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Rickie Lee Jones — Easy Money
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Released: 1979
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There was a Joe
Leanin' on the back door
A couple Jills with their eyes on a couple bills
Their eyes was statin'
They was waitin'
To get their hands on some easy money

They flipped a dime
One said " well, I'll take heads this time"
One stepped up
One stepped back
One loosened her shoulder strap
She couldn't speak,
Her knees got weak
She could almost taste that easy money

There was this old black cat
Sittin' in a old black cadillac
The Joe smelled sweet
She curled up at her boyfriend's feet
She said "I got a plan
Listen, Sam, how'd ya like to make some easy money ? "
He say, "yes! oh yes!
Jus' tell me what you want me to do "
She said, "Baby, you can trust me
Baby, but you must be hidin' in my room
At a quarter to two"
Well, the cat told the boy
"Come up to the room and play with my toy"
But the Jill set the bait
And she wasn't gonna sit around and wait
But this guy was wise to all the lies
And he flies out the door
With the easy money

Because there ain't no man
Who got the money in his hand
Who got any of that bread
Bein' slow in the head
The easier it looks
The hotter it hooks
There ain't no such thing as easy money
We say, "yes! oh yes!"
Saturday night
There was a terrible, terrible fight
Between two dames who was losin' the same game
It wasn't clear,
But I hear somebody was lookin' for some easy money
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I sometimes play the game 'Guess the year'
Thought of about 2004. Boy, I missed that much the first time! It sounds much younger than it is. I dunno if that's overall quality or some kind of joyfulness present here. 
Posted 3 weeks ago by Dalsir    [ Reply ]
Saw her at Old Man Rivers in Avondale, LA in 1979. 

Great opening band, and then she came out and sang lead. Awesome set.

Old Man Rivers was 'da place in those days. They were booking acts that 6 months later were national names. John Prine, The Police, Red Rockers, etc, etc,
Posted 2 months ago by doobes    [ Reply ]
GOOD TUNE!  Great voice. Great sounding upright bass.  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 idiot_wind wrote:

So her and Tom Waits were  a couple for awhile. 

Can ya imagine being in a room with them when they wanted to make music, talk, eat dinner, etc.?  





Etc?  LOL!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
So her and Tom Waits were  a couple for awhile. 

Can ya imagine being in a room with them when they wanted to make music, talk, eat dinner, etc.?  


Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
You know, RLJ doen'st normally "do" it for me. 
Just a mis-match in styles-much the same way that I respect both her and Dylan, but don't really 'get' them. 
This, on the other hand, just hooks me. Don't know why, just a solid, happy roll with it thing. 
Nice.
Posted 1 year ago by IvanTheMediocre    [ Reply ]
 NEOvManhattan wrote:

Busted - Ray Charles

Mercedes Benz - Janis Joplin

Easy Money - Rickie Lee Jones

too good......


Yup, same April 28, 2023 - still good
Posted 1 year ago by hellsgardener    [ Reply ]
Finally a song from rickies first album besides chuckie in love
Posted 1 year ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]

Busted - Ray Charles

Mercedes Benz - Janis Joplin

Easy Money - Rickie Lee Jones

too good......
Posted 1 year ago by NEOvManhattan    [ Reply ]


Posted 11 months ago by Phlegmaticman:I'm Busted - Ray Charles
Mercedes Benz - Janis Joplin
Easy Money - Rickie Lee Jones

It's a Black Friday consumer set.

and again  lovin  this
Posted 1 year ago by B4D3neaker3    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:

Enjoying the money playlist:

I'm Busted
Mercedez Benz
Easy Money

Often Bill is too subtle for me. Sometimes a full-frontal is helpful for those of us are not paying full attention. 

Perhaps some Pink Floyd would be an obvious addition to the list? Too obvious? 




Too Pink Floyd already.
Posted 2 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:

Enjoying the money playlist:

I'm Busted
Mercedez Benz
Easy Money

Often Bill is too subtle for me. Sometimes a full-frontal is helpful for those of us are not paying full attention. 

Perhaps some Pink Floyd would be an obvious addition to the list? Too obvious? 




