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Joseph Arthur — Dear Lord
Album: Redemption's Son
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6.5

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Released: 2002
Length: 3:51
Plays (last 30 days): 1
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I can't take what's going on
With my friends and family
I can't take what's going on
Baby, with you and me

I'm sorry for the things I've done
I'm sorry for wanting to run
But Dear Lord when you did not come
My faith was gone

With this world gone to hell
And my freedom locked away in jail
Lord it's become so hard to tell
If you're there at all

I'm sorry for the things I've done
I'm sorry for wanting to run
But Dear Lord when you did not come
My faith was numb

Fail me, I don't need to shout
When I turn your water into wine
Fail me, I don't need to shout
When I turn your water into wine

Is there a chance to be redeemed?
Is there another night to dream?
Lord are you somewhere unseen
I believe you are

I'm sorry for the things I've done
I'm sorry for wanting to run
But Dear Lord when you did not come
My faith was born

Fail me, I don't need to shout
When I turn your water into wine
Fail me, I don't need to shout
When I turn your water into wine
Fail me, I don't need to shout
When I turn your water into wine
Fail me, I don't need to shout
When I turn your water into wine
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And ya know who he looks like in that photo, don't cha?

And  the song...with its spiritual tone, and the harp playing? 

Yes...that's right: Brother Bob. 
Posted 6 months ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Excellent!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 Roverfish wrote:

Dylan stylings with talented vocals and killer bass singer. Nice!



I'm also hearing Steve Forbert in there.
Nevertheless, I absolutely adore this song and Joseph Arthur.  We saw him at the Soiled Dove Underground in Denver several years ago and he put on an amazing show.  For those of you who don't know, he uses he synthesizer and then creates paintings - mesorizing us with his wonderful music and visual arts creativity.  After the show was over he hung around and individually tried to thank each and everyone of us who attended.  What a great human!
Posted 3 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
This song seems to have a nice prayer- spiritual tone to it. 

We all need more redemption. 
Posted 5 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Not really memorable but fun vibe.
Posted 5 years ago by jukes1    [ Reply ]

 

I thought the very same thing, slowchair!

 

 

slowchair wrote:

Reminds me a bit of the group World Party. Just FUN.
 

Posted 5 years ago by mardisoninnc    [ Reply ]
 (anonymous) wrote:
Is this Bob Dylan when he could sing?.....
 
It's better than that.
 Bob Z chose his nasal whine/ Tom Waites chose his basal growl

BZ had the better lyrics, but I do prefer TW and  JA's renditions.
Posted 5 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
We all need redemption, now and then. 
Posted 5 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
 robert_emerson wrote:

dylans brother
 

Posted 5 years ago by robert_emerson    [ Reply ]
 Roverfish wrote:
Dylan stylings with talented vocals and killer bass singer. Nice!
 

Posted 5 years ago by robert_emerson    [ Reply ]
Reminds me a bit of the group World Party. Just FUN.
Posted 6 years ago by slowchair    [ Reply ]
2nd JA song I've heard today and it's easy listening to him (not big on his art though  : P  he paints while performing I've read )
Posted 7 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
This is a very good album. But, it may be his only one. 
Posted 7 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Gets me everytime.... I think it's a young McMurtry. Too much religion for me, but very catchy hook.
Posted 7 years ago by mediamarv    [ Reply ]
Good song, but I hate it when I relate too well to this
Posted 8 years ago by black321    [ Reply ]
I've wanted to know the name of this song for years..... no lie. Could never find it on the playlist in time. Thanks, Bill.
Sort of James MacMurtry sounding to me.
Posted 8 years ago by mediamarv    [ Reply ]
I rated it a 5 at some point. Hmm. Easily a 7. I always think it's Steve Forbert tho.
Posted 8 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
...never heard joseph arthur other than his contribution to and i'll scratch yours; totally different from this!..
Posted 8 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
Oldie/goodie - chair dancing!
Posted 9 years ago by BlueHeronDruid    [ Reply ]
Heard that whiny, out of tune harmonica, and thought it was Dylan.  Almost pulled a muscle running for the PSD button.  Glad I waited. Pretty good tune.
Posted 9 years ago by meauclaire    [ Reply ]
45 seconds into the first listen... Already like this one
Posted 9 years ago by scrubbrush    [ Reply ]
This is a very good song from a very good album. Play more!
Posted 9 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
Better than his current, excessively talky offerings, methinks.
Posted 11 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
A good song in its own right, but also channeling Dylan, Josh Ritter and some southern gospel.  
Posted 11 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Nice. 
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 railroadwail wrote:

Good stuff Arthur.  Is it true you're from Cleveland?

