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Patty Griffin — Wade In The Water
Album: Downtown Church
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Released: 2010
Length: 3:03
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Wade in the water
Wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
God's going to trouble the water

Wade in the water
Wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
God's going to trouble the water

See those children all dressed in white?
God's going to trouble the water
Looking like the children of the Israelites
God's going to trouble the water

The river Jordan is chilly and cold
God's going to trouble the water
It chills my body but not my soul
God's going to trouble the water

He going to wade in the water
Wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
God's going to trouble the water

See those children all dressed in red?
God's going to trouble the water
Looking like the children that Moses led
God's going to trouble the water

If you get there before I do
God's going to trouble the water
Tell all my friends that I'm a coming home too
God's going to trouble the water

He going to wade in the water
Wade in the water, children
Wade in the water
God's going to trouble the water

He going to trouble the water
He going to trouble the water
Wade on the
He going to trouble the water
He going to trouble the water
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 erwinphoto wrote:

Love the choir and the music. But then comes in madame Griffin. Shame



If I had to choose between the choir and music, or "madame" Griffin singing acapella, I would choose Patty every time. 
Posted 8 months ago by chyk5    [ Reply ]
GREAT!!  A lot of people did this song! I also like the versions by Harvey Mandel, Ramsey Lewis, & Staple Singers!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Love the choir and the music. But then comes in madame Griffin. Shame
Posted 1 year ago by erwinphoto    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:

I find myself puzzling over why certain singers choose to perform rather mundane pieces that do not especially either show off their skills or say anything that has not already been battered to submission. I get that she likes gospel, but there is unfortunately little to recommend in this performance (to me, at least). She has written a number of really powerful and emotionally moving songs that she can perform really well, but in the only show of hers I have ever seen, this piece consumed a goodly chunk of the rather short evening. There is nothing to my mind that redeems the performance.



Wow. You think this is substandard? I want a crack at your music collection. It must be next order.
Posted 2 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Another artist who should be above 10
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
NICE!!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 jimys wrote:

I like Eva Cassidy's version better.


This is pretty good, too. She's owning it, like Eva did.
Posted 3 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
I like Eva Cassidy's version better.
Posted 7 years ago by jimys    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:
I find myself puzzling over why certain singers choose to perform rather mundane pieces that do not especially either show off their skills or say anything that has not already been battered to submission. I get that she likes gospel, but there is unfortunately little to recommend in this performance (to me, at least). She has written a number of really powerful and emotionally moving songs that she can perform really well, but in the only show of hers I have ever seen, this piece consumed a goodly chunk of the rather short evening. There is nothing to my mind that redeems the performance.

 
Huh? I'd say everything you said -inversely. Terrific rendition.
Posted 8 years ago by Dog_Ear    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:
I find myself puzzling over why certain singers choose to perform rather mundane pieces that do not especially either show off their skills or say anything that has not already been battered to submission. I get that she likes gospel, but there is unfortunately little to recommend in this performance (to me, at least). She has written a number of really powerful and emotionally moving songs that she can perform really well, but in the only show of hers I have ever seen, this piece consumed a goodly chunk of the rather short evening. There is nothing to my mind that redeems the performance.

 
Condescending much.  I don't think that you really "get" that she likes gospel.

It is unfortunate to hear, however, that you lost "goodly chunk" of an un-redeemable evening in your mundane life to this certain singer.  
Posted 8 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
As an angler who spends much time wading, I can get behind this song.
Posted 8 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
I find myself puzzling over why certain singers choose to perform rather mundane pieces that do not especially either show off their skills or say anything that has not already been battered to submission. I get that she likes gospel, but there is unfortunately little to recommend in this performance (to me, at least). She has written a number of really powerful and emotionally moving songs that she can perform really well, but in the only show of hers I have ever seen, this piece consumed a goodly chunk of the rather short evening. There is nothing to my mind that redeems the performance.
Posted 9 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 Otomi wrote:

Let go of my arm, man, and I'll let go of your hand. One... two... three... now! No? Come on, man, you know I have a free hand. One... two... three... now! Hey man, I'm sorry, but... Whap!

