Blind Faith — Can't Find My Way Home
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Come down off your throne and leave your body alone
Somebody must change
You are the reason I've been waiting so long
Somebody holds the key
But I'm near the end and I just ain't got the time
And I'm wasted and I can't find my way home
Come down on your own and leave your body alone
Somebody must change
You are the reason I've been waiting all these years
Somebody holds the key
But I can't find my way home
But I can't find my way home
But I can't find my way home
But I can't find my way home
Still I can't find my way home
And I ain't done nothing wrong
But I can't find my way home
Somebody must change
You are the reason I've been waiting so long
Somebody holds the key
But I'm near the end and I just ain't got the time
And I'm wasted and I can't find my way home
Come down on your own and leave your body alone
Somebody must change
You are the reason I've been waiting all these years
Somebody holds the key
But I can't find my way home
But I can't find my way home
But I can't find my way home
But I can't find my way home
Still I can't find my way home
And I ain't done nothing wrong
But I can't find my way home
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The original is endearing, but maybe my favorite version of this is live at the Royal Albert Hall, with Clapton, Derek Trucks, Doyle Bramhall. Look it up on the YouTubes.
MassivRuss wrote:
I have it, it must have been in the US at some point.
So that other cover art - does it even exist anymore? And are we just going to pretend Huck Finn’s best friend was named, simply, “Jim”? (And… debate!!”)
I have it, it must have been in the US at some point.
I have the original cover and I live in the US. The album was a gift from a ex-hippy. Joe, I hope you are doing well as a lawyer. We were going to change the world, remember but then we graduated and joined it.
idiot_wind wrote:
Uhhh, that would now qualify as child pornography.
Hey...where is the original album cover?
C'mon.
ziakut wrote:
If you're that wasted you probably can't find your phone either...
With today's GPS technology...this song is rendered kind of irrelevant. BUT I'm an old schooler and personally love this song...so never mind.
If you're that wasted you probably can't find your phone either...
i find this song defined the end of the 60s, in several ways. end of several things and a lot of us got 'lost' along the way. perhaps this is how we find our true selves, as lame as the phrase became
Edna9999 wrote:
Dzien Dobry! (Good Morning)
Piosenka jest fantastyczna. proszę o darmowe dzwonki na telefon bez rejestracji w trybie offline
Dzien Dobry! (Good Morning)
Hey...where is the original album cover?
C'mon.
C'mon.
Piosenka jest fantastyczna. proszę o darmowe dzwonki na telefon bez rejestracji w trybie offline
johnfiva wrote:
Still no reason to go below 9 on this!
People rating this below 9 were unfortunately not there. Probably because they hadn't been born yet!
Still no reason to go below 9 on this!
So that other cover art - does it even exist anymore?
And are we just going to pretend Huck Finn’s best friend was named, simply, “Jim”?
(And… debate!!”)
But, but, but...where is the original/alternative album cover?
for some reason, i hear this song and think of the movie Fandango.
i'm not sure exactly why...
i'm not sure exactly why...
People rating this below 9 were unfortunately not there. Probably because they hadn't been born yet!
This song is played at the end of (AngLee's) film Woodstock?
I love this track, and the album, a terrible shame they didn't do more. For me the ultimate version of this is the solo acoustic version Steve Winwood did a few years ago, have a look on YouTube.
The entire album is outstanding.
ziakut wrote:
unless you use apple navigation
With today's GPS technology...this song is rendered kind of irrelevant. BUT I'm an old schooler and personally love this song...so never mind.
unless you use apple navigation
This is a great song. Could have been released in any decade between the 60s and now, and it would still be contemporary, and would still be a hit. A true timeless classic.
The best of all the rest!!!!!!!
timmus wrote:
I like them! Great drumming! Unfortunately, you can't hear the kick drum on the entire album. Recorded on 8 tracks, no room for a separate kick drum mic!
The drummer: "F--k the cymbals from this drum kit! I never liked them anyway."
I like them! Great drumming! Unfortunately, you can't hear the kick drum on the entire album. Recorded on 8 tracks, no room for a separate kick drum mic!
timmus wrote:
Ah, that sir is a classic tiny splash cymbal Ginger uses to mark the phrase. I love it.
The drummer: "F--k the cymbals from this drum kit! I never liked them anyway."
Ah, that sir is a classic tiny splash cymbal Ginger uses to mark the phrase. I love it.
Ginger's splash cymbal at the end of the phrase is a classic. That makes it such a memorable song.
