Original Performance: Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Written by: Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Written by: Alexander 'Skip' Spence
Versions:
- Cripple Creek (4:18)
Available on Oar.
CreditsRecorded at: Sunset Sound Studios
Brian Lebarton: Bass
James Gadson: Drums
Jamie Lidell: Dulcimer, Hand Claps, Vocals
Beck Hansen: Guitar (Electric), Hand Claps
Lyrics:
Cripple Creek [Version (a)]:
Beck's Record Club! Sit back and enjoy.
A cripple on his deathbed, in a daydream, did ride
Past the streams of fire, on a petal path did glide
He left his wheelchair spinning deeper in the mud
In it set his memories, his body and his blood
An angel came to greet him, by his side, she flew
Whispered as a part of him what he already knew
His head was spinning freely and it was plain to see
His burden was himself, he bore the sight his eyes could be
His death, it died quite easily - right there, it was gone for good
He couldn't see his loved one like he should
He thought if they were gone, said he, and this cannot be true
The search to find what wasn't there has brought him back to you
A cripple on his deathbed, in a daydream, did ride
Past the streams of fire, on a petal path, did glide
He left his wheelchair spinning deeper in the mud
In it set his memories, his body and his blood
An angel came to greet him, by his side she flew
Whispered as a part of him what he already knew
His head was spinning freely and it was plain to see
His burden was himself - he bore the sight his eyes could be
His death, it died quite easily, right there, it was gone for good
He couldn't see his loved one like he should
He thought if they were gone, said he, and this cannot be true
The search to find what wasn't there has brought him back to you
Beck's Record Club! Sit back and enjoy.
A cripple on his deathbed, in a daydream, did ride
Past the streams of fire, on a petal path did glide
He left his wheelchair spinning deeper in the mud
In it set his memories, his body and his blood
An angel came to greet him, by his side, she flew
Whispered as a part of him what he already knew
His head was spinning freely and it was plain to see
His burden was himself, he bore the sight his eyes could be
His death, it died quite easily - right there, it was gone for good
He couldn't see his loved one like he should
He thought if they were gone, said he, and this cannot be true
The search to find what wasn't there has brought him back to you
A cripple on his deathbed, in a daydream, did ride
Past the streams of fire, on a petal path, did glide
He left his wheelchair spinning deeper in the mud
In it set his memories, his body and his blood
An angel came to greet him, by his side she flew
Whispered as a part of him what he already knew
His head was spinning freely and it was plain to see
His burden was himself - he bore the sight his eyes could be
His death, it died quite easily, right there, it was gone for good
He couldn't see his loved one like he should
He thought if they were gone, said he, and this cannot be true
The search to find what wasn't there has brought him back to you
The Song:
"Cripple Creek" is the second song on Skip Spence's album, Oar. Skip's version is a dark, yet lively, folk song, highlighted by his deep spooky voice. It is my personal favorite song off of Oar.
Beck and his Record Club covered the entirety of Oar. Most of the Club was done with Wilco, but they do not appear on the version of "Cripple Creek." Jamie Lidell sings, Beck plays guitar, Brian LeBarton is on bass, and James Gadson is on drums. With Jamie (soul funk falsetto), Brian (groovy) and Gadson (Bill Withers' legendary drummer, man!), there was no choice: this band has to FUNK. This, they do.
"Cripple Creek" is the second song on Skip Spence's album, Oar. Skip's version is a dark, yet lively, folk song, highlighted by his deep spooky voice. It is my personal favorite song off of Oar.
Beck and his Record Club covered the entirety of Oar. Most of the Club was done with Wilco, but they do not appear on the version of "Cripple Creek." Jamie Lidell sings, Beck plays guitar, Brian LeBarton is on bass, and James Gadson is on drums. With Jamie (soul funk falsetto), Brian (groovy) and Gadson (Bill Withers' legendary drummer, man!), there was no choice: this band has to FUNK. This, they do.
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