WTF, the wimpy player? The music is here.
Posted by Arf at August 20, 2006 04:00 AMYes.
Both Tim McGraw and Faith Hill are diehard liberal, Democrats, pro-choice and pro-gay rights. They are also critics of the Motherfucker from Midland.
In fact, McGraw (completely adorable) said one day he wants to run for the U.S. Senate.
The other one (I'm bad with C&W names), that enormously obese, red-headed country screamer with the actress sister, is also a liberal Democrat.
Ditto, Willie Nelson.
Posted by Christopher at August 20, 2006 04:50 AMFrom Music Row Democrats
Cut By Cut: Information on the Artists and the Songs
Our organization was founded partly to counter our community’s image as being blindly supportive of the right-wing Republican agenda in America. Our songwriters, singers and musicians have rallied to support progressive causes throughout the past two years. And, as you will hear, they have been creating songs that give creative voice to a number of vital issues.
Our slogan is “Use Your Voice.” Here are 16 of our artists who are doing exactly that.
http://musicrowdemocrats.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=29&Itemid=67
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 04:55 AM“Thou Shalt Not Kill” - Bobby Braddock
The Republican says he’s against abortion. The Democrat replies that she is anti-war, against the death penalty and opposes poisoning the environment. God has the final word in this brilliantly constructed country song.
Bobby Braddock, who wrote “Thou Shalt Not Kill” expressly for this project, was the first Music Row Democrat to write a manifesto for the organization, which remains posted on its website. It reads, in part, “Country music is the music of everyday people. Why would we NOT belong to the party that sympathizes with the underdog? Country music is the music about families and mommas and babies? Why would we NOT belong to the party that cares about health care for seniors and children? Why would people in the music of wide-open spaces and green, green grass NOT be in the party that wants to protect God’s green earth from polluting, global-warming big shots that the Bush administration loves and defers to?”
Sunday Moring Coming Down?
You must mean Driftglass's weekly post
Dems shake up nominating calendar
CHICAGO - Democrats shook up tradition on Saturday by vaulting Nevada and South Carolina into the first wave of 2008 presidential contests along with Iowa and New Hampshire — a move intended to add racial and geographic diversity to the early voting.
The decision by the Democratic National Committee leaves Iowa as the nation's first presidential caucus and New Hampshire as the first primary, but wedges Nevada's caucuses before New Hampshire and South Carolina's primary soon afterward.
The move also packs all four state contests into a politically saturated two weeks in January. The change means a potentially huge cast of Democratic presidential candidates could winnow quickly by the beginning of February.
Party officials embraced the change, though New Hampshire Democrats joined several likely presidential candidates and former President Clinton in opposing the move.
But the primary calendar may not be final.
New Hampshire objected loudly to the lineup and has threatened to leapfrog over the other contests to retain its pre-eminent role.
"The DNC did not give New Hampshire its primary, and it is not taking it away," New Hampshire Gov. John Lynch said.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060819/ap_on_el_pr/primary_scramble
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 05:48 AMRemember Peace Train by Cat Stevens from Teaser and the Firecat? Good song. Makes me think of Anjha.
Now I've been happy lately, thinking about the good things to come
And I believe it could be, something good has begun
Oh I've been smiling lately, dreaming about the world as one
And I believe it could be, some day it's going to come
Cause out on the edge of darkness, there rides a peace train
Oh peace train take this country, come take me home again
Now I've been smiling lately, thinking about the good things to come
And I believe it could be, something good has begun
Oh peace train sounding louder
Glide on the peace train
Come on now peace train
Yes, peace train holy roller
Everyone jump upon the peace train
Come on now peace train
Get your bags together, go bring your good friends too
Cause it's getting nearer, it soon will be with you
Now come and join the living, it's not so far from you
And it's getting nearer, soon it will all be true
Now I've been crying lately, thinking about the world as it is
Why must we go on hating, why can't we live in bliss
Cause out on the edge of darkness, there rides a peace train
Oh peace train take this country, come take me home again
In spite of tunes like "Walkin' On The Fightin' Side of Me," Merle Haggard has always had a streak of progressiveness in him, writing songs against racism, poverty, and so on. I don't think that his songs about the value of herd work and perseverance disqualify him - - and even a tune like WOTFSOM demonstrate the difference between loving your country and loving everything it does. I *think* I read somewhere that he's no Bush supporter these days.
Posted by Frank Lynch at August 20, 2006 06:40 AMI was crazy about Cat Stevens in high school. Was him perform at the Oakland Colesium.
What a strange journey he's taken.
Posted by Christopher at August 20, 2006 06:50 AM"What a strange journey he's taken."
Christoper, absolutely. I wish he was still writing and performing. I too loved Cat Steven's music and still listen to his recordings on CDs. I would imagine being stopped at an airport and questioned has soured him returning to the US.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 07:06 AMChristopher, Cat Stevens was a staple in every hippie's album collection. Just like Frampton, who is playing at the local casinos here now.
Posted by iamcoyote at August 20, 2006 07:15 AMDon't forget Johnny Cash. He certainly was the liberal voice for Country Music and espoused liberal causes often.
