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J.S. Ondara — Saying Goodbye
Album: Tales Of America
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7.5

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Total ratings: 1919









Released: 2019
Length: 3:38
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Bitterness, was right on her tongue
With her legs, painted like the drum
Loneliness, couldn’t do no harm
Nor the kiss, of her scented balm

Oh honey I’m just getting good at saying goodbye
Getting good at saying goodbye
Getting good at saying goodbye

Oh honey I’m just getting good at saying goodbye
Getting good at saying goodbye
Getting good at saying goodbye

Heaviness of this heart shut wide
Now my flesh, at arms with my pride
Her long dress, left no room to pry
So i confess to the gods of time

Oh honey I’m just getting good at saying goodbye
Getting good at saying goodbye
Getting good at saying goodbye

Oh honey I’m just getting good at saying goodbye
Getting good at saying goodbye
Getting good at saying goodbye

Oooaah, there goes my innocence
Oooaah, there goes my innocence
Oooaah, there goes my innocence
Oooaah, there goes my innocence
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Shell Belle 😔 ?!
Posted 1 year ago by xc.farmer.antoine486    [ Reply ]
 jahgirl8 wrote:

hits too close to home




Posted 1 year ago by meanderer    [ Reply ]
 marysclark wrote:


beyond good: fabulous



OK! I Agree! ...works for me! ...GREAT TUNE!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:



What does that mean? Good or bad? ...eh?


beyond good: fabulous
Posted 1 year ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
 joejennings wrote:



What does that mean? Good or bad? ...eh?


Like goose bumps, but more palpable. Chicken skin sounds better than chicken bumps. Just sayin' 

8

Posted 1 year ago by vandal    [ Reply ]
 sjmorrison2 wrote:
great find Bill!



I Agree!!   Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
Just dreamy.
Posted 1 year ago by deniseperry    [ Reply ]
EXCELLENT!!   There are only  2 TUNES by him on the RP PLAYLIST.. PLEASE ADD MORE!!   Thank Ypo!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 marysclark wrote:

chicken-skin fabulosity




What does that mean? Good or bad? ...eh?
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
chicken-skin fabulosity
Posted 2 years ago by marysclark    [ Reply ]
8>9 - yep... it feels good this one.
Posted 2 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Another one  I did not know about but now sticks in my head for days, 
Posted 2 years ago by jwallstrom846    [ Reply ]
Please play more tunes from this album!!  Thank You!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Bill first introduced this to the lineup just after my wife passed on to the great beyond.

Love it, but it tears' and tear's me up every time!
Posted 2 years ago by mjbaumann    [ Reply ]
one of my favorite songs on a great, unique album
Posted 2 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
I always believed the chanting at the end of "Fearless" was played backwards.  Any thoughts?
Posted 2 years ago by BobHeisler    [ Reply ]
I can't just stop listening to it! Unfortunately it reminds me of a lost love...
Posted 2 years ago by ivanov_daniel    [ Reply ]
SUPERB!!! I never heard of him prior to RP.  The more I hear this, the more I like it! Thank You RP!  
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
 SmackDaddy wrote:

Can ya play something else from this album?




I Agree!! Play more tunes from this album!!   Thank You!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Agree with all the comments. This song stops me in my track and compels me to listen.
Posted 2 years ago by Sweet_Virginia    [ Reply ]
Just want to reassure everyone that he says "scented balm" and not "scented bum" like I originally thought.
Posted 3 years ago by newbolddrive    [ Reply ]
 Flying_Donut wrote:

This.
Is.
Awesome.


FYP
Posted 3 years ago by ProjectGemini07    [ Reply ]
wow - first time hearing this while actively listening and I love it
Posted 3 years ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this song, I feel compelled to rate it higher.  His voice plucks the strings of my soul in all the right ways.  And these lyrics are *chef's kiss*

Posted 3 years ago by JTRox8    [ Reply ]
A poignant feat to accomplish without an awareness of the fact that we are.
Posted 3 years ago by admin339    [ Reply ]
"The kiss of her scented bum"?? That'll take your innocence away!
Posted 3 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 Flying_Donut wrote:
This.
Is.
Fucking.
Terrible.
 
I don’t give a shit
Posted 3 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Can ya play something else from this album?
Posted 3 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
 Flying_Donut wrote:
This.
Is.
Fucking.
Terrible.
 
