Name: Wishing Like A Mountain And Thinking Like The Sea by Poi Dog Pondering
Brand: Poi Dog Pondering
SKU: 074644540321
Price: 9.9 USD
Availability: OnlineOnly
Rating: 3 (91 reviews)

ALBUM

Wishing Like a Mountain and Thinking Like the Sea was a breakthrough album for Poi Dog Pondering, as AOR and college radio stations around the country began to discover the zany, eclectic, outdoor-summer jam-session sound of the Chicago-based band. The airtight hooks of songs like "Bury Me Deep," "Everybody's Trying," and "Thanksgiving" were catchy and radio-ready, while the goofy charm of tracks like "The Watermelon Song," "Big Beautiful Spoon," and "Spending the Day in the Shirt That You Wore" made the album a favorite with quirk-rock devotees. And on every track, the band's globetrotting instrumental inventiveness was infectious and impressive. Lead singer Frank Orrall played a mind-bogglingly wide array of instruments on the record, from guitar and piano to frying pan and "bicycle with playing cards." The drums and percussion by Dick Ross and John Nelson helped to create a world music vibe that outdid Rusted Root at their own game before that world/jam band hit the scene, and the band's dynamic use of Susan Voelz's string performances (on Italian classical violin and octave violin) seems to anticipate another later jam rock sensation, Dave Matthews Band. Wishing Like a Mountain is an irresistible party of an album. ~ Evan Cater

11. Fruitless (Album Version)

by Poi Dog Pondering

Composer: F. Orrall; Composer
Accordion: David Max Crawford; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ted Cho
Frank Orrall; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Bassoon: Rudy Lege; Performer
Bells: Frank Orrall; Performer
Cello: Mark Williams; Performer
Congas: John Nelson; Performer
Drums: Frank Orrall
Dick Ross
Sean Coffey; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ted Cho; Performer
Fretless Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Lyricist: F. Orrall; Composer
Guitar: Adam Sultan; Performer
Mandolin: Ted Cho; Performer
Marimba: Frank Orrall; Performer
Organ: David Max Crawford; Performer
Performer: Adam Sultan
Frank Orrall
Bruce Hughes
Poi Dog Pondering; Performer
Piano: David Max Crawford
Frank Orrall; Performer
Recorder: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trombone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trumpet: David Max Crawford; Performer
Violin: Susan Voelz; Performer
Xylophone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Mastering Engineer: George Marino; Production
Recording: Kevin W. Smith
Mike Stewart; Production
Primary Artist: Poi Dog Pondering; Main Performer
Producer: Poi Dog Pondering
Mike Stewarf; Production

5. Big Beautiful Spoon (Album Version)

by Poi Dog Pondering

Composer: F. Orrall; Composer
Accordion: David Max Crawford; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ted Cho
Frank Orrall; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Bassoon: Rudy Lege; Performer
Bells: Frank Orrall; Performer
Cello: Mark Williams; Performer
Congas: John Nelson; Performer
Drums: Frank Orrall
Dick Ross
Sean Coffey; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ted Cho; Performer
Fretless Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Lyricist: F. Orrall; Composer
Guitar: Adam Sultan; Performer
Mandolin: Ted Cho; Performer
Marimba: Frank Orrall; Performer
Organ: David Max Crawford; Performer
Performer: Adam Sultan
Frank Orrall
Bruce Hughes
Poi Dog Pondering; Performer
Piano: David Max Crawford
Frank Orrall; Performer
Recorder: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trombone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trumpet: David Max Crawford; Performer
Violin: Susan Voelz; Performer
Xylophone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Mastering Engineer: George Marino; Production
Recording: Kevin W. Smith
Mike Stewart; Production
Primary Artist: Poi Dog Pondering; Main Performer
Producer: Poi Dog Pondering
Mike Stewarf; Production

12. Big Walk (Album Version)

by Poi Dog Pondering

Accordion: David Max Crawford; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Bassoon: Rudy Lege; Performer
Bells: Frank Orrall; Performer
Cello: Mark Williams; Performer
Drums: Sean Coffey
Dick Ross
Frank Orrall; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ted Cho; Performer
Lyricist: F. Orrall; Composer
Congas: John Nelson; Performer
Fretless Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Guitar: Adam Sultan; Performer
Mandolin: Ted Cho; Performer
Marimba: Frank Orrall; Performer
Organ: David Max Crawford; Performer
Composer: F. Orrall; Composer
Performer: Adam Sultan
Poi Dog Pondering
Bruce Hughes
Frank Orrall; Performer
Piano: Frank Orrall
David Max Crawford; Performer
Pipe Organ: Dick Hensold; Performer
Recorder: David Max Crawford; Performer
Mastering Engineer: George Marino; Production
Baritone Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Steel Guitar: Chris Bauer; Performer
Trombone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trumpet: David Max Crawford; Performer
Violin: Susan Voelz; Performer
Xylophone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Recording: Mike Stewart
Kevin W. Smith; Production
Primary Artist: Poi Dog Pondering; Main Performer
Producer: Poi Dog Pondering
Mike Stewarf; Production

