The three end up in Mr. Badger's underground abode. The Wind in the Willows (released in the United States as Mr. Toad's Wild Ride) is a 1996 British live-action children's film written and directed by Terry Jones, and produced by Jake Eberts and John Goldstone. ( Log Out /  But the true stunner on Willow in the Wind is, of course, a love song. The Wind in the Willows was produced by Allied Filmmakers in the UK. Who you can turn to? Ralph McTell and Chorus: Wind In The Willows. Some of the songs in the Album, Jesus Never Fails The Wind in the Willows (released in the United States as Mr. Toad's Wild Ride) is a 1996 British live-action children's film written and directed by Terry Jones, and produced by Jake Eberts and John Goldstone. In a premature sense of victory, Clarence and Geoffrey attempt to blow up their Chief using a birthday cake. The Chief, Clarence and Geoffrey return to Toad Hall to prepare the victory celebration, leaving St. John in charge of the machine. Lord just teach me What you will, Take me there. The McCalmans version of the guitar chords are also included. ( Log Out /  Change ), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Afterwards, Toad makes a public speech swearing off motor cars and promising to be wiser and less prideful in the future. Spend me , Lord, You’re in me; The year 1989 was awesome for Kathy Mattea. "Hills of Alabam'" is one of those gorgeous songs where the weary traveler -- with a lonesome harmonica in the background -- romanticizes home as contrasted with the harsh questions of the present and the uncertain future. The album is her highest-peaking entry on the Top Country Albums charts, where it reached number 6. Four singles were released from it, and all four reached Top Ten on the Billboard country singles charts. He tosses coal at the police, but gets caught in a mail catcher. https://m.youtube.com/user/martreen, it originally came from the album “surrender”. Toad encourages them to join them in his newly bought horse-drawn caravan. Mole's home has been repaired and he can go back to it. Live for Jesus Willow In The Wind. Change ). Recorded at Jack's Tracks Recording Studio in Nashville. Willow in the Wind is the fifth studio album by American country music artist Kathy Mattea. God has blessed our little Island, I love the album Jesus Never Fails. The record closes two tracks later, but it hardly matters -- the case has been made. Mole meets the Water Rat. Learn how to play exactly like Kathy Mattea. This distraction allows the protagonists to stage a raid on the house, leaving all of the Weasels incapacitated in the ensuing fight. Having forgotten Toad's wallet in his cell, Toad, Rat, and Mole board a train. ( Log Out /  Change ), You are commenting using your Google account. If only to protect his train, the driver agrees to help. Written by Zen bluegrass queen Laurie Lewis, it's the most springlike testament to new love and is free of sentimentality or emotional manipulation, and Mattea's voice is perfect for its utterance. When the film first appeared in the U.S. under its original title, it got pushed aside due to distributors' problems giving it only a limited release in late 1997 and very little promotional material was published. Spend me, Lord, You’re in me; You just seem to know. The Edinburgh-based record label Song, by Toad Records takes its name from a passage in The Wind in the Willows. [3] Subsequently, New York papers wondered why such a wonderful children's film was dumped by distributors. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. You touched me like a rose and watched me bloom, Toad also runs into the Weasels. [4] In 1998, however, Disney released the film on VHS and later on DVD in 2004, but they changed its name to Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, to tie into their theme park dark ride at Disneyland (the Walt Disney World version of which closed in 1998). Badger and Rat attempt to infiltrate Toad Hall disguised as weasels, but are captured. Slippery acoustic guitars, a piano, and a strolling bass anchored by a small drum kit are what frame the verses, with a shimmering pedal steel on the refrains. Ralph McTell: Wind In The Willows. Use me as You will, Like a willow in the wind 7. I heard this song for the first time some 20 years back, when a group from Singapore visited our church and this was one of the numbers they sang. SONG TIME Come from the Heart. Bend me Like a treasure in Your hand The filming was done mostly during sunset, and the colours were then readjusted. It's simply orchestrated, with an old-timey feel, and when Mattea takes the last