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Ray LaMontagne — Let It Be Me
Album: Gossip In The Grain
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6.8

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Released: 2008
Length: 4:32
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There comes a time
A time in everyone's life
When nothing seems to go your way
Where nothing seems to turn out right

There may come a time
When you just can't seem to find your place
And for every door you open
It seems like you get two slammed in your face

That's when you need someone
Someone that you can call
When all your faith is gone
And it feels like you can't go on

Let it be me
Let it be me
If it's a friend you need
Let it be me
Let it be me

When it feels like you're always comin' up last
Pockets full of nothin' ain't got no cash
No matter where you turn
You ain't got no place to stand
You reach out for something and they slap your hand

I remember all too well
Just how it feels to be all alone
To feel like you'd give anything
For just a little place you can call your own

That's when you need someone
Someone that you can call
When all your faith is gone
And it feels like you can't go on

Let it be me
Let it be me
If it's a friend you need
Let it be me
Let it be me
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Heavenly, Soulful, Endearing 
Posted 8 months ago by j_brette    [ Reply ]
If your idea of good music requires volume, a driving base, or danceability, then Ray LaMontagne will not be your cup of tea. If, however, you like thoughtful lyrics, catchy melodies, and exceptional production quality, then you should listen to more Ray Lamontagne. The artist blurb compares him to a bunch of other artists but really, he stand out as an individual artist. He is neither pop, folk, rock, or jazz put can effortlessly include influences from all genres in his music. Most artist have some songs that I don't care for. I can't say that about Ray, I like everyone of this songs. One of best live performers I seen too.
Posted 1 year ago by soneill4920941    [ Reply ]
 linden wrote:

Every time one of Ray's songs come on, I think a large black woman is singing. I'm always surprised to find out it's him.


.... slow learner?
Posted 2 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
 Lonestar wrote:
Pusscore!
 
Ugly .... troll .... into the fire with Donald the Deranged
Posted 5 years ago by radioparadise9    [ Reply ]
I love his voice!!!
Posted 12 years ago by SophiaCorso    [ Reply ]
This guy is incredibly talented!
Posted 15 years ago by mibetter    [ Reply ]
 chocodog wrote:
this guy is such a sell out ... he doesn't give a shit about his fans, just cares about selling albums.
 
I totally disagree with you. In my opinion he has enormous talent and a very low key demeanor. I enjoy his work a lot. I think he writes great lyrics and I feel that his voice is unique and special.


Posted 15 years ago by ugly    [ Reply ]
Some unnecessarily harsh criticism of Ray below.  I think he's pretty good.
Posted 15 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
 smc9229 wrote:
seems like Ray may have come down with a touch of Jack Johnsonitits, albeit with a more melancholy tinge.
 
Second that!
Posted 15 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
this guy is such a sell out ... he doesn't give a shit about his fans, just cares about selling albums.
Posted 15 years ago by chocodog    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
I can't detect an ounce of difference between the voices of Damien Rice and Ray LaMontagne.
 
woah...a world of difference to me. 

Posted 15 years ago by freeone1    [ Reply ]
Great stuff.  However, I have to say this whole Grizzly Adams beard trend nowadays just kills me.
Posted 15 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
And another song for autistic people ... C'mon guys and gals ... this guy sucks big time ... lets ban him from everywhere
Posted 15 years ago by devmorfo    [ Reply ]
 vivakitty wrote:
I'd put this album on for a little quiet time on the couch with a sweetie.  IfyouknowwhatImeanandIthinkyoudo.
 
Your RL name is 'Amy', isn't it? Just guessing from your tagline: us EJ fans gotta stick together. Oh yeah: IknowwhatyoumeanandIthinkRayisgreattoo.

c.

Posted 15 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Kind of like a burger with no cheese...not too bad, but something's definitely missing.
Posted 15 years ago by pinklife    [ Reply ]
I'd put this album on for a little quiet time on the couch with a sweetie.  IfyouknowwhatImeanandIthinkyoudo.
Posted 15 years ago by vivakitty    [ Reply ]
 FlatCat wrote:
He's really good and does great stuff but, does he have to breathe poignantly between EVERY phrase?

"I remember (breathe) oh too well (breathe) just how it feels (breathe) to be all alone. (breathe) Feel like you'd give everything (breathe) ..."

"If it's a (breathe) friend (breathe) you (breathe) need (breathe)...

 
Maybe he has a respiratory ailment like asthma.

