Morphine - Top Floor, Bottom Buzzer

[@rdslover53]

Years ago I got a call from my daughter's 8th grade teacher when my girl was overheard at lunch declaring that she liked Morphine. In fact she went on, my whole family loves Morphine. My personal highlight of the day was explaining to the teacher that Morphine is a band.

[@Noblesavage77]

Hilarious 😆

[@booshank2327]

I once felt shady asking the record store guy if he's got any Morphine, was only until afterwards, about 10 minutes after I'd left the store, I realised he might have been unaware of the band.

[@jrtimberland7402]

That's crazy. Lol

[@Itsyrm8]

@@booshank2327 imagine him to reply smtng like: yeah, got some morphine but got no rush...

[@moler]

daddy was on top (high) ;)

[@Davett53]

For some reason this reminds of my fun times in my youth, when I was in my early 30s in the 1980s. I was an artist, and all my friends were too. We pooled our money and rented the top floor in an old, 8 story, defunct, light manufacturing factory, built in 1900. The elevator was an industrial one, with open, wooden slat sides, and a slatted, manual pull-down door. It was large enough to hold a 1960s VW Beetle. To ascend & descend you had to manually pull a braided steel cable, located in an opening on one side of the elevator car. That action released counterweights & turned on an assist motor. You had to press a stop button, once you observed that the elevator floor, was aligned with floor you exiting to. As the car rose, you experienced rare views within the elevator shaft. We divided up the whole top floor into individual studios. The warehouse had 16 foot ceilings, and was 50 foot wide by 200 feet long. Approx.10 thousand square feet. The space was rented in "as is", condition with no improvements. The rent was dirt cheap because of it. However, there were working radiators, and even by that late period of time, (1980) the building's boiler was still fired by burning coal. We made our art there, held exhibitions, and wild parties. We installed 2 lavatories, two photographic labs, and special washout sinks for clay workers. A small communal kitchen, w/ 2 refrigerators and 2 hot plates. While not zoned for "living in",....(what you did behind closed doors was up to you,...). Most of our folks had alternative housing. Artists working on big projects were known to pull all-nighters, so there were plenty of old couches around, to take a short snooze on. The quality of the air, in these kinds of studios, means you are likely to be exposed to sawdust, clay & glaze dust, paint & solvent smells, noxious fiberglass resin odors, and such. Every party included rides in that antique, turn of the century, elevator. Good times.

[@Davett53]

The elevator roof was made of black colored heavy duty wire mesh with 3 inch wide openings so you could easily watch the massive counter weights glide down iron tracks on two sides of the elevator car. The walls of the shaft were concrete, and coated with ages old soot. A few random windows allowed some light to filter in, during the day. Every floor's exit doors, were 8 inch thick, jacketed steel, fire proof doors, each with a tiny window, whose glass had an imbeded wire mesh. There were never more than two working, bare light bulbs illuminating the car's interior. For extra thrills at night, we'd shut them off, and travel in the exquisite darkness.

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

@@Davett53That's a fantastic story. I lived in a converted warehouse loft apartment (converted by we renters) in Brooklyn in 2005-2006. Similar size you were talking about but we made it into a homey place. Now you can't afford that same place for less than 2k/month. Ridiculous. I was paying $400 for me **and** my girlfriend.

[@Davett53]

@@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017 In the 1980s, there were a lot of old apartments, above retail stores, in Columbus, Ohio. They'd never been updated, and were rented in: "As-Is Condition". Functional, at way below market rates, and the renter was responsible for painting the interior at their own cost. Some were Victorian era, w/ 15 ft. tall ceilings, covered in embossed tin. For Artists, this was ideal. Rents included everything. Derelict apartments don't appeal to most people, but as an Artist, I knew I could improve it on the cheap, and even build an upper level deck, for storage and with a lounging area.

[@Davett53]

......"She doesn't get up as early as a baker",....that verse always cracks me up, because my wife was a baker, in the 1980s. And she did in fact have to get up at 2AM to get to her baking job, at a gourmet Italian restaurant. She baked their breads, fancy cakes, & desserts. ( She was sweet to begin with, personality-wise.) When she returned home after her shift, she was even sweeter. (Delicately dusted in powdered sugar & all sticky from honey.)

