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Little Feat — Spanish Moon
Album: Waiting for Columbus
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Released: 1978
Length: 4:55
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Well the night that I got into town
Was the night of the rain, it froze on the ground
Down the street I heard such a sorrowful tune
Comin' from the place they call the Spanish Moon.

Well I stepped inside and stood by the door
While a dark girl sang and played the guitar
There was hookers and hustlers, they filled up the room
I heard about this place they call the Spanish Moon.

There's whiskey and bad cocaine
Poison get you just the same
And if that... that don't... kill you soon
The women will down at the Spanish Moon.

Well I pawned my watch and I sold my ring
Just to hear that girl sing, yeah yeah
I don't care who, you can wake up ruined
You can lose it all down at the Spanish Moon.
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One of the best live albums there is. Among my top 5.
Posted 8 months ago by mcvh    [ Reply ]
Da Feats 'N'awlins and Neville Bros' vibe could be an  excellent segue into Congo Square... 
Posted 1 year ago by Isabeau    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:

Always good to hear at 1:15am with a killer weed- and I.P.A.-buzz on! I'm ever so grateful that RP keeps me hooked up to this kind of jam! 




My favorite IPA is Brooklyn Brewery.  Or, Guinness Stout,  straight, none of that black& tan BS!!  Owing to my Irish heritage!!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
10 with cream and nuts on top - so fine ...
Posted 2 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
Always good to hear at 1:15am with a killer weed- and I.P.A.-buzz on! I'm ever so grateful that RP keeps me hooked up to this kind of jam! 
Posted 2 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 garyalex wrote:

Billy Payne on keyboards, Lowell on slide guitar, Tower of Power horns.  This is how it's done.



What?!?  For as many times as I have listened I did not it was Tower of Power and, of course it is!  Great tune, lyrics, horns, bass line.    Ha, I just heard "Tower of Power horns"  
Posted 2 years ago by kimschoice    [ Reply ]
its still one of the best live albums
Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:

In Texas they call the summer moons a Comanche moon...that was when they did their raids....



Empire of the Summer Moon
Posted 3 years ago by folkes.tom    [ Reply ]
 clickfaster wrote:

Mine goes to purple.
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 clickfaster wrote:
 

Crank the bass too!
Posted 3 years ago by laozilover    [ Reply ]
Its day... I've lost count... of the Covid shutdown. Working from home... and hearing Little Feat on Radio Paradise... a small smile comes across my face.
Posted 3 years ago by _Bruce_    [ Reply ]
I have this on vinyl, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab, half-speed master on top vinyl, gawd it sounds great! I so wish I could have seen that concert.
Posted 3 years ago by all_ears    [ Reply ]
RIP Lowell; and thanks for all you left behind!
Posted 3 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
 siriuss wrote:

Nice GIF but if I do that, my windows will crack and my dog will run away.
 

FIFTY
THOUSAND
WATTS
Posted 4 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
Billy Payne on keyboards, Lowell on slide guitar, Tower of Power horns.  This is how it's done.
Posted 4 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
7 -=> 8.
Posted 4 years ago by SpencerAR    [ Reply ]
TOWER OF POWER HORNS! 

Baddest tune ever. One of a small hand full of bands I can think of that totally smoke live vs studio
Posted 4 years ago by opaceo    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
As an aside, these guys played music that was often described as southern rock or Louisiana swamp boogie, but they were/are all Los Angeles session musicians.
 
Odd.  Then again people not from New Orleans play jazz all the time.
Posted 4 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
As an aside, these guys played music that was often described as southern rock or Louisiana swamp boogie, but they were/are all Los Angeles session musicians.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
If I ever have the money to open a bar it will be named The Spanish Moon.

Well I stepped inside and stood by the door,
While a dark girl sang and played the guitar.
There was hookers and hustlers filled up the room ...