What don't you like about it?
Posted 3 years ago by kazoo    [ Reply ]
 Flying_Donut wrote:
This.
Is.
Fucking.
Terrible.
 
If you meant your comment is, you're correct.
Posted 3 years ago by jelgator    [ Reply ]
Thank you RP, for introducing me to artists like this.
Posted 4 years ago by ProjectGemini07    [ Reply ]
This. Is. Fucking. Beautiful.
Posted 4 years ago by meatmike    [ Reply ]
So much to like about Ondara - a new favorite of mine! Thanks Bill!
Posted 4 years ago by bschena    [ Reply ]
This.
Is.
Fucking.
Terrible.
Posted 4 years ago by Flying_Donut    [ Reply ]
Every time I hear this it stays in my head the rest of the day.
Posted 4 years ago by jwallstrom846    [ Reply ]
What a voice!
Posted 4 years ago by GeorgeMWoods    [ Reply ]
Serene and uplifting despite, perhaps, the tone of the lyrics. 🙏
Posted 4 years ago by apocopa    [ Reply ]
Been quite a while since I've encountered music to this degree that makes me stop whatever else I'm doing and pay rapt attention.  Thank you, Ondara.  You may have won the green card lottery, but it is America that is so lucky to have you here.  
Posted 4 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
You had me 4 bars in. Took my breath away . God Bless You mate. Stay strong, we’re with you out here / hear ? 💋
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
I love his songs. If only he'd stop the falsetto caterwauling in some of them.
Posted 4 years ago by Enness    [ Reply ]
My first time hearing this. What a beautiful, strange song.
Posted 4 years ago by murrayn    [ Reply ]
Spellbinding.
Posted 4 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
Cooler than a popsicle on a hot summer day. Great voice!
Posted 4 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
Got the CD and am so impressed - very soulful singer and storyteller.
Posted 4 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
Bump 7 to 8. Really into this today...
Posted 4 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
Everything he does is great! ...Fantastic voice!
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
hits too close to home
Posted 4 years ago by jahgirl8    [ Reply ]
 whizzo wrote:

Had the same thought at first, but in my mind his voice also evoked Chris Isaak, which I think a few other comments pointed out. But so distinct and fantastic vocal stylings. 

I see he's supporting the Lumineers on tour now. Why has this guy not yet come to Austin? Unless I missed it, which is totally possible 
 What a great show that would be!  Might have to pop up to Montreal to see that one...

Posted 4 years ago by raewah    [ Reply ]
 justin4kick wrote:
He ain't no Roy Orbison but I like the song nonetheless
 
Had the same thought at first, but in my mind his voice also evoked Chris Isaak, which I think a few other comments pointed out. But so distinct and fantastic vocal stylings. 

I see he's supporting the Lumineers on tour now. Why has this guy not yet come to Austin? Unless I missed it, which is totally possible 
Posted 4 years ago by whizzo    [ Reply ]
Bill - I don't know how you do it, but my hat is off to you for continuing to find such great new artists.  I saw JS Ondara perform last year as a warm up act for another local artist in Minneapolis.  AMAZING!!!  This guy deserves every bit of success that comes his way.  Can't wait to hear him again on RP!!
Posted 4 years ago by jcords    [ Reply ]
wow. new to me. Thanks for this
Posted 4 years ago by niseywee    [ Reply ]
Great gem bill thanks
Posted 4 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
There is that rare, elusive "something" there.  One to watch, for sure. 
Posted 5 years ago by Grayson    [ Reply ]
He ain't no Roy Orbison but I like the song nonetheless
Posted 5 years ago by justin4kick    [ Reply ]
I was able to see him play the Troubadour in Los Angeles last night. His voice is captivating! Apparently, he is working with producer / power pop artist, Mike Viola, on his 2nd album. That should make for an interesting mixture of sounds.
Posted 5 years ago by lazylemming    [ Reply ]
I whole-heartedly agree and, having been born in Nairobi myself, already feel an affinity with this very talented singer-song writer...
Posted 5 years ago by TheElephant    [ Reply ]
great find Bill!
Posted 5 years ago by sjmorrison2    [ Reply ]
just saw this artist on CBS This Morning on  Saturday and love him! He has a great "origin" story and clearly is very talented. Leave it to RP to get him in rotation for all of us. Thank you, Bill!!
Posted 5 years ago by stacey.otte    [ Reply ]