I watched Martin Scorsese's film The Last Waltz last night and fell in love with him and with The Band all over again. The 4 CD box set of music from the film is on the way. In the meantime I'm listening to The Band, the one with the bonus tracks and thought I'd post this gorgeous gorgeous song.
If you find me in a gloom, or catch me in a dream Inside my lonely room, there is no in between Whispering pines, rising of the tide If only one star shines That's just enough to get inside I will wait until it all goes 'round With you in sight, the lost are found Foghorn through the night, calling out to sea Protect my only light, 'cause she once belonged to me Let the waves rush in, let the seagulls cry For if I live again, these hopes will never die I can feel you standing there But I dont see you anywhere
Standing by the well, wishing for the rains Reaching to the clouds, for nothing else remains Drifting in a daze, when evening will be done Try looking through a haze At an empty house, in the cold, cold sun I will wait until it all goes round With you in sight, the lost are found
My Trusted MOGs
Have been a big fan of robbie robertson and the band for years, great musicians all. Another great Canadian import! Probably watched the last waltz a dozen times if I've seen it once It's such a fun flick.
check this out http://theband.hiof.no/articles/whispering_pines_viney.html
My Trusted MOGs
Thanks for the link. I found the essay both interesting and overmuch. Like any self-respecting omnivore, I tend to be a generalist.