If that don't kill you soon, women will down at the Spanish Moon.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 niseywee wrote:
one of my all time favorites
 
Little Feat and the Neville Bros always
bring a SOLID GOLD 9. 
Posted 5 years ago by Isabeau    [ Reply ]
one of my all time favorites
Posted 5 years ago by niseywee    [ Reply ]
At their prime, this band found the heart of rock and roll.  This track is proof of that.  If the opening bars of this track don't stir your blood something's very wrong.
Posted 5 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
I defy you.  I defy ANYONE, to stay still and remain sittin' in their chair to this tune.  If you can then you clearly must be dead.

Maybe taken out by that whiskey and bad cocaine? 

Highlow
American Net'Zen
Posted 5 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
FEATS! agree, fantastic live album, incredible fidelity for 1978. Love the bass jam at the end.
Posted 5 years ago by WBOB    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
This live Feat album and every track are a 10.
Posted 5 years ago by iloveradio    [ Reply ]
 clickfaster wrote:
 
Nice GIF but if I do that, my windows will crack and my dog will run away.
Posted 5 years ago by siriuss    [ Reply ]
Greatest live rock album?  Or is it Bob Seger's  live album?  Or  The Band's?  
Posted 5 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by clickfaster    [ Reply ]
Great Track! Tower of Power sound so great on this one. One of the highest fidelity live recordings ever! Thanks Bill!
Posted 6 years ago by amcostigan88    [ Reply ]
When these dudes were ON THEIR GAME, it just doesn't get any better! I like how they dig hard on Dr. John and Boz Scaggs grooves
Posted 6 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Was there a sophomore dorm room, thick with bong smoke, Wild Turkey bottles and uncracked textbooks where this wasn't playing?
Posted 6 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Sometimes I feel like Bill is just borrowing my playlist...  

Now that I think about it, I have been listening since 2001, so probably I am actually borrowing Bill's.  It's crazy that RP has been the soundtrack for my life for over 15 yrs!  I really can't thank you enough.  Excuse me a moment while I jump over to the Support RP page.
Posted 7 years ago by ch83575    [ Reply ]
{#Music} such a great groove ! got to see em live with Lowell g couple of times in seattle / they never really achieved a lot of commercial success here in the states but in Europe pretty big ! hookers, hustlers, and bad cocaine ! fyi Robert palmer used these guys as his back up band on his first coupl albums and usually covered at least one song from them on each subsequent record rip Lowell and robert
Posted 7 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
Still well worth the price of admission. A stellar band that sounds like they've been playing together every bit of 40 years. There are few that can compete with the kind of groove the Feat do.

willmcnaught wrote:
Man wish I could have seen this band in its prime, sigh, thank {#Dancingbanana}goodness for their recordings! 

 

 

Posted 7 years ago by Slam    [ Reply ]
 Garsh wrote:
boy I used to lie there

 
That sums it up so well!
...on repeat.
Posted 7 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
 willmcnaught wrote:
Man wish I could have seen this band in its prime, sigh, thank {#Dancingbanana}goodness for their recordings! 

 
I'm sure I had the opportunity.  This album came out right in the middle of my heavy concert going period (probably a significant cause of my present hearing troubles) But while I never disliked Little Feat when I was a teen, I didn't appreciate them near as much as I do now.
Posted 7 years ago by Typesbad    [ Reply ]
Man wish I could have seen this band in its prime, sigh, thank {#Dancingbanana}goodness for their recordings! 
Posted 7 years ago by willmcnaught    [ Reply ]
Yeah, what Peter said.  If you would like to have memorable, successful party, go get this album right now.

Peter_Bradshaw wrote:
..... stunning, truly stunning and quite possibly one of the finest live albums ever.

 


Posted 8 years ago by clickfaster    [ Reply ]
..... stunning, truly stunning and quite possibly one of the finest live albums ever.
Posted 8 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
 midigitguy wrote:

They had a bigger talent then Garcia, but he, like Jerry crossed over the rainbow bridge.

Bill Payne is a peerless keyboard player,  And the band was incredibly tight... totally different from the looseness of The Dead.

 
Totally agree.  I love the Grateful Dead but Lowell George was easily as talented as Jerry G.  Both lost to us now.  That being said, Lowell only had about 10 years creating music to Jerry's 30.  There's no telling where the Feat may have gone with Lowell at the helm that long.

