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54-40 — Casual Viewin'
Album: Casual Viewin'
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Released: 2001
Length: 4:37
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What I'm really wanting, a brand new machine
One for converting plastic to dreams
If you ride upon the tiger you can never get off
They get hungry

One thing is certain, all the rest are lies
Beautiful and dammed ones never realize
That the dark is light enough to see the ignorance of greed
Still she cries

Come on come on get up I wanna take you
Away from all of this and what has got you
Lost and feeling down
You just get it off your back, let it fly away

Poetry of motion counting out the beats
To hear a voice in every mind sounding out retreat
And as they run they look behind to see what tempts the wandering eye
Still she cries

Come on come on get up I wanna take you
Away from all of this and what has got you
Lost and feeling down
You just get it off your back, let it fly away

Trouble with the life of the Emperor's new mind
Casual viewin' in spite of what gets left behind
Gentlemen you may include me out, ladies please accept my bow

Come on come on get up I wanna take you
Away from all of this and what has got you
Lost and feeling down
You just get it off your back, let it fly away
Comments (71)add comment
Whoah...for a minute, from the other room I thought maybe this was a Stereophonics' number; ("Maybe Tomorrow"-era?) I hadn't heard.... and that's a COOL thing; maybe gonna have to put that one on!
Posted 1 year ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Posted 4 years ago by Glória_Rocha    [ Reply ]
Great band. Great songs.
Posted 5 years ago by cambuddyf    [ Reply ]
It's always time for a little 54-40!
Posted 5 years ago by raenvald    [ Reply ]
Bill, there are much better 54-40 songs, 
Posted 5 years ago by blotto    [ Reply ]
 HoneyBearKelly wrote:
If I was Diana Ross and the Supremes I'd be suing right around now.
(I been crying, ooh hoo, cause I'm lonely, for you)
 
You would be losing that suit for a few reasons.  A three-chord piano adornment does not constitute plagiarism - the chords and melody of this song are completely different than those of "Come See About Me", and Diana Ross did not write the song.  
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Ah yes, The Smilin' Buddha... those were the days. 
Luv Affair, The Gandy and The Spartan Men's Club rounded out an amazing music/dance scene for fans of music... Punk and New Wave saved me from Disco! Nice to hear 54-40 on RP. Thank you.
Posted 5 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
38 yrs. and still going strong.  (the band, not me)

(and for a US/Britain history lesson, Google "54-40 or fight")
Posted 5 years ago by xray38    [ Reply ]
 huebdoo wrote:
Kind of sad that 54-40 best songs never caught on in the US - Baby ran was really an anthem for most Canadian teens in the early 80's - It wasnt until Hootie and the Blowfish did a cover of "I Go Blind" that I ever heard any of their music on American stations

Now Bill pulls this one out of the vault - good choice - but Baby Ran is much better
Thanks Bill :)

{#Bananasplit}


 

+1 for Baby Ran
Posted 5 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:
Can-rock. Always very polite. 

 
one gun
Posted 9 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
Excellent rocking set ! The last 3 songs are perfectly following one another and I hadn't listen to rock like that in a while, it's close to perfection ! 
Posted 9 years ago by ChrisVIII    [ Reply ]
Moby?
Posted 9 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
You obviously haven't heard of the Canadian band "The Headstones":

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cMC895zx3S8 

Zep wrote:
Can-rock. Always very polite. 

 


Posted 10 years ago by Catalytic    [ Reply ]
{#Bananapiano}
Posted 10 years ago by Peter_Bradshaw    [ Reply ]
I don't know why I bother making new playlists, Bill seems to read my mind.
Posted 10 years ago by jimys    [ Reply ]
Me in honey
Posted 11 years ago by JHZ    [ Reply ]
Can-rock. Always very polite. 
Posted 11 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Catchy little tune. They remind me of Dramarama.
Posted 11 years ago by snitramc    [ Reply ]
 84MacGuy wrote:
Catchy song.  I like it.  Added a tunemark so I can buy it later.
 
Ooooh how do you do that?...liking it too{#Dance}
Posted 11 years ago by paradisepig    [ Reply ]
Like this band, enjoy this song.
Posted 11 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
Catchy song.  I like it.  Added a tunemark so I can buy it later.
Posted 11 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
...thank god...there´s a PSD..........
Posted 12 years ago by rockpommel16    [ Reply ]
How much did they pay this session keyboard player?
Posted 12 years ago by Hippostar    [ Reply ]
These guys are great and well worth a nine....have loved them since I first heard them...and they're from my home town!
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
 HoneyBearKelly wrote:
If I was Diana Ross and the Supremes I'd be suing right around now.
(I been crying, ooh hoo, cause I'm lonely, for you)
 
If you were Diana Ross and the Supremes you'd have a lot more serious issues to deal with than this! Lol!
Posted 12 years ago by meinthecorner    [ Reply ]
It's all too much.
Posted 12 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
If I was Diana Ross and the Supremes I'd be suing right around now.
(I been crying, ooh hoo, cause I'm lonely, for you)
Posted 12 years ago by HoneyBearKelly    [ Reply ]
i'm giving this song a 9 - and gawd dang.  that's what listening to music is all about. 
what fun.  vancouver - we'll just reside in your shadow here in seattle

Posted 13 years ago by planet3one9    [ Reply ]
I'm folding clothes. Bro is gone and won't be back until tomorrow, if everything goes well. So, I'm listening loud, and this song just makes me grin. Maybe I'll check into the lyrics, but for now, I love the way they make me feel, and I'm good with that.
Posted 13 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Vancouver's hometown heroes
Posted 13 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
Great to hear 54-40 on RP!
Posted 13 years ago by pinnyrat    [ Reply ]
Catching my ear. I like percussion that is not drum-driven, but rather bass- and keyboard-driven.  And the occasional flute is a nice touch as well.

