Up On Cripple Creek, which draws on The Bands musical roots, is sung from the viewpoint of a truck driver who goes to Lake Charles in Louisiana to stay with a lover called Bessie. In an exclusive interview with uDiscover Music, Robertson looked back on the creation of one of his classic songs. cumon peopl POST MORE COMMENTS! On November 2, 1969, The Band gave their only performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. A D E that's when that little love of mine dips her doughnut in my tea. WebUp on Cripple Creek, she sends me If I spring a leak, she mends me I don't have to speak, she defends me A drunkard's dream if I ever did see one Good luck had just stung me To the race track I did go She bet on one horse to win And I bet on another to show Odds were in my favor I had 'em five to one And that nag to win came around the track I see a lot of discussion of origins and influences here. Tom stopped performing Thompson Twins songs in 1987, in part because of their personal nature: "Hold Me Now" came after an argument with his bandmate/girlfriend Alannah Currie. Capo: no capo. Amazing group of talented guys my favorites are Rick and Levon but they would not have accomplished what they did without Robbie Robertson. The "Doctor of philosophy" in the Indigo Girls' song "Closer To Fine" is based on a teacher Emily Saliers had who had a poster of Rasputin on his door. Every version Ive heard says a truckers dream, which makes far more sense as the storyteller in the song is a truck driver see the second paragraph of the article! Up On Cripple Creek was one of three songs they recorded at the Hit Factory studios in New York City. Thats just nonsense. Yeah, I was a Spike Jones admirer, says The Bands songwriter. WebUp on Cripple Creek she sends me. Thats who Im curious about. "We're not dealing with people at the top of the ladder," he said. 425 W Eaton Ave Unit B, Cripple Creek, CO 80813 is a townhouse unit listed for-sale at $375,000. Robertson has admitted that the song is not dealing with particularly sophisticated people. Kelly Keagy of Night Ranger tells the "Sister Christian" story and explains why he started sweating when he saw it in Boogie Nights. WebCripple Creek, Colorado, c.1898 Its time of composition is unknown, and according to Bob Coltman, the tune is probably older than the lyrics. What is going on in there? Wow! The film Once Were Brothers, a film about Robertsons life, hit theaters just as the pandemic hit and streamed online last spring. The Skillet Lickers recorded the song later in the same year. kinda southern rock. I dont really write songs with anything other than just a storytelling sense, he said when asked about the song in Goldmine (August, 1998). Robbie Robertson was the obvious leader because of his close, tight friendship with Bob Dylan, he learned how to compose great songs. Known in America for the hit "If You Leave," OMD is a huge influence on modern electronic music. Good luck had just stung me, to the race track I did go. The song was written by lead guitarist Robbie, Up On Cripple Creek byJasonManns (Ft.JensenAckles, MarkPellegrino, RichardSpeight, Jr. & RobBenedict), Up On Cripple Creek (Live At Budweiser Gardens, London, ONT / February 28, 2017) byEricChurch, Up on Cripple Creek [Before the Flood] byBobDylan & The Band, Type out all lyrics, even repeating song parts like the chorus, Lyrics should be broken down into individual lines. You know, I don't know you, but if we ever ended up in bed together I could only wish you had the same stamina with me that you've had with the interpretation of this song ;). A drunkard's dream if I ever did see one. What does this guy think, with that one light on upstairs, and that truck parked out there? It's virtually impossible to tie down their music, or even individual songs, to any one genre of school of influence. It was released as an (edited) single on Capitol 2635 in November 1969 and reached No. This is the cultural heart of the music of The Band, and it really comes out in this track, particularily in the yodelling at the end of the chorus. The odds were in my favor, I had them five to one. E I don't have to speak, she defends me. Driving into town off of highway 67 on a clear day will give the most beautiful view on the switchbacks. WebCripple Creek, Colorado, c.1898 Its time of composition is unknown, and according to Bob Coltman, the tune is probably older than the lyrics. 