The drummer: "F--k the cymbals from this drum kit! I never liked them anyway."
Holy crap! My faith is restored!
GODLIKE!!! ICONIC!!!
Atombender wrote:
The birth of the splash cymbal solo
The birth of the splash cymbal solo :)
ajlept wrote:
I know the one you mean. Mesmerizing as you say.
Was waisting time on FB last night and caught a solo video of Steve Winwood performing this song on acoustic guitar fireside. Mesmerizing!
I know the one you mean. Mesmerizing as you say.
whatsupdude wrote:
A cover song is never better than the original but it can be different.
All Along The Watchtower. With A Little Help From My Friends.
A cover song is never better than the original but it can be different.
All Along The Watchtower. With A Little Help From My Friends.
always have to turn down the volume when this comes on, that bloody symbol crash! ruins the song imho
mrtuba9 wrote:
A cover song is never better than the original but it can be different.
I love Alison Krauss' version. I think she nails it! But I sill gave this a solid 9.
A cover song is never better than the original but it can be different.
With today's GPS technology...this song is rendered kind of irrelevant. BUT I'm an old schooler and personally love this song...so never mind.
Some songs are just so perfect, you can't believe that a human(s) could have composed it.
Steely_D wrote:
"To us and that, and privileges of youth. Here's to us and what we were."
"And what we'll be."
Fandango (1985)
Love to learn new albums, artists, songs, movies, trivia, whatever from the song comments, then go explore...
Thank you
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"To us and that, and privileges of youth. Here's to us and what we were."
"And what we'll be."
Fandango (1985)
Love to learn new albums, artists, songs, movies, trivia, whatever from the song comments, then go explore...
Thank you
Spread love
danielsoares wrote:
Such a great song. Great group!
mattenuttall wrote:
Holy cow: my brain has been remixing the cymbal into the background for 50 years. I'll never hear this song again now that you've pointed out the flaw.... I still give it a high 8.
My guess is that they wanted it that way and they are the artists after all. I'd guess, more specifically, that Ginger Baker wanted it that way.
...and who the hell is going to tell Ginger no?!?
Holy cow: my brain has been remixing the cymbal into the background for 50 years. I'll never hear this song again now that you've pointed out the flaw.... I still give it a high 8.
My guess is that they wanted it that way and they are the artists after all. I'd guess, more specifically, that Ginger Baker wanted it that way.
...and who the hell is going to tell Ginger no?!?
No flaw ~ just joy
ToddBradley wrote:
Holy cow: my brain has been remixing the cymbal into the background for 50 years. I'll never hear this song again now that you've pointed out the flaw.... I still give it a high 8.
50 years of people wondering why the hell did they make the splash cymbal so loud in the mix. I know Bill agrees with me.
Holy cow: my brain has been remixing the cymbal into the background for 50 years. I'll never hear this song again now that you've pointed out the flaw.... I still give it a high 8.
50 years of people wondering why the hell did they make the splash cymbal so loud in the mix. I know Bill agrees with me.
I can listen to this album over and over.
Was waisting time on FB last night and caught a solo video of Steve Winwood performing this song on acoustic guitar fireside. Mesmerizing!
ednazarko wrote:
I love their sound. I agree that artists of this era formed and reformed many exceptional bands. So many solo careers launched from 60's and 70's from solid bands.
This album, this album... Every time I listen to it, or any song on it, it makes me incredibly sad that there aren't four or five albums by this group.
I love their sound. I agree that artists of this era formed and reformed many exceptional bands. So many solo careers launched from 60's and 70's from solid bands.
This album, this album... Every time I listen to it, or any song on it, it makes me incredibly sad that there aren't four or five albums by this group.
danielsoares wrote:
And I loooovee the Alison Krauss version too!!!
Such a great song.
And I loooovee the Alison Krauss version too!!!
The very best
Such a great song.
Rating from me only 7
I love Alison Krauss' version. I think she nails it! But I sill gave this a solid 9.
AnchorMan wrote:
It's nice to see the lyrics, but as a_genuine_find says the volume control doesn't work. It hilights when you mouse over it but won't move when you click on it.
I can't move the indicator, but I can click on the line to its left and right to adjust the volume. Dragging it would be nice though.
It's nice to see the lyrics, but as a_genuine_find says the volume control doesn't work. It hilights when you mouse over it but won't move when you click on it.
I can't move the indicator, but I can click on the line to its left and right to adjust the volume. Dragging it would be nice though.
a_genuine_find wrote:
It's nice to see the lyrics, but as a_genuine_find says the volume control doesn't work. It hilights when you mouse over it but won't move when you click on it.
