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Old 97’s — Broadway
Album: Too Far to Care
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6.8

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Total ratings: 827









Released: 1997
Length: 3:18
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In a hotel room just off Times Square it's like a closet
I can watch the dancing class go round.
In a hotel room that costs as much as my apartment
I can watch the working class go down.

And it's enough to make a crooked man go straight -
Broadway, Broadway.

In a hotel room just off Times Square they made a monster
He was unaware of what went down.
Fattening him up just like a calf before a slaughter
He'd had his fill of hollow town.

And it's enough to make a stupid man think straight
Broadway, Broadway
And it's enough to make a crooked man go straight
Broadway, Broadway, Broadway, Broadway.
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Thought this was James, Waltzing Along at first. 
Posted 4 years ago by Carl    [ Reply ]
Turned the volume up, I don't care!!!
Posted 5 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
sounds like a mix of the cure and green day.
Posted 6 years ago by quigui    [ Reply ]
Great live band.  Infectious energy.
Posted 8 years ago by swtobias508    [ Reply ]
Timebomb (the lead-off track on this album) can get a little overplayed at times...BUT NOT HERE!

Let's get it added to RP's playlist. 
Posted 8 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
From 8 to 9 
Posted 8 years ago by CHuLoYo    [ Reply ]
Old is Gold
Posted 9 years ago by Dorothyhancock    [ Reply ]
 deepwoodskev wrote:
Not a single dud on this album. Fantastic start to finish.

 
Agree with this.  Very enjoyable album.
Posted 9 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]

Seen these guys at Son's Of Hermann Hall quite a few times.

A Shout out to Jo Nichademus.


Posted 9 years ago by Doc_Podna    [ Reply ]
Gotta say, this baby really JAMS it up on a cloudy gloomy day! Thanks, RP, and Old 97s!
Posted 10 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Not a single dud on this album. Fantastic start to finish.
Posted 10 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
 Kristi wrote:
It's the eyes... don't you think?
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and the nose and the lips...Have you seen him live? He does a nice little booty shake, too.


Posted 11 years ago by leafmold    [ Reply ]
Too Repetitious......{#Sad}
Posted 11 years ago by d48m02h1918    [ Reply ]
PSD!
Posted 11 years ago by vanmas    [ Reply ]
I've seen those guys in Seaside, NJ and at the Green River Festival in Greenfiled, MA and I just have to say, they don't disappoint.  Their live groove and energy makes everybody wanna move.  Love 'em
Posted 12 years ago by mattyroy    [ Reply ]
 Kristi wrote:
It's the eyes... don't you think?
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  Hey, he's good looking, and I'm straight.   {#Foot-in-mouth}


Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
Red hot smokin'!   
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Another smoking' tune. A 9! Going to my iPod! Rock and roll!
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
james_of_tucson wrote:
Artists who I know personally get 9's, no exceptions :-)
 
absolutely 
Posted 12 years ago by sheetsy    [ Reply ]
Artists who I know personally get 9's, no exceptions :-)
Posted 13 years ago by james_of_tucson    [ Reply ]
That's one rockin' band!
Posted 13 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
YESSSS!!!!


Posted 14 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
Anyone see the free concert at Navy Pier? They are so awesome, and Rhett is the dreamiest!
Posted 14 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
 jameyp wrote:
RIGHT ON!!!!!  LOVE LOVE LOVE OLD 97's and LOVE this song especially!!

The whole album is amazing.

MORE OLD 97's on RP pleeeze!

{#Daisy}
 
More! More! More! More!{#Bananajam}
Posted 14 years ago by lysisphere    [ Reply ]
It's a dull morning in Sweden, but this mix is awesome! Go Bill!
Posted 14 years ago by skogman    [ Reply ]
More please!
Posted 14 years ago by stevebeaver    [ Reply ]
RIGHT ON!!!!!  LOVE LOVE LOVE OLD 97's and LOVE this song especially!!

The whole album is amazing.

MORE OLD 97's on RP pleeeze!

{#Daisy}
Posted 15 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
I'm digging this...{#Bananajam}
Posted 15 years ago by Tim_in_N_FL    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:
YAY! Likes me some Old 97s! Check out their "Satellite Rides" record—it's a good 'un.
Fight Songs also most excellent. Love that Rhett!!
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:
YAY! Likes me some Old 97s!
 
Yeah baby, yeah!  {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 copymonkey wrote:
YAY! Likes me some Old 97s! Check out their "Satellite Rides" record—it's a good 'un.
 

It is. And Blame it on Gravity, which came out last year, is pretty good as well.
Posted 15 years ago by Darlington    [ Reply ]
Jeesh - must be my mood but I really would have liked to hear something different after the Shins...
Posted 15 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Rockin Tuesday morning here on RP ...