BTW:  Comparing the Grateful Dead to Little Feat makes no sense at all as you so accurately pointed out. 
Posted 8 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Love the way they end it
Posted 8 years ago by jbuhl    [ Reply ]
boy I used to lie there
Posted 8 years ago by Garsh    [ Reply ]
 bam23 wrote:

I agree, although this is the type of observation made about music I really like. Can't win this type of pseudo debate. I have never seen the appeal of this band. If they had a Jerry Garcia equivalent, with his talent, now that would change things. Of course, by saying that I expose myself (indeed!) to the anti-Dead crowd. Oh well, enjoy what you will...

 
They had a bigger talent then Garcia, but he, like Jerry crossed over the rainbow bridge.

Bill Payne is a peerless keyboard player,  And the band was incredibly tight... totally different from the looseness of The Dead.
Posted 8 years ago by midigitguy    [ Reply ]
 Highlowsel wrote:
Oh there is no way this thing is anything other than a sweeeet arse 10!

Highlow
American Net'Zen

 
{#Yes}
wooo-hooo
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
If I had a nickel for every time I heard this song when the LP came out in college, I'd have a lot of dadgum nickels!

Stereo wars all summer long - Ehringhaus, no AC. Go Heels!
 
Posted 8 years ago by hallogallo    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:

I will never miss music in the kitchen. Very good thing, specially with the Blues. 

 
I always have RP streaming when I cook, and I cook nightly.
Posted 8 years ago by Tippster    [ Reply ]
 hayduke2 wrote:
Awesome!  Lowell and Co. were wicked powerful and totally fun to rock to   10+

 
my type of Classical Music (pass me that little doobie bro : )
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
the late great Robert palmer does a great cover of this with guess who backing him up ? little feat !
Posted 8 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]
 michel_zws wrote:
cool & funky - makes me move behind the kitchen stove!

what a way to prepare the meal 

 
I will never miss music in the kitchen. Very good thing, specially with the Blues. 
Posted 8 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
cool & funky - makes me move behind the kitchen stove!

what a way to prepare the meal 
Posted 8 years ago by michel_zws    [ Reply ]
 stegokitty wrote:
Groove blues? I dunno. By and large, Little Feat's music all seems to sound the same.

 
I agree, although this is the type of observation made about music I really like. Can't win this type of pseudo debate. I have never seen the appeal of this band. If they had a Jerry Garcia equivalent, with his talent, now that would change things. Of course, by saying that I expose myself (indeed!) to the anti-Dead crowd. Oh well, enjoy what you will...
Posted 8 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
 Hey_Porter wrote:
For my money, the best live album ever.

 
Yes Sir, you are right about that.
Posted 8 years ago by iloveradio    [ Reply ]
For my money, the best live album ever.
Posted 8 years ago by Hey_Porter    [ Reply ]
Hopping, chair dancing & cheerful. Even the little  dog under my chair is jiving.
Posted 8 years ago by LizK    [ Reply ]
Very good music!
Posted 9 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
A GREAT collection of live tunes, from Oh Atlanta to Fat Man in the Bathtub to Feats Don't Fail Me Now. And Richie Hayward (RIP!) - an awesome drummer. Saw Feat live at the Cape Cod Melody Tent - in the round. With Richie kickin it all night long. Unbelievable!
Posted 9 years ago by Rayepetit    [ Reply ]
Groove blues? I dunno. By and large, Little Feat's music all seems to sound the same.
Posted 9 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
 Vakse wrote:

Are you sure it wasn't John McClane?
{#Beat}

 
Definitely not {#Beat}
 John McClain
Posted 9 years ago by NeuroJoe    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:
John McVie must have been listening to Little Feat before he went into the studio to record Tusk

 
Are you sure it wasn't John McClane?
{#Beat}
Posted 9 years ago by Vakse    [ Reply ]
There is nothing wrong with this album. One of the best live collections, if not the best considering how every track is superb!
Posted 9 years ago by iloveradio    [ Reply ]
Ohh that bass line
Posted 9 years ago by Stathis    [ Reply ]
great tomato 
Posted 9 years ago by Mike_S    [ Reply ]
 Rotterdam wrote:
The term 'god-like' fits this. Timeless, gorgeous, wonderful.