With the new HTML interface, I can't move the volume control anymore.
Anyone else seeing this too?!
Anyone else seeing this too?!
It's nice to see the lyrics, but as a_genuine_find says the volume control doesn't work. It hilights when you mouse over it but won't move when you click on it.
With the new HTML interface, I can't move the volume control anymore.
Anyone else seeing this too?!
Anyone else seeing this too?!
Still a solid 10, but a tad too slow after flying with the Afro Celt track.
There is an app for that.
meatmike wrote:
Deviant sexual motives. In this case alleged pedophilia. Which was not the artists motive in taking that cover photo....duh!
Of course there are sexual motives in art...duh!
Deviant sexual motives. In this case alleged pedophilia. Which was not the artists motive in taking that cover photo....duh!
He always seemed so bad he never seemed too bright, he was glowing like the meddle on election night.
He was long ago he is far away he was so much better than covfefe.
He was long ago he is far away he was so much better than covfefe.
Of course there are sexual motives in art...duh!
westslope wrote:
Hi pinto,
Your ignorant comment is OK. We know that you come from a 'rape culture'.
We know you come from a culture that values ignorance.
Hey now... don't blame an entire culture. Every culture has its problem individuals. There is such a thing as un-cultured (some might say unwashed or ignorant or blinkered). The OP falls more into this category.
Repressed might also be a strong possibility. Someone who sees sexual motives in everything (especially art) could be just that.
Hi pinto,
Your ignorant comment is OK. We know that you come from a 'rape culture'.
We know you come from a culture that values ignorance.
Hey now... don't blame an entire culture. Every culture has its problem individuals. There is such a thing as un-cultured (some might say unwashed or ignorant or blinkered). The OP falls more into this category.
Repressed might also be a strong possibility. Someone who sees sexual motives in everything (especially art) could be just that.
pinto wrote:
OK. Your vote as an advocate for child porn is officially recorded. Thanks for playing.
Hi pinto,
Your ignorant comment is OK. We know that you come from a 'rape culture'.
We know you come from a culture that values ignorance.
OK. Your vote as an advocate for child porn is officially recorded. Thanks for playing.
Hi pinto,
Your ignorant comment is OK. We know that you come from a 'rape culture'.
We know you come from a culture that values ignorance.
7 - Quite Likeable to me
LowPhreak wrote:
Probably removed by complaints from uptight extremist hypocrites.
OK. Your vote as an advocate for child porn is officially recorded. Thanks for playing.
Probably removed by complaints from uptight extremist hypocrites.
OK. Your vote as an advocate for child porn is officially recorded. Thanks for playing.
Logged on to see the negative comments and rage, but found even the most cynical find criticizing this jewel impossible. Amazing music.
Great one)
finnie wrote:
No problem, it was a good date.
I'm dating myself here but I had the pleasure of seeing them live in June 1969 at the University of Toronto's Varsity Stadium. A wonderful memory that has stayed with me all these years.
No problem, it was a good date.
Tomasni wrote:
7 ? you heathen. At least an 8.
7 - Quite Likeable for me
7 ? you heathen. At least an 8.
7 - Quite Likeable for me
Hey good song
I have the vinyl from many many yrs ago :)
I have the vinyl from many many yrs ago :)
idiot_wind wrote:
It used to be up. I think modesty overcame the original. Playing that UK copy with that cover right now actually.
Hey...where's the "other" album cover? You all know what I'm talking about...
It used to be up. I think modesty overcame the original. Playing that UK copy with that cover right now actually.
Hey...where's the "other" album cover? You all know what I'm talking about...
A special place in time for those of us old enough to remember what it was like to hear these guys
Not Allison Krauss. Ellen McIlwaine, actually. Though I would'nt mind hearing how Allison does it.
hobbified wrote:
Allison Krauss. I do enjoy her version (which I first heard thanks to Crossing Jordan), but Steve Winwood is goodness :)
Bleyfusz wrote:
hobbified wrote:
Allison Krauss. I do enjoy her version (which I first heard thanks to Crossing Jordan), but Steve Winwood is goodness :)
Bleyfusz wrote:
Not bad, but I prefer the version of what's-her-name....
I'm dating myself here but I had the pleasure of seeing them live in June 1969 at the University of Toronto's Varsity Stadium. A wonderful memory that has stayed with me all these years.