How about King Crimson? Ultra-obvious, would be my guess.
Posted 2 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
 dmcanany wrote:

Enjoying the money playlist:

I'm Busted
Mercedez Benz
Easy Money

Often Bill is too subtle for me. Sometimes a full-frontal is helpful for those of us are not paying full attention. 

Perhaps some Pink Floyd would be an obvious addition to the list? Too obvious? 



Hearing it again on Black Friday, 2021.
Posted 2 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
Bill is the Master of Too Subtle 


dmcanany wrote:

Enjoying the money playlist:

I'm Busted
Mercedez Benz
Easy Money

Often Bill is too subtle for me. Sometimes a full-frontal is helpful for those of us are not paying full attention. 

Perhaps some Pink Floyd would be an obvious addition to the list? Too obvious? 



Posted 2 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
Enjoying the money playlist:

I'm Busted
Mercedez Benz
Easy Money

Often Bill is too subtle for me. Sometimes a full-frontal is helpful for those of us are not paying full attention. 

Perhaps some Pink Floyd would be an obvious addition to the list? Too obvious? 
Posted 3 years ago by dmcanany    [ Reply ]
 PeorgieTirebiter wrote:
Not really much of a song, but she does it right.
 

It's as much of a song as any blues song ...
Posted 3 years ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
Outstanding!
Posted 4 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
Smooth jazz rifts. Love her crooning in the Chicago tone - 11/10
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
Um, Bill back announced this as Nora Jones ...
Posted 6 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
Oh god she's making me melt instantly.
Posted 6 years ago by fedtho    [ Reply ]
Pirates is an excellent album and The Magazine has some gems on it as well. Have not connected as much with her albums since those three.
Posted 7 years ago by KMITTE01    [ Reply ]
 ColdMiser wrote:

For a career that spans 30 plus years how do you "peak" with your debut album?

 
Ask Orson Welles about "peaking" with one's debut work.  Well...you can't because he's dead, but still...you likely know what I mean.
Speaking of Orson Welles, there's this classic.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 Garyhad wrote:
One of the most complete albums ever made....

 
Indeed. Even more remarkable for a debut.
Posted 7 years ago by Duc1098    [ Reply ]
One of the most complete albums ever made....
Posted 7 years ago by Garyhad    [ Reply ]
This is talent
Posted 7 years ago by fitmartin    [ Reply ]
One if the finest debut albums of all time - it's a BIG 9
Posted 8 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
diggin' it
Posted 9 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
 PeterMC3 wrote:
Does anyone know if Rickie ever dueted with Tom Waits. Because that would have been awesome.

 
They dated for a while but I don't think they ever recorded any music together.  As mentioned further down in the thread, Lowell George did a version of this song before this release.
Posted 9 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Does anyone know if Rickie ever dueted with Tom Waits. Because that would have been awesome.
Posted 9 years ago by PeterMC3    [ Reply ]
Those who can, do; those that can't, blog.
Posted 9 years ago by old_shep    [ Reply ]
oh goodness this song gave me a fit. chicken and egg question, what came first, easy money or jimmy jazz? {#Cowboy}
Posted 9 years ago by adpucci    [ Reply ]
Well, this record was used to demo stereos back in the day. Bcuz it was a good recording.  Not much there elsewise, maybe the Texaco song.
Posted 9 years ago by Bobert_ParkCity    [ Reply ]
 daedalus wrote:
So loose and easy - effortless vocals - this was her peak. A wonderful album.

 
For a career that spans 30 plus years how do you "peak" with your debut album?
Posted 10 years ago by ColdMiser    [ Reply ]
Not my taste!
Posted 10 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
So loose and easy - effortless vocals - this was her peak. A wonderful album.
Posted 10 years ago by daedalus    [ Reply ]
IMO the worst act played on RP.. suited more for eliciting confessions from terrorists..
Posted 10 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
Might have been interesting to hear this with King Crimson's "Easy Money".
Posted 10 years ago by lasker98    [ Reply ]
 Isabeau wrote:
Love you Rickie!

