Brian Fallon - The Blues, Mary
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2009
- The Blues, Mary by Brian Fallon
This song was on his myspace, and I was able to save it through that, thankfully, because his myspace has since been deleted and I would have missed listening to those songs.
Brian is the lead singer/guitarist of The Gaslight Anthem. - เพลง
This man has saved my life and of my soul on more than one occasion. I hope he realizes the profound impact he has on his people.
Agreed. So many lifetimes I spent from years 19-30 and whatever band he is up to I find my way to. Too good.
Rock and roll will save your immortal soul
Oz taylor you described me man.
I remember driving to one of his gigs with my friends in 2010 and seeing him and the band relaxing outside, we drove past and didn’t know what to say so we just randomly cheered out the window, never forgotten the smile on his face
#same
I can't hit like again so I'm just going to say I'm back again :) Today's date is April 7, 2024. A lot has changed with the world since this was written. I still love it all the same. I'm always glad to find it here. Thank you ❤️
12 years later and still a banger ❤️❤️❤️
I listened to this song every day in Afghanistan. This got me through some serious stuff.
You’re one good soul, brotha.
Thank you for your service!
Brian hits different.. doesn’t he? Glad you made it home.
✊ once, always!
Thank you for your service
Oh how he pours his heart and soul into this song. My favorite Brian Fallon song of all time.
Have you ever just had enough? I very literally get chills on that line. This song is so raw and it hits me just right.
I love how he subtlely weaves "Amazing Grace" into the end chorus. You listen to it a few times, never notice it, then you can't un-hear it.
Good counterpoint.
Christophe Carpentier never noticed until now, wow
Christophe Carpentier Woh... I've listened to this about 50 times and I never noticed
I almost wanna hear him JUST SING Amazing Grace. Golly
Thank you for commenting this. I've listened to this song over and over again and never noticed that. It's so a beautiful touch.
What amazes me is how amazing the lyrics are. They read like poetry and you don't notice them at first because you get lost in Brian's voice but then you read them and realize they're quite incredible
RIP Justin. I remember showing you this and
just chilling listening to it on repeat fucks me up you can't listen to it now.
I'm sorry for your loss lss air Man is a jerk
Sorry for your loss man. 🙏
im so sorry man. im sure he is still playing this song up there on repeat thinking of you.
It's amazing how i can have this on repeat over and over, over and over again, and over again.
Saw him a couple years ago acoustic with Dave Hause from the Loved Ones at the Bowery Ballroom. Hause did a bunch of covers as well as some of his songs, Brian made conversation with the audience; it felt as though they invited the audience over to their houses to play music in their garage/backyards and drink/relax. Artists like them play for the love of music. This should be the stuff that we here on the radio more so.
That was a great show.
it feels like a few generations since we've had such a poet
Got to the chorus and I realized I had a giant wistful smile on my face. Bravo once again Mr. Fallon.
I will never understand how in the world one can create something as beautiful as this
I really miss Gaslight. But Brian continues to write incredible music. I've never got tired of this song, it still hits me the same as when I first heard it.
I'd like to thank Brian for always singing his heart out. His voice, songs and bands have meant the world to me and my close family for the past 15 years. Through good times and bad he's always made it stick and very, very few people can do that anymore. Please keep writing; your impact on music is more important than you'll ever know. I'll be in the crowd next time you're down in Asbury singing my heart out for those who aren't here anymore. If you can stop the crowd for a second and tell all of us that people, music, hope, and love matters it would mean the world to a lot of your fans.
RIP to my brother and best friend I could ever ask for Jesse. I miss you every day and nothing will be the same without you.
I´m so sorry for your loss..
But I just wanted to let you know that this was said so well and I feel the exact same way about this songwriting genius.
I commented under this exact same video 4 years ago how it makes me feel alive listening to this and I do still feel that way, if not even more.
Thank you man!
Lots of love
"And I carried these songs like a comfort wherever I'd go
And they was there when my summers was high
And there when she left me alone
Saying, "the soul is hard to find"
Funny how a stanza from Brian Fallon himself relates so perfectly to how his fans feel about his songs.
gives me that unexpected tear in the eye, very very great piece of music... nothing left to say.
I'm just back from his solo show in Amsterdam. He played this song.. Hauntingly beautiful
maybe the best song i've ever heard.
thanks
This song has literally saved my life more than once
Kenneth Steele same.
This is one of the best songs ever. Very relatable. Makes me reminisce... Love it
Your voice, lyrics, 3/4 rhythm. This is what music should be.
