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Beth Orton — She Cries Your Name
Album: Trailer Park
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Released: 1996
Length: 4:41
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Falling from the western selves
To find yourself alone again
Wonderin' where you have been
Your lonely voice
Calls across the star lit coast
Reaching out to be seen

She cries your name
Three times again
She cries your name
How long can this love remain?

Cut beneath the surface screen
Of what we say and what we seem
Is there truth to be seen?
She keeps cryin' out your name
But her scream sounds the same
How fickle fate can be

She cries your name
Three times again
She cries your name
How long can this love remain?

Birds which scream for territory
Can learn to sing euphorically
Given time that is real
And there's a wasteland in your soul
The burned out trees will leave you cold
Living out an ideal

She cries your name
Three times again
She cries your name
How long can this love remain?

She cries your name
Three times again
She cries your name
How long can this love remain?

She cries your name
Twelve times again
She cries your name
How long can this love remain?
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To my eternal shame, for the crime of not checking who opened for The War On Drugs last summer at the Trinity College Summer series, I missed all but Beth Orton’s
final two songs.

But The War on Drugs were awesome.
Posted 6 months ago by vaiodon    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:

vowels according to Orton:
Ay-hey, Ee-hee, Eye-hi, Oh-ho, You-hoo 




No, that's Florence + The Machine.
Posted 7 months ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:

vowels according to Orton:
Ay-hey, Ee-hee, Eye-hi, Oh-ho, You-hoo 


Ha! You made me giggle  
I love Beth Orton's music.
Posted 9 months ago by MayBaby    [ Reply ]
more wonderful music by beth
Posted 10 months ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
heeb wrote: And how about the Pretenders? doesn't she sing with extra vibrato?...Peter Gabriel sounds like a death gurggle..and Van Morrison like a drunk telling war stories in a bar...they all have original singing styles so if you're going to complain about Orton, include the others too
Or, why complain at all? Don't like, PSD! It's that simple! But no.... Better to criticize, eh? Personally, not only do I enjoy Beth's music, I bet she's a pretty cool Babe! Married, a Mom, and all! She just seems like she'd be fun to hang out with! IMHO, of course! 

Posted 1 year ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
After enjoying her for so many years on RP I at long last saw Beth Orton and her band perform at the Birchmere here in Va. on Sept. 11. Sure glad I went!
Thanks RP! 
Posted 1 year ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
I found Beth from listening to RP.  I am a huge fan of everything they play by her on this station.  Catchy beats, I hope to see her in a few weeks at the Orange Peel in Asheville, NC
Posted 1 year ago by tripp1    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
heeb wrote: And how about the Pretenders? doesn't she sing with extra vibrato?...Peter Gabriel sounds like a death gurggle..and Van Morrison like a drunk telling war stories in a bar...they all have original singing styles so if you're going to complain about Orton, include the others too


"...Van Morrison like a drunk telling war stories in a bar." Hahah! Accurate, but I guess that's why I love him!
Posted 1 year ago by bimmerfan739    [ Reply ]
 belegato wrote:

A bit "Billy-Joe MacAllister's jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge" but good all the same, esp. the guitar work. 



Definitely a good call. I love the Tallahatchie Bridge song, and the movie. It's got the same pleasant jerky almost on the fringe of blues dancing percussion.
Posted 1 year ago by bufallo    [ Reply ]
A bit "Billy-Joe MacAllister's jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge" but good all the same, esp. the guitar work. 
Posted 2 years ago by belegato    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
heeb wrote: And how about the Pretenders? doesn't she sing with extra vibrato?...Peter Gabriel sounds like a death gurggle..and Van Morrison like a drunk telling war stories in a bar...they all have original singing styles so if you're going to complain about Orton, include the others too
I think there's a difference between a distinctive voice and a singing style. Some trademark styles become self parody and therefore for me detract (Michael Jackson's squeak, John Martyn's slur, Dolores O'Riordan's uplift, Eddie Vedder's wobble, Natalie Merchant's dynamic flatness). Gabriel's voice sounds like he's singing chords rather than notes. 