[@stopthephilosophicalzombie9017]

That's a great story. Bakers do get up early. "Time to make the donuts." I'm working in a grocery store kitchen and a lot of us start at 6am. My shift starts at 7am so I'm comparatively lucky. The bakers are in at 6 also, so I guess they aren't truly hardcore. : )

[@Denis.d1157]

You're a lucky man I bet she tasted sweet too

[@daveguitarnowski4402]

I fucking love everything this band ever did...

[@frackus101]

Mark Sandman was such a talent.....I wish he didn't have to leave us so soon....but at least we can continue to listen to his gold....he was our Morphine, and he sure knew how to treat her right.

[@RedmanJones]

Space Camp what a beautiful thing to say, well thought out

[@ReedRosson1987]

Space Camp very nice tribute

[@QuasiTraction]

I like what you did there, space camp.

[@etherealcatholic5711]

Treat her Right had some great songs too.

[@krileym]

copy and paste baby.

[@gosponbreeze]

my absolute favorite of all morphine tracks! has it all: a badass groove, funky feel and definitely the atmosphere of a smoky, alcohol-drenched party you just don't want to end..she's mixin one for me i think..she doesn't get up as early as a baker uh-huh:))awesome band, never got over them, never will...

[@mosriteminioncause7741]

They were without a doubt the coolest band of the 90's....No I take that back... the Coolest of any time.

[@Noblesavage77]

Hidden gem this Band.....so, so...SO Good!

[@beaurzaiz]

Buena buena buena buena!!!!!!

[@TheJiggsCasey]

I totally missed these guys in the '90's. But I love them now. Wish they were still around, we could use more music like this.

[@BlueBeeMCMLXI]

they were kind to leave rather a pile of the worthy kind of love

[@Waterlaso]

This is one of my top favorite Morphine tracks, such an unusual feeling they could bring to music!

[@jimihendrix6969]

Same.

[@dosomething7930]

Great band , they stand in their own league . It's music that never ages .

[@phodopussungorus]

My speakers are insanely expensive and this song blew most of the drivers in them. I spent a lot of time an money replacing those drivers myself. It was soooo worth it. Love these guys!

[@Chrisbajs]

Insane bass on this one, yes.

[@tunes5077]

I did the same thing... blew all the speakers playing E.L.P. Jerusalem at maximum volume!! As you said, it was worth it!!!

[@Denis.d1157]

Money well spent by friend

[@sfosoxfan]

The subtleness of this is so genius at 3:23: Mary Ellen sees them, she has a little stutter, she yells T--Top floor, bottom buzzer

[@DeanRaymond]

Ah, Mark... Thank you so much for the music.

[@sebastianalejandroposadaca6571]

Best coment ever

[@imaramblins]

This one came up on the MP3 today. Wife and I had to finish it out before we got outta the car! Epic bass line!

[@Denis.d1157]

Yes it is and with only 2 strings

[@edmonahan6094]

I'm doing the same thing

[@imaramblins]

@@edmonahan6094I’m back. Still bass with my baby!

[@imaramblins]

@@Denis.d1157that’s all I’ve ever needed. 😊

[@jonnyjaywick]

I saw these once, supporting someone, and they were ace. very funky and very deep.

[@DomagojGemeri]

Top Band, Top Song, one of a kind....

[@co6249]

Nothing else compares, except maybe Jimi Hendrix and Nirvana combined.

[@paredescax]

'Early to bed' is definitely the gateway drug to this incredible band. It's terrific. Sad the lead singer passed away.

[@manta106]

Morphine has this intoxicating blues sound, its a big black car ready driving slow up an ally, im in love!

[@1060michaelg]

@manta106 Love the imagery of your comment manta...sorry it took me 8 years to dig it.

[@sea6bear]

Intresting you mention a big black car ...on tour They traveled in a big old black Cadillac...

[@Jbouf8]

so glad I got re-introduced.. I've been needing this in my life! she doesn't get up earlier than a baker!!