Everybody in my alien space craft loves this song from a marvelous album...
Posted 10 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Gotta point out those horn parts are written by Van Dyke Parks.
Posted 10 years ago by noahveil    [ Reply ]
One of the best live albums of all time, furshur!
Posted 10 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
 TerryS wrote:

Maybe so, but no need to get your snit on. This is good funk.

 
This is about as funky as a white band got back in the 70s. Little Feat put out some great, great music. 
Posted 10 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]

If that don't kill you soon, the women will down at the Spanish Moon,


Posted 10 years ago by railroadwail    [ Reply ]
I thought at first I was listening to Bill Frizell... but here's to Little Feat filling big music shoes.{#Bananapiano}
Posted 10 years ago by paisleydancer66    [ Reply ]

Excellent.

This might go well with The Durutti Column's Nina.


Posted 10 years ago by Webfoot    [ Reply ]
John McVie must have been listening to Little Feat before he went into the studio to record Tusk
Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
...
Posted 10 years ago by n4ku    [ Reply ]
Little Feat bypassed me when I was younger for some reason, but thanks to RP I am making up for it with great tracks like this one.
Posted 10 years ago by bexhillos    [ Reply ]
One of Feat's best tunes.  Love the Tower of Power horns!
Posted 10 years ago by luv4music    [ Reply ]
{#Bananajam} {#Bananajam} {#Bananajam}
Posted 10 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
{#Yes}
Posted 10 years ago by ScottN    [ Reply ]
 DD gypsyman wrote:
This was the soundtrack to a party that lasted my entire sophomore year in college.
 
Chuckle, chuckle, chuckle.  Indeed, it also contributed mightily to my 1.8 GPA one semester.
Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Yay!! Little Feat. Any and all are begged for!
 
Posted 10 years ago by mccuff    [ Reply ]
This was the soundtrack to a party that lasted my entire sophomore year in college.
Posted 10 years ago by DD gypsyman    [ Reply ]
This song, along with the whole album, is one of my favorite live albums of all time! Ended up getting the live outtakes from these concerts as well, and they are awesome too! (Red Steamliner, Day at the Dog Races, Cold, Cold Cold,  Rock and Roll Doctor, etc.)
Posted 10 years ago by rharvey658    [ Reply ]
Tower of Power Horns !!!!!!!!!!!
Posted 10 years ago by tovarisch    [ Reply ]
A great song from a great album.  Fond memories of playing the whole album very, very loud.  
Posted 10 years ago by timmywilson    [ Reply ]
In Texas they call the summer moons a Comanche moon...that was when they did their raids....
Posted 10 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
A go to, feel good song for me for the past 20 years. But believe it or not, the live version from Live From Neon Park (1996) is even better, without Lowell George, no less. In that version, they transition to Skin It Back.....heavenly, inspired live performance.

Long Live Little Feat!
Posted 10 years ago by Eddie_Sanchez    [ Reply ]
 snitramc wrote:
Once a week. Once a week. Once a week. Time for Pandora.

 
Maybe so, but no need to get your snit on. This is good funk.
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
 meinthecorner wrote:

...from "Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley"!

 
Pretty sure Little Feat was the backing band on that there tune (medley). So there ya go.
Posted 11 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Once a week. Once a week. Once a week. Time for Pandora.
Posted 11 years ago by snitramc    [ Reply ]
 oldfart48 wrote:
where did the music go from here? THIS is cookin'.{#Fire}{#Bananajam}{#Drummer}

 
Then came the 80's!!
{#Yes} 
Posted 11 years ago by pdjpirate    [ Reply ]
Love Feat, and both versions of this song, but really Bill? Really? You played this last Sunday. Buh bye. Time to visit Pandora.
Posted 11 years ago by snitramc    [ Reply ]
Awesome!  Lowell and Co. were wicked powerful and totally fun to rock to   10+
Posted 11 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
It doesn't get a lot better than this.  
Posted 11 years ago by garyalex    [ Reply ]
Oh there is no way this thing is anything other than a sweeeet arse 10!

