In addition to his own albums, Eaglesmith frequently collaborated with the late Willie P. Bennett, a past member of Eaglesmith's band, who had to step down after a heart attack in spring 2007. Eaglesmith's fans are known as Fredheads because of the similarities to deadheads. He has appeared in several movies, including "The Gift" and "50 Odd Dollars." His band is known as The Flying Squirrels or The Flathead Noodlers. Both bands have the same lineup, but play different styles. The Flathead Noodlers play bluegrass, while the Flying Squirrels play more folk and rock. An early incarnation of the band was known as The Smokin' Losers. When Fred does solo appearances he bills himself as Fred J. Eaglesmith. In addition to the songs, a typical Fred Eaglesmith show includes several lengthy between-song comic monologues by Fred. Topics in the past have included stories about crossing the U.S./Canada border, Newfoundlanders, and some friends from an Indian reserve. Eaglesmith is the owner and president of A Major Label, which publishes his records.
Current band members
* Fred J. Eaglesmith - Guitars, Vocals
* Matt Simpson - Acoustic guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
* Kori Heppner - Drums
* Luke Stackhouse - Bass, Vocals
Former members
* Willie P. Bennett - Mandolin, Harmonica, Vocals
* David Essig - Mandolin, Guitar
* Kevin Komatsu - Drums
* Roger Marin Jr. - Pedal Steel, Guitar, Vocals
* Ralph Schipper - Bass
* Jude Waldman - Drums
* Dan Walsh - Dobro, Guitar, Vocals
* Skip Wamsteeker - Drums
* Washboard Hank - Washboard, Dobro
* Darcy Yates - Bass
Discography
* Fred Eaglesmith (1980)
* The Boy That Just Went Wrong (1983)
* Indiana Road (1987)
* There Ain't No Easy Road (1991)
* Things Is Changin' (1993)
* Paradise Motel (1994)
* Drive-In Movie (1995)
* Lipstick, Lies and Gasoline (1997)
* 50 Odd Dollars (1999)
* Live: Ralph's Last Show (2001)
* Falling Stars and Broken Hearts (2002)
* The Official Bootleg Series, Vol. 1' (2002)
* Balin (2003)
* The Official Bootleg Series, Vol. 2' (2004)
* Dusty (2004)
* Milly's Cafe (2006)
* Tinderbox (2008)
www.fredeaglesmith.com
Cryin' Yet
Fred Eaglesmith Lyrics
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You were out on the town again
You had your back to me
You were talking to some of your friends
They must have said something 'cause you turned and your face went red
Oh I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
No, I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
The last time I talked to you
It rains when you need it and it pours when you don't
Then you finished your drink and you took my last cigarette
Oh I guess I that I ain't done my cryin' yet
If I had me some money I'd buy me a ticket right now
I'd get me a truck and head on out of this town
If I had me the choice you'd be the one I'd forget
Oh I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
No, I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
Out on the edge of town the circle is small
The talk is cheap and they take it right to the wall
And lately it's been your name written on it
Oh I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
No, I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
No, I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
The song Cryin' Yet by Fred Eaglesmith is a heart-wrenching tune about a man who is still hurting from a previous relationship. The first verse talks about how the singer saw his ex-girlfriend out on the town with her friends, and how her face went red when she saw him. This suggests that she is not over the relationship either. The chorus repeats the line "I guess that I ain't done my crying yet," implying that the singer is still processing the pain of the break-up.
The second verse references a conversation the singer had with his ex-girlfriend, where she told him that "that's the way things go." This could be interpreted as her saying that break-ups happen, and that the two of them just need to move on. However, the singer is still struggling to come to terms with their separation, and is still in the process of "crying."
The final verse is a bit more ambiguous, but seems to suggest that the singer is considering leaving town to escape his pain. He says that he would buy a ticket and leave, and that if he had a choice, he would forget his ex-girlfriend. However, the repetition of the chorus indicates that he is not yet ready to move on.
Overall, Cryin' Yet is a powerful and emotionally charged song that captures the lingering pain and heartache that can come with the end of a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday I saw you
I saw you yesterday
You were out on the town again
You were out and about enjoying yourself again
You had your back to me
You weren't facing me
You were talking to some of your friends
You were conversing with your friends
They must have said something 'cause you turned and your face went red
Your friends may have said something that made you embarrassed
Oh I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
I still have tears to shed over you
The last time I talked to you
During our last conversation
You said that's the way things go
You told me that's just how life is
It rains when you need it and it pours when you don't
Sometimes what you need doesn't happen, but the opposite does
Then you finished your drink and you took my last cigarette
You finished your drink and took my last cigarette from me
Oh I guess I that I ain't done my cryin' yet
I still have tears to shed over you
If I had me some money I'd buy me a ticket right now
If I had money, I would purchase a ticket right this moment
I'd get me a truck and head on out of this town
I would leave this town in a truck
If I had me the choice you'd be the one I'd forget
If it were up to me, you would be the one I forget
Oh I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
I still have tears to shed over you
No, I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
No, I'm not finished crying over you yet
I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
I suppose I haven't finished crying over you
Out on the edge of town the circle is small
The community outside of town is limited
The talk is cheap and they take it right to the wall
People gossip and take it to the extreme
And lately it's been your name written on it
Recently, your name has been the topic of conversation
Oh I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
I still have tears to shed over you
No, I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
No, I'm not finished crying over you yet
No, I guess that I ain't done my cryin' yet
No, I haven't finished crying over you yet
Contributed by Nolan V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tim Duffin
on John Deere B
"The original B" s/b "The original paint"
"Then I saw I saw the mirror" s/b "Then I saw them narrow"