8. Thanksgiving (Album Version)

by Poi Dog Pondering

Accordion: David Max Crawford; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Lyricist: Adam Sultan; Composer
Baritone Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Bassoon: Rudy Lege; Performer
Bells: Frank Orrall; Performer
Cello: Mark Williams; Performer
Congas: John Nelson; Performer
Drums: Frank Orrall
Dick Ross
Sean Coffey; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ted Cho; Performer
Fretless Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Guitar: Adam Sultan; Performer
Mandolin: Ted Cho; Performer
Marimba: Frank Orrall; Performer
Organ: David Max Crawford; Performer
Composer: Adam Sultan; Composer
Performer: Adam Sultan
Poi Dog Pondering
Bruce Hughes
Frank Orrall; Performer
Piano: Frank Orrall
David Max Crawford; Performer
Recorder: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trombone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trumpet: David Max Crawford; Performer
Violin: Susan Voelz; Performer
Xylophone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Primary Artist: Poi Dog Pondering; Main Performer
Producer: Poi Dog Pondering
Mike Stewart
Mike Stewarf; Production

9. Praise The Lord (Album Version)

by Poi Dog Pondering

Composer: F. Orrall; Composer
Accordion: David Max Crawford; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ted Cho
Frank Orrall; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Bassoon: Rudy Lege; Performer
Bells: Frank Orrall; Performer
Cello: Mark Williams; Performer
Congas: John Nelson; Performer
Drums: Frank Orrall
Dick Ross
Sean Coffey; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ted Cho; Performer
Fretless Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Lyricist: F. Orrall; Composer
Guitar: Adam Sultan; Performer
Mandolin: Ted Cho; Performer
Marimba: Frank Orrall; Performer
Organ: David Max Crawford; Performer
Performer: Adam Sultan
Frank Orrall
Bruce Hughes
Poi Dog Pondering; Performer
Piano: David Max Crawford
Frank Orrall; Performer
Recorder: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trombone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trumpet: David Max Crawford; Performer
Violin: Susan Voelz; Performer
Xylophone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Mastering Engineer: George Marino; Production
Recording: Kevin W. Smith
Mike Stewart; Production
Primary Artist: Poi Dog Pondering; Main Performer
Producer: Poi Dog Pondering
Mike Stewarf; Production

3. U Li La Lu (Album Version)

by Poi Dog Pondering

Accordion: David Max Crawford; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ted Cho
Frank Orrall; Performer
Baritone Saxophone: Jim Spaake; Performer
Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Arranger: Jim Dickinson; Composer
Lyricist: F. Orrall; Composer
Baritone Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Bassoon: Rudy Lege; Performer
Bells: Frank Orrall; Performer
Cello: Mark Williams; Performer
Composer: F. Orrall; Composer
Congas: John Nelson; Performer
Drums: Sean Coffey
Dick Ross
Frank Orrall; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ted Cho; Performer
Fretless Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Conductor: Jim Dickinson; Conductor
Guitar: Adam Sultan; Performer
Mandolin: Ted Cho; Performer
Marimba: Frank Orrall; Performer
Performer: Adam Sultan
Frank Orrall
Bruce Hughes
Poi Dog Pondering; Performer
Mastering Engineer: George Marino; Production
Organ: David Max Crawford; Performer
Piano: Frank Orrall
David Max Crawford; Performer
Recorder: David Max Crawford; Performer
Tenor Saxophone: Jim Spaake; Performer
Trombone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trumpet: Joe Mulherin
David Max Crawford; Performer
Violin: Susan Voelz; Performer
Xylophone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Recording: Mike Stewart
Kevin W. Smith; Production
Primary Artist: Poi Dog Pondering; Main Performer
Producer: Poi Dog Pondering
Mike Stewarf; Production