[@northernbrother1258]

You never hear Mark Sandman mentioned when talking about bass players, but he was such an innovator...he played a two string bass with a slide for Chrissake! RIP

[@lorenzogiglioli1014]

An ocean full of everything..... Music at its best!

[@kegsofvomitspit]

Glad I got to see them before Mark’s passing. Watching a man play two saxophones at once nearly melted my face.

[@phodopussungorus]

Saw them at the American Music Hall in San Francisco, and yes, the two saxes. Wow! Wow! Wow!

[@ivomuniz]

You might like to hear about Rahsaan Roland Kirk (if you haven't already)

[@natfandaggy]

@@ivomuniz Or Ian Dury and the Blockheads

[@andybryson8008]

You beat me to it! Davey Payne used to play 2 saxes at the same time.

[@lonewatie8751]

Underrated.

[@vasquesdecarvalho92]

So. Fucking. Much.

[@AninhaNinah]

its their style to sing. This is a real relaxed music... good to listen to when u wake up or when u're drunk. ;)

[@nickparsons337]

Nicely put. I can't help but like your style after reading that. And well; it goes without saying you have good taste in music.

[@Euroca75005]

This was our "in" song in Bulgaria. The correct buzzer rarely worked. :) I LOVE this group.

[@nakedglass]

Totally Addicted... repeat, repeat, repeat....

[@peterbetts858]

reminds me immensely of time spent in Boston area in late 80 s early 90 s . discovered this band there . cool stuff. east coast canada .

[@darylcumming7119]

The groove.😊

[@Denis.d1157]

This one will always ring my buzzer

[@jant7144]

I got to see them at lowlands festival in "95 in an almost empty circus tent at 11 in the morning, magic!! 👌

[@MacV216]

If you live in the Boston area and listen to 92.5 The River, they will occasionally play this song and tell the story about the actual party at one of their DJs' apartments in Cambridge that inspired it.

[@emiliolepre6029]

I may be wrong, but even if Boston had about 15 rivers, I seriously doubt that this song could be inspired by some event who took place in The USA, since the whole world knows that "The River", by definition, it's the Thames and the Thames only ... London Town, UK ... Cambridge could be anyfuckingwhere, usa are also well-known for taking their city names from anywhere [there's Siracuse, Athens, eccetera] ... nontheless anyone knows where the real Cambidge is ... Love and Peace, I didn't mean to bother ..

[@krileym]

@@emiliolepre6029 yeah you're almost certainly wrong. 'the river' means the Thames to Londoners maybe - this band is from Boston son. yawn

[@terryoneil7128]

@@emiliolepre6029 d-bag

[@markforshey6155]

@@emiliolepre6029 ,your rebuke was so gentle. It almost felt good.

[@tomroberts2135]

@@emiliolepre6029 son, last time the British came by the River (the rivah), the Mass Minutemen kicked y'all back across the sea. And John Harvard sends his love.

[@AninhaNinah]

Morphine has just such a unique sound, like a rare wine u find. Its really awesome. My dad is a big fan of them n me too. ;D

[@briansullivan6528]

Better than wine, they’re named after pharmaceutical grade heroin

[@briansullivan6528]

Pardon me, pharmacutically-engineered heroin

[@argh9743]

Top Poppy Bottom Wine

[@Denis.d1157]

I'm guessing its a good chartreuse

[@felipemendes7408]

And which one is your favorite record from them?

[@breakers888]

Loved Mark... R.I.P.

[@jschuler53]

I love the horns in this. This song is addicting, The lyrics are mundane but the music is fantastic, the little story of. going to the party there is all kinds of stuff going on in this song.

[@jimihendrix6969]

A decade and a half later. It does not get better

[@peterhuemmer1560]

I wish I could have seen these guys at least once

[@GilbittTV]

This is one of the best things I ever listened to

[@AninhaNinah]

I am jsut so addicted to this song. =)

[@dikembemutombo6022]

This song is clearly about the best party ever.