11: The Basement Tapes Complete, Once Were Brothers: Robbie Robertson and the Band, Most Likely You Go Your Way and I'll Go Mine, This Wheel's on Fire: Levon Helm and the Story of the Band, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Up_on_Cripple_Creek&oldid=1146594346, Song recordings produced by John Simon (record producer), CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes), Articles with MusicBrainz work identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, The song played into the credits of episode 11 of the second season of, This page was last edited on 25 March 2023, at 21:13. (LogOut/ Up on Cripple Creek is The Bands fifth song on their self-titled second album, which was released in 1969 on Capital Records. What sets the group, as a whole, apart from many others though is that they repeatedly defy quantification. Does anyone know the meaning of the line "Now there's one thing in the whole wide world, I sure would like to see, that's when that little love of mine, dips her doughnut in my tea". Your email address will not be published. [3], AllMusic critic Bill Janovitz describes the melody as "light and catchy," also stating that the song has a "New Orleans groove. It was released as an (edited) single on Capitol 2635 in November 1969 and reached No. Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. WebUp on Cripple Creek, she sends me If I spring a leak, she mends me I don't have to speak, she defends me A drunkard's dream if I ever did see one Good luck had just stung me To the race track I did go She bet on one horse to win And I bet on another to show Odds were in my favor I had 'em five to one And that nag to win came around the track [1] " Up on Cripple Creek" was written by Band guitarist Robbie Robertson, with drummer Levon Helm singing lead vocal. The 50th anniversary editions of The Band can be ordered here. Where did you ever get the idea that the song refers to a drunkards dream? "[6], The first recording was in 1924 by Sam Jones, also known as Stovepipe No. So I guess I'll call up my big mama. His solace comes in the form of a Louisiana woman he befriended- Bessie). WebUp on Cripple Creek is The Bands fifth song on their self-titled second album, which was released in 1969 on Capital Records. Because Leoni and wrote so many great songs since the band broke up? Then after Woodstock, I went to Montreal and my daughter Alexandra was born. The guy wrote the songs, get over it. We cut it two or three times, but nobody really liked it. [1] Up on Cripple Creek was written by Band guitarist and principal songwriter Robbie Robertson, with drummer Levon Helm singing "Uncle" Homer Walker performed the song in 1978 for Virginia Traditions - Non-Blues Secular Black Music (Smithsonian Folkways). We cut it two or three times, but nobody really liked it. MLS # 1156971 The Hall & Oates hit "Everything Your Heart Desires" has no rhymes. Madonna didn't write "Papa Don't Preach," which deals with abortion. 1, a black one-man-band. Filmed by Martin Scorsese, this documentary features standout performances by rock legends such as Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Eric Clapton, Joni Mitchell and Muddy Waters, as well as interviews tracing the group's history and discussing road life.CREDITS:TM \u0026 MGM (1978)Cast: Garth Hudson, Levon Helm, Richard Manuel, Rick Danko, Robbie RobertsonDirector: Martin ScorseseWHO ARE WE?The MOVIECLIPS channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. If you read or listen to interviews the group they all mentioned heavy influence from Southern bluesmen folk music, in much the same way that many of the popular UK bands of the era were influenced (Cream, the Rolling Stones, etc.). Is getting pretty old. D If I spring a leak, she mends me. Yodelling comes from the Alpine folk music. P.S. This song always put me in a good mood and makes me crack up. He rushes to his office to grab a We hear about a trip to the horse races, listening to Spike Jones, and how what really makes him happy is when she dips her doughnut in my tea.. He rushes to his office to grab a Web" Up on Cripple Creek " is the fifth song on the Band 's eponymous second album, The Band. Now that just gave my heart a throb WebSummer 1964. D If I spring a leak, she mends me. There are Cripple Creeks throughout the United States and Canada, including one in an old mining town in Colorado and another near Hamilton, Ontario. WebThe Last Waltz - Up on Cripple Creek: The Band open up their Thanksgiving concert with the staple, "Up on Cripple Creek", with Levon Helm on lead vocals. Drawing upon three of The Bands favorite themes The American South, American folk music, and alcoholism the song tells the story of a miner who goes to Lake Charles, Louisiana to stay with a local girl who he knows will put him up for free while he blows his money on drinks. Rolling Stone is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The "Doctor of philosophy" in the Indigo Girls' song "Closer To Fine" is based on a teacher Emily Saliers had who had a poster of Rasputin on his door. Guitarist Robbie Robertson wrote this song, which tells a disjointed story about a mountain man and a girl named Bessie. Waitin' fer the money them men have made. The