 

Posted 10 years ago by Steve    [ Reply ]
generic adlib blues (and I usually love blues)
Posted 11 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
 zepher wrote:


 
Let go of my arm, man, and I'll let go of your hand. One... two... three... now! No? Come on, man, you know I have a free hand. One... two... three... now! Hey man, I'm sorry, but... Whap!
Posted 11 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
anything about water could be a gospel song{#Angel}
Posted 11 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
I'd wade in the water if Patty asked me too......Shes got it...
Posted 11 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_g4sDSpW9Uc
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmxGqqZf8gc
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsyQDdVvLW4
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRpzEnq14Hs

Posted 11 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
 jrichartz wrote:
Seems like a bit too much Patty Griffin.... actually getting tired of her. There are tons of other female singers, if that is what you're looking for because she is just so so..
 
Yeah, and Eva Cassidy does a better version of this song IMO. 
 
Posted 11 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Seems like a bit too much Patty Griffin.... actually getting tired of her. There are tons of other female singers, if that is what you're looking for because she is just so so..
Posted 11 years ago by jrichartz    [ Reply ]
 mread wrote:

How very open-minded of you.

 
He obviously thinks that the stories of humanity are meaningless.  I pity him.
Posted 11 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
Babtism is beautiful.....  {#Group-hug}


Posted 11 years ago by zepher    [ Reply ]
 docuplate wrote:
Re:  the meaning of 'wade in the water', I'm no authority, but I've always thought of 'the water' as a reference to the River Jordan, which is of great historical and symbolic significance to Christians.

 
Can also refer to the pool in the temple where the sick waited for healing.  Even more significant to Christians, where the Jordan is significant to Jews, as well.  And black Americans have historically related to the story of the Jews in slavery in Egypt and their deliverance to freedom and the Promised Land by God.
Posted 11 years ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
I don't have a religious bone in my body, but GAWDDAMN I do love a good gospel tune!!
Posted 11 years ago by subgyro    [ Reply ]
 slackpacker wrote:
They are "wading" in the water, to escape from their slave masters... at least that's how I interpret it, but I did learn that from another musician's back story of the song. 

scott_bruce wrote:
Why are they waiting in the water?
 

As I have heard, too.  Slaves assumed God would "trouble the water" as a sign that now is the time to flee — to hitch a ride on the Underground Railroad.  By wading in that same water, they would be invisible to trackers and their dogs.

Sounds like a reasonable interpretation, so I'm sticking with it.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Kanuffen wrote:
Unfortunately (nearly) all songs with religious conotations, inferences, references, themes or out right narative are deserving of the lowest ranking despite the quality of the song.
 
How very open-minded of you.
Posted 11 years ago by mread    [ Reply ]
They are "wading" in the water, to escape from their slave masters... at least that's how I interpret it, but I did learn that from another musician's back story of the song. 

scott_bruce wrote:
Why are they waiting in the water?
 


Posted 11 years ago by slackpacker    [ Reply ]
Why are they waiting in the water?
Posted 11 years ago by scott_bruce    [ Reply ]
Hallelujah!
Posted 11 years ago by oilydwarf    [ Reply ]
 Kanuffen wrote:
Unfortunately (nearly) all songs with religious conotations, inferences, references, themes or out right narative are deserving of the lowest ranking despite the quality of the song.
  
Why? I would love to see the list of songs you think are good AND do not have religious references. My guess is you'd be suprised.  
Posted 11 years ago by gjwho    [ Reply ]
 Kanuffen wrote:
Unfortunately (nearly) all songs with religious conotations, inferences, references, themes or out right narative are deserving of the lowest ranking despite the quality of the song.
 
I understand how you feel, Kanuf. I don't take such an extreme stance, but I confess that I cringe whenever I get a Christmas card/letter that says that the family of the author is "blessed", and I avoid getting on Dylan's slow train, in spite of its musical merits.
Posted 11 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
Not her normal style but she carries it off pretty well (no pun intended). 7.
Posted 11 years ago by BazH    [ Reply ]
 Kanuffen wrote:
Unfortunately (nearly) all songs with religious conotations, inferences, references, themes or out right narative are deserving of the lowest ranking despite the quality of the song.
 

