The band originated in the early 1990s as One Fell Swoop, but changed their name to Dispatch in 1996. Chad Urmston, Braddigan, and Pete (Francis) Heimbold, who were all attending Middlebury College in Middlebury, Vermont comprised the band's lineup throughout their entire career. Their music has drawn on several influences, such as acoustic folk-rock, reggae, and funk.
Dispatch gained much recognition outside of New England, without any help from a label, and stuck together long enough to release seven albums, three of which were live performances. During concerts, the band had been known to improvise upon their album releases, often resulting in a song ending in twice the length of the original. The group was also fond of switching instruments and vocal duties when playing live.
Upon the announcement of its break-up in 2002, the band scheduled one final concert. The free show was performed at the Hatch Shell in Boston on July 31, 2004. "The Last Dispatch," as it was referred, is said to be the largest concert in independent music history; roughly 110,000 fans from over 20 different countries attended the show. Parts of the performance were released as a CD/DVD two-disc set later that year, entitled All Points Bulletin, along with an earlier show in Somerville, Massachusetts.
All three of the band's members are currently still in the music industry. Urmston is now the frontman of State Radio, while Corrigan (now credited as Braddigan, a nickname by which he was known since his time with Dispatch) and Heimbold (now credited as Pete Francis, his middle name) are succesfully pursuing solo efforts.
After the song Elias, written by Urmston after his experience living and teaching in Zimbabwe, the "Elias Fund" was formed to send children from the ravaged country to college.
Dispatch came out with a movie entitled "Last Dispatch" in July 2005, which documents their final 12 days together as a band and tells the story of how they became "the band that redefined independent music history". The film was released and previewed in Boston. Chad, Brad, and Pete attended the showing and celebrated throughout the weekend with their fans.
On December 22, 2005, Corrigan helped to organize a benefit concert, known as the Relief Project, at Irving Plaza in New York, New York. Along with several other performers, Corrigan invited Heimbold and State Radio to play. The three reunited very briefly, playing the song Here We Go as an encore. Corrigan stated there that he plans further Relief Project concerts featuring all three and perhaps sometime in 2007, a major Dispatch reunion concert.
Entitled "Dispatch: Zimbabwe", Dispatch arranged for one show in Madison Square Garden, with all the money sent towards relief efforts in Zimbabwe. Originally billed as a one show deal on July 14, Dispatch was surprised how quickly this first show sold out and set two more shows for the 13 and 15. After all three shows sold out, Dispatch announced another smaller show on July 11th at Webster Hall in New York, where they made their comeback debut to great success.
Dispatch had a second set of reunion concerts beginning at Red Rocks amphitheater in Denver, Colorado on June 3, 4, and 5th, 2011. These performances launched a reunion tour around the US and the release of their Dispatch EP on May 17th.
In 2017, the band released the song, "Only The Wild Ones" from their album, America, Location 12.
Outloud
Dispatch Lyrics
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Would you be a dream
On the wings of a poem
And if you were walking through a crowd
You know I'd be proud
If you call my name out loud
Do you suppose that I would come running
I suppose I would
And if we were walking
Down a dead end street
Would you be the one to let our eyes meet
Or would you just keep on walking
Down to the turn around
'Cause you know I'd be proud
If you call my name out loud
Do you suppose that I would come running
Do you suppose I'd come at all
I suppose I would
And if I was gone from the land we know
Would you be the dawn
And let your beauty still show
And if you were walking
And heard the cold night coming
Would you call my name
'Cause you know I'd come running
The song "Outloud" by Dispatch is a love song about the importance of communication within a relationship. The lyrics explore the idea of being there for someone else, no matter what the circumstance. The song opens with the plea "Would you be the wind to blow me home? Would you be a dream on the wings of a poem?" - this is a request for help and support, a need for someone to lean on. It continues with the idea that if the person were ever lost in a crowd, the singer would be proud to have them call his name.
The chorus of the song is a reflection on whether or not the person would come running if the singer's name was called out loud. The repetition of this line really drives home the idea that communication and connection are central to the relationship. The second verse continues the theme of the importance of chance meetings, and ends with the same question - "Do you suppose I'd come at all? I suppose I would."
