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Bryan Ferry — I Thought
Album: Frantic
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Released: 2002
Length: 5:22
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I thought you'd be my streetcar named desire
My way--my taste of wine
I thought you'd be that flame within the fire
One dream that just won't die

All night--out looking for new love
Impossible true love--nothing at all
Looking for new gods--looking for new blood
Looking for you

I thought I'd find you walking in the rain
Just like a wayward child
I thought I'd find you calling out my name
So foolish is my pride

All night--looking for new love
Impossible true love--nothing at all
Looking for new ways--looking for strange blood
Looking for you

I thought I'd be your streetcar named desire
Your man--the one you seek
I thought I'd take you deep within myself
Subtitles when we speak

Hold on--the flower says reach out
The thunder says no shout is greater than mine
Listen and hold on--till the day fades out
Smothered in gold.
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Is it me or does he sound a bit like Roy Orbison here? I'm new to Bryan Ferry. Cool tune {#Daisy}
Posted 6 years ago by mmartinwhite1938    [ Reply ]
I usually overlook this track when listening to this disk so it's good to hear here. BTW, I try to plant a few trees every year. Good for Bryan.
Posted 10 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
 lemmoth wrote:

Although from his website, he is participating in this:

Money generated by Forestry Commission Live Music ticket sales is spent directly on the nation's woodlands, benefiting everything from butterflies to walkers.


Perhaps he is a "conservative" in the sense of conserving the environment.
 
No - conservative is sort of like your Republicans
Posted 13 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
You probably don't like my politics either, but can I still listen?  Gosh thanks.
Posted 13 years ago by amoreena    [ Reply ]
Great textures and layers to this song, and the harmonica at the end is nice. Cool song.
Posted 13 years ago by d-don    [ Reply ]
 jools wrote:

Very glad to hear that Fred and I agree on this. 
 
 
Although from his website, he is participating in this:

Money generated by Forestry Commission Live Music ticket sales is spent directly on the nation's woodlands, benefiting everything from butterflies to walkers.


Perhaps he is a "conservative" in the sense of conserving the environment.

Posted 13 years ago by lemmoth    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

The foxes don't like it much either. Fred Riley has also derided Brian's political views; here in North America we don't hear much about that side of Mr Ferry. It is rather unsettling when an artist you admire has opinions that turn your stomach. {#Think}
 
Very glad to hear that Fred and I agree on this. 
 
Posted 13 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
I think Bryan Ferry has had one of the more interesting careers in music and Frantic is an excellent album.  This song is an instant classic — it could have been recorded in the '70s, but it still doesn't sounded dated.  That's not easy to pull off.

Posted 14 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
 jools wrote:

Great music, but his right wing politics stink.  And he son is a big supporter of fox hunting.  Which we don't like very much here in the UK
 
He's a conservative?  Fantastic!  I thought there was something I liked about him.  How refreshing to discover that someone who's music you've been fond of is not a liberal.

Kind of like watching Megan Kelly on Fox news.

Posted 14 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
 k_trout wrote:
Sorry you blokes don't like his politics - wouldn't the world be great if everyone would simply fall into your line of thinking
the fellow is a terrific artist and musician - let it go at that

i detest ted nugent's politics - doesn't matter
His music does nothing for me
 

Yea, I'm with you on that though I really like the Nug's stuff from the 70's.
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Thank goodness I am spared the anxiety of deciding whether or not this is my favorite song.
Posted 14 years ago by tpa29970    [ Reply ]
can't yer just forget about politics for a minute ................ great tune Paradise :)
 
Posted 14 years ago by farley    [ Reply ]
Sorry you blokes don't like his politics - wouldn't the world be great if everyone would simply fall into your line of thinking
the fellow is a terrific artist and musician - let it go at that

i detest ted nugent's politics - doesn't matter
His music does nothing for me
Posted 14 years ago by k_trout    [ Reply ]
 jools wrote:
Great music, but his right wing politics stink.  And he son is a big supporter of fox hunting.  Which we don't like very much here in the UK
 
The foxes don't like it much either. Fred Riley has also derided Brian's political views; here in North America we don't hear much about that side of Mr Ferry. It is rather unsettling when an artist you admire has opinions that turn your stomach. {#Think}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:

That's true but he also has some very strong solo material. This album is very good.
 