[@bostonrockgrrl]

This song really is one of Morphine's BEST, look past the irreverence(which is actually WHY this song is GREAT!) and realize the genius lyricism of Sandman on this one, and the absolutely spare and sexy contribution of Dana Colley on sax...

[@HambaTT]

Oh god yes, I have not heard this in years! Miss you Sandman!

[@LittleBox87]

Every time I hear this song I feel Bukowski novels atmosphere all over the place

[@Fyawnym]

Priscilla knows how to use a shaker (lol) Love it.

[@mirkobruner]

Aaah! This song is soooooo Turbid! Love It! Addicted!

[@danilosarmiento8128]

Three things are the best of this,but i cannot put in order,the bass,the voice and the sax

[@EltomeiroJackson]

"...There's a muchacha, teaching me to mambo. There's my buddy Pete eyeing a bowl of combos. Ramona and a man do a tango dip. Cheek to cheek, hip to hip, come on..."

[@_JimS]

These guys are so BADDASS!!

[@nigelducharme6767]

yep

[@fotoman91]

I just heard this song for the first time today. I love finding songs from Morphine that I've never heard before. Then a horrible thought occurred to me: which is worse, hearing every thing they've done and losing the anticipation of hearing something you're never heard before or dying before hearing every song they're done?

[@Sara-o1g9y]

Such a style🖤🏴‍☠️🎷

[@MartaMallory]

This is just the most super sexy music ever....I love Morphine so much!!! miss them fiercely!!!!

[@giovanniposada]

EXCELLENT

[@izzapoppin]

My gf and I consider this the best song ever recorded. Many great nights on the couch listening to this. ty.

[@goncalotavares4741]

Just listening?

[@lucaslhumk]

talento insano de composição do Sandman, pqp!!

[@lucaspavin3755]

maluco era brabo...o documentário dele é bem louco, rodou América do Sul uma cota...

[@RafaelLima-mp1yi]

Morphine - Journey of Dreams: Great documentary traces the life of the band not only of Sandman, they are all special musicians and contributed a lot along with him

[@dtrickle1]

I found them on the sound track of "Spanking the Monkey" logical and eccentric deviant behavior living in the night time ...saw the trio each time they came into town, and the Orchestra. At The Fillmo' I ruined the encore requesting "Sheila n her cat" Mark looked at me in a pissed off stare. I Love every moment. He died doing what he loved. We could all be so lucky. Miss you Sandman!

[@AninhaNinah]

Its just a unique taste of music like a really bitter wine. ^.^

[@axedaddyx]

Yep...it's Morphine alright, I'm addicted ! "She don't get up as early as the baker...come on" ! OUCH !

[@sylvestersweetle7018]

This is totally incredible - words fail me - except to just ask why did I find this so late in life?

[@ExitBabylon]

i love Combos...and this band

[@WW-sj7zk]

RIP Harv.. love you brother, see ya soon

[@PerpetualWarMachine]

Groovy

[@truckerdavehenniker]

1 great song! RIP Mark.

[@Anastasia-pg9te]

They are so underrated.

[@edgamingpro4112]

2023 vibes/Lyrics: First we'll pick Priscilla up and then we'll stop for Jane And Mary Ellen needs a ride, we're goin' by her place We're goin' to a party, our friends will all be there I got the directions, it's across the river somewhere We rang the top floor, bottom buzzer Top floor, bottom buzzer Top floor, bottom buzzer The middle won't work Ring the one under Priscilla's in the kitchen, she's mixing drinks She's mixing one for me, I think And one for Mary Ellen and one for Jane Priscilla, she knows how to use a shaker She doesn't get up as early as a baker, uh-uhn There's a muchacha, teachin' me to mambo There's my buddy Pete eyein' a bowl of Combos Ramona and a man do a tango dip Cheek to cheek, hip to hip, come on The window's open, it's the heart of the summer More people comin' lookin' for the number Mary Ellen sees them she has a little stutter, she yells The top floor, bottom buzzer Top floor, bottom buzzer Top floor, bottom buzzer Top floor, bottom buzzer The middle won't work Ring the one under, come on, woo It was later it was after two We found a bottle of good Chartreuse The lights were green and gold, we played Latin soul By the time Priscilla put the Al Green on The bottle was gone On the top floor, bottom buzzer Top floor, bottom buzzer Top floor, bottom buzzer The middle won't work Ring the one under, come on, woo Top floor, bottom buzzer Top floor, bottom buzzer Top floor, bottom buzzer The middle won't work Ring the one under, come on, woo

[@thelunalily]

RIP Sandman

[@guillermoortega4119]

AWESOME

[@SCROGY]

@jmfw808 I'll have to check it out. There was a show on last night and it looked to be about surfing and it had "You Speak My Language" in it. I was like No way! Sweet!