Highlow
American Net'Zen
Posted 11 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
where did the music go from here? THIS is cookin'.{#Fire}{#Bananajam}{#Drummer}
Posted 11 years ago by oldfart48    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:


Yes, this live song sounds like that to me, too!  Love this song!
 

 
The term 'god-like' fits this. Timeless, gorgeous, wonderful.
Posted 11 years ago by Rotterdam    [ Reply ]
 MinMan wrote:
 
sounds like some hotel room dweller risen from the netherworld?!
 

Yes, this live song sounds like that to me, too!  Love this song!
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
I totally missed LF in the 70's - luckily, they have a pretty timeless sound, so I've been listening to some of their tunes like they just came out.  They sure sounded great live.
Posted 11 years ago by bindi    [ Reply ]
 helgigermany wrote:
Very nice!
 

Yes, this song is wonderful...  I hope you are having a marvelous time right this minute...  time flies when we're having fun...

Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Very nice!
Posted 11 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 BBoyes wrote:
Nice fat groove on this one. Sounds like they are having a blast on stage.
 
I know this was recorded half a lifetime ago, but I've seen the Feat on stage twice in the last five years.  They're old and grey-haired (or bald), but they still act like teenagers when they slip into the groove.  I guess some things never change.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:
The Vinyl Asylum webgroup had a straw-poll a few years ago that voted Waiting For Columbus as the finest live album on LP ever. I strongly suggest the Feat be invited to write the new US National Anthem.
 
Hell, yeah!  "Hookers and hustlers, and the mayor's cocaine ..."  Can we also get a killer Hammond B-3 solo in that new national anthem?
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Nice fat groove on this one. Sounds like they are having a blast on stage.
Posted 11 years ago by BBoyes    [ Reply ]
The Vinyl Asylum webgroup had a straw-poll a few years ago that voted Waiting For Columbus as the finest live album on LP ever. I strongly suggest the Feat be invited to write the new US National Anthem.
Posted 11 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:
This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this winter night...
  
sounds like some hotel room dweller risen from the netherworld?!
Posted 11 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]
Getting all moonie on us. Next it'll be some long lost version of Moon River, by Keith Moon. 
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 teleskialaska wrote:

Cool Church

 

Thank you!  Hope you are having a marvelous Monday...

we be dancing...  love this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 Lazarus wrote:

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
Cool Church

Posted 11 years ago by teleskialaska    [ Reply ]

This song is soooo good it puts a spring in my step this winter night...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
Some songs are just awsome.  "Whiskey and bad Cocaine"  Sad  Mr. George had to leave so early.  He was a force!

Posted 11 years ago by teleskialaska    [ Reply ]
My first Little Feat listen was this one.  Twined me around their little finger forever.  

If there was a 21st-century Rick in Casablanca helping Arab Spring underground heroes (or their wives), his bar would be named the Spanish Moon.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Thought it was a twisted version of Tusk when it ramped up.........like'n it better.
Posted 11 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
This is such a COOL song....
Posted 11 years ago by shellbella    [ Reply ]
I'm such a sucker for songs where the bass is the lead instrument.  Oh yeah, Lowell's singing ain't bad either.
Posted 12 years ago by trailhead    [ Reply ]
I love(d) this song. I was so excited to hear it- it had been a long time. Then I heard it again. Then I heard it again. RP, don't run my favorite songs into the ground!! pleeeeease!!!
Posted 12 years ago by donna10707    [ Reply ]
Oh Lowell, how we still miss you!
Posted 12 years ago by wendyleefrancis    [ Reply ]
My band has played in that bar(hookers,hustlers,whiskey,bad cocaine).....gotta fight to get your money!
I think Lowell is the best!
RIP brother   
Posted 12 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
I keep bumping this up a number. It's great!
Posted 12 years ago by LifeIsMusic    [ Reply ]
How has this tune evaded me for so long?
Posted 12 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]