I learned this short and sweet beauty a little while ago when it was released as a preview track for Alvvays new LP Blue Rev. I love the unexpected C demolished chord in the chorus. If I understand these lyrics correctly I think that chord (Cdim actually) makes the phrase “I hear it happens all the time” even more withering and full of delicious pitying scorn. A diminished chord employed to diminish. Love it!
I love that she has a “fondness for the pathetic perspective.” Listening to that record now. Thank you. I “always” appreciate the music you share that is new to me.
Really nice break in front of our first indoor fire this season in northern MI. Really pretty song and Jeff your voice sounds so youthful and rich. Happy Fall, Y’all! Be safe. Be Kind. Good health to All.
It’s fun to read between the lines here. The sister is unconcerned about her sibling’s privacy, offering that the sib has someone new and “that ... glow.” But what role does a sister play in popular music since forever? She’s the one the narrator takes up with (or threatens to) if he/she isn’t satisfied. (“Happens all the time” in tunes.) Maybe the narrator’s apparent casual acceptance is real and it’s cuz the chatty sister’s taken her sib’s place -- so maybe “new love glow” was offered with an eye roll and a wink. Rank speculation here, but when a song operates narratively like a (very) short story, you get to/got to read between the lines.
Oct 17, 2022·edited Oct 17, 2022Liked by Jeff Tweedy
Jeff, if you took that photo of the squirrel with your iPhone….you have a steady hand! A very steady hand! That’s exactly how he looks through my Daisy scope!
I love that C as much as a C argumentative.
Isn’t the title Pharmacist? Love the Alvvays cover, though. Seeing them tonight!
I love that she has a “fondness for the pathetic perspective.” Listening to that record now. Thank you. I “always” appreciate the music you share that is new to me.
Really lovely cover and thank you for explaining what a diminished chord is. I think I need to check out Alvvays.
Molly Rankin is one of hell of a songwriter! Love Alvvays
Really nice break in front of our first indoor fire this season in northern MI. Really pretty song and Jeff your voice sounds so youthful and rich. Happy Fall, Y’all! Be safe. Be Kind. Good health to All.
🐿 imported from Connecticut...just in time for fall.
Great cover
Nice one! Thanks, Captain. Squirrel has a belly full of acorns.
It’s fun to read between the lines here. The sister is unconcerned about her sibling’s privacy, offering that the sib has someone new and “that ... glow.” But what role does a sister play in popular music since forever? She’s the one the narrator takes up with (or threatens to) if he/she isn’t satisfied. (“Happens all the time” in tunes.) Maybe the narrator’s apparent casual acceptance is real and it’s cuz the chatty sister’s taken her sib’s place -- so maybe “new love glow” was offered with an eye roll and a wink. Rank speculation here, but when a song operates narratively like a (very) short story, you get to/got to read between the lines.
Your voice is so magical 💕
Never ceases to soothe me.
Thank you Jeff!
This sounds perfect for a Saturday fall afternoon. Thank you!
I like C demolished! He he...
Thank you for releasing the Vinyl or was it pre-order….anyhoo, thank you!
Squirrel is all, "That dude looks like Jeff Tweedy..."
Jeff, if you took that photo of the squirrel with your iPhone….you have a steady hand! A very steady hand! That’s exactly how he looks through my Daisy scope!
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