[@xayatayax]

My Two Fave Bands... Morphine, also Lilium. and because Morphine is no longer (RiP... the beloved Mark Sandman) now you can enjoy the cover SuperSex... such good music... but have to hear from my subscription. Awesome famous band from Italy! they are some hot guys too!

[@deathbydefault1671]

Apsolute banger

[@Reno_SF]

Mary Ellen needs a ride, San Fran treat. SF

[@philmanson2991]

LOW ROCK for goddamn sure!!

[@AninhaNinah]

Nothin really, Morhpein has a unique place in my heart for music ^^ Cant replace it =)

[@rodrigogangrel]

great song !

[@hikariixx]

great band live!

[@jijiomdaisuke6476]

NICE

[@primussucks2519]

reminds me a little of that lowrider song by war, i think is who does that one

[@amsonenikoi5591]

We're going to a party... our friends will all be there, I got the direction. It's across the river somewhere.! The window's open it's the heart of the summer, the lights were green and gold, we played Latin soul. WOOOWWWWW COME ON ~

[@SCROGY]

This song makes me want to throw a party and buy a bottle of Chartreuse.................and I don't even drink.

[@mpfgamaryland7958]

Great Song

[@AninhaNinah]

Morphine rocks! :D

[@SamuelBlues]

Indeed ;D

[@jereesr]

Bad-ass band!

[@paulpatton5093]

Great track! Just got turned on to these folks. So sorry for their loss

[@terryoneil7128]

She don't get up as early as a baker...

[@Zaaphod]

My ex called this song "trondochor". Word itself have no meaning, but it's sound is very... adequate... I thank her for showing me Morphine...

[@acidiviola]

same here, thanks for the upload ;)

[@joshuaregal5928]

baby making music!

[@SCROGY]

What is it about Morphine's music that makes it seem like it would suit a Mob/crime movie? I can totally see this in something like Good Fellas or Reservoir Dogs or Casino. The fact that their music was featured in Get Shorty actually was revealed to me long after I formed this opinion. Sometimes they even sound like their music would suit a spy movie too.......Can't you see Sean Connery sitting at a casino table while this plays in the background as he utters...."Bond!....James. Bond.".....

[@carladurham8685]

Morphine is actually All Over The Sopranos.

[@edwards4246]

cooool!!!

[@etherealcatholic5711]

Late night chill.

[@xayatayax]

@SCROGY Morphine was extremely popular in Vegas, and therefor also in many movies, their songs were shared... love Morphine... I believe there should be some in all of us... after all, it is severly addicting! music that is... wink wink

[@zsuzsannapocsai2694]

Cool!!

[@Misscoxackie]

...soooooo cool;)))

[@ffscantfindausername]

good song

[@zveridicus6040]

BadAss

[@gabrielasarath]

just❤️

[@thatssomething1]

We top floor bottom buzzer peeps gotta look out for each other 😉

[@alexleghyten]

Guau this bass is great, yeah

[@user-pv9pv4xf9c]

A former coworker invited me out to a Halloween party in Lynchburg one time and it was seriously like something out of a movie. He had a cool loft apartment by the river and there were so many smokin hot girls there. Then my other guy friend got super drunk and he started twerking and it was super disturbing lmao! Very memorable experience lol.

[@booshank2327]

😂

[@user-bj3oy6zq8o]

love it!😎

[@ja5t1]

i have no idea what generation this song is from but when i uised to use my moms computer to play WoW (i was young) and this was on her itunes and i just remeberd it today for some reason