 
....... and me
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Sultry?  Amen.  Delightful?  Yessiree.  Unique?  Yep.

 
Spot on!  This woman is is in all ways gorgeous (imo), this delightful tune sounds Dr. Rebenack-ee
Posted 10 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
 helloitsme wrote:
One of my favorite albums.

I see that one of the more interesting cuts, "Night Train," isn't in rotation.  Pity.  Some marvelous acoustic guitar work on that track.

 
One of my all-time favorites too. Ain't she great?
Posted 10 years ago by Tana    [ Reply ]
One of my favorite albums.

I see that one of the more interesting cuts, "Night Train," isn't in rotation.  Pity.  Some marvelous acoustic guitar work on that track.
Posted 11 years ago by helloitsme    [ Reply ]
one steped up......{#Liar}{#Dance}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
Love you Rickie!
Posted 11 years ago by Isabeau    [ Reply ]
A little bit of Rickie Lee Jones goes a long way. Whenever I listen to this album, I appreciate the individual tracks a lot less because they all sound similar. So it's really nice to hear this out of context.
Posted 11 years ago by jbunniii    [ Reply ]
 1wolfy wrote:
Sounds like Jewel when drunk
 
I'd like to hear that!  

Or did you mean, "She sounds like Jewel when I'm drunk"?  I already know what that sounds like.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 Yes and from 1979! What a gal.


Aud wrote:


agree!

 



Posted 11 years ago by pamorama    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
Sultry?  Amen.  Delightful?  Yessiree.  Unique?  Yep.

 

agree!
Posted 11 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Jewel when drunk
Posted 11 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Annoying in 1979, annoying today.
Posted 11 years ago by iTuner    [ Reply ]
 andigenu wrote:
Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money
The Beatles - Baby You're a Rich Man
Pink Floyd - Money

The RP "Money" suite.

 
Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money
Warren Zevon - Lawyers, Guns And Money
The Psychedelic Furs - All That Money Wants

The other one...

Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Had the vinyl when it first came out. Instant heart-throb! Still love it, the whole album's strong,IMHO!
Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
she's come a long way, gone thru a lot of changes, but she's always been brilliant. apparently, she was in the studio, and someone walked past and, hearing her sing, commented that he couldn't understand a word she was singing, but, man, it was some beautiful.
Posted 13 years ago by zenhead    [ Reply ]
Rickie is a perfectionist, saw her last weekend at SF Jazz. She didn't quite like what her band was doing to a number and made them play it from the start. Love her!
Posted 13 years ago by bigbobbybubba    [ Reply ]
Gets a +1 boost for happy memories of listening to my mom's LP as a child...
{#Sunny}
Posted 13 years ago by lexica    [ Reply ]
Sultry?  Amen.  Delightful?  Yessiree.  Unique?  Yep.
Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Such great memories.  Thank you Bill, havent heard this album in decades.
Posted 13 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
I like the song because I love Lowell George so much.
I assumed she was covering it, but I just discovered she wrote it.
He covered it.
She's been around for a while I guess. 
Posted 14 years ago by ragshagbill    [ Reply ]
Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money
The Beatles - Baby You're a Rich Man
Pink Floyd - Money

The RP "Money" suite.

Posted 14 years ago by andigenu    [ Reply ]
 pinklife wrote:
Tom Waits reincarnated as a chick.
 
Tom Waits's ex-, in this life.

Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]


Ricky Lee Jones by ~IElioI
©2007-2010 ~IElioI

Ricky Lee Jones during the concert at the Abbabula Festival, Sassari, Sardinia Island.


Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
Cover makes me drool for a pack of cloves.
Posted 14 years ago by vit    [ Reply ]
 PeorgieTirebiter wrote:
Not really much of a song, but she does it right.
 
I disagree - it's a story song that's delightfully wicked. The way the thing progresses from two women trying to rip off a guy to the guy flying out the door with their "easy money," and the subsequent cat fight... Oh, it's great.  And I agree - she does it right.  Always.{#Bounce}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Tom Waits reincarnated as a chick.
Posted 14 years ago by pinklife    [ Reply ]
A sultry delight.
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
no thanks,I'll eat it here.
Posted 15 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]
 dBdwg wrote:
gee is that your real voice or your cartoon voice?
 
who's real ?
you real ?

