AphidA wrote: Here's a sample of the lyrics: Men, what has gotten into us? How can you rape a child before she has matured? If it is desire, what kind of desire is this? Sad and unthinkable, but if it keeps at least one person from victimizing another, it should be a never ending loop.

Darkmatter wrote: I was thinking more along the lines of a vastly improved Cirque du Soleil soundtrack. Either way, it's an amazing piece to me.

My appreciation for Bjork goes up a level after hearing this one. I love her voice and her quirkiness.

moonbat wrote: I'm hearing touches of Morphine's work in this.

I never get tired of hearing this song. I do wonder how they went from something this sublime to something as ridiculous as "We Built This City."

SaintAwesome wrote: Someone else posted the lyrics in Spanish. Here's the English translation as found on Wikipedia: From Alto Cedro I go to Marcané Then from Cueto, I go to Mayarí The love I have for you is something I cannot deny My mouth is watering I just can't help it When Juanica and Chan Chan sifted sand at the beach The way she shook the sieve made Chan Chan feel embarassed Clean the path of straw cause I want to sit down on that tree trunk I see and right now I can't get there From Alto Cedro I go to Marcané Then from Cueto, I go to Mayarí Here's an explanation of the song, also from Wikipedia: A fan that met Compay Segundo back on 1989, said...that: 'Chan Chan and his girlfriend Juanica shake a jibe to sift sand on the edge of the sea. Juanica looked so sensual shaking the jibe that Chan Chan felt shame that other people saw them.' The most complete explanation...says: 'The song relates the story of a man and a woman (Chan Chan and Juanica) who are building a house, and go to the beach to get some sand. Chan Chan collects the sand and puts it on the 'jibe'. Juanica shakes it, and to do so she shakes herself, making Chan Chan ashamed...The origin of this tale is a farmer song learnt by Compay Segundo when he was twelve years old.' Alto Cedro, Marcané, Cueto and Mayarí are four towns near each other in Holguín Province, on the east side of Cuba.

Little_Wing wrote: I just upped my rating of this song because of lyrics like this.

drtjdel wrote: Does this mean that you're Cousin Dupree or the "Hey Nineteen" narrator

Happygirl wrote: Overplayed here on double time because the group will be in concert very soon. Shame, because it's not a bad song. How many good songs (and the careers of good performers) have to die from overexposure because of a lack of restraint by our media outlets?

I'll be in the minority with this comment: This is one of my favorite David Byrne songs. The drums, the horns, the groove, the laid back vocals - it's all heavenly to me. I know there are better songs in this genre and better Byrne songs in his catalog, but this one is one of my favorites. It makes me smile and sway.

As much as I love Marvin and this version of the song, I have to say that I love the version by Gladys Knight and the Pips even more. According to A&E's bio of Marvin, there's a version of this song recorded by Smokey Robinson and the Miracles. They were the first to do the song according to the bio. I'd love to hear what that version sounds like, too. Perhaps RP can play more Marvin. How about some cuts from "The Soulful Moods of Marvin Gaye" sometime? That was his first album and it's almost never played anywhere.

Looking forward to hearing more Patty Griffin on here - how about some cuts from "Living With Ghosts" sometime?

Puts me in the mind of some the work by the Gorillaz. Fun and bouncy.

In my opinion, I think this is the hottest song they've ever made. There is such a sexy vibe to this, it almost makes the lead singer seem attractive. Almost.

radiojunkie wrote: Thanks for the history on this song and the original artist. I'm with you on the scratching, though I prefer to think of myself as a middle-aged fart. This means that you're a vintage fart, not old. "Old" sounds so harsh.

I used to work for a contract furniture company. The woman in the cube next to me cut out a paper sun, put it in the light over our desk, and would play Bob Marley tunes every Friday - "Island Fridays" she called it - for a temporary escape from the day-to-day routine. It was especially uplifting in the winter. Her husband ended up being transferred to Germany, and when she left, "Island Fridays" went with her. Every time I hear this song, I think back to those times and smile.

Geecheeboy wrote: Indeed. Soothing and exhilarating at the same time.

Some say it's too much Eno in this, some say too little. I'm going the baby bear route on this one - I think it's just right. I think I'm going to pick this album up.

gatesofthenorth wrote: It was ambitious. While I appreciate the attempt, it pales a bit in comparison to the original to me. Points for trying.

bob789 wrote: You know, I'm not into soaps, but I wouldn't mind seeing that show almost as much as a Bollywood version of "Dynasty."