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Expert: Erronoeous Fisherman - 3/30/2000


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I was wondering if you have any idea what Beck song the line “Don’t let the sun catch you crying...”(with a little high pitched yodel after it) is in? I think it got some radio play, but it may have been a while ago... Any help would be greatly appreciated. I have been wracking my brains for days trying to think of it. Email me if you have any suggestions.
Thanks! Rebecca


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Howdy Rebecca,

The song and particularly vexing lyric you are referring to is "Deadweight," and can be found on the import single of the same title (along with the songs "SA-5" and "Erase the Sun") or the Life Less Ordinary soundtrack.  The soundtrack is quite easy to find, but as you'd expect the import single isn't.  I think the video was up for some sort of Mtv prize, but I don't think it won.  Surprise, surprise.  The origins of the phrase "Don't let the sun catch you crying..." are rooted in the blues.  I can't tell you much more than that.  I hope I was of some assistance.  

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 Keith

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