Posted 2 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
 weedyjoe wrote:

British singer, I can tell from how she pronounces "uh-gayn." Plus it almost rhymes with "name."


uh-huh-gayn
Posted 2 years ago by kbs    [ Reply ]
Gawd I love her voice! She could sing the phone book and I'd buy the single!
Posted 2 years ago by nelamvr6    [ Reply ]
 Typesbad wrote:

She added her voice to a key electronica track from William Orbit. Casting age discrepancies and created names aside, I always like to think that they first met in grade school when the class was arranged by alphabetical order.


except she is English :) 
Posted 2 years ago by maverick2000    [ Reply ]
Ggreat voice and that lead denuded of contacts on the notes is terrific.
Posted 2 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Oh man Bill is mind melding with me again. How does he do it? He knows exactly what I need to hear at the very moment I need to hear it and he delivers.
RP is SO cool! 
Posted 2 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
British singer, I can tell from how she pronounces "uh-gayn." Plus it almost rhymes with "name."
Posted 3 years ago by weedyjoe    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
...And Billy Joe MacAllister jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge...
 
Still, so sad.
Posted 3 years ago by bruceandjenna    [ Reply ]
This song is timeless. I've listened to it 1000 times over the years and still love it.

Bill just mentioned after playing it that the album (released in 1996) is almost as old now as Beth was when she recorded it. Can't believe it's been that long.

I went to see her in a small club in Boston in November 1998, performing with Ron Sexton. Great show.

Never was there a better decade than the 90s.
Posted 5 years ago by thousandrobots    [ Reply ]
 belba wrote:

Yes, I can agree that! a complete better contrast to the local/national radio stations here.

Greetings from Germany too ;-)
 

Ich weiss es nicht warum Deutschlander sprech English so gut wann unser American leute kann nicht...
That's the best I can do 44 years after studying German in high school.
Und ja sicher, Radio Paradise ist das bestes!
-John
Posted 5 years ago by jsd52756    [ Reply ]
Only giving this Beth Orton number a 9 so that later on, sometime when I really need it, I'll bump it to a 10. 
Posted 5 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
 rommesw wrote:
I didn't know the Artist nor this song - great!! Will check out the Album. Such songs are the reason I love listening to Radio Paradise from Germany! 

 
Yes, I can agree that! a complete better contrast to the local/national radio stations here.

Greetings from Germany too ;-)
Posted 8 years ago by belba    [ Reply ]
Man, I love her voice—as distinctive as they come.
Posted 8 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
The Deadhead chicks be dancin' an' twirlin' to this. Listen to that bass slide down your spine. Beth Orton is on tour with a new album out. Sweet! https://www.bethortonofficial.com/
Posted 8 years ago by chinaski    [ Reply ]
 coding_to_music wrote:
Almost 20 years - wow

 
Older even, since this song was originally on her debut album that no one's heard, superpinkymandy, which was a Japan-only release...
Posted 8 years ago by BoFiS    [ Reply ]
Woman be praised for the information.
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Beth Orton has done quite a bit of electronica stuff - in fact, she's often labeled "folktronica".  Anyhow, there aren't a whole lot of fans of those genres here - at least not compared to the other genres.  A "standby for one song" would generally result in a classic rock tune here.

 
She added her voice to a key electronica track from William Orbit. Casting age discrepancies and created names aside, I always like to think that they first met in grade school when the class was arranged by alphabetical order.
Posted 8 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
I didn't know the Artist nor this song - great!! Will check out the Album. Such songs are the reason I love listening to Radio Paradise from Germany! 
Posted 8 years ago by rommesw    [ Reply ]
Ode To Billy Joe opening guitar?
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Almost 20 years - wow
Posted 8 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Haven't heard this in ages.  Such a treat!  This album had a huge impact on me when it was first released. Entrancing! 
Posted 9 years ago by Middleton    [ Reply ]
Sorry to be crude here, but upon first glance...the woman in cover art looks as though she crapped her denim.
Posted 10 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Always a treat hearing Beth and her unique vocal stylings...the music she puts behind is often just as intriguing; overall, it's a masterful effect! It's all pretty amazing to me, and over the years, she has and is continuing to produce some genuine masterpieces here and there.
Posted 11 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
My favourite song of hers, from my favourite album of hers. Maybe it's the William Orbit touches and production that makes it that little bit different, but nothing she's done since has quite matched this one, for me.
Posted 11 years ago by enkay    [ Reply ]
Just saw an interview on "Q" (CBC). She is really shy. Camera shy. You could tell because it was a combined radio/video podcast interview with Ghomesi that she knew she was on camera - and she didn't particularly like it. Not a well-spoken person, either. Not a criticism. An observation. I actually bumped this track UP. She's quite compelling at times.
Posted 11 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
 bobzane wrote:
Beth Orton is tall
  This made me laugh out loud.


Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
You know, her vocal stylings used to really annoy the crap out of me.
Now I'm finding that I'm starting to really like her, when the hoo haa hee hee's aren't too over the top. 
Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Beth Orton is tall
Posted 12 years ago by bobzane    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
vowels according to Orton:
Ay-hey, Ee-hee, Eye-hi, Oh-ho, You-hoo 
 
Perhaps that's why Bill placed it after Ray (breathy intake) La(breathy intake) Montagne.
I'm just here for the bridge.
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Perfectly beautiful
Posted 12 years ago by jjd1946    [ Reply ]
 toterola wrote:
You had me, up to the part about Van. He is a drunk telling war stories, isn't he? Just kiddin'! Beth Orton is great, you electronica and techno fans just take a standby for one song, okay?
 
Beth Orton has done quite a bit of electronica stuff - in fact, she's often labeled "folktronica".  Anyhow, there aren't a whole lot of fans of those genres here - at least not compared to the other genres.  A "standby for one song" would generally result in a classic rock tune here.
Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
vowels according to Orton:
Ay-hey, Ee-hee, Eye-hi, Oh-ho, You-hoo 
One line per verse, no big deal.  Nice song 

Posted 13 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
vowels according to Orton:
Ay-hey, Ee-hee, Eye-hi, Oh-ho, You-hoo 
Posted 13 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
{#Puke} Yuk !!!
Posted 13 years ago by Mike_Sneade    [ Reply ]
sexy song!
Posted 13 years ago by marcizaz    [ Reply ]
She's great, love all her music!
Posted 13 years ago by SalemSounds    [ Reply ]
Gotta get me some Beth...heap good housework stuff!
 
Posted 13 years ago by Yonderosa    [ Reply ]
Why is it I love this artist so?   Just seems like everything she does has such a special feel.
Posted 14 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
Sometimes when I hear this song start up, I think it's going to be Tallahatchie Bridge.  Not sure why...
Posted 14 years ago by scarletdancer    [ Reply ]
Always loved this one!{#Cheers}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
...And Billy Joe MacAllister jumped off the Tallahatchie Bridge...
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
 toterola wrote:


You had me, up to the part about Van. He is a drunk telling war stories, isn't he?

Just kiddin'! Beth Orton is great, you electronica and techno fans just take a standby for one song, okay?
 