What a beautiful, angelic voice. Stevie was so young then. A prodigy.
Doesn't get much better than this. I'm not sure I've seen a song rated higher... deservedly so.
Among the best recordings of music of any genre by any artist anywhere at any time in human history. Godlike.
Brilliant. Ginger Baker is amazing on this.
unclehud wrote:
Ha!
This title of this song was the punch line for many a joke while in college, then in the Navy. Now, of course, I hardly ever LEAVE home ...
Ha!
Saw Steve Winwood a couple years ago and he was amazing As is this song.
garyalex wrote:
That's because it's a tambourine.
Actually, from reading around, it looks/sounds like it was a splash cymbal.
That's because it's a tambourine.
Actually, from reading around, it looks/sounds like it was a splash cymbal.
rdo wrote:
Nope, will not do. There are not very many comments here anyway. Once people start commenting on the purported "topic of music", then I'll step aside, or limit my comments to just music. I am pretty tired of seeing the vast majority of pages devoid of any commentary (music, or otherwise). I am going to comment on what I feel like. If you do not like it, then you can go somewhere else. I would welcome some real thoughtful commentary by you, BTW. (I won't hold my breath.)
No one expects a blowhard to hold their breath. These pages are filled with topical music commentary, the vast majority of which is enjoyable to read. You just haven't noticed because you wouldn't know what it looks like, being so obsessed with being pithy and inflammatory rhetoric. So it smacks of hypocrisy to hear you spew on the topic.
I'll stop asking you to come out from under your bridge, though, as it is pointless to do so.
Nope, will not do. There are not very many comments here anyway. Once people start commenting on the purported "topic of music", then I'll step aside, or limit my comments to just music. I am pretty tired of seeing the vast majority of pages devoid of any commentary (music, or otherwise). I am going to comment on what I feel like. If you do not like it, then you can go somewhere else. I would welcome some real thoughtful commentary by you, BTW. (I won't hold my breath.)
No one expects a blowhard to hold their breath. These pages are filled with topical music commentary, the vast majority of which is enjoyable to read. You just haven't noticed because you wouldn't know what it looks like, being so obsessed with being pithy and inflammatory rhetoric. So it smacks of hypocrisy to hear you spew on the topic.
I'll stop asking you to come out from under your bridge, though, as it is pointless to do so.
Yup,,,I remember that.
Steely_D wrote:
"To us and that, and privileges of youth. Here's to us and what we were."
"And what we'll be."
Steely_D wrote:
"To us and that, and privileges of youth. Here's to us and what we were."
"And what we'll be."
Blind Faith—so brief and so brilliant.
Very nice. Comes out of handmade music times. Rated 9*
The more I hear this, the more I like it.
"Paule" and I say: Danke Bill!!! 
Jeff09 wrote:
That's because it's a tambourine.
This song is iconic for me, but I wish they would remaster the top hat/cymbal crashes...sounds like he's hitting a pie plate!
That's because it's a tambourine.
dragon1952 wrote:
Slightly better on the MFSL Gold CD remaster
I try to think of them recording this song in a hotel room and all they had was a tambourine. Works!
Slightly better on the MFSL Gold CD remaster
I try to think of them recording this song in a hotel room and all they had was a tambourine. Works!
cool soundtrack eh
"To us and that, and privileges of youth. Here's to us and what we were."
"And what we'll be."
ShaunJ wrote:
I had the pleasure of hearing this live as Steve Winwood is opening for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tour.
Got to see the original at the Spectrum in Philly ~1969. The album wasn't out yet as I recall and they were billed as the new Cream; which of course they weren't; but once we got past that it was a very enjoyable concert.
I had the pleasure of hearing this live as Steve Winwood is opening for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tour.
Got to see the original at the Spectrum in Philly ~1969. The album wasn't out yet as I recall and they were billed as the new Cream; which of course they weren't; but once we got past that it was a very enjoyable concert.
Jeff09 wrote:
I'll try to think of those cymbal crashes as interesting sonic artifacts from the 2-track period of rock history.
Slightly better on the MFSL Gold CD remaster
I'll try to think of those cymbal crashes as interesting sonic artifacts from the 2-track period of rock history.
Slightly better on the MFSL Gold CD remaster
kingfish2004 wrote:
Amway!
I found my way!!! :))
Amway!
BillG wrote:
Unfortunately the original masters for this album were lost. Some studio trickery might be helpful here, but there's only so much you can do with a 2-track master...
I'll try to think of those cymbal crashes as interesting sonic artifacts from the 2-track period of rock history.
