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Patty Larkin — Anyway The Main Thing Is
Album: Regrooving The Dream
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Released: 2000
Length: 6:09
Plays (last 30 days): 2
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I took the train
Just for the view
I took my boyfriend's last name
For something to do
I took advice
Now I regret it
I took my time
Cause I could get it

I shook my head
And it woke me up
I shook a strange hand in my bed
And that was enough
I shook the truth
Out of the tree
It shook my faith up good
But it satisfied me

Anyway the main thing is
Regrooving the dream
Regroovng the

Love doesn't think
Love doesnt look
Love takes a flying leap off the brink
Love swallows the hook
Love doesn't sleep
Love is out of control
Love is only human it can swallow you whole
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A great groove on this.
Posted 2 months ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
This reminds me of Ani dIFranco Emancipated Minor
Posted 4 months ago by rabaak    [ Reply ]
 kayumann wrote:

Started at 6 with the nice groove and horn accents and by the time it ended = 7 

started at 7 and upped to 8 for similar reasons

Posted 6 months ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
I always like me some Patty Larkin! Added to my faves.

Thanks RP!
Posted 8 months ago by awhfman    [ Reply ]
8>9 for the lyrics I never really listened to or read before.
Posted 10 months ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 kayumann wrote:

Started at 6 with the nice groove and horn accents and by the time it ended = 7 



Thinking same thing - the horns and groove totally make this track.
Posted 11 months ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Started at 6 with the nice groove and horn accents and by the time it ended = 7 
Posted 1 year ago by kayumann    [ Reply ]
I can't help but wonder if she has ever heard Prince?
Posted 2 years ago by nottheusualkind    [ Reply ]
 Isobel wrote: (17 years ago)

Love the horns. Love this song. Love that RP is always making me get up and come to the computer to see who's doing some fantastic music I've never heard before. :)



And they're still doing it Isobel.  
Posted 3 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
This is truly outstanding.
Posted 3 years ago by rhiangalthie    [ Reply ]
 Mean_Hombre wrote:

Contrary to what most of you have written, the horn riff in Patty Larkin’s ‘Anyway, the thing is’ is superb. It’s an excellent jazz riff and the dissonant structure is really creative. Very nice song. Nice work Patty!  Who are the musicians in that horn section?



Cercie Miller – alto saxophone
Tiger Okoshi – trumpet
Posted 3 years ago by molson    [ Reply ]
If you ever get a chance to see her live, do. She opened a solo show here in SLC years ago in a small venue and I was near the front. She sat there in an explosion of red hair and opened with “Rescue Me” and I wanted to shout “OK — I’m here! Let’s go!”
Posted 3 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
I seem to recall this from the film "Evolution", but my memory lists "Patti Smith".
Anyway, nice song. 
Posted 3 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
Donna Summer sings circus music?
Posted 4 years ago by moocray    [ Reply ]

For a split second I thought this was Kate Bush. Great cut from Patty. 

8
Posted 4 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Horns nail it. Great vocal outro. Pretty damn perfect.
Posted 4 years ago by DW4554    [ Reply ]
Evolution
Posted 5 years ago by STLBubbles    [ Reply ]
This has a great vibe, funky. And, I love the horns.
Posted 5 years ago by be4con    [ Reply ]
In a movie?  What movie!?!?!?!?
Posted 5 years ago by STLBubbles    [ Reply ]
first time hearing, bumped from 8 to 9 for the last minute's excellence, diversity, integration, linkage and quasi-resolution of the first beats.  
Posted 5 years ago by dziebell    [ Reply ]
Is it just me or do the first few notes of that horn in the background sound like a circus tune?

*Edit* - Just read the other comments... glad it's not just me. 
Posted 5 years ago by crackker8385    [ Reply ]
WOW! Thanks once again Bill for a true GEM!
Posted 5 years ago by ace-marc    [ Reply ]
Love the music: the twang, the horns, the groove. Too bad the lyrics are trite and uninspired.
Posted 5 years ago by bentonian    [ Reply ]
LOVE THE Horns...  and! Can you hear a little Tori Amos... maybe Kate Bush in there??   Adore!!!
Posted 5 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
The riff is fantastic.  It adds a level of confusion, deflation perhaps, to the story, it takes us on a ride, a journey.  Might not be for everyone, but I think I get it.
Posted 5 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
This song is about 3 minutes too long, IMHO
Posted 6 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
Very cool
Posted 6 years ago by loopbitz    [ Reply ]
Sympatrically weird :-)
Posted 6 years ago by Smetak    [ Reply ]
Contrary to what most of you have written, the horn riff in Patty Larkin’s ‘Anyway, the thing is’ is superb. It’s an excellent jazz riff and the dissonant structure is really creative. Very nice song. Nice work Patty!  Who are the musicians in that horn section?
Posted 6 years ago by Mean_Hombre    [ Reply ]
I'm sorry, that horn riff is too annoying.
Posted 6 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
 MM_Prague wrote:

As opinions go, that is one.

