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Madeleine Peyroux — California Raining
Album: Half the Perfect World
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Released: 2006
Length: 2:53
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California rain is falling
I can hear the summer calling
Far away, far away
A song that's fading

Put me on a plane tomorrow
I'll try to run from all my sorrow
Far away, far away
From endless waiting

It's so cold here without my sun
I'm so sad here, far away from everyone
What a fool to be ambitious
Moving here with all of my wishes
Far away, far away
From where my heart is

Shut the phone off and pack my bags
No more boys who boast and brag
Far away, far away
Where I belong

I'm so sorry for some things I've done
I'll be lonely till I can see my only one
California rain keeps falling
I can hear my old love calling
Far away, far away
Where I started

I'm going back, back where I belong
Gonna catch a train
I gotta get back where I belong
Get back...
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Posted 1 year ago by linnex-    [ Reply ]
Playing on a Friday afternoon as northern/central California is facing yet another atmospheric river and a massive flooding situation.  Coincidence?  I think not...  
Posted 1 year ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 jen3005545 wrote:
She sounds so much like Billie Holiday on some parts it's CRAZY!  {#Wink}
 
Agreed! Definitely has that vintage feel to it too.
Posted 4 years ago by rhlrstn    [ Reply ]
Whata sweet voice
Posted 5 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
I want a hot chocolate and a hot water bottle. 
Posted 8 years ago by CaptainConnector    [ Reply ]
new fan here
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Shut the F'one off...........oh yesss.
Posted 8 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
So glad the rain is back and that this song is playing!
Posted 8 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
Wish it was raining....
 
Posted 9 years ago by hempmandan    [ Reply ]
Yeah, California gets on my nerves, too.
Posted 10 years ago by dziebell    [ Reply ]
{#Sunny} another Goddess , thank you ...........happy to live in her world......
Posted 10 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 jen3005545 wrote:
She sounds so much like Billie Holiday on some parts it's CRAZY!  {#Wink}

 

Posted 10 years ago by afrixluvguy    [ Reply ]
Ditto :)  ScottN wrote:
Pushed the PSD option and landed on this gem.

 

Posted 10 years ago by spiggy    [ Reply ]
Digging this purringly perfect Sunday Morning Lounge Set here on RP, the best sound co-ordinates in The Universe!
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Pushed the PSD option and landed on this gem.
Posted 11 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
This woman is terrific.  I'm off to Amazon to buy the CD (Hey!  So I'm old school).
Posted 12 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
She sounds so much like Billie Holiday on some parts it's CRAZY!  {#Wink}
Posted 12 years ago by jen3005545    [ Reply ]
Awesome segue from Patsy Cline!!
Posted 12 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
Very nice on the ears.
Posted 12 years ago by glmace    [ Reply ]
IL TEMPO NON è UN PROBLEMA ASCOLTANDO RADIO PARDISE HELLO HOLA CIAOOOOOOOOOOO

Posted 12 years ago by grauzero    [ Reply ]
A fine song and great voice.
Posted 13 years ago by gemtag    [ Reply ]
I like the green sofa...
Posted 13 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
I could listen to this, and Patsy Cline's "Crazy," and all manner of this realm - I know it would guide me gently into sleep, and I really need sleep lately.  I love this music.
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
While I totally get the "Just a Billie Impersonator" reaction, I think this is still "Quite Likable".
Posted 13 years ago by ladron    [ Reply ]
I really like her.  When I was doing d.j. work, I dedicated a whole program to rain songs.  This was one of them.  Lots of folks called in and wanted to know about her...(she helped with the drought).   {#Lol}  One of my faves by her, actually. 
Posted 14 years ago by Rooney    [ Reply ]
When Ella met Billie
Posted 14 years ago by MJMJ    [ Reply ]
She's just a good Billie Holiday impersonator. Play the original instead.
Posted 14 years ago by jimmunn    [ Reply ]
New releases from Billie Holliday are unlikely to say the least....
That being the case, I am very happy to listen to and appreciate Madeleine's offerings.
Posted 14 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
I'll bet this artist could even make an emema classy.
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Wow, I considering that very thing right now. . .can't let a song influence me, can I?
Posted 14 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
 Baum74 wrote:
From
7
to
8.
Just cause I can do it!!!!
 
Me2! 

So introducing Billie Holliday to a new generation would be a bad thing or something?

Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 thewiseking wrote:
if she came right out and called it Tribute to Billie or A Night with Billie or Billiemania it would be more honest and perhaps something you might go see in Vegas or in a cruise lounge.
 
I suppose that's a fair comment, but I choose to believe she just happens to sound like Billie, and is not imitating/exploiting her, per se.


Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
wondering if anyone saw her at Blue Note in NYC this weekend (or going tonight)?
Posted 14 years ago by drucev    [ Reply ]
Just for the kindness voice
Posted 15 years ago by vicmicric    [ Reply ]
 Candela wrote:
Niice song

 

Nice CD cover... huba huba!
Posted 15 years ago by choiceimage    [ Reply ]
 Bakaretsu wrote:
The worst live show I have ever seen. 90 minutes of mostly sound checks
 
I saw her in Toronto last night and I have to agree - it was awful. The sound was poor but the arrangements were worse - hurried, cursory and superficial. Madeleine's singing was the same - her phrasing was a mess. I hate to be a hater, but I just want to warn anyone thinking of investing $65 in a ticket. (And I'm a fan!)
To be fair, the "acoustic" set, about a third in, was excellent. If only they'd stayed with that style....

Posted 15 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
Nice segue from the CJ's to this ...{#Chillpill}
Posted 15 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
Django?

Django?

Paging Mr. Reinhardt, please pick up the blue phone ...

Exquisite.
Posted 15 years ago by megisi    [ Reply ]
From
7
to
8.
Just cause I can do it!!!!
Posted 15 years ago by Baum74    [ Reply ]
Niice song

Posted 16 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
but wasn't it billed as the "Sound check tour"?
 

Come to think of it yes! {#High-five}
Posted 16 years ago by Bakaretsu    [ Reply ]
Very pretty voice. Love it.
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
Bobby Peyroux likes this song. Bobby Peyroux don't come up for air. Y'all take a listen, you'll hear the deep sound comin' down from Bobby Peyroux.
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Quite nice in a bland sort of way.......
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
enough of this frog eating fugasi!
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:


Similar( but naturally, not balatantly stolen) phrasing, not as much diaphragm power.

Me likee.


Oh-I disagree. It IS blatantly stolen, and when I first heard it, thought it was a wonderfully loving homage—but after hearing an entire album's worth, it strikes me as a little pathetic and sad.

Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
darkhorse53 wrote:
Its incredible how Madeleine sounds just like Billie Holiday.
Similar( but naturally, not balatantly stolen) phrasing, not as much diaphragm power. Me likee.
Posted 16 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Add some popping and fuzz and I would call it perfect.
Posted 16 years ago by DELTA__9__FOOLS    [ Reply ]
Luv it, great in concert - nice evening with the missus & music - thanks RP!
Posted 16 years ago by grimid    [ Reply ]
Could have sworn it's Billie Holliday. I like the singin', but still it sounds Billie. Only the noises of the LP disc are missing :)
Posted 16 years ago by Bachka    [ Reply ]
Seems to fit with the mood established by Patsy Cline.
Posted 16 years ago by Ericac    [ Reply ]
wow--she's as pretty as she sounds!!!
Posted 16 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
i think they are using her stuff on toilet paper adds. i'm totally ok with that.
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Bakaretsu wrote:
The worst live show I have ever seen. 90 minutes of mostly sound checks
but wasn't it billed as the "Sound check tour"?
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
if she came right out and called it Tribute to Billie or A Night with Billie or Billiemania it would be more honest and perhaps something you might go see in Vegas or in a cruise lounge.
Posted 16 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Nice. Admirable. (for UK-based fans of The Fast Show !)
Posted 16 years ago by SquatterMadras    [ Reply ]
I suppose if you must channel someone, you could do worse than Billie. Still don't know if Ms.P has a voice of her own...
Posted 16 years ago by Chi_Guy    [ Reply ]
peyotecoyote wrote:
I sure hope it's not raining in California today...my girlie is on vacation there for the week.
Certainly no problem as long as she avoids Germany today.
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
I sure hope it's not raining in California today...my girlie is on vacation there for the week.
Posted 16 years ago by peyotecoyote    [ Reply ]
I do like her voice... s'lovely.
Posted 16 years ago by TheFriendlyCat    [ Reply ]
The worst live show I have ever seen. 90 minutes of mostly sound checks
Posted 16 years ago by Bakaretsu    [ Reply ]
jjbix wrote:
after Patsy Kline (& Billie Holiday), Mad Pey is a cheap imitation.
I disagree entirely. To me this woman's the real deal.
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
Its incredible how Madeleine sounds just like Billie Holiday.
Posted 16 years ago by darkhorse53    [ Reply ]
new to me soothing!
Posted 16 years ago by myrabrrz    [ Reply ]
folkalta wrote:
Oddly this artist is overplayed (IMHO) on commercial radio in my area so it's hard to work up much enthusiasm.
Be glad you live somewhere where commercial radio isn't a total dead zone, then, I guess...
Posted 16 years ago by TheLoneIguana    [ Reply ]
wferrier wrote:
Weekends the NPR jazz station goes on at my house and stays on until Monday, for just that reason. Kind of like guacamole with my habanero.
and we only had to wait 72 hours to hear it again
Posted 17 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
lathyris wrote:
Man, getting some nice jazz in this afternoon. I'm digging it! Indie folk rock gets kind of nauseating after awhile. . .
Weekends the NPR jazz station goes on at my house and stays on until Monday, for just that reason. Kind of like guacamole with my habanero.
Posted 17 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
Fancy
Posted 17 years ago by gabomulder    [ Reply ]
Man, getting some nice jazz in this afternoon. I'm digging it! Indie folk rock gets kind of nauseating after awhile. . .
Posted 17 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
My girlfriend's been getting right into Miss Peyroux, and I've gotta say it's not hard on the ears at all. A pleasant, summertime-y sound...
Posted 17 years ago by duality2099    [ Reply ]
And then a girl that can sing! (rare nowadays)
Posted 17 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Hey guy, have some faith. Kline and Holliday are both gone. This generation needs someone to "pick up the torch (song)" so-to-speak. Besides, Peyroux should age like wine. As she gets older she'll get more blues'y and will become what you lament the loss of.
Posted 17 years ago by lwilkinson    [ Reply ]
jjbix wrote:
after Patsy Kline (& Billie Holiday), Mad Pey is a cheap imitation. Should I go far far away to KKK Santee?
agree. saw her in concert before she made it "big" 5 songs in a 90 minute show. "Oh could we please have another sound check in between songs?" nuf said
Posted 17 years ago by Bakaretsu    [ Reply ]
How appropo Bill! We have had our first snow of the season besides the rain today!
Posted 17 years ago by kittyhawk    [ Reply ]
after Patsy Kline (& Billie Holiday), Mad Pey is a cheap imitation. Should I go far far away to KKK Santee? frednic wrote:
You need to go, far away, far away.
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
You need to go, far away, far away. jjbix wrote:
y U c K!
Posted 17 years ago by frednic    [ Reply ]
y U c K!
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
Delicious!
Posted 17 years ago by Monkeysdad    [ Reply ]
Rafter101 wrote:
Did Billie Holiday just rise from the dead?
We're sending Harry Houdini to investigate.
Posted 17 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
maxmox wrote:
Well just dust ma broom and go work on yer attitude. Here's 20 cents to get ya started
Make it a quarter and you've got a deal I didn't rate this because I know I've heard MP too much. RP rules regardless!
Posted 17 years ago by folkalta    [ Reply ]
Bleyfusz wrote:
First song I consciously heard Madeleine sing was Dance me to the end of Love - on RP, by the way -, and I thought something like: Billie Holiday singing Leonard Cohen? Time and Space must be totally fucked up!
LOL - This was exactly my experience, too! (Except heard it in the car on KABL in SF.) Thanks for reminding me of a funny little moment-in-time I had forgotten.
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Bill this playlist is on fire right now!! (Aka. Amazing!)
Posted 17 years ago by amandamustdance    [ Reply ]
Rafter101 wrote:
Did Billie Holiday just rise from the dead?
First song I consciously heard Madeleine sing was Dance me to the end of Love - on RP, by the way -, and I thought something like: Billie Holiday singing Leonard Cohen? Time and Space must be totally fucked up!
Posted 17 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
folkalta wrote:
Oddly this artist is overplayed (IMHO) on commercial radio in my area so it's hard to work up much enthusiasm.
Well just dust ma broom and go work on yer attitude. Here's 20 cents to get ya started
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Rafter101 wrote:
Did Billie Holiday just rise from the dead?
She really is the Lady Day soundalike. Brilliant.