 
I think Akron.
Posted 12 years ago by jim1964    [ Reply ]

Good stuff Arthur.  Is it true you're from Cleveland?


Posted 12 years ago by railroadwail    [ Reply ]
Wow, I actually found myself unconsciously snapping my fingers.

Good one.
Posted 12 years ago by lewie221    [ Reply ]
 DD joe1 wrote:
Is this Bob Dylan when he could sing?.....
 
No, it's when he couldn't play the harmonica. But that pretty much covers his entire life. 
Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
This is part of a very nice mix!! Thanks, Bill.
Posted 20 years ago by sujomgmt    [ Reply ]
Coppertop wrote:
Damn Mr Bill. This is part of a fine mix. Dear Lord - Joseph Arthur The Man come around - Johnny Cash Jerusalem - Steve Earle Yehahhh !!
right on brother!
Posted 20 years ago by Nuance    [ Reply ]
Damn Mr Bill. This is part of a fine mix. Dear Lord - Joseph Arthur The Man come around - Johnny Cash Jerusalem - Steve Earle Yehahhh !!
Posted 20 years ago by Coppertop    [ Reply ]
On my to buy list!!
Posted 20 years ago by Peyote    [ Reply ]
catchy ..infectious...bring it on!
Posted 21 years ago by natsthename    [ Reply ]
Recently it's "Honey and the Moon" that's been overplayed. This one is still fresh and crisp to my ear. Had a bit of a rest I see. Good plan.
Posted 21 years ago by philarktos    [ Reply ]
OK song but already over-played. Not a comment I usually make about the RP playlist, but I hear this ong way too much on RP.
Posted 21 years ago by basslice    [ Reply ]
Really like this song... when I heard the intro (speakers down too low, I admit), I thought it was Dylan's "You're Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go"
Posted 21 years ago by chlobug    [ Reply ]
I've enjoyed Joseph Arthur quite a bit on RP
Posted 21 years ago by mrmonkey    [ Reply ]
This guy really grows on you...
Posted 21 years ago by charlesryder    [ Reply ]
Great lyrics. Great mix. Cool vocal.
Posted 21 years ago by djap    [ Reply ]
This set was going so well....... then in walked THIS
Posted 21 years ago by eval    [ Reply ]
This station is awesome----good job on a truly electic selection. You never hear this kinda stuff in Miami. Love it
Posted 21 years ago by prairieskye    [ Reply ]
I thought this was Bruce Cockburn until I looked it up..
Posted 21 years ago by coldatlantic    [ Reply ]
Dylan stylings with talented vocals and killer bass singer. Nice!
Posted 21 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
:)
Posted 21 years ago by shue    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by broohaha: Good song, even though it took a few listens to get into it. The album is like that. But the genius behind "Redemption's Son" eventually hits you. And then you can't stop listening. Glad to hear rp has Joseph Arthur in its rotation.
Yeah, after a few listens I've bumped up my rating a whole 2 points.
Posted 21 years ago by the_om    [ Reply ]
I thought this might be John Prine. Never heard of Joseph Arthur until now, but I\'m impressed.
Posted 21 years ago by farleym    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by justlistening: Yup, style wise, but with a little more edge to the voice then SF, which works.
Edge?
Posted 21 years ago by Enrique    [ Reply ]
a most excellent song from an outstanding album me = happy =)
Posted 21 years ago by iamlfb    [ Reply ]
A 5.3 !!!! Not if I can help it. This song rocks ! I love the harmony. Some very nice production values
Posted 21 years ago by Coppertop    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by lyn: reminds me a bit of Steve Forbert :)
Yup, style wise, but with a little more edge to the voice then SF, which works.
Posted 21 years ago by justlistening    [ Reply ]
Good song, even though it took a few listens to get into it. The album is like that. But the genius behind \"Redemption\'s Son\" eventually hits you. And then you can\'t stop listening. Glad to hear rp has Joseph Arthur in its rotation.
Posted 21 years ago by broohaha    [ Reply ]
Dear Lord, indeed. Bzzzzt.
Posted 21 years ago by eric    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by lyn: reminds me a bit of Steve Forbert :)
Sure does!
Posted 21 years ago by JumpShot    [ Reply ]
reminds me a bit of Steve Forbert :)
Posted 21 years ago by lyn    [ Reply ]
Dig it! This is a toe-tapping song that manages to artfully pose some meaningful spiritual questions. It\'s great to hear Joseph Arthur on this station. Thanks for playing him.
Posted 21 years ago by Carissa    [ Reply ]