Brian_Walalce
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Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 01:34 PM UTC
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Am I the only one (who isn't sick of it by now) who thinks this is really great song? Really simple but the best ones are.
It's like the great Ryan Adams crossover single everyone's waiting for. Maybe it's a heart-on the-sleeve guy thing. "I'd walk to you if I had no other way."
Plus, I'm a sucker for songs with GREAT back stories and this one has a GREAT back story. It involves the greatest Ivy League steeplechaser EVER!
Brian
Rhett Miller
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 01:38 PM UTC
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never heard it
azaghal1981
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 02:08 PM UTC
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You're not missing much.
Originally posted by Charlie Nakatestes,Japanese Golfer:
never heard it
distance
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 02:17 PM UTC
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unfortunately i've heard it and i think it's terrible.
MyraEllen
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 02:22 PM UTC
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I detest this song. It is boring and annoying and I can't get away from it. It's not even original or well-written.
elj
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 02:30 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Am I the only one (who isn't sick of it by now) who thinks this is really great song?
You honestly discredit yourself more and more with each and every post.
Brian_Walalce
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 02:44 PM UTC
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No. It's a great song. "Girlfriend" is an awful song.
I'm sorry it isn't a hugely popular, No. 1 song like "Smashing Pumpkins'" "Tarantula."
Is thinking that someone is discrediting themselves something hipsters do?
Brian
distance
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 02:56 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
No. It's a great song. "Girlfriend" is an awful song.
I'm sorry it isn't a hugely popular, No. 1 song like "Smashing Pumpkins'" "Tarantula."
if it means anything to you, i think tarantula sucks too.
vansmack
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 04:37 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Am I the only one (who isn't sick of it by now) who thinks this is really great song? Really simple but the best ones are.
I liked it the first couple times I heard it, most for it's simplicity. But after a few listens I've found it rather trite. And since I don't listen the radio that often, that's not from overplay. I don't hate it though.
That being said, I have been tempted to download the single from emusic.
Venerable Bede
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 04:49 PM UTC
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I'm surprised Vansmack hasn't linked to
this.
callat703
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 04:51 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Julian, faux celeb-porn CONNOISSEUR:
Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
Am I the only one (who isn't sick of it by now) who thinks this is really great song?
You honestly discredit yourself more and more with each and every post.
Amen.
vansmack
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 05:03 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Venerable Bede:
I'm surprised Vansmack hasn't linked to this.
How did that get through your government screened computer?
El Tee
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 05:15 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
It's like the great Ryan Adams crossover single everyone's waiting for.
Huh? I haven't heard it, but I'm guessing this is an unnecessary comparison. By the way, who's waiting?
(Although, Regis and Kelly are super excited for their appearance tomorrow!)
bellenseb
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 05:24 PM UTC
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This song is pretty good, I have to admit. Not brilliant, but an absolute breath of fresh air next to the umpteen Hoobastanks, Nickelbacks, and grunting, guttural fifth-gen Vedders that have clogged the mainstream rock airwaves for the last decade.
Hey There, Delilah: thanks for not sounding like music by and for developmentally challenged 12-year-olds with violent tendencies. Good job.
bags
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 05:31 PM UTC
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I just listened to it on MySpace. First time hearing it. I'm certainly not afraid of pop, but it's not doing anything for me. I'll give it a few more listens and see if I begin to love or hate it (or remain indifferent).
Woo hoo, they're on a big amusement park tour sweeping across America.
By the way, if you're a big fan, there's a message from Tom in the band on the MySpace page:
here Apparently the message is that they've added "Hey Delilah" to their album. A la XTC's late addition of "Dear God" to
Skylarking when that single took off….
bags
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
July 31, 2007 at 05:42 PM UTC
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Originally posted by Random Citizen PDX:
Originally posted by Bags:
A la XTC's late addition of "Dear God" to Skylarking when that single took off….
I think a better comparison would be Sugar Ray adding "Fly" to their album at the last minute.
Ha. Well, the rub there is, I didn't know they did that. ;)
danknugz
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
August 01, 2007 at 02:32 AM UTC
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Originally posted by distance:
Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
No. It's a great song. "Girlfriend" is an awful song.
I'm sorry it isn't a hugely popular, No. 1 song like "Smashing Pumpkins'" "Tarantula."
if it means anything to you, i think tarantula sucks too.
unfortunately, thats probably the best song on the album. ok, maybe doomsday clock is better. not much, but slightly.
pjrudolph
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
August 01, 2007 at 03:27 AM UTC
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Originally posted by Brian Wallace:
It's like the great Ryan Adams crossover single everyone's waiting for. Maybe it's a heart-on the-sleeve guy thing. "I'd walk to you if I had no other way."
I had heard it was about one of the guys dogs. Seeing that lyric, I now believe it. Have never heard the song though.
beetsnotbeats
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Re: Plain White T's "Hey There, Delilah"
August 01, 2007 at 03:27 AM UTC
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Originally posted by Bags:
A la XTC's late addition of "Dear God" to Skylarking when that single took off….
Skylarking works much better in its original form with "Mermaid Smiled" instead of "Dear God." Fortunately, it was put back in its proper place on the reissue. "Dear God" is now a bonus.