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
Dangerous
Fred Eaglesmith Lyrics
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Picking flowers at the edge of a lane
There was dust on my windshield
I was looking in the mirror
I was almost hit by a train
Later on at a four-way stop
I forgot to take my turn
I was thinking you were right
Somebody blew their horn
I'm dangerous
I'm dangerous
I'm dangerous
To myself
Yesterday I was out on the bluffs
Over the ocean blue
There was a girl swimming
Splashing in the water
She sure did look like you
Before I knew it I was over the edge
Somebody threw me a line
Pulled me to safety
Said, "Man are you crazy?"
I said, "No, I've lost my mind"
I'm dangerous
I'm dangerous
I'm dangerous
To myself
So darling if you're thinking you need a project
You might want to lend a hand
I'm living on the corner
Of Stupidity and Recklessness
I'm a dangerous man
I'm dangerous
I'm dangerous
I'm dangerous
To myself
I'm dangerous
I'm dangerous
I'm dangerous
To myself
I'm dangerous
I'm dangerous
I'm dangerous
To myself
The lyrics of Fred Eaglesmith's "Dangerous" describe a man who is so lost in his thoughts about a past love that he is putting himself in danger. The song opens with a scene where the singer mistakes someone else for his former partner at a railroad crossing. His distraction almost leads to him being hit by a train. At the next intersection, he forgets to take his turn, lost in his thoughts about the past relationship. Despite being honked at, he remains lost in his reverie.
In the second verse, he is out on the bluffs by an ocean, where he sees a girl swimming, and she reminds him of his old love. The man, lost in his thoughts, almost falls off the cliff. Someone has to save him from certain death. Finally, the singer acknowledges his dangerous behavior and asks for help. He is "a dangerous man" living "on the corner/ Of Stupidity and Recklessness."
Overall, "Dangerous" portrays a man who is struggling to move on from a past relationship. His thoughts are so all-consuming that they are putting him in danger. He becomes so lost in his musings that he almost falls off a cliff, and his life and well-being are in danger.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought I saw you at an unmarked crossing
I thought I saw you, but I wasn't sure as it was an unmarked crossing.
Picking flowers at the edge of a lane
If it was you, you seemed happy and content, brimming with love and admiration.
There was dust on my windshield
My mind was filled with confusion and enigma, making me see things that might not be there.
I was looking in the mirror
I was looking deep within myself, trying to find my true feelings.
I was almost hit by a train
I was so lost in thought, I almost lost myself.
Later on at a four-way stop
I reached a four-way stop sign, which made me stop and think.
I forgot to take my turn
I was so caught up in my thoughts that I forgot to continue with my journey.
I was thinking you were right
I was thinking about you and me, and everything we ever shared.
And we had nothing left
I realized that everything between us has come to an end.
Somebody blew their horn
I snapped out of my thoughts when someone blew their horn, reminding me to move forward.
Yesterday I was out on the bluffs
I went to a high point near the ocean, probably to clear my mind.
Over the ocean blue
I saw the vast ocean, which was calm and blue.
There was a girl swimming
In the ocean, I saw someone swimming, possibly a woman.
Splashing in the water
She seemed to be enjoying herself, playing in the water and having fun.
She sure did look like you
She reminded me so much of you - the way she moved, the way she swam.
Before I knew it I was over the edge
Suddenly, I lost control and was standing on the edge.
Somebody threw me a line
Someone came to my rescue and threw me a lifeline.
Pulled me to safety
I was brought to safety, rescued from my thoughts and from the edge.
Said, 'Man are you crazy?'
The person who rescued me was curious about my actions.
I said, 'No, I've lost my mind.'
I was lost in my own thoughts, and I needed someone to help me snap out of it.
So darling if you're thinking you need a project
If you're looking for something to do, don't come to me.
You might want to lend a hand
I don't need anyone's help; you might want to help someone else.
I'm living on the corner
I'm living in a place with no direction or purpose.
Of Stupidity and Recklessness
My thoughts are irrational and dangerous.
I'm a dangerous man
I'm a danger to myself, and I need to be careful.
Lyrics © Bluewater Music Corp.
Written by: Fred Elgersma
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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"