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Atlantis20 Senior Member Posts: 34 Registered: May 2001	posted July 24, 2001 11:38 PM Hey everyone, I was just wondering what everyone's favorite Nick Drake song is and why. Mine are(I can't just choose one)Things behind the Sun and Riverman and parasite. I love the soothing,carefree melodies! ) DMR IP: Logged
ericka Senior Member Posts: 553 Registered: Apr 2001	posted July 25, 2001 03:31 AM place to be, things behind the sun, and time had told me. i love the simplicity and prettiness. IP: Logged
drifter Senior Member Posts: 193 Registered: Mar 2001	posted July 25, 2001 09:46 AM Fruit Tree, Road, Chime of the City, From the Morning, Place to Be... IP: Logged
CalHartley Member Posts: 13 Registered: Jun 2001	posted July 25, 2001 01:02 PM oh kids, definitely 'place to be.' for those who haven't listened to them pink moon ablum in awhile here are the lyrics. enjoy! When I was younger, younger than before I never saw the truth hanging from the door And now I'm older see it face to face And now I'm older gotta get up clean the place. And I was green, greener than the hill Where the flowers grew and the sun shone still Now I'm darker than the deepest sea Just hand me down, give me a place to be. And I was strong, strong in the sun I thought I'd see when day is done Now I'm weaker than the palest blue Oh, so weak in this need for you. IP: Logged
drifter Senior Member Posts: 193 Registered: Mar 2001	posted July 25, 2001 02:33 PM Nick Drake is great. I feel kind of guilty because I downloaded a lot of his songs about a year ago and they're still on my computer and that's how I listen to them. I definetly need to buy his albums. IP: Logged
wolfspirit Senior Member Posts: 1099 Registered: Apr 2001	posted July 25, 2001 04:40 PM Does anyone know of a Nick Drake link for music bites? Probably not...it was a very long time ago. I've been interested but have only heard Duncan's versions of River Man and From the Morning; both of which I love. But I hate to spend money on a CD without hearing any of it first, though "Pink Moon" looks like a winner. Anyone care to share what they think Nick Drake's best album is?? Thanks. Shari IP: Logged
Rob Senior Member Posts: 566 Registered: May 2001	posted July 26, 2001 06:04 PM My favorite songs are: northern sky, river man, time has told me, one of these things first, thoughts of mary jane, cello song... I still have not purchased Pink Moon, but very soon now. Hey, who here found out about Nick through Duncan?? I know I did. regards, Robert IP: Logged
Carly522 Senior Member Posts: 86 Registered: Apr 2001	posted August 08, 2001 09:07 PM Wolfspirit, We have downloaded Nick Drake from Napster, and AG Satellite. All of the songs are great. I am not sure how to send you the mp3 file, but I will ask my hubby and see if he knows how, he is the computer wiz around here!!! I'll keep you posted, but just as a note, if you love Duncan's music, odds are you will love any of Nick Drake's stuff.... Will be in touch. Carly IP: Logged
wolfspirit Senior Member Posts: 1099 Registered: Apr 2001	posted August 08, 2001 09:21 PM That's so sweet Carly! Thanks. Now we have an MP3 player coming, but not here yet. I wouldn't know how to do that either...but it would be nice to get a sampling before buying. I'm picky. And cheap in edit - we just got the word that our MP3 player has been shipped! [This message has been edited by wolfspirit (edited August 10, 2001).] IP: Logged
Awarejoy Member Posts: 15 Registered: May 2001	posted August 09, 2001 11:15 PM Hey everyone! I have not posted much but check in regularly (at work mostly, ha ha)to see what you all are up to. Great fun reading all your posts. I got into Nick through Duncan as well, and have Pink Moon, and Five Leaves Left. Nick's music is some of the most beautiful I have ever come across, and I am hooked. My favorite would have to be Place to Be, and Which Will...and Cello Song...who am I kidding I can't pick just one!! It's great that we have this forum to talk about Duncan's music as well as Nick's...it has obviously enriched our lives and that is what great music does. Peace to everyone! IP: Logged
EricRodgers Member Posts: 24 Registered: Aug 2001	posted August 10, 2001 02:37 AM "Time Has Told Me" is pretty much at the top of my list. I actually have two different versions -- one from 'Five Leaves Left' and the other as a cover on Kelly Willis' album 'What I Deserve.' But I gotta say that Nick's version is a little more intoxicating...or so it seemed during a date I had when it was playing in the background. IP: Logged
Blackwuzzy Senior Member Posts: 1567 Registered: Mar 2001	posted August 10, 2001 11:39 AM "River Man," definitely one of my favorites. Oh yes, and "Fruit Tree." (more later) IP: Logged
Blackwuzzy Senior Member Posts: 1567 Registered: Mar 2001	posted August 11, 2001 12:18 AM Another yet...interesting site: http://www.algonet.se/~iguana/DRAKE/NDlyrics.html and within this site: http://www.algonet.se/~iguana/DRAKE/pinkmoonarticles.html [This message has been edited by Blackwuzzy (edited August 11, 2001).] IP: Logged
BryterLayter77 Senior Member Posts: 640 Registered: Oct 2001	posted July 22, 2002 02:14 PM Picking favorite Nick Drake songs is like a commercial for Lays Potato Chips, you can't pick just one. Here are some of my favorite Nick Drake songs: Northern Sky: The song is so beautiful in my opinion; in fact, its one of the most touching songs I've ever heard. Knowing Nick's eventual demise, when I hear the hope in his lyrics, I just sit there and think, "Man, if things could've gone in a positive direction for him..." "Northern Sky" ranks up there as one of the greatest love songs written in my opinion, not that my word means anything. Fly: I think both released versions of "Fly," which you can find on "Bryter Layter" and "Time of No Reply," are hauntingly beautiful. Nick may never have had the strongest voice in technical terms, but on "Fly," there's a complete helplessness that is eloquently captured in his singing. His voice and lyrics blended so well together on "Fly" and many other songs in the Nick Drake catalogue. River Man: I think "River Man" is a great song, and the song has a special place inside me because this is the song that got me acquainted with Nick's music. Of course, I can thank Duncan for that one. The guitar work is magnificent, and I really love the tunning Nick uses here, not to mention the string arrangement. Of course, I also love the lyrics which added an air of mystery to the tune. Obviously, there are other songs that I consider favorite Nick Drake tunes, but I'll close for now. Richard IP: Logged
SteveY Member Posts: 29 Registered: Mar 2001	posted July 23, 2002 11:55 PM Nick Drake is rad. I've been trying to learn some of his stuff. I recorded myself doing Pink Moon...it's up on my website http://www.personal.psu.edu/~sry110 Does anyone else have homemade nick drake or duncan sheik covers??? Steve IP: Logged
julian1016 Senior Member Posts: 62 Registered: Jul 2001	posted July 24, 2002 12:17 AM "which will" "cello song" "poor boy"...nick drake is great....and duncan just makes things better. IP: Logged

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