 
It is.  ;-)
Posted 6 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
 Hoosfoos wrote:
Abysmally deplorable.

 
As opinions go, that is one.
Posted 6 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
Weird! (In a good way!)
Posted 6 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
 Kassbomb wrote:
Couldn't think what the horns reminded me of—finally remembered the Peter Gabriel song The Barry Williams Show has a similar horn riff

 
Well, you're very close {#Cheesygrin}, but i think it's..........

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1D5Sa2Yq-2g

Or maybe.....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZlVxx3HVW24
Posted 7 years ago by frank_eindhoven    [ Reply ]
Groovy...
Posted 7 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Couldn't think what the horns reminded me of--finally remembered the Peter Gabriel song The Barry Williams Show has a similar horn riff
Posted 7 years ago by Kassbomb    [ Reply ]
Circus horns ... ha ha ha.

I like the groove, RIngling Bros and all ... 
Posted 7 years ago by merrickw    [ Reply ]
nice groovy groove. works for me.
Posted 8 years ago by tallboy1968    [ Reply ]
Abysmally deplorable.
Posted 8 years ago by Hoosfoos    [ Reply ]
 Nuance wrote:
all filler no killer....   background noise

 
yup...
Posted 8 years ago by ShamanManu    [ Reply ]
great!
Posted 8 years ago by loopbitz    [ Reply ]
Who let the clowns in?
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
I have to say I struggled to get over the "pigs-in-a-blanket" comment. I do kind of like it myself.
Posted 8 years ago by Piranga    [ Reply ]
 ziggytrix wrote:
doot-doot-doodle-oodle oot doot do do {#Roflol}
 
All that's missing is the squirty flower and spinning bow tie.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
doot-doot-doodle-oodle oot doot do do {#Roflol}

Posted 9 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
 Beez wrote:
I just threw-up pigs in a blanket.......and I didn't even eat any.  Bad!
 

so funny...
Posted 13 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
 BigIslandBlues wrote:
I feel the earth, move, under my feet......
 
I never liked that song either.  I really liked the previous PJ Harvey song as a quirky, atmospheric piece, but to me this is just bland but dissonant.

Posted 13 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
 audiophelia wrote:
I can't get past the circus-like horns.
 
Seconded. That horn riff is like an annoying wasp flying around inside your car while you're driving.
Posted 13 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I can't get past the circus-like horns.
Posted 13 years ago by audiophelia    [ Reply ]
I feel the earth, move, under my feet......
Posted 14 years ago by BigIslandBlues    [ Reply ]
I can never get enough of this tune.
Posted 14 years ago by Catalytic    [ Reply ]
Whata rhythm and drums

Posted 14 years ago by EVANDRO    [ Reply ]
all filler no killer....   background noise
Posted 14 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
How can one compare this to sledgehammer? just got the fast tempo??
Posted 14 years ago by kash    [ Reply ]
Thats what i want for too

 sirdroseph wrote:
I love the horn!{#Dancingbanana}
 


Posted 14 years ago by kash    [ Reply ]
chopper likes this{#Drummer}
Posted 14 years ago by porkchopper    [ Reply ]
Cut and paste musak of the worst variety.
Posted 14 years ago by garycha    [ Reply ]
Really annoying :(
Posted 14 years ago by robertsp    [ Reply ]
sledgehammer - i hear it
Posted 14 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
I love the horn!{#Dancingbanana}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Love it.
Posted 14 years ago by pcerna    [ Reply ]
just awful



Posted 14 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
I am thinking Anne Lennex went to the circus?
Posted 14 years ago by Shaker    [ Reply ]


Four big thumbs-up from the Buseys.
Posted 14 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:

You just made me shoot milk out my nose!
And I didn't even drink any!!! 
 
I just threw up.  It came out my nose.  It was "Cream of Wheat" and it was green.

Posted 14 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
 Beez wrote:
I just threw-up pigs in a blanket.......and I didn't even eat any.  Bad!
 
You just made me shoot milk out my nose!
And I didn't even drink any!!! 
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Boy, that horn player sure is a one trick pony.
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
I just love this one.  :quietlyjamminoutandchairdancing:
Posted 14 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
I just threw-up pigs in a blanket.......and I didn't even eat any.  Bad!
Posted 15 years ago by Beez    [ Reply ]
{#Sleep}
Posted 15 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
"Spill the wine and take that pearl . . ."

Oops.  Right vibe, wrong song.
Posted 15 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
{#Chillpill}
Posted 15 years ago by wildrudi    [ Reply ]
The music reminds me PG "Steam"
Posted 15 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
Overall the song is not bad.  Has a nice groove.  But that horn is driving me batty. {#Snooty}
Posted 15 years ago by dggeek    [ Reply ]
that's horrible.
Posted 15 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
mmmmmmmmm, nice......
Posted 15 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
hmmm. I'm usually cranky so early in the morning, but this just went up from a 7 to an 8 - circus music or not.
Posted 15 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
This is somthing good
Posted 15 years ago by Bazooka    [ Reply ]
Woah, that was kool.
Posted 15 years ago by BubbaGoose    [ Reply ]
 joerw wrote:
I hear circus music!
 
