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Little Feat — On Your Way Down
Album: Dixie Chicken
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7.6

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Released: 1973
Length: 5:23
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Sunrise
Sunset
Since the beginning it hasn't changed yet
People fly high begin to lose sight
You can't see very clearly when you're in flight

It's high time that you found
The same people you misuse on your way up
You might meet up
On your way down

Vintage wines from the year '62
It's your thing, it's your thing
It pleases you
You got to frown when you cross town
You think it's an honor just to have you around

It's high time that you found
The same dudes you misuse on your way up
You might meet up
On your way down

You think the sun rises and sets for you
But the same sun rises, sets and shines
On the poor folks too
I don't mind you turning round
I myself would even like a little higher ground

It's high time that you found
The same people you walk on on your way up
You might meet up
On your way down
Comments (57)add comment
 idiot_wind wrote:

makes me feel like being sneaky

watch out



feats don't fail me now! Seen 3 times, felt blessed!   Never got to see Lowell, but F an A... I love the Lil' Feat!
Posted 2 weeks ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
Got a decent turntable and will be playing Waiting for Columbus tonight. mmmm
Posted 1 year ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
makes me feel like being sneaky

watch out
Posted 1 year ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 ElCamoteLoco wrote:

This is one of my all-time favourite albums. If I had to rebuild my music collection it would be in the first tranche of acquisitions.

Roger that!
Great lyrics, words to remember. 

Posted 1 year ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
Little Feat.  Awesome. Nutin' else to say.
Posted 1 year ago by WilliDoc    [ Reply ]
Wow! This is just great! Play more often, Bill!
Posted 1 year ago by espresso    [ Reply ]
I bought the live album and I guess I forgot to buy all their other albums.

I love this! 
Posted 2 years ago by xrdstv    [ Reply ]
May this album's title never share the fate of the country band's name now known as The Chicks.
Posted 2 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]
Wow, a Little Feat song I haven't heard or rated yet on RP. Automatic 8 from me. 
Posted 2 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
little feat big heart...
Posted 2 years ago by jef    [ Reply ]
Ah, whats the guitar sound! Plus Hammond.
Posted 2 years ago by skurin59    [ Reply ]
 wendyleefrancis1 wrote:

I lived in DC in the 1970s and was fortunate to see Little Feat several times while Lowell George was still alive, including the concerts that ended up on the Waiting for Columbus album. Definitely my favourite band of that era.



I am DC Native and I was at the same show in 1977 at the Lisner Auditorium on the GW Campus that was recorded for one of the best live albums in History, "Waiting For Columbus"! The Feat showed up about and hour more late and the "natives were definitely getting restless". They walked on stage and asked how we were doing and... just "Hit IT". An hour and a half later they closed with "Spanish Moon" and one by one walked off never to return for an encore. After 20 minutes of futile effort to get them back... everyone just looked at each other said, "That was best show they had ever seen! It remains mine!
Posted 2 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
is that Bonnie Raitt providing back-up vocal?
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Excellent cover of the Allen Toussaint song. Toussaint was musical gift and genius.
Posted 2 years ago by epicurian    [ Reply ]
and the album covers

magnificent

Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
hold on...this sounds like a Staples song
Posted 2 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
top ten favorite band, saw the last performance of Ritchie Hayward the drummer, before he sadly passed
Posted 3 years ago by Lowdown    [ Reply ]
this whole album smokes
Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
One of the most versatile bands of all time. 
Posted 3 years ago by fillerupart    [ Reply ]
Yeah... That's what I'm talking about.  Yup.  In this one, for sure. MAKES IT SPECIAL.
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 ImaOldman wrote:

Why is Little Feat not in the R&R Hall of Fame? A travesty...


Probably because no one has ponied up the cash to make it happen. You have to be willing to pay for it if you get in. In other words, it's bullshit.
Posted 3 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
What a band!  (Still are.) 

Proof that a collection of excellent studio musicians can do anything when propelled by creativity.  Los Angeles musicians sounding exactly like Dirty South and the other LA: Louisiana.