4. Everybody's Trying (Album Version)

by Poi Dog Pondering

Composer: Frank Orrall; Composer
Accordion: David Max Crawford; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ted Cho
Frank Orrall; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Bassoon: Rudy Lege; Performer
Bells: Frank Orrall; Performer
Cello: Mark Williams; Performer
Congas: John Nelson; Performer
Drums: Frank Orrall
Dick Ross
Sean Coffey; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ted Cho; Performer
Fretless Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Lyricist: Frank Orrall; Composer
Guitar: Adam Sultan; Performer
Mandolin: Ted Cho; Performer
Marimba: Frank Orrall; Performer
Organ: David Max Crawford; Performer
Performer: Adam Sultan
Frank Orrall
Bruce Hughes
Poi Dog Pondering; Performer
Piano: David Max Crawford
Frank Orrall; Performer
Recorder: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trombone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trumpet: David Max Crawford; Performer
Violin: Susan Voelz; Performer
Xylophone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Mastering Engineer: George Marino; Production
Recording: Kevin W. Smith
Mike Stewart; Production
Primary Artist: Poi Dog Pondering; Main Performer
Producer: Poi Dog Pondering
Mike Stewarf; Production

13. Sugarbush Cushman (Album Version)

by Poi Dog Pondering

Composer: F. Orrall; Composer
Accordion: David Max Crawford; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ted Cho
Frank Orrall; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Bassoon: Rudy Lege; Performer
Bells: Frank Orrall; Performer
Cello: Mark Williams; Performer
Congas: John Nelson; Performer
Drums: Frank Orrall
Dick Ross
Sean Coffey; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ted Cho; Performer
Fretless Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Lyricist: F. Orrall; Composer
Guitar: Adam Sultan; Performer
Mandolin: Ted Cho; Performer
Marimba: Frank Orrall; Performer
Organ: David Max Crawford; Performer
Performer: Adam Sultan
Frank Orrall
Bruce Hughes
Poi Dog Pondering; Performer
Piano: David Max Crawford
Frank Orrall; Performer
Recorder: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trombone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trumpet: David Max Crawford; Performer
Violin: Susan Voelz; Performer
Xylophone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Mastering Engineer: George Marino; Production
Recording: Kevin W. Smith
Mike Stewart; Production
Primary Artist: Poi Dog Pondering; Main Performer
Producer: Poi Dog Pondering
Mike Stewarf; Production

6. The Ancient Egyptians (Album Version)

by Poi Dog Pondering

Composer: F. Orrall; Composer
Accordion: David Max Crawford; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ted Cho
Frank Orrall; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Bassoon: Rudy Lege; Performer
Bells: Frank Orrall; Performer
Cello: Mark Williams; Performer
Congas: John Nelson; Performer
Drums: Frank Orrall
Dick Ross
Sean Coffey; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ted Cho; Performer
Fretless Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Lyricist: F. Orrall; Composer
Guitar: Adam Sultan; Performer
Mandolin: Ted Cho; Performer
Marimba: Frank Orrall; Performer
Organ: David Max Crawford; Performer
Performer: Adam Sultan
Frank Orrall
Bruce Hughes
Poi Dog Pondering; Performer
Piano: David Max Crawford
Frank Orrall; Performer
Recorder: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trombone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trumpet: David Max Crawford; Performer
Violin: Susan Voelz; Performer
Xylophone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Mastering Engineer: George Marino; Production
Recording: Kevin W. Smith
Mike Stewart; Production
Primary Artist: Poi Dog Pondering; Main Performer
Producer: Poi Dog Pondering
Mike Stewarf; Production

2. The Watermelon Song (Album Version)

by Poi Dog Pondering

Accordion: David Max Crawford; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Lyricist: F. Orrall; Composer
Baritone Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Bassoon: Rudy Lege; Performer
Bells: Frank Orrall; Performer
Congas: John Nelson; Performer
Drums: Frank Orrall
Dick Ross
Sean Coffey; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ted Cho; Performer
Fretless Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Guitar: Adam Sultan; Performer
Mandolin: Ted Cho; Performer
Marimba: Frank Orrall; Performer
Organ: David Max Crawford; Performer
Composer: F. Orrall; Composer
Performer: Adam Sultan
Poi Dog Pondering
Bruce Hughes
Frank Orrall; Performer
Piano: Frank Orrall
David Max Crawford; Performer
Recorder: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trombone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trumpet: David Max Crawford; Performer
Violin: Susan Voelz; Performer
Xylophone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Primary Artist: Poi Dog Pondering; Main Performer
Producer: Poi Dog Pondering
Mike Stewarf; Production

7. Spending The Day In The Shirt You Wore (Album Version)

by Poi Dog Pondering

Bells: Frank Orrall; Performer
Composer: Frank Orrall; Composer
Accordion: David Max Crawford; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ted Cho
Frank Orrall; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Bassoon: Rudy Lege; Performer
Cello: Mark Williams; Performer
Congas: John Nelson; Performer
Drums: Frank Orrall
Sean Coffey
Dick Ross; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ted Cho; Performer
Fretless Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Guitar: Adam Sultan; Performer
Mandolin: Ted Cho; Performer
Lyricist: Frank Orrall; Composer
Marimba: Frank Orrall; Performer
Mastering Engineer: George Marino; Production
Organ: David Max Crawford; Performer
Performer: Adam Sultan
Frank Orrall
Bruce Hughes
Poi Dog Pondering; Performer
Piano: Frank Orrall
David Max Crawford; Performer
Recorder: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trombone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trumpet: David Max Crawford; Performer
Violin: Susan Voelz; Performer
Vocals: Abra Moore; Performer
Xylophone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Recording: Mike Stewart
Kevin W. Smith; Production
Primary Artist: Poi Dog Pondering; Main Performer
Producer: Poi Dog Pondering
Mike Stewart; Production