I hear circus music all the time; I just don't listen anymore.  But where did those enormous, red shoes come from?  Good song anyhow.


Posted 15 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
circus monkeys would probably dig this.....but only the coolest ones

Posted 15 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
{#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Patty is the awesomest!! And nice choice, taking most of her contributions to your playlist from this album.
Posted 15 years ago by LucBoardwalk    [ Reply ]
No way!!!!!!!!!!!{#Stop}
Posted 15 years ago by martindi    [ Reply ]
I hear circus music!
Posted 15 years ago by joerw    [ Reply ]
One of those tunes that works well in the background - you know it's there but it's not trying to monoplise your attention.
Posted 15 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
Cool lyric:

"I took my boyfriend's last name
 For something to do"

Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Lots of odd bits and pieces thrown together - and I mean that in a good way.
Posted 15 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of Bashia.

Posted 15 years ago by Jazbo    [ Reply ]
I'm not a fan of this.
Posted 15 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
Turned WAY the &%$# up.  Yea, baby.  Re-groove the dream.
Posted 15 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Kind of reminds me of Grace Jones... a bit... anyways, cool tune!
Posted 16 years ago by MM_Prague    [ Reply ]
Hey this is cool ... turning it up ... 
Posted 16 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]

"Regrooving the dream. . . "

Posted 16 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
element1 wrote:
I can't believe all the Pattys and Pattis and how similar they all sound.
Good observation.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
MichaelEHorn wrote:
Working away being pretty oblivious with Radio Paradise playing. This song came on and brought me to attention! Loved it!
Exact same thing happened to me today. I love it as well!
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
I just love this one. Smoky and funky and groovy and anyway, the main thing is...
Posted 16 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Working away being pretty oblivious with Radio Paradise playing. This song came on and brought me to attention! Loved it!
Posted 16 years ago by MichaelEHorn    [ Reply ]
I can't believe all the Pattys and Pattis and how similar they all sound.
Posted 16 years ago by element1    [ Reply ]
How did you know I needed to hear this? Well, thanks.
Posted 16 years ago by Lazy8    [ Reply ]
Rarely do I get turned on by Bill's musical mantras, but this is kind of cool.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
this tune makes me feel drunk
Posted 16 years ago by kaosmonkey    [ Reply ]
Disco still sucks.
Posted 16 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
theirishtickler wrote:
love those horns
Posted 16 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
love those horns
Posted 16 years ago by theirishtickler    [ Reply ]
Cool and funky ... yet laidback. Whatta groove. Sweet and primal! Oh my. :-)
Posted 16 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
Lonestar wrote:
This song gets an extra point for that neat horn fill.
I have a hazy recall of a similar riff in a Frank Zappa tune - "Don't eat that yellow snow" - or maybe its just the dormant THC suddenly affecting my brain.
Posted 16 years ago by ejsamuel    [ Reply ]
Newbie to RP but loving every moment..definitely funky funky funky
Posted 16 years ago by sunraec1    [ Reply ]
This song gets an extra point for that neat horn fill.
Posted 16 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
First time hearing this! LOVE IT! (Sorry for yelling . . .) Sexy, funky, yummy. RP does it again, broadening my musical horizons.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Smokin'!
Posted 16 years ago by maryte    [ Reply ]
Mewsique wrote:
OOOO YEH!!! GORJUSS! MORE, MORE...
I first heard this track through the auspices of RP. Thanks for introducing me to its beauty.
Posted 16 years ago by Blind_Neep    [ Reply ]
OOOO YEH!!! GORJUSS! MORE, MORE...
Posted 16 years ago by Mewsique    [ Reply ]
Bill..., I honestly think, you just have a gift!
Posted 16 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
Yeah what FlatCat wrote
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
Love it. This song takes me to a great place.
Posted 16 years ago by burdell    [ Reply ]
nice tune to drift off for a snooze on a boxing day afternoon. i mean that in a good way. repetitive, enchanting, not very demanding. (unless of course the horns hurt your ears)
Posted 16 years ago by pojms    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
FlatCat wrote:
Love this piece. What an great mood. And that horn riff is awesome! Short but intricate, tuneful, hard to learn, and leaves you hanging because it doesn't resolve. Yes, the bass is repetitive, but swings totally.
Not really loving this, but whatever, I can understand the attraction. Isn't the horn piece just a snippet from the circus theme we all know from childhood?
Posted 17 years ago by siandbeth    [ Reply ]
FlatCat wrote:
Love this piece. What an great mood. And that horn riff is awesome! Short but intricate, tuneful, hard to learn, and leaves you hanging because it doesn't resolve. Yes, the bass is repetitive, but swings totally.
Posted 17 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]