Just great!
Posted 16 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Who else hears "While My Guitar Gently Weeps?" This song is good for the background... 7 rating.
Posted 16 years ago by mechelecengr    [ Reply ]
Rhett's dreamy!
{#Hearteyes}
Posted 16 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
YAY! Likes me some Old 97s! Check out their "Satellite Rides" record--it's a good 'un.
Posted 16 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
I don't usually rate a song as an 8 the first time listening to it, but I did this time. Hmmm I must be in a good mood - even though I am doing my taxes.
Posted 16 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]
Meh...not too bad. I say "5 - Decent".
Posted 16 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
This band rocks sooo much. Check them out!!!
Posted 16 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
Jacksonstat wrote:
No likey?
I like it just fine... for me to poop on!
Posted 16 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
Love this band, for, oh, about eleven years now I've listened to this band, and not a moment of it has been time wasted.
Posted 16 years ago by flyin_bri    [ Reply ]
lilmisskaleena wrote:
mmm... rhett miller... so delish.
Just saw them over the holidays in Austin. He can toss that mop of hair around like no bodies bizness! Lots o fun fo everyone!
Posted 16 years ago by dc_zee    [ Reply ]
Love Old 97's! They opened for Chris Isaak at The Backyard once: great set. They're from Denton, north of Dallas, but don't hold that against them: they're the real deal. c.
Posted 16 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
zipper wrote:
No likey?
Posted 16 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
:roll:
Posted 16 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
Kristi wrote:
It's the eyes... don't you think? ">
Gawd, I really should not come in here and stare at that picture. I can't get any work done. But... it's...so...hypnotizing...*swoon*
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Kristi wrote:
It's the eyes... don't you think? ">
mmm... rhett miller... so delish.
Posted 17 years ago by lilmisskaleena    [ Reply ]
It's the eyes... don't you think? ">
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
Ohhhhhhh...Goodie..goodie..goodie.. **goes scuttling off to find out about this new RP find**
Posted 17 years ago by Arianrhod    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
This guy's voice kinda sorta reminds me of Robert Smith's (The Cure). Has some similar element.
I heard it too. And I agree with hippiechick too... he's adorable!
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
eyelykearrpee wrote:
First I've heard from them. Is their other stuff like this? It's good. 8)
they got at least two other songs that sound exactly like this one. 'jagged' and 'the new kid' 'the new kid' is the best version of this tune, IMO
Posted 17 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
This song made me want to never get a hotel room just off Times Square.
Posted 17 years ago by treatment_bound    [ Reply ]
LOVE this band!!!
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
the old Old97s... Gota lovemu
Posted 17 years ago by whtahtefcuk    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
This guy's voice kinda sorta reminds me of Robert Smith's (The Cure). Has some similar element.
never heard that one before... Rhett you catch that? (I bet he would chuckle to hear that he sounds like Robert Smith!)
Posted 17 years ago by bmccall17    [ Reply ]
Awright!!!! Another 97s tune added to RP!!!
Posted 17 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
This guy's voice kinda sorta reminds me of Robert Smith's (The Cure). Has some similar element.
Posted 17 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
Love these guys. I have to see them live. They rock!
Posted 17 years ago by zensend    [ Reply ]
Love the Old 97s!. Definitely one of the best live bands out there. TOO FAR TOO CARE is a great album and "Broadway" rocks.
Posted 17 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
Just had to RUN over to my computer to rate this one a 10!! I LOVE Old 97's and am SO happy to hear them on RP-- THANKS BILL! PS they are AMAZING live! if you ever get a chance to see them play-- GO. you won't be disappointed. they give it all to ya!
Posted 18 years ago by jameyp    [ Reply ]
mem_313 wrote:
This Band ROCKs this CD is exceptional as well Barrier Reef and Streets from Where I'm From, both excellent choices off this collection.
Gotta agree with both statements. Best CD from Old 97's. No bad songs, I would add W. TX Teardrops and Big Brown Eyes as favorites (how many favorites can I Have?)
Posted 18 years ago by F-Man    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by weevilkinevil    [ Reply ]
ongaku wrote:
Sorry but I find this headache inducing. Seems like a cross between roots rock and Happy Mondays/Stone Roses, which is not a good recipe.
Yeah I don't know if that's what this is but I think I'd like to hear some of that. Got any?
Posted 18 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
That was a rockin' little tune! I dug it. And I totally agree, hippiechick, Rhett is very dreameeee indeed.
Posted 18 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
Rhett (lead singer) is sooo dreameeee!!!!
Posted 18 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
This Band ROCKs this CD is exceptional as well Barrier Reef and Streets from Where I'm From, both excellent choices off this collection.
Posted 18 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
ongaku wrote:
Sorry but I find this headache inducing. Seems like a cross between roots rock and Happy Mondays/Stone Roses, which is not a good recipe.
Try some Enya, very soothing
Posted 19 years ago by RiverCityRansom    [ Reply ]
I'm a pretty big Old 97's fan, but I don't have this album (yet). Even though I hadn't heard this song, I instantly knew who it was. The drum work in this song is used a bit much in their earlier stuff, but it still works for me. I can see this giving some a headache, but it does work for me. The cleverness of the lyrics in many of their songs is what keeps me coming back for more. That, and the quirky/cool singing style. Anyway, always glad to hear them here, and definitely glad to hear one for the first time.
Posted 19 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Sorry but I find this headache inducing. Seems like a cross between roots rock and Happy Mondays/Stone Roses, which is not a good recipe.
Posted 19 years ago by ongaku    [ Reply ]
First I've heard from them. Is their other stuff like this? It's good. 8)
Posted 20 years ago by eyelykearrpee    [ Reply ]
! One of the best of the 90s. I just *knew* someone would have uploaded this before now, so I figured it got a "sorry." If I'da known, I'da uploaded it way before now. Anyhoo. 10.
Posted 20 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Just saw these guys in concert at Summerfest in Milwaukee. Awesome!
Posted 20 years ago by klgs24    [ Reply ]