And I swear I met that cover girl in the bar of the Commodore Hotel.
Posted 3 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
I lived in DC in the 1970s and was fortunate to see Little Feat several times while Lowell George was still alive, including the concerts that ended up on the Waiting for Columbus album. Definitely my favourite band of that era.
Posted 3 years ago by wendyleefrancis1    [ Reply ]
Why is Little Feat not in the R&R Hall of Fame? A travesty...
Posted 4 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
Hey Bill - Is this a shot at DJT?  {#Wink}
Posted 4 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
Love the Feat!  seen a few times in mid Texas, not near enough!  Humm... what day talkin' bout! 
Posted 4 years ago by deadheadmark    [ Reply ]
Smooooth...
Posted 4 years ago by wolverine    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:
My college girlfriend at the time was from California - she went home for Christmas break and came back with this album. Us East Coasters had not really heard of Little Feat at the time even though they had toured in the DC area. Anyway, I was hooked from the start and their albums stayed on my turntable for years. 

Thanks, Denise!
 

Your years of college?
We here in DC had them guys playing gigs for locals, wow, 71  maybe, maybe 72? I could not in a long moment remember when.
I'm sure that's why this is a 10 for me. High Times Indeed!
Posted 4 years ago by DanFHiggins    [ Reply ]
More Feat, from Time Loves a Hero.
Posted 4 years ago by iloveradio    [ Reply ]
Never heard this song before, I thought it was Steve winwood on organ, oops. I'm liking it though, solid 8.
Posted 4 years ago by wolverine    [ Reply ]
Absolutely fantastic thank you rp
Posted 4 years ago by davinson110    [ Reply ]
Groovy musicians and great lyrics.
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
Little Feat. A cool band
Posted 4 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
9-10, these guys were the greatest at the time. Love me some Feat!
Posted 5 years ago by ImaOldman    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by orangecraig    [ Reply ]
This was our theme song where I used to work for some of the best back stabbers in the business. A solid 10 with a kick in the butt! Love those Feat!
Posted 5 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
I didn't recognize this. Sounds different from the Little Feat songs I know. I like the slow tempo and mood of the song. I do like their other more known work too. Love RP for the great diversity and for also playing less known stuff!
Posted 5 years ago by oHelvetos    [ Reply ]
 merobreno wrote:
Underrated even @ 7.6..
 
I'm happy to report I've helped the cause; SOLID 9 rating from this guy. Heck, Jimmy Page is a fan, that's worth something,right?
Long Live RP!!
Posted 5 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
FEATS!
Posted 5 years ago by WBOB    [ Reply ]
sounds so FRESH it's scary
Posted 6 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
My college girlfriend at the time was from California - she went home for Christmas break and came back with this album. Us East Coasters had not really heard of Little Feat at the time even though they had toured in the DC area. Anyway, I was hooked from the start and their albums stayed on my turntable for years. 

Thanks, Denise!
Posted 6 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Underrated even @ 7.6..
Posted 6 years ago by merobreno    [ Reply ]
What a way to start the day!

Thanks, Bill.

Also of note: I love the way this song progressed over the years, including Shaun Murphy singing it live.
Posted 7 years ago by FeatFanMike    [ Reply ]
Karma gon' gitcha!
Posted 7 years ago by folkrocker    [ Reply ]
Such a great, distinctive sound. Little Feat has retroactively become a mainstay of my soundtrack of the 70s.
Posted 7 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
The feat in full pitter - patter {#Notworthy}{#Notworthy}
Posted 8 years ago by below72    [ Reply ]
Good tune!! ;)
Posted 8 years ago by johnybladex    [ Reply ]
very nice!!
Posted 8 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
This is one of my all-time favourite albums. If I had to rebuild my music collection it would be in the first tranche of acquisitions.
Posted 8 years ago by ElCamoteLoco    [ Reply ]
I love the sound of Lowell's slide as it blends with the harmonies.

"Well, it's high tiiiiimme....."
Posted 8 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
A no-brainer. 10.
Posted 8 years ago by mccuff    [ Reply ]
Great Classic Feat ...... we're thinking of you AT!  
Posted 8 years ago by bobcanna1    [ Reply ]
Amazing songs and music, quite the Master!



Allen Toussaint, New Orleans R&B Mainstay, Dies at 77
Posted 8 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
Toussant is derived from the phrase "All Saints."  Certainly all the Saints will be cheering you through the pearly gates, mon ami.  Bon voyage
Posted 8 years ago by greiffenstein    [ Reply ]
I thought I knew all the Dixie Chicken songs.  I don't recall this one.  Thanks RP.  I like it.  
Posted 8 years ago by kimschoice    [ Reply ]
 primm wrote:
great album, great song! is this an allen tousiant tune ? he just passed

 
Yep, BillG just mentioned it.
Posted 8 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
great album, great song! is this an allen tousiant tune ? he just passed
Posted 8 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]