verse she lays all cheesy, false, and clichéd love songs to waste: "Love cuts like a torch to a heart behind steel/And though you may hide it, love knows how you feel/And though you may trespass on the laws of the land/Your heart has to follow when love takes your hand/And it seems we're two people/Within the same circle/It's drawn tighter and tighter/'Till you're all I can see/I'm full and I'm empty and you're pouring through me/Like the warm rain fallin' through the leaves on a tree/Tell me now if I'm wrong are you feeling the same/Are your feet on the ground/Are you callin' my name/Do you lie awake nights/Please say you do/You can't choose who you love/Love chooses you." [7] Film critic Mike Hertenstein wrote a positive critical review of the film.[8]. Now You’ve reached me, 3:13 PREVIEW Willow in the Wind. The Weasels attempt to coerce Mole into stopping his friends from interfering with their plans. Jones rushed down to the square only to discover that the film was showing at "one of those seedy little porno theatres. "Hills of Alabam'" is one of those gorgeous songs where the weary traveler -- with a lonesome harmonica in the background -- romanticizes home as contrasted with the harsh questions of the present and the uncertain future. The police, who have stowed away on the carriages, demand that the train be stopped. It is by John Lee. Written by Alan Bell. During his trial, Toad's defence lawyer is no help at all due to Toad's behaviour. 3,099. During the end credits, Toad flies across the country and eventually over the sea. Toad flies over the crowd in his new plane, causing mass hysteria and an outraged Badger swears never to help Toad again. However, Toad refuses to listen to Badger and is ultimately arrested for stealing and crashing a motor-car outside a pub. And I’m just like Wonder if there is a CD available. However, Toad is seen secretly talking to an airplane salesman, which shows that he has only moved on to a new craze. He is a reckless driver and funds his cars with loans from the Weasels. ... Watch the song video Willow in the Wind. Kathy Mattea (vocals), Milton Sledge (drums), Bob Wray (bass), Kenny Malone (percussion), Bobby Wood (percussion, keyboards, piano, organ), Pete Wasner (piano), Pat Flynn (acoustic guitar), Mark O'Connor (mandolin), Chris Leuzinger (acoustic, electric guitar), Ray Flacke (electric guitar), Stuart Duncan (fiddle, mandolin), Charlie McCoy (harmonica), Mike Chapman (bass), Bruce Bouton (steel guitar), Matt Rollings (keyboards, piano), Jerry Douglas (dobro), Robert Bowlin (acoustic guitar), Mike Leech (bass), Edgar Meyer (acoustic bass), Dave Pomeroy (bass), John Mock (acoustic guitar), Donna McElroy, Craig Bickhardt, Wayland Patton, Allen Reynolds, Ranger Doug, Woody Paul, Too Slim, Kathy Chiavola, Wendy Waldman, Jim Photoglo, Claire Lynch and Tim O'Brien (background and harmony vocals). 1. Toad takes control of the train, Mole accidentally uncouples the coaches and Rat and Mole were left far behind, Toad eventually derails the engine. Rat and Mole tunnel under the castle to free Toad, but he is helped by the sympathetic Jailer's daughter and her reluctant Tea Lady Aunt. Take me there Change ), You are commenting using your Twitter account. At the time of the film's US release Terry Jones, who was working on a documentary in New York, was told by telephone that the film was being shown in a cinema in Times Square. Their volatile Chief tries to persuade him to sell Toad Hall. Lord You’ve freed me Terry Jones (who plays Mr. Toad), one of the legendary Monty Python cast, teamed up with some of the remaining Pythons to bring the classic tale up to date for another generation to enjoy. Seeing Mole's distress, Rat takes Mole to see Toad. First were the back-to-back … Back in Toad Hall, Rat and Mole are evicted by the Weasels, who have annexed Toad Hall for themselves. Come From the Heart #2. Key: G. Willow In The Wind Key DD ... F C D But we've gotta learn to bend N.C. C F G Like a willow____ in the wind F C G Like a willow____ in the wind C F G Like a willow____ in the wind F C N.C. G Like a willow____ in the wind . John Cleese plays Toad's inept defence lawyer, and Michael Palin plays a sardonic talking Sun, who occasionally chastises Toad for his reckless behaviour, and briefly speaks to Ratty and Mole. Like a willow in the wind Like a willow in the wind (Like a willow) we'll stand tall and true Dance together in the wind (Like a willow) with my arms 'round you We'll sway forever in the wind Storms of love will try to take us down So we gotta learn to bend Like a willow in the wind Like a willow in the wind