Comments on: Song of the Day #424: ‘Fiona’ – Lyle Lovett http://meetinmontauk.com/2009/09/21/song-of-the-day-424-fiona-lyle-lovett/ Musings on movies, television, music and more Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:18:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: Andrea Katz http://meetinmontauk.com/2009/09/21/song-of-the-day-424-fiona-lyle-lovett/#comment-3862 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 21:24:07 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=6145#comment-3862 Demurrer…I must demurrer. I want to hear you pronounce this ten times and use it in 3 sentences, Dana.
Clearly, I need to learn about Lyle Lovett. Thanks for the education, Clay :)

]]> By: Dana http://meetinmontauk.com/2009/09/21/song-of-the-day-424-fiona-lyle-lovett/#comment-3859 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:58:47 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=6145#comment-3859 I have no idea what the two of you are talking about:)

]]> By: Clay http://meetinmontauk.com/2009/09/21/song-of-the-day-424-fiona-lyle-lovett/#comment-3858 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:24:50 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=6145#comment-3858 Yes, I think Dana has had his license to call out pretentious word choices revoked!

I agree with you about his top three albums, though in a different order. Ensenada then Judges then Large Band for me.

]]> By: Amy http://meetinmontauk.com/2009/09/21/song-of-the-day-424-fiona-lyle-lovett/#comment-3857 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:13:46 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=6145#comment-3857 demurrer -
1 : a response in a court proceeding in which the defendant does not dispute the truth of the allegation but claims it is not sufficient grounds to justify legal action
2 : objection

Let the pretentious police be notified – STAT

]]> By: Dana http://meetinmontauk.com/2009/09/21/song-of-the-day-424-fiona-lyle-lovett/#comment-3856 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 19:23:26 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=6145#comment-3856 At the risk of upsetting my niece named in part after this song, I must admit that this has never been one of my favorites. I like the verses well enough, but the chorus just grates on me–just too repetitive.

I also must demurrer from annointing this as Lyle’s best album. That honor, as I stated previously, goes to the far less country albums Joshua Judges Ruth and Large Band. I would, however, probably put Ensenada third. I love the fun spirit of “Don’t Touch My Hat” and That’s Right You’re Not From Texas,” but THE best song, for me. is “Her First Mistake” It is the perfect combination of great lyrics, great music and great rhythm. I look forward to you featuring it as your SOTD, hopefully sooner than later.

]]> By: Amy http://meetinmontauk.com/2009/09/21/song-of-the-day-424-fiona-lyle-lovett/#comment-3855 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:07:41 +0000 http://meetinmontauk.com/?p=6145#comment-3855 Since you promise to revisit at least two of my favorite songs from this album, I’ll humor your sentimental choice in choosing this SOTD. I always found it amusing to hear you say that this song provided at least partial inspiration for Fiona’s name, as I imagine the conversation between her and you, as she listens to the lyrics and wonders what exactly her parents were thinking :)

I’m also a little surprised you didn’t mention the album’s hidden song, which actually is so sweet in its depiction of the start of that ill-fated romance.

Finally, I”d have to agree with you that this is his finest album, despite the strong competition that you’ve already featured. I also particularly love the sequence of the songs on this album – it’s one of those handful of albums that make me want to listen to it in the exact order each song was placed – iPod shuffle be damned.

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