Posted 15 years ago by coy    [ Reply ]
Not really much of a song, but she does it right.
Posted 15 years ago by PeorgieTirebiter    [ Reply ]
gee is that your real voice or your cartoon voice?
Posted 15 years ago by dBdwg    [ Reply ]
 d_prock wrote:
This is one of those artists who simply must be seen live to appreciate.

Studio album? Not so much.

Live? Phenomenal.
 
Very true. I saw her live in Denver during the PopPop tour, and she blew me away. {#Roflol}
Posted 16 years ago by laroue    [ Reply ]
This is one of those artists who simply must be seen live to appreciate.

Studio album? Not so much.

Live? Phenomenal.


Posted 16 years ago by d_prock    [ Reply ]
Grizzly_old_man wrote:
Rikki Lee Jones does nothing for me either. My younger sister had some of her albums back when they were vinyl and played them a lot when we would be partying at her place. I always wondered how a young, good looking white girl would try so hard to sound so much like an old black heroin whore. Of course I don't like blues much as a genre, ain't what I call rock'n roll. {to borrow a line from Dire Straights} BTW I guess you might say I am a potbellied boomer. Going bald too.
Well, she is that, she wasn't trying. She has white skin, an an addict's soul.
Posted 16 years ago by wferrier    [ Reply ]
garthwb wrote:
Sexy sexy!
That fits most
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
Though I can appreciate the original, Lowell George did a much finer job.
Posted 16 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
Sexy sexy!
Posted 16 years ago by garthwb    [ Reply ]
How cool to hear this on RP! Love Rickie's music.
Posted 16 years ago by cafortier    [ Reply ]
This is Coolsville.
Posted 16 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
Candela wrote:
Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money Big Daddy - Money For Nothing Pink Floyd - Money The O'Jays - For the Love of Money... ____________________ S'up Bill?
Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money Kathleen Edwards - Money Talks (Live) Warren Zevon - Lawyers, Guns And Money The Psychedelic Furs - All That Money Wants Joni Mitchell - Love or Money The message is clear. At least RP doesn't do those annoying pledge drives like NPR, etc.
Posted 16 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Rikki Lee Jones does nothing for me either. My younger sister had some of her albums back when they were vinyl and played them a lot when we would be partying at her place. I always wondered how a young, good looking white girl would try so hard to sound so much like an old black heroin whore. Of course I don't like blues much as a genre, ain't what I call rock'n roll. {to borrow a line from Dire Straights} BTW I guess you might say I am a potbellied boomer. Going bald too.
Posted 16 years ago by Grizzly_old_man    [ Reply ]
One of my favourite albums. I still have the vinyl.
Posted 16 years ago by DigitalJer    [ Reply ]
LPCity wrote:
Always thought Lowell George's version had way more swing and feeling.
I was just coming in here to make the same comment. Bill, need me to send it to you?
Posted 16 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
lee_sf wrote:
I WANT to like Rickie Lee. I really do. But this ain't helpin'. Maybe it's because I DO like Tom Waits...
Her second album "Pirates" was her high-water mark, IMO. Check it out if you haven't. If you don't like it, then she's probably not your cuppa tea.
Posted 16 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Always thought Lowell George's version had way more swing and feeling.
Posted 16 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
Candela wrote:
Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money Big Daddy - Money For Nothing Pink Floyd - Money The O'Jays - For the Love of Money... ____________________ S'up Bill?
Hmmm... methinks that the RP coffers are running dry?
Posted 16 years ago by rockasaurus    [ Reply ]
Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money Big Daddy - Money For Nothing Pink Floyd - Money The O'Jays - For the Love of Money... ____________________ S'up Bill?
Posted 16 years ago by Candela    [ Reply ]
One word: Adenoids.
Posted 16 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Geed wrote:
Love Rickie. Would someone please upload Rainbow Sleeve .
Oh gawd YES!!!! and Company...
Posted 17 years ago by EleventhMan    [ Reply ]