I learned how to hammer,
In the burning August sun,
I learned how to lie and cheat,
How to steal and just how to run,
I fell asleep most nights,
Somebody elses blood on my tongue, your tongue,
You learn just how to run.
But It's just the blues, Mary the blues
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes,
I'm somewhere over the rainbow for you.
I learned how to cry,
In them lonesome September nights,
I learned to get by,
With the dogs and the dirt and the charm of the street
I fell asleep most nights,
With your pictures right behind my eyes, your eyes,
The killer and the victim,
Right at the same time.
But It's just the blues, Mary the blues
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes,
I'm somewhere over the rainbow for you,
But It's just the blues, Mary the blues
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes,
I'm somewhere over the rainbow for you.
And cause your smile,
Is bright like the ramparts on the 4th of july,
And my baby swings like a boxer,
And sends her right hooks under my chin,
She crys like a baby,
And she wears me just like a ring,
Crys like a baby,
And she wears me just like a ring.
I'd rather go then watch you leave
I learned how to swagger,
I learnd how to hold you while your body burn,
I learned how to compromise,
While this world went hurrciane turn,
We fell asleep most nights,
With each others blood on our tongues,
My love,
Have you ever just had enough?
But It's just the blues, Mary the blues
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes,
I'm somewhere over the rainbow for you,
And It's just the blues, Mary the blues
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes,
I'm somewhere over the rainbow for you.
And It's just the blues, Mary the blues,
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes,
I'm somewhere over the rainbow for you.
Saw Brian at the Crossroads earlier this month and he played this song. My fiance and i were only 10 feet away and he was holding me while Brian played... it was surreal.
amazing grace
Incredible song. Hits every time... ❤️
god i love this band, i just stumbled across them and now theyre like my favorite damn band!
I learned how to hammer
In the burning August sun
I learned how to lie and cheat
How to steal and just how to run
I fell asleep most nights
Somebody else's blood on my tongue, your tongue
You learn just how to run
But It's just the blues, Mary the blues
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes
I'm somewhere over the rainbow for you
I learned how to cry
In them lonesome September nights
I learned to get by
With the dogs and the dirt and the charm of the street
I fell asleep most nights
With your pictures right behind my eyes, your eyes
The killer and the victim arrive
Right at the same time
But It's just the blues, Mary the blues
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes
I'm somewhere over the rainbow for you
But It's just the blues, Mary the blues
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes
I'm somewhere over the rainbow for you
And cause your smile
Is bright like the ramparts on the 4th of July
And my baby swings like a boxer
And sends her right hooks under my chin
She cries like a baby
And she wears me just like a ring,
Cries like a baby,
And she wears me just like a ring
I'd rather go then watch you leave
I'd rather go then watch you leave
I learned how to swagger
I learned how to hold you while your body burned
I learned how to compromise
While this world went hurricane turn
We fell asleep most nights
With each others blood on our tongues
My love
Have you ever just had enough?
But It's just the blues, Mary the blues
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes
I'm somewhere over the rainbow for you
And It's just the blues, Mary the blues
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes
I'm somewhere over the rainbow for you
And It's just the blues, Mary the blues
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes
I'm somewhere over the rainbow for you
*Fade out
And It's just the blues, Mary the blues
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes
I love that touch of tom waits in his voice
honestly the talent this man has is remarkable.saw him last year and he was brilliant easy in top 2 of performances ive seen
This is my favorite Brian Fallon song, ever.
Most people now call themselves musicians when they don't put anything into the music they play and have most of their hits written by several other untalented people. When I listen to music, I want to hear something that speaks to your soul and Brian Fallon is one of very few that can manage to put that kind of emotion into absolutely everything he's written.
this is a treasure. this makes wandering of the main highway of music and on to the back roads worth it. its worth sifting through random bands that don't appeal to you and singers that have great lyrics but can't sing them or frustratingly short lived acts, and worth going back through the early, old, crappy work of your favorites for stuff like this. i'm in tears. amazing grace indeed, how sweet the sound, amen.
the soul! the soul in the every word of this song.. Greetings from Russia! youre song is great!!!
This guys voice...
I know! His voice is one in a million!
It's a simple song.. but so beautiful.
Thank you for saving this song!
Love how he sings 'Amazing Grace' in the background 🥰
Brian Fallon can't write a bad song. I really hope he finishes his solo Americana record. 10-12
cuts in the same vein would make for a fantastic record.
Some dreams come true.
That's awesome you came back to say this two years later. I wish the version of Tin Pan Alley off of the Georgia LP was available online.
keep 'em coming, Brian
Im so damn happy that such musicans are still out there in times of Gaga's and Biber's....