Posted 15 years ago by greatfulted    [ Reply ]
 FlatCat wrote:
He's really good and does great stuff but, does he have to breathe poignantly between EVERY phrase?

"I remember (breathe) oh too well (breathe) just how it feels (breathe) to be all alone. (breathe) Feel like you'd give everything (breathe) ..."

"If it's a (breathe) friend (breathe) you (breathe) need (breathe)...

 
That's funny...give the man Oxygen! {#Lol} I don't think it's quite that bad, but I like the post.
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 linden wrote:
Every time one of Ray's songs come on, I think a large black woman is singing. I'm always surprised to find out it's him.
 
that's soul baby

Posted 15 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
{#No}
Posted 15 years ago by farakon    [ Reply ]
A bit too soft for my liking. Gets a 2 rating.
Posted 15 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
I can't detect an ounce of difference between the voices of Damien Rice and Ray LaMontagne.
Posted 15 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a softer and mellow Joe Cocker...like it!
Posted 15 years ago by kencav    [ Reply ]
Pusscore!
Posted 15 years ago by Lonestar    [ Reply ]
Just what the world needs: a male version of k.d. lang. Ugh.
Posted 15 years ago by keemun    [ Reply ]
A little LaMontagne goes a LONG way. Hey Ray, how about mixin' things up a bit? You sound the same in EVERY song!!!!! ZZZZZZZZZZ 
Posted 15 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
He's really good and does great stuff but, does he have to breathe poignantly between EVERY phrase?

"I remember (breathe) oh too well (breathe) just how it feels (breathe) to be all alone. (breathe) Feel like you'd give everything (breathe) ..."

"If it's a (breathe) friend (breathe) you (breathe) need (breathe)...

Posted 15 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]

He's got such a distictive delivery, its both a blessing and a curse.  That which makes me say "wow" eventually makes all the songs sound the same.  I feel similarly about Sufjan Stevens... I like him, but I need a break occasionally to keep from getting "too much" of a good thing.



Posted 16 years ago by greyfin10    [ Reply ]
 Gish05 wrote:
This is better than the other song of his I heard last night.
 
Yeah, but still not very good. Gave it a 4.
Posted 16 years ago by bbHappy    [ Reply ]
This is better than the other song of his I heard last night.
Posted 16 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
My favorite off the album....:)
Posted 16 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
 Mugro wrote:
What a wonderful artist!!
 
indeed!

Posted 16 years ago by sunny_day    [ Reply ]
seems like Ray may have come down with a touch of Jack Johnsonitits, albeit with a more melancholy tinge.
Posted 16 years ago by smc9229    [ Reply ]
I first heard Ray on an NPR program in 2004. I was captivated immediately by his voice and the arrangement of his songs and vowed right then and there to get some of his music. It took me another six months before Trouble came out to get some of his music, and since then I have purchased everything he has put out.

What a wonderful artist!!
Posted 16 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]

 

"Gossip In The Grain" (2008)  is the third album of Mr. Raymond Charles "Ray" LaMontagne; excellent register of voice; it is always good that if register with affability the extraordinary evolution and care that if has come to notice in its music throughout the time;  Congratulations!

** 8 **




Posted 16 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
If you wanna hear some spectacular Ray, check out his Pre-Trouble stuff listed here. Acre of Land and Green Demo are just awesome. None of this stuff was ever actually released so you have to scour the net for it.

Posted 16 years ago by JesseJ    [ Reply ]
 linden wrote:
Every time one of Ray's songs come on, I think a large black woman is singing. I'm always surprised to find out it's him.
 
I thought I was the only one, well not the large part! 

Posted 16 years ago by aeryn    [ Reply ]
Every time one of Ray's songs come on, I think a large black woman is singing. I'm always surprised to find out it's him.
Posted 16 years ago by linden    [ Reply ]
I bought one of his other CDs and found myself getting tired of hearing his voice after a few songs.  All of it sounds like it is in the same key, same volume, same intonation, with minor variations in the instruments.
This song follows right along with the others.
Posted 16 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
This song isn't bad.  Surprised to be writing this, but I'm a little disappointed with what I've heard from this album. 
Posted 16 years ago by velvetglove    [ Reply ]
I'm a massive Ray fan but I feel his songwriting on this one is pretty weak. A bit to cheesy for me this one.

Posted 16 years ago by geordiezimmerman    [ Reply ]
Gorgeous. Sinks me right in. Great to hear it on RP.

Posted 16 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]