Posted 17 years ago by TH    [ Reply ]
pannaramma wrote:
Yeah, maybe no body should have wasted time writing any more symphonies after Beethoven - since he'd alrady taken care of that department. MP offers a more contemporary interpretation of the genre. Love the original old guys, love her too.
Whew! Glad we got that cleared up.
Posted 17 years ago by maxmox    [ Reply ]
Oddly this artist is overplayed (IMHO) on commercial radio in my area so it's hard to work up much enthusiasm.
Posted 17 years ago by folkalta    [ Reply ]
Madeleine is bringing back a whole era of music I discovered by accident thanks to Sting's cover of "Someone To Watch Over Me". Everything she does is beautiful. I kinda wish for a little less "loungy" instrumentals, though. Bring some period pieces.
Posted 17 years ago by plaid    [ Reply ]
This whole album is wonderful.
Posted 17 years ago by Blackjack    [ Reply ]
Did Billie Holiday just rise from the dead?
Posted 17 years ago by Rafter101    [ Reply ]
10
Posted 17 years ago by leahnichole    [ Reply ]
She is wonderful.
Posted 17 years ago by ekeyte    [ Reply ]
Love her voice, it feels like it is teleported from 30:s swing&jazz.
Posted 17 years ago by Frater_Kork    [ Reply ]
earthbased wrote:
Whenever I hear her on RP, I think of Billie Holiday...
Posted 17 years ago by cosinus    [ Reply ]
This song got old FAST.
Posted 17 years ago by anniebear    [ Reply ]
Damn this woman is good! I haven't heard a bad one from her yet! It's Pennsylvania Raining right now taboot!
Posted 17 years ago by SpaceCase    [ Reply ]
drocto wrote:
I'm picturing urban single 30-something professional chick throwing cocktail party, serving wine from california and bites to eat prepared from a recipe in bon apetite. Make polite conversation. Ask how you got this old and boring.
You are an unhappy person, aren't you?
Posted 17 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
I really enjoy this song, its so California. IMHO thats a good thing. I like that subtle steel guit. in the background.
Posted 17 years ago by cutterjudd    [ Reply ]
... beautiful Madeleine
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
i hear you stubbz... I just heard it and it does sound like she is going to go in a different direction! what a chocolaty rich sound... AND she is coming to Asheville in March!! yum!
Posted 17 years ago by bmccall17    [ Reply ]
Shut the phone off. I thought she was going to say shut the...something else.
Posted 17 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
It helps on a bad news Friday to hear a soothing jazzy tune like this one. Life is jazz, full of unpredictable turns and twists, but the attitude of the music is self-assured, whatever happens, its gonna be ok. Roll with it...
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
Mari wrote:
isn't the artwork for this album sublime?
The cover photo reminds me of Klimt and Mucha paintings, my faaaaavorite! Yum!
Posted 17 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
I want her to hold me in her arms and sing softly into my ear that everything is OK.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
bought this album after hearing and loving her on RP! thanks
Posted 17 years ago by phillips    [ Reply ]
Bill, you can play this any time you want as far as I'm corncerned!
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
ottojama wrote:
(click here)
thanx ottojama! great clip! and isn't the artwork for this album sublime?
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
What a sweet voice. Penfold wrote:
I think Peyroux suffers from some stage fright or something. We saw her playing live last year and she's not a dancer/performer/star. She's just a singer/musician who's extremely talented and appears to be quite shy.
That's a good observation. A lot of times there are things that are beyond a shy performers control. A bad sound system, other musicians out of tune/who suck etc. And when they finally stand up for them selves and say something they get labeled as tempermental.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
I think Peyroux suffers from some stage fright or something. We saw her playing live last year and she's not a dancer/performer/star. She's just a singer/musician who's extremely talented and appears to be quite shy. If you're looking for a "show," look elsewhere. If you're looking for solid music, then buy some tickets and watch her perform. (The night we saw her, everybody and everything was in tune.)
Posted 17 years ago by Penfold    [ Reply ]
Balla_Boy wrote:
Not sure what I think. When someone sounds this much like Billie, why not just listen to Billie? See also Harry Conick junior and all of the other latter day crooners. It's not like the originals were sparse in their output.
Yeah, maybe no body should have wasted time writing any more symphonies after Beethoven - since he'd alrady taken care of that department. MP offers a more contemporary interpretation of the genre. Love the original old guys, love her too.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
have to agree with earlier comment about live performance sucking - saw her on the tube the other night (on the national broadcaster ABC in Australia I think it was) and was surprised at how nervous and out of tune she was. Studio recordings sound fine though.
Posted 17 years ago by darcyc    [ Reply ]
how smoothhhhhhh
Posted 17 years ago by Restless    [ Reply ]
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fkYC1MLvn1M
Posted 17 years ago by ottojama    [ Reply ]
An especially nice pick for those of us here in the Golden State on this stormy day.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
I have to disagree. I have seen her perform twice, both times it was a good show and it made for a great date. She is talented and charming. Maybe it was just a bad show? rasta_tiger wrote:
Saw her headline a show about a year ago. Sorry, but she was awful. We almost walked out and we NEVER do that. Not out of anger just disappointment. Out of tune, couldn't hold the melody, etc.. Love her records but sorry to say she's better in a studio than live.
Posted 17 years ago by amandy    [ Reply ]
I am a sucker for her voice... she could sing the alphabet and I would listen.
Posted 17 years ago by elharmonz    [ Reply ]
Absolutely love Ms. Peyroux's voice.
Posted 17 years ago by Tireux_De_Roche    [ Reply ]
BillG wrote:
As the instigator of it, I have to agree. Sorry about that - a last minute decision that didn't quite work out.
Got it right this time though! Patsy Cline - Madeleine Peyroux
Posted 17 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Not bad. Perfect for when you're stuck inside grading projects on a day that is sunny... but oh so wintry. Le sigh. If you want to hear someone who channels Billie, give Katherine Whalen a try. I always have to go look at iTunes to double-check who's who.
Posted 17 years ago by Cookie    [ Reply ]