Artists included on this CD are Joyce Cooling, Dave Koz, Paprika Soul, Four 80 East, Jeff Lorber, Pieces of a Dream, Chick Corea, Jeanne Ricks, Ryan Farish, Mark Krurnowski, Najee, 3rd Force.
In 2008, their second compilation CD containing their most requested music was released, titled The Weather Channel Presents: Smooth Jazz II. Artists on this CD include Russ Freeman & The Rippingtons{/artist], Jeff Lorber, Ramsey Lewis Trio, Bradley Joseph, Bernie Williams, David Benoit, Spyro Gyra, Norman Brown, Chris Geith, Joe Sample, Charlie Parker Quartet, and Eric Marienthal.
Other artists that can be heard during this segment include the Network Music stock music service, Trammell Starks (who composed 40 tracks specifically for The Weather Channel), The Rippingtons, Moby, EKO, Shadowfax, Chris Camozzi, Scotty Ward, Miles Davis, and Kent Marcum.
Instrumentals performed by bands such as The B-52's (Follow Your Bliss), Derek and the Dominos (the Layla piano exit), the Allman Brothers Band (Jessica), and Divided Sky by Phish can also be heard during this segment.
Rainy Taxi
Spoon Lyrics
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You believed when I gave up for good
And when you stand beside me,
I could tell I was stronger than I've ever been
But if you're gone, you know you don't come back
I came home last night, I had no good news
I came home last night, I had no good news
And you've been sleeping through
The brightest flash of apocalyptic ruin
And if you leave, I'll never sing another tune
Oh, put on your red shoes, sing your tuning of a girl
When you took my love, I forget the world
And if you say "run," I may run with you
I've got nothing else, I've got nowhere else
As the sun goes fading in the west
There's an army east that's rising still
And when you stand beside me,
I feel something stronger than I ever could
But if you leave, you better run away for good
Leave, you better run away for good
Leave, you better run, run, run
Leave, you better run away for good
Ooh, run, run, run away
Ooh, run, run, run, run, run
The lyrics of Spoon's Rainy Taxi seem to be about a relationship. The first verse describes the singer's admiration and appreciation for their significant other who stood by them during a difficult time. The singer acknowledges that their partner made them feel stronger, but at the same time, they worry that if their partner leaves, they will never be the same again. The second verse presents a more somber mood as the singer comes home with bad news, and their partner seems oblivious to the chaos outside. The singer seems to be warning their partner that if they leave, they will be leaving behind something that cannot be replaced. Finally, the song ends with repeated pleas for the partner to stay before eventually urging them to run away for good.
The imagery in this song is vivid, speaking of the sun's descent and the rising army in the east, which adds to the feeling of impending doom. The title, Rainy Taxi, is also intriguing, as it suggests a melancholic mood or perhaps a retreat from something in the rain. The song's repeating chorus of "run, run, run away" sets a tense and panicked tone that is reinforced by the instruments' driving beat.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a relationship that is near its end or facing serious struggles. It seems to be a plea for the partner to stay, even as the world around them seems to be falling apart.
Line by Line Meaning
You catch everything I never could
You possess the qualities I lack and can do things that were beyond my capability.
You believed when I gave up for good
You had faith when I gave up completely and lost all hope.
And when you stand beside me,
I could tell I was stronger than I've ever been
But if you're gone, you know you don't come back
Whenever you are with me, I feel I can face anything and overcome it. And if you leave me, you will never be able to come back to my life.
I came home last night, I had no good news
And you've been sleeping through
The brightest flash of apocalyptic ruin
And if you leave, I'll never sing another tune
I came home with bad news and you were oblivious to the chaos around, living in your own bubble. But if you leave me, I will be so forlorn that I will never be able to create anything again.
Oh, put on your red shoes, sing your tuning of a girl
When you took my love, I forget the world
And if you say "run," I may run with you
I've got nothing else, I've got nowhere else
Wear your lucky shoes and sing a song to forget your worries. When you accepted my love, everything else faded away. If you ask me to run, I'll leave with you as I have nothing left for myself here.
As the sun goes fading in the west
There's an army east that's rising still
And when you stand beside me,
I feel something stronger than I ever could
But if you leave, you better run away for good
Leave, you better run away for good
Leave, you better run, run, run
Leave, you better run away for good
As the day ends, a new threat is coming from the east. Being with you makes me feel invincible. However, if you plan to leave me, you should do it for good and never look back.
Ooh, run, run, run away
Ooh, run, run, run, run, run
A constant reminder to run away from the problems and not confront them.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRITT DANIEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@gigispeed1331
Have to be one of the most underrated artists of last 20 years. One of my faves
@barkusmill7811
What
@jamesgiroux4878
One of my all time favorite Spoon songs - can't listen to it enough.
@dedorsey1106
Best track on that album.
@maxtew6521
I think so, too.
@huricanethreeonesix
Which one?
@huricanethreeonesix
Rainy taxy?
@nicklongbucco3967
@@huricanethreeonesix No I think he means Live on KEXP as the best track 😝
@huricanethreeonesix
@@nicklongbucco3967lool. I had been watching the full set right before this so I think I got a little confused 😅
@Boblobblaw88
Hah, somebody accidently hit the thumbs down button. These guys are awesome!