Somewhere Down the Crazy River

Robbie Robertson

About Somewhere Down the Crazy River

"Somewhere Down the Crazy River" is a 1987 song by Robbie Robertson, initially released on Robertson's debut solo album Robbie Robertson, with Sam Llanas on backing vocals.


Year:
1987
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Yeah, I can see it now
The distant red neon shivered in the heat
I was feeling like a stranger in a strange land
You know where people play games with the night
God, it was too hot to sleep
I followed the sound of a jukebox coming from up the levee
All of a sudden I could hear somebody whistling
Fromright behind me
I turned around and she said
"Why do you always end up down at Nick's Cafe?"
I said "I don't know, the wind just kind of pushed me this way."
She said "Hang the rich."

Catch the blue train
  To places never been before
Look for me
  Somewhere down the crazy river
  Somewhere down the crazy river
Catch the blue train
  All the way to Kokomo
You can find me
  Somewhere down the crazy river
  Somewhere down the crazy river

Take a picture of this
The fields are empty, abandoned '59 Chevy
Laying in the back seat listening to Little Willie John
Yea, that's when time stood still
You know, I think I'm gonna go down to Madam X
And let her read my mind
She said "That Voodoo stuff don't do nothing for me."

I'm a man with a clear destination
I'm a man with a broad imagination
You fog the mind, you stir the soul
I can't find, ... no control

Catch the blue train
To places never been before
Look for me
Somewhere down the crazy river
Somewhere down the crazy river
Catch the blue train
All the way to Kokomo
You can find me
Somewhere down the crazy river
Somewhere down the crazy river

Wait, did you hear that
Oh this is sure stirring up some ghosts for me
She said "There's one thing you've got to learn
Is not to be afraid of it."
I said "No, I like it, I like it, it's good."
She said "You like it now
But you'll learn to love it later."

I been spellbound - falling in trances
I been spellbound - falling in trances
You give me shivers - chills and fever
I been spellbound - somewhere down the crazy river

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Robbie Robertson

Robbie Robertson, OC (born Jaime Robert Klegerman; July 5, 1943) is a Canadian singer-songwriter, and guitarist. He is best known for his membership as the guitarist and primary songwriter within The Band. He was ranked 59th in Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.The Band has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and the Canadian Music Hall of Fame. As a songwriter Robertson is responsible for such classics as "The Weight", "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "Up On Cripple Creek", "Broken Arrow" and "Somewhere Down the Crazy River", and has been inducted into the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame. more »

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Written by: Robbie Robertson

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13 facts about this song

Song Release
"Somewhere Down the Crazy River" was released on Robbie Robertson's self-titled solo debut album in 1987.
Genres
The song is a mix of rock and blues genres, with a predominant focus on storytelling.
Chart Performance
Despite not having a typical song structure, "Somewhere Down the Crazy River" performed relatively well on the charts, reaching number 15 in the UK Single Chart.
Featured Artists
The song features Sam Llanas and Maria McKee on backup vocals.
Song Inspiration
Robbie Robertson once mentioned in an interview that this song came from recollections of his time spent in Arkansas where he worked with the rock group, The Band.
Songwriting
The song was co-written by Robertson along with U2's producer Daniel Lanois.
Song Lyrics
The lyrics of "Somewhere Down the Crazy River" combines spoken dialogue and sung chorus, creating a distinctive, atmospheric mood.
Music Video
The music video for "Somewhere Down the Crazy River" was directed by Martin Scorsese who is known for his brilliant filmmaking skills.
Musical Arrangement
The song has an unconventional musical arrangement, consisting of evocative soundscapes rather than typical verse-chorus structure.
Song Production
The production of "Somewhere Down the Crazy River" involves complex layers of sound, making extensive use of echo and reverb effects.
Album Reception
While Robbie Robertson's self-titled album overall received positive reviews, "Somewhere Down the Crazy River" in particular was often singled out for its innovative structure and moody, captivating storytelling.
Artist's Career
"Somewhere Down the Crazy River" is often considered one of Robbie Robertson's most well-known solo songs, contributing significantly to his reputation as an outstanding singer-songwriter after his time with The Band.
Concert Performances
Although Robbie Robertson has been known to avoid live performances, "Somewhere Down the Crazy River" often remains a fan-favorite and is frequently performed when he does take the stage.

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