Hey now, I'm an electronica & techno fan but I also appreciate Beth! We can have diverse tastes.
Posted 15 years ago by annie_fannie    [ Reply ]
This girl has some great music. I just noticed that she sounds like Nathalie Merchant — and thusly is initially annoying as hell — if you don't have a tolerance for NM's voice.
Posted 15 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
Love me some Beth.
Posted 15 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
I'm not a fan, but I'm likin' this tune. The strings are kinda cool.
Posted 15 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
While sitting here listening to RP, unemployed and wondering about my future somehow Beth Orton's voice and music soothes my soul.
Posted 15 years ago by IndyDoug    [ Reply ]
Eerie Beat . . . this all mixes so well.  Water from a Vine Leaf (Orbit) is quite nice also
Posted 15 years ago by wenatchee    [ Reply ]
She has always excellent sleeves.
I adore that kind of photography.
{#Hearteyes}
Posted 16 years ago by Kerly    [ Reply ]
EssexTex wrote:
And how about the Pretenders? doesn't she sing with extra vibrato?...Peter Gabriel sounds like a death gurggle..and Van Morrison like a drunk telling war stories in a bar...they all have original singing styles so if you're going to complain about Orton, include the others too
You had me, up to the part about Van. He is a drunk telling war stories, isn't he? Just kiddin'! Beth Orton is great, you electronica and techno fans just take a standby for one song, okay?
Posted 16 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
I see from other comments that I'm not the only one who finds her a bit "off". Sorry, just not music I would bother to have on my list. Leaves me flat. Coffee house dribble.
Posted 16 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Time for some immediate action from the moderator, at least........
Posted 16 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
heeb wrote:
I fi-hind thi-his ra-hather annoying a-hactually... e-hespecia-hally the-he co-honstant i-hinsertion o-hof e-hextra-ha sy-hyllables...
And how about the Pretenders? doesn't she sing with extra vibrato?...Peter Gabriel sounds like a death gurggle..and Van Morrison like a drunk telling war stories in a bar...they all have original singing styles so if you're going to complain about Orton, include the others too
Posted 17 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Essbee wrote:
Ode to Billy Joe.
That's not a bug, it's a feature!
Posted 17 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
heeb wrote:
I fi-hind thi-his ra-hather annoying a-hactually... e-hespecia-hally the-he co-honstant i-hinsertion o-hof e-hextra-ha sy-hyllables...
Hahmmm. I confahess that I nehever nohoticed thahat befohor.
Posted 17 years ago by nate917    [ Reply ]
Essbee wrote:
Ode to Billy Joe.
Spot on!
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Ode to Billy Joe.
Posted 17 years ago by Essbee    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
A whole festival for knee injury victims?They sure take their football serious in Texas.
he he he
Posted 17 years ago by misterclaw    [ Reply ]
I thought this was new work from Beth when it kicked in. How have I missed hearing this song before now? Sublime.
Posted 17 years ago by alux    [ Reply ]
cc_rider wrote:
Say her at ACL Fest a few years back. c.
A whole festival for knee injury victims?They sure take their football serious in Texas.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
liser wrote:
Beautiful segue from "Empty" - always a pleasure to hear Beth Orton, too!
I agree...one tune is in D and the other in B-...very nice in musical terms too.
Posted 17 years ago by sunny_day    [ Reply ]
Say her at ACL Fest a few years back. Awesome. She sounded good even when she was cursing like a sailor on shore leave! c.
Posted 17 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
Beautiful segue from "Empty" - always a pleasure to hear Beth Orton, too!
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Beth continues to generate very interesting music! No surprise to hear her on RP, though not often enough
Posted 17 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
webslinger48 wrote:
Not bad. But once you've heard the William Orbit version of this song on Strange Cargo's Hinterland, there is simply no going back. Orbit-Orton is a magical combo.



You've got that right. Hearing this makes me want to pull my Hinterland CD out.