Great music, but his right wing politics stink.  And he son is a big supporter of fox hunting.  Which we don't like very much here in the UK
Posted 14 years ago by jools    [ Reply ]
 oldviolin wrote:

And Eno
 

The One
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 nigelr wrote:
Bryan is wonderful, especially with Roxy Music!

 
That's true but he also has some very strong solo material. This album is very good.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Blah! Part II.  More worms, please.
Posted 15 years ago by mikedarookie    [ Reply ]
 8by10 wrote:

This sounds like Tiny Tim making a comeback.  Sorry.

 

And some comeback that would be!

RIP, Herbert Khaury.
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I haven't heard this before...{#Whistle}{#Smile}  Wild that Ferry & Eno and all are still turning it out...

Posted 15 years ago by TravelRat    [ Reply ]
Sweet and sublime. {#Good-vibes}
Posted 15 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
Bryan being Bryan, sure fine.
Bryan channeling Orbison, nah.
Posted 16 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]

This sounds like Tiny Tim making a comeback.  Sorry.


Posted 16 years ago by 8by10    [ Reply ]
I came in here to rate this a 2, and then saw that I had already done so. I guess my opinion hasn't changed.


Posted 16 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
How nice to hear just the first few notes and know that a treat was in store. Be nice to hear some of the Dylan covers too.
Posted 16 years ago by Jeremy_Cherfas    [ Reply ]
oldviolin wrote:
And Eno
gotcha
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
a_genuine_find wrote:
'these' being Ferry and Buckley? If so, couldn't agree more!
And Eno
Posted 16 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
oldviolin wrote:
What a pair of monuments these guys are.
'these' being Ferry and Buckley? If so, couldn't agree more!
Posted 16 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
What a pair of monuments these guys are.
Posted 16 years ago by oldviolin    [ Reply ]
Bryan is wonderful, especially with Roxy Music!
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
Godlike, nothing else!!!
Posted 17 years ago by hackbraten    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
Shades of Roy Orbison...
My thoughts exactly! pbm
Posted 17 years ago by Patti    [ Reply ]
An interesting way to create a song, and it really works. Start with a drum machine and repetitive electronica, and then add one organic element, a voice. It's pretty cool.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Shades of Roy Orbison...
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Excellent.
Posted 17 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
I absolutely love Bryan Ferry's voice. Ahhhhhhh.....
Posted 17 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
Nice song.
Posted 17 years ago by mattt    [ Reply ]
This is making me Frantic!
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
Goat farm. That could be a theme
Posted 17 years ago by mattc296    [ Reply ]
This sounds like it belongs in an Italian Western.. I like!
Posted 17 years ago by gonzafr    [ Reply ]
tiny tim??
Posted 17 years ago by nance    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
I'm hearing a little Tiny Tim, personally.
Tiny Tim was, and still is, a huge influence.
Posted 17 years ago by brighthue    [ Reply ]
killer tune....radio paradise rocks....
Posted 17 years ago by fontainemusic    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of a song by Sophie Zelmani, a duet, something about "dream about me".
Posted 17 years ago by resonator    [ Reply ]
Alear wrote:
Why beat on poor Casio? When I was young, far ante-Casio, I got a recorder. Couldn't play worth a lick, but it did introduce me to music and what it takes to make it. Many youngsters got that sense from a Casio. I think that just the act of trying to perform or create music gives folks a much better appreciation of hearing music.
Well said. Recorder introduced me to music as well. Fortunately I mastered this instrument and then moved on to Clarinet. Knowledge of playing music broadens one's appreciation of music, musicians, life. Oh, and Brian Ferry is Fantastic! As is this song. Nice, calming melody.
Posted 17 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
I'm hearing a little Tiny Tim, personally.