The final verse of the song is the most poignant, as it ask the question whether the person would be there in tough times, and would still find beauty even in the darkest hour. It culminates with the declaration that "you know I'd come running" - a testament to the strength of the relationship.
Overall, "Outloud" is a beautifully crafted song that speaks to the need for love and support in our lives. It highlights the importance of communication and the power of being there for someone, even in the toughest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Would you be the wind to blow me home
If I were lost, would you be the guiding force to bring me back home?
Would you be a dream On the wings of a poem
Would you be the ethereal, incredible experience that I could only find in a dream or a beautifully crafted poem?
And if you were walking through a crowd You know I'd be proud
If I saw you walking through a crowded room, I would be proud to know you and maybe even a bit envious.
If you call my name out loud Do you suppose that I would come running Do you suppose I'd come at all I suppose I would
If you call out to me, would I drop everything and run to you? Yes, I think I would.
And if we were walking Down a dead end street Would you be the one to let our eyes meet Or would you just keep on walking Down to the turn around 'Cause you know I'd be proud
If we were headed towards a dead end, would you stop and meet my gaze or keep walking until we had to turn around? Either way, I'd be proud to call you mine.
And if I was gone from the land we know Would you be the dawn And let your beauty still show And if you were walking And heard the cold night coming Would you call my name 'Cause you know I'd come running
If I were gone from this earthly realm, would you be the one to keep the light shining? And if you were walking alone at night, would you call my name knowing that I would come running to be by your side?
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Would you be the wind
To blow me home?
Would be a dream
On the wings of a poem?
And if we are walking through a crowd
Well you know I'd be proud
If you'd call my name out loud
If you'd call my name out loud
Do you suppose that I would come running?
Do you supposed I'd come at all?
I suppose I would
And if we were walkin down a dead-end street
Would you be the one to let our eyes meet?
Or would you just keep on walking down to the turnaround?
'Cause you know I'd be proud
If you'd call my name out loud
If you'd call my name out loud
Do you suppose that I would come running?
Do you supposed I'd come at all?
I suppose I would
And If I was gone
From the land we know
Would you be there, darling?
Would your beauty still show?
And if you were out walking
In the cold night coming
Would you call my name?
'Cause you know I would come running
If you'd call my name out loud
If you'd call my name out loud
Do you suppose that I would come running?
Do you supposed I'd come at all?
You know I would
You know I would
You know I would
You know I would
I'd come running
I'd come running
I'd come running
I'd come running
If you'd call my name out loud
Creighton
This album will always epitomize those amazing Summer Daze, late 90's hanging in Park Slope Brooklyn. My wife and I dancingto this in the backyard, she swaying in my eyes in that summer dress... my god that dress!!!
The two of us sittin on the stoop, or the fire escape as the Sun dips down and the temp begins to drop. How her hair shone, the red tones of the Scottish highlands lit in the lazy rays of sunset.
Well now it's 20 years later 13 years ago my wife gave birth to our son. This is the first song my son ever sang to me. He was three. I was playing this album and when this song came on, he sang every note, every word. Pierced me to the core. I tear up thinking of it.
Such treasure as these things... As I play this song now, My wife (30 years next month) is napping on our sofa nearby, two cats stretched out on and next to her. My son now a teen, is walking home from middle school.
And I'm sitting here grinning and crying with joy at the shear simple magnitude of treasure such as this... It's the small things folks. We remember moments not days.
Such treasure! Thanks for this song Dispatch.
joseph valu
18 years later and still one of my favorite songs
Jennifer Krticka krticka3@ymail.com
joseph valu And 18yrs, I just discovered them. š
Jacob White
20 years now and still ^
crichter860
Same bro itās good for the soul! Respect.
Paradise Home Ventures LLC
This band never gets old. Been listening to these guys since 2002.
David Terry
I love the simplicity of the chords. The song is perfection! šµš¶š
Megan Robinson
My song for my daughter. If youāre a parent, think of it as a love song for your child.
Gem Werner
That's precious
MIKEY RIZZO
Finally got to see y'all perform live. Bucket list item achieved!
Alan Burnstine
This just showed up on a Spotify playlist for me. Never heard it before, but now I wat to learn how to play it on guitar and play it for my wife. Beautiful song.