I learned how to hammer
In the burning August sun
I learned how to lie and cheat
How to steal and just how to run
I fell asleep most nights
Somebody else's blood on my tongue, your tongue
You learn just how to run
[Chorus:]
But it's just the blues, Mary, the blues
Swirling around my head like your dreams in Dorothy's shoes
I'm somewhere over the rainbow for you
I learned how to cry
In them lonesome September nights
I learned to get by
With the dogs and the dirt and the charm of the street
I fell asleep most nights
With your pictures right behind my eyes, your eyes
The killer and the victim
Right at the same time
[Chorus]
And cause your smile
Is bright like the ramparts on the 4th of July
And my baby swings like a boxer
And sends her right hooks under my chin
She cries like a baby
And she wears me just like a ring
Cries like a baby
And she wears me just like a ring
I'd rather go than watch you leave
I learned how to swagger
I learned how to hold you while your body burn
I learned how to compromise
While this whirlwind hurricane turned
We fell asleep most nights
With each other's blood on our tongues
My love
Have you ever just had enough?
[Chorus]
Ari Molko the killer & the victim ARRIVE at the same time
Sounds like "onto my chin" instead of "under"
Mary, I really hope you realize you are one damn lucky chick to have this incredible guy sing all these songs about you.
what a beautiful man
i love your videos as well Jenn!
yeah Jenn, you rule! Do you take requests for covers? lol
I think its "I would rather go than watch her leave." I get goose bumps everytime when the amazing grace comes in.
beautiful song, thanks for putting this up :)
I fucking love this song
Anyone listens to this song and drinks they're sorrows always when I hear amazing grace it gives me chills
Thanks for sharing, he's amazing, I don't have social media so thank you.
graceful and amazing soulful music.
@IfRainFallsIDance I have been wondering the same thing. I have been really into music for years and have been inspired through countless endeavors. Yet Brian's simple but honest lyrics have proven some of the most impressive to me. Like with many of you guys reading this, his writing "voice" resonates strongly with me.
Good music is not dying, its just taking people longer to realize what is brilliant, put this song on TV see what happens..Brian is a legend
This guy is going to be so big I can even imagine, and he totally deserves it. True hero
this song is just beautiful!!!
No wonder his raspy voice and melody sounds familiar. Gaslight Anthem rules
Such an amazing song!
To dislike this is to dislike beauty.
This song is the cure for whatever ails you.
amazing grace at the end, love it
Love your voice and the way you sing your songs
what a great song...thanx for uploading it ....t
Your pictures right behind my eyes...😔
Thank You for this!
Someday I'm going to hear a song from him I don't like. Today is apparently not that day.
Accipiter22 Have you heard one yet? I have my doubts
Mitchell Thurner I don't care for "anywhere I lay my head" but the rest I play on repeat all day every day
Get to see him in a week. so stoked
How have I just discovered this song In 2021? Great song.
Feel totally alive while listening to this!
Listen to this song with Rainy Mood... HEAVEN!
Maria Macedo It’s pouring as I listen to it on repeat, a perfect duo.
Brian Fallon, u know my heart n soul
" I'd rather go than watch you leave." pure poetry.
3 dislikes? whats wrong with people? brian is an artisit!!!
Im so damn heartbroken
That is beautiful.
my new fav song. amazing
pure perfection!!
Learned how to cry in them lonesome September nights.
Amazing.
I think this is my favorite. Ever.
beautiful song
It's funny you got this from MySpace. I saw TGA open up for The Loved Ones in 2008 and loved them and ordered their CD from their MySpace page. I wish he'd redo this on a solo album like he did with Red Lights etc.
Incredible song
This is my new fav' song ever.
Please record this and release it!!
2:00 that's the *key* to really *dominating* a powerful song.
I was forced by my situation to make my first album with an acoustic guitar, a recording mixer, and vocals. The whole time I was like, "More like Springsteen's 'Atlantic City,' and more like The Blues, Mary!"
i love this song
I wish I knew this song back when it was uploaded
I must've smoked a carton to this by now..
Me too...
Every time.
Loving this
i like how he referenced his own song, before he released it. that's a man who has a plan.
this song made me cry the first time i heard it.
Genial! Brilliant :)
wouahhhh , Magnifique !
Perfect
Yes, so good
2020 всё еще тут 🙏
who the hell disliked this?
rb241009 Cunts. Cunts disliked this.
Oof right in the feels
yes its amazing
He kept my soul safe for me this is my king from Bronx and you take back what is yours today I love you to hell and back Brian Fallon love your angel Sarah Williams
Perfection