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Wow. Luxurious. Edit: I see that this is a collaboration with Eno. I should have guessed.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
B. Ferry always makes me think of my best friend in high school: she had such a crush on him!! Now she's an old married lady, living in suburban Atlanta. I still adore her. And the memories.
Posted 17 years ago by djeneba    [ Reply ]
"I thought"...this was a very kewl tune!
Posted 17 years ago by Exit2Eden    [ Reply ]
This is the first song I've heard on RP that I really don't like.His sheep's baa vibrato gives me the creeps. Please look out for Frankie Miller's glorious version of Jealous Guy.
Posted 17 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
Love Brian Ferry, very nice song! But please don't play his version of Jealous Guy
Posted 18 years ago by undo_silence    [ Reply ]
What a hook! Never heard this before. Just lovely..smoooth like "Avalon" The Casio actually adds a sort of innocence - this is my first song kind of sound - to the intro (?).
Posted 18 years ago by bellabellafella    [ Reply ]
Why beat on poor Casio? When I was young, far ante-Casio, I got a recorder. Couldn't play worth a lick, but it did introduce me to music and what it takes to make it. Many youngsters got that sense from a Casio. I think that just the act of trying to perform or create music gives folks a much better appreciation of hearing music.
Posted 18 years ago by Alear    [ Reply ]
Those backing vocals sound like they are from "Please Mister Custer." Anyone remember that song?
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
I've never heard this before, and I love it... thanks!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by RayRay    [ Reply ]
Wow. It sounds like he matches Roxy Music with this one. Very cool.
Posted 18 years ago by siloco    [ Reply ]
It sounds like he's driving a car down train tracks or tapping his Adam's apple while he's singing. Is it just me? Holy warble Batman!
Posted 18 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
Really like this song, as well as Hiroshima from the same album. Depressing when formerly great artists lose it as they age (Rod Stewart, Stevie Wonder, etc). I've always liked Ferry and Eno and hope they continue to come out with songs like this, at least every once in a while. Hoping my creativity and innovation doesn't fade as I grow older...
Posted 18 years ago by Waybo    [ Reply ]
I'm afraid Ferry never really did it for me after Roxy Music. "Could it Happen to Me" beats this by a country mile.
Posted 18 years ago by dpjag    [ Reply ]
iMacomania wrote:
There are much better songs from him! Why do you play this?
Much much better. Time is precious. volume down
Posted 18 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite tune on the excellent disk but whenever I hear a Ferry/Eno collab, I'm usually happy...
Posted 18 years ago by tulfan    [ Reply ]
that's some darn fine Casio playin'. thanks Bill!
Posted 18 years ago by tammaye    [ Reply ]
There are much better songs from him! Why do you play this?
Posted 18 years ago by iMacomania    [ Reply ]
WonderLizard wrote:
It wasn't until this moment and Bill's "cheesy keyboard" intro to this song that I realized that the "banter" amidst sets is also canned. Amazing. Always thought Bill just recorded 'em in advance and plugged 'em in, etc. Okay, I'm naive. So shoot me.
I just heard the cheesy keyboard intro. And it made me laugh, and I came to comment on it.
Posted 18 years ago by AliGator    [ Reply ]
It wasn't until this moment and Bill's "cheesy keyboard" intro to this song that I realized that the "banter" amidst sets is also canned. Amazing. Always thought Bill just recorded 'em in advance and plugged 'em in, etc. Okay, I'm naive. So shoot me.
Posted 19 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
yay casiotone....bleh
Posted 19 years ago by anniebear    [ Reply ]
Bill, what do you mean "cheesy"? This is Eno at his most brilliant (he wrote the music for Bryan on this song for Frantic)...... please listen to the lyrics..... this song used to make me cry every time i heard it.... beautiful GREAT ALBUM, GREAT PERFORMER!! THIS is why I listen to RP!
Posted 19 years ago by Helchat    [ Reply ]
Morph it from Brian Ferry to Roxy...pleeez Love the music! Though hated his stage personality.
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
The snare drum beat on the 2, 2 1/2, 4 is what is SO Orbison. Nice for a song, a whole CD is another story.
Posted 19 years ago by Drummer4soul    [ Reply ]
:D I like it!