Unfortunately the original masters for this album were lost. Some studio trickery might be helpful here, but there's only so much you can do with a 2-track master...
I'll try to think of those cymbal crashes as interesting sonic artifacts from the 2-track period of rock history.
Jeff09 wrote:
Unfortunately the original masters for this album were lost. Some studio trickery might be helpful here, but there's only so much you can do with a 2-track master...
This song is iconic for me, but I wish they would remaster the top hat/cymbal crashes...sounds like he's hitting a pie plate!
Unfortunately the original masters for this album were lost. Some studio trickery might be helpful here, but there's only so much you can do with a 2-track master...
This song is iconic for me, but I wish they would remaster the hi-hat/cymbal crashes...sounds like he's hitting a pie plate!
Awesome!! Bill, why don't you put the famous original cover of the girl with the plane? Hopefully there are no legal issues anymore with that ...
Wish there was an eleven setting....
Still my favorite song on the planet.
flower powerEverybody in my homeless camp loves this original version of the song, as well as Widespread Panic's cover version... in fact we love lots of nice covers of this song thru the years... time flies when we're having fun...
Boy_Wonder wrote:
I had the pleasure of hearing this live as Steve Winwood is opening for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tour.
Are you there yet Steve?
I had the pleasure of hearing this live as Steve Winwood is opening for Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers tour.
I just saw him opening for Tom Petty. Great show and great musicians all!
Are you there yet Steve?
kingfish2004 wrote:
Where is she today !?!?!?
melzabutch wrote:
I found my way!!! :))
mojoman wrote:
Big time pop art classic collectable.
Hmm. What happened to the child porn cover on the original album?
Big time pop art classic collectable.
mojoman wrote:
Probably removed by complaints from uptight extremist hypocrites.
Hmm. What happened to the child porn cover on the original album?
Probably removed by complaints from uptight extremist hypocrites.
Hmm. What happened to the child porn cover on the original album?
hayduke2 wrote:
+1
feel right at home now, thank you all
+1
feel right at home now, thank you all
This title of this song was the punch line for many a joke while in college, then in the Navy. Now, of course, I hardly ever LEAVE home ...
h8rhater wrote:
Take is somewhere else boys.
Music is the topic.
Nope, will not do. There are not very many comments here anyway. Once people start commenting on the purported "topic of music", then I'll step aside, or limit my comments to just music. I am pretty tired of seeing the vast majority of pages devoid of any commentary (music, or otherwise). I am going to comment on what I feel like. If you do not like it, then you can go somewhere else. I would welcome some real thoughtful commentary by you, BTW. (I won't hold my breath.)
Take is somewhere else boys.
Music is the topic.
Nope, will not do. There are not very many comments here anyway. Once people start commenting on the purported "topic of music", then I'll step aside, or limit my comments to just music. I am pretty tired of seeing the vast majority of pages devoid of any commentary (music, or otherwise). I am going to comment on what I feel like. If you do not like it, then you can go somewhere else. I would welcome some real thoughtful commentary by you, BTW. (I won't hold my breath.)
ooooh, Shearwater Whipping Boy to this transition was sooooo eerie and luscious, that was beautiful!
Wow! This song has really stood up well to time....only just realizing after several listens, it's from 1969!!! I thought it was much more current. It's pretty darn nice to be able to say this was before my time --I hardly ever get to do that anymore; made my day :)
rdo wrote:
Take is somewhere else boys.
Music is the topic.
Byronape, what I have said is really beyond dispute. If you don't know this, then you're not looking very closely. Universities are notoriously hostile to conservatives, and hiring conservatives, for example. I'll also just give a couple non-ideological examples, but I could give hundreds: Larry Summers comments about women and mathematics that were uncontroversial and that caused a national uproar and nearly lost him his job; E.O. Wilson's writings about evolutionary biology that were met with near-violent protests. My main point though, which you seem to agree on, is that we can no longer even talk about race. We’re all too scared to open our mouths! PC-ness is harmful to the people it’s meant to help. BTW, you get no argument from me as to your assessment of the Juan Williams case. I don't care about bias at NPR so much, that was not really my point. He should not have been fired. He is a good man, a good liberal. I have no problem with what he said that got him fired. I watched that episode live, BTW, and I thought nothing of it at the time. He's right!
Take is somewhere else boys.
Music is the topic.
.....MORE cymbals!!...........(just kidding - they do kinda stick out like cowbells, though) I do love this song just the way it is.