Posted 11 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
 rlr511 wrote:
lamest PG song
  
"Lame in the wa-ter, LAAAAAME in the Wah-tuhhhh..."
Posted 11 years ago by scott_bruce    [ Reply ]
lamest PG song
Posted 11 years ago by rlr511    [ Reply ]
Unfortunately (nearly) all songs with religious conotations, inferences, references, themes or out right narative are deserving of the lowest ranking despite the quality of the song.
Posted 11 years ago by Kanuffen    [ Reply ]
 ThirdRail_33 wrote:

Amen - what you said.  This is VG, but doesn't come close to Eva's rendition.
 
I'll second that amen.
 
Posted 12 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
Throwin' down the 9.  What a talent!
Posted 12 years ago by CamLwalk    [ Reply ]
I thought for 30 years that Mandel's version was the original!    {#Beat}
Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
 bluecshells wrote:

Patty rocks...you know why?  Because she just does it!

 
Philosophy - woow!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
Not for me! ABSOLUTELY NOT!
Posted 12 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 smackiepipe wrote:
Like it, love Patty, but Eva Cassidy nailed this song like no one's business.
 
Amen - what you said.  This is VG, but doesn't come close to Eva's rendition.
Posted 12 years ago by ThirdRail_33    [ Reply ]
Damn, coulda sworn this was Alice Russell. Huh.
Posted 12 years ago by slr242    [ Reply ]
What's not love, honor and appreciate about this take?  PG is wonderful.  EmmyLou blazed a trail for many women who are now pitching in.  And EmmyLou herself is by no means over.
Posted 12 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
Love this, brings Son House to mind. Only good.
 
Posted 12 years ago by aerialman    [ Reply ]

a whole lotta soul. yes sir.


Posted 12 years ago by deoy30et    [ Reply ]
really like this song cause it reminds me of church. Hey, dj I like to ask how can I set up an audio talk show talking bout my favorite tech things?
Posted 12 years ago by linuxfan247    [ Reply ]
Like it, love Patty, but Eva Cassidy nailed this song like no one's business.
Posted 12 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
Pretty sweet, though I'd really love to hear the Ramsey Lewis version...
Posted 12 years ago by Exene    [ Reply ]
Makes me think of Tom Waits.
Posted 12 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
 FlatCat wrote:
She's got that Adele squeak thing going there. Who influenced whom?
 
HA!...Patty's been around for a few years longer.

Posted 12 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
She's got that Adele squeak thing going there. Who influenced whom?
Posted 12 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
As not a fan of gospel and co. , this is not bad!
Posted 12 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
Nope.... Doesn't get it done for me.... Not this version.....
Posted 12 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
I always thought this was a Harvey Mandel song.

And now I feel pretty uneducated, as a quick Google search reveals....

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wade_in_the_Water


Posted 12 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
 coy wrote:
alot of wading in the water lately isn't it
or is it just me ?
 

You got water in San Antonio?
Posted 13 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Mercy Lounge here in Nashville on October 4th.  Don't know about you'all but we'll be there ...
Posted 13 years ago by Misterfixit    [ Reply ]
alot of wading in the water lately isn't it
or is it just me ?
Posted 13 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
 amb599 wrote:
Hmm.  First PG song I didn't instantly fall in love with.  I'm sure I will though, it's inevitable.
  This makes three of us.  PG is a force of nature.


Posted 13 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
 amb599 wrote:
Hmm.  First PG song I didn't instantly fall in love with.  I'm sure I will though, it's inevitable.
 
Interesting, I have the same reaction to this song and I'm sure I'll most likely end up really liking it.
Posted 13 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]
Hmm.  First PG song I didn't instantly fall in love with.  I'm sure I will though, it's inevitable.
Posted 13 years ago by amb599    [ Reply ]

Patty rocks...you know why?  Because she just does it!


Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
Look up Judy Henske doing this ——really good!

Posted 13 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
I've heard a snippet of this song in Marc Broussard's "Home."  It would be great to hear that song after this one. I love Patty Griffin's voice, and she does a pretty bang-up job with this song.  Strolling-slow, soulful, and just the right amount of passion and grit. I close my eyes and I'm swaying in a gospel choir, singing the backing vocals.... Good stuff!
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Tasty
Posted 13 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]