Posted 19 years ago by blythemeteor    [ Reply ]
...Good tune BTW, all of BF is....
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
That quick vibrato thing he does with his voice reminds me of Kate Bush, (in that ooooooh, yessss song) which is not necessarily a bad thing. .
Posted 19 years ago by traveyes    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
!PLEH My comment got absorbed into kaupmees' comment.....I'm TRAPPED! Aaahh!
Fixed. When replying, you need to start typing after the < /quote> tag.
Posted 20 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
!PLEH My comment got absorbed into kaupmees' comment.....I'm TRAPPED! Aaahh!
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
kaupmees wrote:
#-o <...> Jokes, if you're listening, thanks a lot. Thanks for nothing. A lot of nothing.
You GO,...uh, ...kaup-y!
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
#-o I do not believe this. After listening daily to RP every work day since the beginning of February (eight and a half months), I finally created an account so I could post messages. And the occasion for choosing today to join was because I had a specific comment that I had to post. Which was, Yay! It's been exactly two months (August 21) since JokesandJokesandJokes posted anything at all! Thank God! What if he's gone for good? Guess we can hope... I do not believe this. It's one thing to have particular songs trigger images of folks swaying back and forth at the seafood factory, or of Linda McCartney shaking a tambourine, or of a T-shirt with a satellite dish, or of the various other images RP listeners have provided me. It's entirely something else to have nearly every song and singer he comments on permanently associated with goats, genital organs and sexual acts, rudeness, and stupidity. Jokes, if you're listening, thanks a lot. Thanks for nothing. A lot of nothing.
Posted 20 years ago by kaupmees    [ Reply ]
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
IndyDoug wrote:
This is my favorite song from this CD. Great song.
It's the RP hazard. Bill does too good a job tracking down the best album tracks. I've bought several disks now where the other songs may or may not have been OK, but the best were the songs heard on RP. Update: Now we can enjoy our RP faves thru the RP iTunes link. Cool!
Posted 20 years ago by rulebritannia    [ Reply ]
I thought it was "Turdy point Buck" at first. Turned out to be much better.
Posted 20 years ago by isujimmy78    [ Reply ]
Ferry and Eno played together with Roxy Music in the Early Seventies...What a nice Reunion
Posted 20 years ago by masterhead    [ Reply ]
Orbison meets Eno... :sunny.gif:
Posted 20 years ago by brighthue    [ Reply ]
This is my favorite song from this CD. Great song.
Posted 20 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
This guy could sing "On Top of Old Smokey" and make me swoon. Can't help it, love the tune.
Posted 20 years ago by Byte_Me    [ Reply ]
The music from Heartbeat slowed down and sung by someone sitting on a washing machine.
Posted 20 years ago by BigCalm    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by Funk_U: rgrace, do you go to ucb??
Sorry for the long wait, but no. I'm way too old for that. ;)
Posted 21 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
first, A-M from fayetteville, welcome to radio paradise. it rawks big time. second, this b. ferry song is awesome.
Posted 21 years ago by buck-arkansas    [ Reply ]
Did a nice remaster of this song. Now it sounds even better :)
Posted 21 years ago by hippie    [ Reply ]
Tiny Tim lives.
Posted 21 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
thought this was Roy Orbison at first. much better though.
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
What I like about this is that Eno adds a good sonic edge to what might otherwise be another Ferry can\'t-find-any-lovin\' kinda song. And I\'m a big Ferry fan. Hope more of this sort of thing comes from them over time.
Posted 21 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
This track has Brian Eno on it!
Posted 21 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
A friend of mine once said that with Avalon, he had the ultimate product from BF. He has a good point, but this is a nice effort from a legend.
Posted 21 years ago by pkeys    [ Reply ]
Very beautiful I bought this CD thanks to RP.The words to this song sum up the last 31 years of my life. God I miss her.
Posted 22 years ago by hippie    [ Reply ]