Many of the Lost Dogs albums include at least one or two cover songs. Songs covered by the Lost Dogs include Bob Dylan's "Lord, Protect My Child," Leonard Cohen's "If It Be Your Will," The Beatles' "I'm A Loser," and Stephen Foster's "Hard Times Come Again No More." They have also recorded a number of Traditional or Gospel standards such as "Dust On The Bible," and "Farther Along."
In March, 2000, shortly after the release of their Gift Horse album, Gene Eugene died in his sleep at The Green Room, his recording studio in Huntington Beach, California.
2003 saw the release of the band's first DVD, Via Chicago, a black and white concert film released by Lo-Fidelity Records. A follow-up DVD, Via Chicago (All We Left Unsaid), containing additional songs from the concert, was released in 2006.
Although the loss of Eugene is noticeable, the remaining three Lost Dogs members continue to tour and record new albums. In 2004, the band got together with longtime friend Steve Hindalong to produce a special album for their summer tour. The result was entitled Mutt, and included new acoustic versions of nine songs originally written and recorded for each band member's regular rock bands, with one new song. The following year, the band would release one of their most unusual recordings to date, the almost entirely instrumental Island Dreams.
The band's most recent project, Old Angel, was released May 2010. The band — including the newest official "dog," drummer Steve Hindalong — once again hit the road for a national tour in support of their new album.
Eleanor It's Raining Now
Lost Dogs Lyrics
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Long time ago, the form of God was knocking at our door
And in the sky, fire
Eleanor, it's raining now
We walked a thin wire
Eleanor, it's raining now
Long time ago, we named the world and watched it break in two
In the folds of the dress on the chair, I can see your face
I am the cross and the nail you bear
You are my curse and my saving grace
Long time ago, God whispered words and names we can't recall
Long time ago, we hid our shame outside the garden wall
And it's a cruel winter
Eleanor, it's raining now
On the last sinner
Eleanor, it's raining now
The lyrics to Lost Dogs' song "Eleanor It's Raining Now" are deeply introspective and evoke a sense of nostalgia and regret. The first verse refers to a past lover who has left a profound impact on the singer's life, leaving a "track of flame" across the floor. The line "the form of God was knocking at our door" suggests that the relationship was perhaps divinely inspired or had a spiritual element to it. However, as the chorus indicates, the relationship was not without turmoil and difficulty. The singer describes a sense of precariousness and instability, as if they were "walking a thin wire."
The second verse reflects on the transient nature of life, as the singer remembers a time when they "named the world and watched it break in two." The imagery of "a ring around the moon" suggests a moment of beauty and magic, but also underscores the theme of impermanence. The song's climax comes in the third verse, as the singer reflects on their relationship with the unnamed Eleanor. The lines "I am the cross and the nail you bear / You are my curse and my saving grace" suggest that Eleanor has both been a source of pain and struggle, but also of redemption and meaning. The final two lines return to the theme of rain, painting a picture of a world in turmoil and despair.
Overall, "Eleanor It's Raining Now" is a deeply emotional and thought-provoking song that grapples with big themes like love, loss, and spirituality.
Line by Line Meaning
Long time ago, you left a track of flame across my floor
You left a strong and impactful impression on me that still remains.
Long time ago, the form of God was knocking at our door
There was a spiritual presence that was present in our lives at one point in time.
And in the sky, fire
There was a sense of intensity and passion that was present in the air.
Eleanor, it's raining now
The current situation is one of sadness and despair.
We walked a thin wire
We were in a precarious situation that required balance and caution.
Long time ago, we wrapped another ring around the moon
We were full of romantic notions and ideas that were perhaps unrealistic.
Long time ago, we named the world and watched it break in two
There was a sense of power and influence that we had, but ultimately it led to destruction.
In the folds of the dress on the chair, I can see your face
I still have vivid memories of you, and they are brought to mind easily.
I am the cross and the nail you bear
I feel like a burden to you, and perhaps as though I have caused you pain.
You are my curse and my saving grace
You are both my downfall and my salvation.
Long time ago, God whispered words and names we can't recall
There was a sense of mystery and spirituality that is now lost to us.
Long time ago, we hid our shame outside the garden wall
We were not perfect, and were ashamed of our flaws, but tried to hide them from others.
And it's a cruel winter
The current situation is harsh and unyielding.
On the last sinner
Even the worst or most hopeless individuals are not immune to the difficulties of life.
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TERRY TAYLOR
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