanyas - Ootischenia
7:50 am - Beatles - Happiness Is A Warm Gun
7:46 am - Pixies - Where Is My Mind
7:41 am - Bon Iver - Blindsided
7:35 am - The Veils - Lavinia Worst string of 5 songs I've heard in a LONG time.
 


Posted 16 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
My coworkers are shouting at me to "turn that sh*t off!"  I am only too happy to comply.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Bringing back the positive.
This has a groovy groove. Me likey.

{#Bounce}

Posted 16 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
I think it's pretty mean to stuff a bunch of ducklings in somebody's cheeks, record the ensuing chaos, then mix in a banjo. I'm calling PETA first, and a doctor second.
Posted 16 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
Excelsior wrote:
Posted 16 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Ok I get it. From the Beatles to the BGT's singing "somebody singin 'Get Back'". Now, do I win the speakers? Still, I wish BGT would get back to where THEY belong. Her voice is like fIngernails on the blackboard.
Posted 16 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
7:53 am - The Be Good Tanyas - Ootischenia 7:50 am - Beatles - Happiness Is A Warm Gun 7:46 am - Pixies - Where Is My Mind 7:41 am - Bon Iver - Blindsided 7:35 am - The Veils - Lavinia Worst string of 5 songs I've heard in a LONG time.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
I used to try to think of funny ways to describe her voice (mouth fulla peanut butter, sitting on a washing machine, etc., nothing very original), but I think I'm actually starting to like it very much. It took at least 3 dozen listenings, but I can finally feel her stylistic integrity. It's as real as anyone else's.
Posted 16 years ago by ktnsb    [ Reply ]
7 8
Posted 16 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
Yeah, dig.
Posted 16 years ago by birdland    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by jameshay    [ Reply ]
She's gonna spank me till I can't sit down? . . . Git it on! :-)
Posted 16 years ago by big_gare    [ Reply ]
cc_rider wrote:
Bumped it to a 9. Dig.
I dig.
Posted 16 years ago by omniphiliac    [ Reply ]
Bumped it to a 9. Dig.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Unfortunately I had to be around to hear this dreadful pull behind the horse.....oh, the pain
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
this deserves more than a 6.2 people. listen to that banjo, twanging like a ninja on the porch in west virginny! speaking of ninjas, feel free to pet my ninja octopus.
Posted 16 years ago by InnerNinja    [ Reply ]
typecast wrote:
I just can't buy any more CDs... just can't.... well maybe just this once... because... because, well The Be Good Tanyas just tickle my ear bone that's why!
Posted 16 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Bill, the best thing that I think you do here at RP is elicit the great comments that I ponder subconsciously all day long.
Posted 16 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
I just can't buy any more CDs... just can't.... well maybe just this once... because... because, well The Be Good Tanyas just tickle my ear bone that's why!
Posted 16 years ago by typecast    [ Reply ]
Woo! happy daze!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
BlueHeronDruid wrote:
Every now and then I'm hearing an alto goat.
Baaaaaahh
Posted 17 years ago by AnchorMan    [ Reply ]
Love y'll!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
I hear Tracy Chapman perhaps the segue from the last two Songs Beatles - Happiness Is A Warm Gun Pixies - Where Is My Mind
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Every now and then I'm hearing an alto goat.
Posted 17 years ago by BlueHeronDruid    [ Reply ]
meh
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
Wouldn't need to read any books to be a better vocalist than she is. Just spit out the marbles. Or maybe it's a huge wad of chewing gum.
It's just style. It's perfectly OK if you don't like it. You have Smashing Pumpkins on your list of "10s"... there's an affected voice! Same kinda deal, just a different style. Just move on, turn the station, whatever. She's not going to change her style because of your opinion, believe it or not. :)
Posted 17 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
Tracy Chapman anybody?
Posted 17 years ago by donnyballgame    [ Reply ]
A DJ actually played The Be Good Tanyas on "regular radio" here in Orlando this past Sunday - I had to check to make sure I hadn't changed to RP!
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
So then we can assume you have read some books on speech and are therefore a better vocalist than she is?
Wouldn't need to read any books to be a better vocalist than she is. Just spit out the marbles. Or maybe it's a huge wad of chewing gum.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Time for the LRC
Posted 17 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
stratrjb wrote:
I like this, great group, go see them live if you can. They are incredible! Anyone have any thoughts on this album? Compared to the last two?
This album has more inventiveness and seems tighter. But, I have all of their albums and they are, well, they are Great.
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
I like this, great group, go see them live if you can. They are incredible! Anyone have any thoughts on this album? Compared to the last two?
Posted 17 years ago by stratrjb    [ Reply ]
Oh Baby, I am NOT going to stop you! You won't get it wrong ...
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
The initial 45 seconds reminded me of Fleetwood Mac's "Over My Head".
Posted 17 years ago by gopre    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
So then we can assume you have read some books on speech and are therefore a better vocalist than she is? I don't think she needs any help at all myself.
You assume too much, bokey. I'm only sharing my opinion, as you are.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
pannaramma wrote:
I think an otolaryngoligist and a speech therapist could really help her.
So then we can assume you have read some books on speech and are therefore a better vocalist than she is? I don't think she needs any help at all myself. Of course I'm assuming that you meant "otolaryngologist" and just skipped over spelling class in your haste to get to the conservatory for your lessons.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Misterfixit wrote:
Damn! You are all so totally Wrong! They are Canadian .. OK?
I didn't realize Canadians mumbled so badly. Live and learn.
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Maybe a bit sickly sweet for some.Others might say it`s a fairly trivial effort. Maybe even a back of the envelope job.....but not me,I love it.
Posted 17 years ago by STGBrocks    [ Reply ]
i think the singers voice is perfect for this style. it reminds me of back-porch singing in the summer. ahh...good stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by yofacil    [ Reply ]
she has a unique voice. it's growing on me.
Posted 17 years ago by didstanbul    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
... no! more! please? I too have all their albums, pics, but alas, no tissue Viva Be Goods!
i think it's good too
Posted 17 years ago by Darla_j    [ Reply ]
Misterfixit wrote:
Damn! You are all so totally Wrong! They are Canadian .. OK? Personally I love the BGT and have all of their albums and their publicity pictures and autographs and drive hundreds of miles to hear them and saved the Kleenex that one of them used to blow her nose into and and and and ... Oops, too much information ........
... no! more! please? I too have all their albums, pics, but alas, no tissue Viva Be Goods!
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
pannaramma wrote:
I think an otolaryngoligist and a speech therapist could really help her.
Damn! You are all so totally Wrong! They are Canadian .. OK? Personally I love the BGT and have all of their albums and their publicity pictures and autographs and drive hundreds of miles to hear them and saved the Kleenex that one of them used to blow her nose into and and and and ... Oops, too much information ........
Posted 17 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
I think an otolaryngoligist and a speech therapist could really help her.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
I love you and that banjo is talking to my heart. Thank you.
Posted 17 years ago by Flipst    [ Reply ]
I'm gonna spank you til you can't sit down
Posted 17 years ago by dogpound    [ Reply ]