Adenoids can obstruct the nasal airway enough to affect the voice without actually stopping nasal airflow altogether, according to Wikipedia. I'm just saying is all.
Posted 17 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
Could just be me, but I first thought this was an early recording of Poe. Reminds me of Fingertips a lot.
Posted 17 years ago by MagicalTrevor    [ Reply ]
I WANT to like Rickie Lee. I really do. But this ain't helpin'. Maybe it's because I DO like Tom Waits...
Posted 17 years ago by lee_sf    [ Reply ]
Alpine wrote:
I won't say anything bad about this music and RLJ. I just don't like this style, her voice or anything about this. I know others love this. It's just not my cup of tea.
I love her and not Tom Waits. But I bet you like Tom Waits?!?
Posted 17 years ago by victoryluna    [ Reply ]
Now, how can ANYONE say that Steve Winwood sounds like Rickie??
Posted 17 years ago by victoryluna    [ Reply ]
I won't say anything bad about this music and RLJ. I just don't like this style, her voice or anything about this. I know others love this. It's just not my cup of tea.
Posted 17 years ago by Alpine    [ Reply ]
Cool. And what comes next: Easy Money from King Crimson's Lark Tongues in Aspic?
Posted 17 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
I love Lowell George's verison of this song...but this is particularily good.
Posted 17 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
jadedragon wrote:
Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money Big Daddy - Money For Nothing Pink Floyd - Money The O'Jays - For the Love of Money Bill's subliminal message for this month?
Subliminal my ass - SEND money to RP!Bill just got back from DC fighting for our music.
Posted 17 years ago by pannaramma    [ Reply ]
laozilover wrote:
Love and Money!
And covers! Love Rickee Lee Jones...
Posted 17 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
She does a nice cover of "Low Spark" by Traffic ,which played a few songs ago.
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
photomuse wrote:
Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money Big Daddy - Money For Nothing Pink Floyd - Money Sorry RP. I'm dropping the stream. Peace.
I'm sure your scintillating analysis will be missed. Are you a High-Heeled Boy?
Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money Angelo Badalamenti - Dance Of The Dream Man Traffic - Low Spark of High-Heeled Boys Third World - Satta Massagana
Posted 17 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money Big Daddy - Money For Nothing Pink Floyd - Money Sorry RP. I'm dropping the stream. Peace.
Posted 17 years ago by photomuse    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
this is the sort of stuff potbellied old boomers consider "cool" i don't dig this female tomwaitsleonredboneleonrusselish shtick
I am betting you aren't a real king, therefore I am also betting you aren't real wise. Plus if you don't have Mojo Nixon then your store could use some fixin'. (last sentence to be read as: thewiseking's post about fat uncool old people who happen to enjoy RLJ is no good.)
Posted 17 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
this is the sort of stuff potbellied old boomers consider "cool"
I once had a pig, of course with a pot belly, I think he liked Rickie Lee Jones. I will now refer to my late friend and dinner special as "Old Boomer".
Posted 17 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
Steven_G wrote:
Hey Wise King, I am a "potbellied old boomer" and I don't like this music. See where making broad, sweeping statements gets you!
I dig this. Better get myself a pot-belly. Where do you buy them now? I can't see them on ebay.
Posted 17 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
Is Jude Cole Next?
Posted 17 years ago by leahnichole    [ Reply ]
Quite a run on the ole playlist tonight!:
7:27 pm - Jude Cole - First Your Money (Then Your Clothes) 7:24 pm - Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money 7:21 pm - Big Daddy - Money For Nothing 7:15 pm - Pink Floyd - Money 7:11 pm - The O'Jays - For the Love of Money 7:07 pm - Björk - Big Time Sensuality 7:03 pm - Gomez - Tear Your Love Apart 7:00 pm - Quicksilver Messenger Service - Who Do You Love 6:54 pm - The Who - Love, Reign O'er Me
Love and Money!
Posted 17 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
this is the sort of stuff potbellied old boomers consider "cool" i don't dig this female tomwaitsleonredboneleonrusselish shtick