10. The Me That Was Your Son (Album Version)

by Poi Dog Pondering

Composer: F. Orrall; Composer
Accordion: David Max Crawford; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Bassoon: Rudy Lege; Performer
Bells: Frank Orrall; Performer
Cello: Mark Williams; Performer
Congas: John Nelson; Performer
Drums: Sean Coffey
Dick Ross
Frank Orrall; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ted Cho; Performer
Fretless Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Lyricist: F. Orrall; Composer
Guitar: Adam Sultan; Performer
Mandolin: Ted Cho; Performer
Marimba: Frank Orrall; Performer
Organ: David Max Crawford; Performer
Performer: Adam Sultan
Poi Dog Pondering
Bruce Hughes
Frank Orrall; Performer
Piano: David Max Crawford
Frank Orrall; Performer
Recorder: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trombone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trumpet: Jeff Voelz
David Max Crawford; Performer
Violin: Susan Voelz; Performer
Xylophone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Mastering Engineer: George Marino; Production
Recording: Kevin W. Smith
Mike Stewart; Production
Primary Artist: Poi Dog Pondering; Main Performer
Producer: Poi Dog Pondering
Mike Stewarf; Production

1. Bury Me Deep (Album Version)

by Poi Dog Pondering

Composer: F. Orrall; Composer
Accordion: David Max Crawford; Performer
Acoustic Guitar: Ted Cho
Frank Orrall; Performer
Baritone Guitar: Frank Orrall
Ted Cho; Performer
Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Bassoon: Rudy Lege; Performer
Bells: Frank Orrall; Performer
Cello: Mark Williams; Performer
Congas: John Nelson; Performer
Drums: Frank Orrall
Dick Ross
Sean Coffey; Performer
Electric Guitar: Ted Cho; Performer
Fretless Bass: Bruce Hughes; Performer
Lyricist: F. Orrall; Composer
Guitar: Adam Sultan; Performer
Mandolin: Ted Cho; Performer
Marimba: Frank Orrall; Performer
Organ: David Max Crawford; Performer
Performer: Adam Sultan
Frank Orrall
Bruce Hughes
Poi Dog Pondering; Performer
Piano: David Max Crawford
Frank Orrall; Performer
Recorder: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trombone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Trumpet: David Max Crawford; Performer
Violin: Susan Voelz; Performer
Xylophone: David Max Crawford; Performer
Mastering Engineer: George Marino; Production
Recording: Kevin W. Smith
Mike Stewart; Production
Primary Artist: Poi Dog Pondering; Main Performer
Producer: Poi Dog Pondering
Mike Stewarf; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

57 minutes and 8 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

12/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

Only 1/13 tracks has synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Adult Alternative, Alternative, College Rock, Modern Folk

Label

Columbia

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Nov 30, 1989

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

74644540321

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Wishing Like A Mountain And Thinking Like The Sea

11. Fruitless (Album Version)

5. Big Beautiful Spoon (Album Version)

12. Big Walk (Album Version)

8. Thanksgiving (Album Version)

9. Praise The Lord (Album Version)

3. U Li La Lu (Album Version)

4. Everybody's Trying (Album Version)

13. Sugarbush Cushman (Album Version)

6. The Ancient Egyptians (Album Version)

2. The Watermelon Song (Album Version)

7. Spending The Day In The Shirt You Wore (Album Version)

10. The Me That Was Your Son (Album Version)

1. Bury Me Deep (Album Version)

Technical Specifications

Wishing Like A Mountain And Thinking Like The Sea

Product information

Release options

11. Fruitless (Album Version)

5. Big Beautiful Spoon (Album Version)

12. Big Walk (Album Version)

8. Thanksgiving (Album Version)

9. Praise The Lord (Album Version)

3. U Li La Lu (Album Version)

4. Everybody's Trying (Album Version)

13. Sugarbush Cushman (Album Version)

6. The Ancient Egyptians (Album Version)

2. The Watermelon Song (Album Version)

7. Spending The Day In The Shirt You Wore (Album Version)

10. The Me That Was Your Son (Album Version)

1. Bury Me Deep (Album Version)

Technical Specifications