riff can be heard after the chorus of the song. I dont remember where I sat down and finished the song, though. View official tab. [Refrain] A Up on Cripple Creek, she sends me. Listening to this particular tune, nobody would ever believe that The Band is four-fifths Canadian (only Levon Helm is American). Dean wrote the screenplay and lyrics to all the songs in Footloose. ft. townhouse is a 3 bed, 3.0 bath unit. So, the bottom line is you have a Southern folk song fused with Motown/Funk, and a groovy (there really is no other word for it) beat. WebA D E She tore it up and threw it in my face just for a laugh. intermediate. WebSummer 1964. It became the Pretenders first single 15 years later, leading to a relationship between Ray Davies and Chrissie Hynde. Gotta say the Last Waltz version is easily my favoritereally up-tempo and amazing vocals. A monthly update on our latest interviews, stories and added songs, Banana from The Place That Knpws About Music, More songs performed on The Ed Sullivan Show, More songs about women who are deceptive, dangerous or evil, Stand By Me: The Perfect Song-Movie Combination. Comments by "RayMan" attempt to explain the connections between this Canadian band and Louisiana, but they are merely conjectural at best. We cut it two or three times, but nobody really liked it. The final recording featured drummer Levon Helm as the lead vocalist. Helm utters some insults and insinuations in his dying days that have no bearing in reality and suddenly the song-writing was primary by Helm? great song, im a simple man, my family is from missoura and this warms my heart to hear this song. She bet on one horse to win and I bet on another to show. We had Spike Jones on the box I live in Cripple Creek, CO, and it surprised me that very few here know of this song. ft. townhouse is a 3 bed, 3.0 bath unit. Next thing you know hell claim to have taught the rest of The Band how to play their instruments! WebUp on Cripple Creek, she sends me. Its sometimes hard to describe where lyrics come from.. I've got a copy of the original vinyl 45 RPM release. U.S. Change). His other hits include "Fame" and "All The Man That I Need.". 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. We want to hear it. *Use code 01SC30 at checkout to receive 30% off the print issue/shipping total. But it was a fun song to write. D If I spring a leak, she mends me. In one verse he sings, Now theres one thing in the whole wide world/I sure would like to see/Thats when that little love of mine/Dips her doughnut in my tea., Robertson laughs as he recalls the phrase. Almost forgot to add this, if it helps. Then after Woodstock, I went to Montreal and my daughter Alexandra was born. But this is whatIwant.. You know, I was just sitting down to see if I could think of anything, and thats what came out. WebThe Last Waltz - Up on Cripple Creek: The Band open up their Thanksgiving concert with the staple, "Up on Cripple Creek", with Levon Helm on lead vocals. He even sang a satirical song about Adolf Hitler that included blowing raspberries at the Nazi leader. In The Band's 2000 Greatest Hits compilation, Levon Helm said, "It took a long time to seep into us. Finished recording, Scancarelli thanks the group, deposits some change in Rayborns banjo case, and leaves. Thats the best. It wasnt quite enough fun. If I spring a leak she mends me. Web" Up on Cripple Creek " is the fifth song on the Band 's eponymous second album, The Band. [1] "Up on Cripple Creek" was written by Band guitarist Robbie Robertson, with drummer Levon Helm singing lead vocal. Its so disgusting to hear Robertson continuously trying to rewrite history, make him seem like the good guy, and take credit for Levons work and the rest of The Band. Levon never even claimed to have written the lyrics or the music, so thats just plain nonsense. WebUp on Cripple Creek she sends me If I spring a leak she mends me I don't have to speak, she defends me A drunkard's dream if I ever did see one Now there's a flood out in California and up north it's freezing cold And this living on the road is getting pretty old So I guess I'll call up my big mama, tell her I'll be rolling in We cut it two or three times, but nobody really liked it. 29, No. It was released as a (edited) single on Capitol 2635 in November 1969 and reached #25 on the Billboard Hot 100. In January 1970, in the wake of the success of their new album, The Band appeared on the cover of Time magazine. Does he mean he likes it because she bends over and he can see her cleavage? Reprinted with permission of Charles D. Webb. Great tune. George Michael was 17 and on a bus to his job at the cinema when he came up with the idea for "Careless Whisper" and the lyrics, "Something in your eyes calls to mind a silver screen.". 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