Hey! You've been looking at my iPod. It's got Rickie Lee Jones, Tom Waits, Leon Redbone, and Leon Russell. Some Doctor John too. None of that crap you young'uns listen to, though.
Posted 17 years ago by rcurrier    [ Reply ]
7:24 pm - Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money 7:21 pm - Big Daddy - Money For Nothing 7:15 pm - Pink Floyd - Money 7:11 pm - The O'Jays - For the Love of Money Heh.
Posted 17 years ago by shayborg    [ Reply ]
Rickie Lee Jones - Easy Money Big Daddy - Money For Nothing Pink Floyd - Money The O'Jays - For the Love of Money Bill's subliminal message for this month?
Posted 17 years ago by jadedragon    [ Reply ]
algrif wrote:
thewiseking wrote:
this is the sort of stuff potbellied old boomers consider "cool" i don't dig this female tomwaitsleonredboneleonrusselish shtick
The wise king has spoken. All ye who have voted anything over 3 have been justly condemned to a life sentence as potbellied old boomers
Hey Wise King, I am a "potbellied old boomer" and I don't like this music. See where making broad, sweeping statements gets you!
Posted 17 years ago by Steven_G    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
this is the sort of stuff potbellied old boomers consider "cool" i don't dig this female tomwaitsleonredboneleonrusselish shtick
Whoa, Dude! Not as cool as the thought of some self-absorbed Gen-X-er paying my social security after I manage to retire in a few years. Seriously though, I will be grateful. Everyone gets old, unless they die first. Someday, thewiseking, too, will pass.
Posted 17 years ago by Gregorama    [ Reply ]
mksothrpeoplrich wrote:
Sorry, but Rickie just plain sounds like she's on heroin to me. She holds no charms for me, just annoyance.
Yeah all those goddamned musicians on drugs. Get on back to the chapel and pray for forgiveness
Posted 17 years ago by inindian    [ Reply ]
Geed wrote:
Love Rickie. Would someone please upload Rainbow Sleeve.
oh lordy YESSS!!!!!! one of my faves by her...I can't find old Rickie Lee tunes anywhere anymore....Company is also a fave..
Posted 17 years ago by EleventhMan    [ Reply ]
She did "Makin whoopee" as a duet with Dr John, and it was used for the Fabulous Baker Boys soundtrack, right?
Posted 17 years ago by celadonstone    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
this is the sort of stuff potbellied old boomers consider "cool" i don't dig this female tomwaitsleonredboneleonrusselish shtick
I considered it cool about 30 years ago when it first came out. Still do. (Oh, and there's no pot belly either.)
Posted 17 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
LaChinchon wrote:
Yeh, it's cool, but the original by the late great Lowell George is the one to check out.
Hmmmm ... I always thought this was the original and Lowell's was the cover. In any case, I never cared for this song at all until I heard Lowell do it. This version here I could do without. Edit: Okay, I checked and the Lowell George version of this song, written by Jones, is the original (1978). The Jones "cover" of her own tune appeared in 1979. 1978 ... 1979 ... it's hard to keep it all straight nowadays.
Posted 17 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
Her new album sounds like she found Jesus. Don't buy it if you don't like that preachy overtone.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
thewiseking wrote:
this is the sort of stuff potbellied old boomers consider "cool" i don't dig this female tomwaitsleonredboneleonrusselish shtick
The wise king has spoken. All ye who have voted anything over 3 have been justly condemned to a life sentence as potbellied old boomers
Posted 17 years ago by algrif    [ Reply ]
this is the sort of stuff potbellied old boomers consider "cool" i don't dig this female tomwaitsleonredboneleonrusselish shtick
Posted 17 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Nice and layed back tune. Billy Holliday comes to mind :-s
Posted 21 years ago by moon_shadow    [ Reply ]
Love Rickie. Would someone please upload Rainbow Sleeve.
Posted 21 years ago by Geed    [ Reply ]
Ricky Lee... quite the enigmatic and interesting artist, nice to hear this original version. I\'m far more familiar with Lowell George\'s cover of it. Speaking of which, Bill, might you visit some of Lowell\'s solo album here on RP?
Posted 21 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]