Posted 13 years ago by ubuntourist    [ Reply ]
First time hearing this song or this band.  Liking them a lot so far - very infectious and grin-inspiring.   {#Dancingbanana}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]
Casual Viewing inspires intense listening from me. {#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
oh, oh, methinks they stole Appliance's Pacifica groove, only they dumbed it way down and stripped it of what was rad
Posted 14 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 trekhead wrote:

 
well done trekhead - TOUCHE

Posted 14 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Saw them live last fall. The great thing about them is that their sound is easily reproduced live, so they sounded fabulous. Attendance was down sadly, but that didn't inhibit the rest of us from enjoying a really good show.
Posted 15 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 15 years ago by wildrudi    [ Reply ]

Kind of sad that 54-40 best songs never caught on in the US - Baby ran was really an anthem for most Canadian teens in the early 80's - It wasnt until Hootie and the Blowfish did a cover of "I Go Blind" that I ever heard any of their music on American stations

Now Bill pulls this one out of the vault - good choice - but Baby Ran is much better
Thanks Bill :){#Bananasplit}


Posted 15 years ago by huebdoo    [ Reply ]
just when i thought that Bill had blown' my head nuff for today,,!   {#Flamed}
Posted 15 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
The bass sounds good.  {#Music}
Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Nice find. I've had it in my library for years. Perfect for road trippin'
Posted 16 years ago by Crawlmeister    [ Reply ]
Nabla wrote:
Is that a resurgence of INXS ?
See the comment below on Smash Mouth. I don't hear any resemblance whatsoever between 54-40 and those bands...
Posted 16 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]
Moby was in a band?
Posted 16 years ago by red5_bc    [ Reply ]
Is that a resurgence of INXS ?
Posted 16 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
Move that foot!
Posted 17 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
You made me laugh my elbow off!!!trekhead wrote:
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
alanthecowboy wrote:
Holy crap dude! 54-40 was out there back when the guy from smashmouth was still suckin' his momma's d#%k!
Posted 17 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
govna wrote:
...is this smashmouth's new hit?
Holy crap dude! 54-40 was out there back when the guy from smashmouth was still suckin' his momma's d#%k!
Posted 17 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
...is this smashmouth's new hit?
Posted 17 years ago by govna    [ Reply ]
Yes, Bill, that's another completely new tune for me... it rocks very fine... great rythms and beats again! Rated 9.
Posted 17 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
New Ordery, but even more (70s) retro. Very kewl. 8 from me.
Posted 17 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Great choice.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
Sounds good on a first listen. Is that a good or a bad sign?
Posted 17 years ago by biologenius    [ Reply ]
I was wondering when I would here this band on RP... Yeah! It's been such a long time.
Posted 17 years ago by jncverhoef    [ Reply ]
Wow! Love this band! But um....the bass line and beat sound an awful like the beginning of U2's Zoo Station. Which is good!
Posted 17 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Someone's gonna have to upload it. I'm gonna have to go iTunes it.
I have the CDs at home - I'll try uploading BABY RAN and another tune or two (Miss You? Blame Your Parents? Since When?) ASAP. TJ
Posted 17 years ago by TJOpootertoot    [ Reply ]
ScottFromWyoming wrote:
Someone's gonna have to upload it. I'm gonna have to go iTunes it.
Thank you, if you can. My versions on .... vinyl!
Posted 17 years ago by mnuisance    [ Reply ]
mnuisance wrote:
Like it. Like 54*40. Play "Baby Ran" of the 54*40 album, please.
Someone's gonna have to upload it. I'm gonna have to go iTunes it.
Posted 17 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
Great Canadian band!! Love them live.
Posted 18 years ago by biomedvgh    [ Reply ]
Like it. Like 54*40. Play "Baby Ran" of the 54*40 album, please.
Posted 18 years ago by mnuisance    [ Reply ]
The 54-40 release, "54-40" totally defined them. This cut is of much less value. But thanks Bill, for giving these guys a listen.
Posted 18 years ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
Posted 18 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
Reminds me somewhat of Joy Division / New Order
Posted 18 years ago by GordonIs21    [ Reply ]
Great band that has stood the test of time... more than you can say for most bands.
Posted 18 years ago by Thistle    [ Reply ]
Gentlemen, you may include me out... Ladies, please accept my bow... Love 54•40 -- Great live band.
Posted 18 years ago by phineas    [ Reply ]
Feels like travelin' music.
Posted 18 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
Casual Listenin' ... ...
Posted 18 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
at first i thought this was moby. then i realized that this is even worse than moby's usual.
Posted 18 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
OK, just OK, a 4
Posted 18 years ago by kestrel    [ Reply ]