Posted 17 years ago by snowcat    [ Reply ]
Not bad. But once you've heard the William Orbit version of this song on Strange Cargo's Hinterland, there is simply no going back. Orbit-Orton is a magical combo.
Posted 17 years ago by webslinger48    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by oppositelock    [ Reply ]
Beth is good.
Posted 17 years ago by Daveinbawlmer    [ Reply ]
This song is so evocative—of something. I'm still working on what exactly. I keep thinking of the arcade at the amusement park I went to as a teenager, which makes very little sense. It must be a feeling I associate with that place and this song. Anyway, I'm enjoying this in a sort of vaguely creepy, nostalgic way.
Posted 17 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
candyspam wrote:
i've heard this song before -- think it was Strange Cargo. or maybe Bhuda Bar?
Strange Cargo. I've never heard this, the original, before, but it makes me appreciate William Orbit's take more.
Posted 17 years ago by FilmSurgeon    [ Reply ]
Interesting intro--so western/country sounding, with those strings at moments I thought I was hearing tornado sirens.
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
The only downside to this song is that it is HORRIBLY over-played here in Austin. KGSR needs some new cd's. Badly.
Posted 17 years ago by MissAmy    [ Reply ]
I fi-hind thi-his ra-hather annoying a-hactually... e-hespecia-hally the-he co-honstant i-hinsertion o-hof e-hextra-ha sy-hyllables...
Posted 17 years ago by heeb    [ Reply ]
She's pretty cool
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Hauntingly beautiful song. Totally original, not derivative of anything or anyone. Excellent!
Posted 17 years ago by Raoule    [ Reply ]
Love this song! and Beth's tripping intro really gets me going...yes! More interesting music on RP!
Posted 17 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
long time no hear...
Posted 17 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
For Gracie: She cries your name...
Posted 18 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
revevad1 wrote:
Same here!
Me three. Very powerful vocals.
Posted 18 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
roguewarer wrote:
Yet ANOTHER artist RP has clued me in on. Humble thanks.
Same here!
Posted 18 years ago by revevad1    [ Reply ]
Perfect early morning track. From one of my all-time favourite albums.
Posted 19 years ago by jah_blessed    [ Reply ]
Wow. Excellent lead-in from PF-M. Also 10.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Yes, I've always thought its remarkable how BO sounds like Sandy Denny, and the celtic flavor of the music contributes, too. samiyam wrote:
God this song is soooooo good! It's a cross between modern and old-style folk! Reminds me of the really good "Fairport Convention" stuff back before Sandy Denny blew out her voice and fried her brains on booze.
Posted 19 years ago by Mike_P    [ Reply ]
Here is some talent. Those lyrics, the arrangement-- a most difficult song to sing--TRY IT! Thank you, finally some good music. That violin in the background, just cries, doesn't it?
Posted 19 years ago by mxdcec    [ Reply ]
phillips wrote:
what's another of her good ones?
Every album she has done is outstanding. Get them all.
Posted 19 years ago by saturnine    [ Reply ]
I really enjoy Beth Orton, interesting voice, interesting songs, just yummy!
Posted 19 years ago by anniebear    [ Reply ]
RP + Me = Too many iTunes purchases.
Posted 19 years ago by AlanCE    [ Reply ]
phillips wrote:
what's another of her good ones?
All of the above...Beth Orton continues to amaze me, especially because so many people don't really know her, shame really...spread the word!
Posted 19 years ago by BoFiS    [ Reply ]
what's another of her good ones?
Posted 19 years ago by phillips    [ Reply ]
bought this CD on accident and she is now one of my favs.
Posted 19 years ago by phillips    [ Reply ]
i've heard this song before -- think it was Strange Cargo. or maybe Bhuda Bar?
Posted 19 years ago by candyspam    [ Reply ]
God this song is soooooo good! It's a cross between modern and old-style folk! Reminds me of the really good "Fairport Convention" stuff back before Sandy Denny blew out her voice and fried her brains on booze.
Posted 19 years ago by samiyam    [ Reply ]
Good tune
Posted 19 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
voxhound1 wrote:
Remember 'Billie Joe McAlister'?
I heard that, too. gave me a bit of turn. both kewl...
Posted 19 years ago by m0nk3ym1nd    [ Reply ]
gotta love that voice! and those strings are exactly what a name being cried would sound to me...
Posted 19 years ago by panda    [ Reply ]
What a nice blending of vocal talent and electronics!
Posted 19 years ago by diane    [ Reply ]
Groovin' 8)
Posted 19 years ago by maddmatt    [ Reply ]
new to me. pretty cool. :-s
Posted 20 years ago by LLMikeJ    [ Reply ]
Ahh, my first sampling of Ms. Orton's talents... memories.
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
An original artist..refreshing and liberating
Posted 21 years ago by iggy33    [ Reply ]
Patrick wrote:
Beth talks to the whales.
You mean like Dorie in Finding Nemo? I really like this tune.
Posted 21 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Beth talks to the whales.
Posted 21 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by voxhound1: Remember 'Billie Joe McAlister'?
Yes! Wow, I thought I was the only one making that connection.
Posted 21 years ago by ardent_supperter    [ Reply ]
This was the first song I heard by Beth Orton and I\'ve liked her ever since!
Posted 21 years ago by tuningin    [ Reply ]
Has got the warmth, lots of (digitally recorded) music is often lacking.
Posted 22 years ago by Johray63    [ Reply ]
After at least a year of wondering, I finally I know who sings this song. (Thank You Playlist feature, and internit radio in general). I\'ve been trying to guess, from a number of possibles andit turns out to be someone I\'ve never heard of. I love the song, I hope the CD as others just as interesting, \'couse I\'m heading out to buy it.
Posted 22 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
This is my favourite Beth Orton song :D
Posted 22 years ago by Milo    [ Reply ]
Nice lyrics, nice voice, but the violinist needs some coffee.
Posted 22 years ago by catsoup    [ Reply ]
Just tried to find this song on Limewire- nope! Too bad. I may go and buy this through the PR links! I thought it was very engaging!
Posted 22 years ago by keenevision    [ Reply ]
The tone of her voice and her accents shows some resemblance to that of Dolores from the Cranberries. Nice tune.
Posted 22 years ago by Z-man    [ Reply ]
Smooth... Cool...
Posted 22 years ago by jbmckee    [ Reply ]