He and June were active in the 70s campaigning for civil rights of native Americans and campaigned for prison reform. He opposed the Vietnam War and supported racial equalty.
Interesting. I've never been a fan of CM, but I never thought of Country Music as being right-winged. The GOP has never offered supporters of CM anything but I swift kick in the butt.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 07:23 AMWhichever way the wind blows. Nice of them to come out against the war now that 60% think we should pull out. When the tide was still rolling in it was 24/7 Montgomery Gentry and Toby Keith. Just a bunch of greedy sh*ts making money off the suffering of those caught in the war. I have no respect for any of them.
Posted by ckerst at August 20, 2006 07:26 AMHere's the latest from Kris Kristofferson.
I think any anti-war/anti-bu$h music is a start to get this country off it's apathetic ass!
Iamcoyote, I will check out Frampton. Thanks for the tip. Any particular recording you like?
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 07:40 AMSad Lisa
She hangs her head and cries on my shirt.
She must be hurt very badly.
Tell me what's making you sadly?
Open your door, don't hide in the dark.
You're lost in the dark, you can trust me.
'Cause you know that's how it must be.
Lisa Lisa, sad Lisa Lisa.
Her eyes like windows, tricklin' rain
Upon her pain getting deeper.
Though my love wants to relieve her.
She walks alone from wall to wall.
Lost in a hall, she can't hear me.
Though I know she likes to be near me.
Lisa Lisa, sad Lisa Lisa.
She sits in a corner by the door.
There must be more I can tell her.
If she really wants me to help her.
I'll do what I can to show her the way.
And maybe one day I will free her.
Though I know no one can see her.
Lisa Lisa, sad Lisa Lisa.
Oh Christoper, that is my all time favorite song by Stevens. Thanks for reminding me of that song.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 07:51 AMtea for the tillerman..one of the great albums of all time...always admired cat stevens for walking away from the bullshit for what he believed..in this life that is truly rare..it's no coincidence that a man like him was not allowed in by bush and cheney policy..who are the evildoers in that trio?
Posted by dennis at August 20, 2006 07:52 AMCat Stevens, Tea for the Tillerman:
Well I think its fine, building jumbo planes.
Or taking a ride on a cosmic train.
Switch on summer from a slot machine.
Yes, get what you want to if you want, cause you can get anything.
I know weve come a long way,
Were changing day to day,
But tell me, where do the children play?
Well you roll on roads over fresh green grass.
For your lorry loads pumping petrol gas.
And you make them long, and you make them tough.
But they just go on and on, and it seems that you cant get off.
Oh, I know weve come a long way,
Were changing day to day,
But tell me, where do the children play?
Well youve cracked the sky, scrapers fill the air.
But will you keep on building higher
til theres no more room up there?
Will you make us laugh, will you make us cry?
Will you tell us when to live, will you tell us when to die?
I know weve come a long way,
Were changing day to day,
But tell me, where do the children play?
I love those lines:
Well you've cracked the sky, scrapers fill the air
But will you keep on building higher
til theres no more room up there?
We should have a thread of our 50 best rock albums. Thos are so fun and interesting.
Judith, I haven't listened to Frampton for years, but I always liked "Lines on my Face."
I don't know much about CM, but Patsy Cline is still a fave. Neil Young could be considered country, sometimes. And I'm rather fond of the Violent Femmes "Country Death Song."
The only country lyrics I remember are:
It's been lonesome on my saddle
since my horse died.
But I think that was a stand up comic, not a country singer.
Posted by iamcoyote at August 20, 2006 08:06 AMbring tea for the tillerman
steak for the sun
wine for the woman
who made the rain come
seagulls sing your hearts away
cause while the sinners sin
the children play
Dennis, yes he walked away. Stevens was one of the biggest and he just walked away. Here one day, and gone the next. I hope he is happy, but I miss his music.
In 1977 Cat Stevens embraced Islam and became a Muslim. Two years later he changed his name to Yusuf Islam and left the music business as Cat Stevens forever.
What is he doing now? Yusuf is a prominent and well respected member of the British Muslim community. He runs two primary schools and is the chairman of several charities. He has released several Islamic albums since leaving the music business.
It's been lonesome on my saddle
since my horse died.
Iamcoyote, thanks for the big big laugh this Sunday morning.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 08:12 AMi don't know him..but i know his words and music and i know he is a man who has a great faith..i think life to a certain degree is about being comfortable in who you are and believing in yourself..he seems to have that..like i said i have always admired him greatly for what he did
Posted by dennis at August 20, 2006 08:15 AMJudith, I've been laughing at that one for decades. I forgot who did it, but I'm thinking Laugh-In. Yikes, I've dated myself!
Posted by iamcoyote at August 20, 2006 08:18 AMJudih that was very sweet.
Cat Stevens followed his bliss. The greatest path anyone can take.
Now that I've lost everything to you
You say you wanna start something new
And it's breakin' my heart you're leavin'
Baby, I'm grievin'
But if you wanna leave, take good care
I hope you have a lot of nice things to wear
But then a lot of nice things turn bad out there
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
It's hard to get by just upon a smile
Oh, baby, baby, it's a wild world
I'll always remember you like a child, girl
You know I've seen a lot of what the world can do
And it's breakin' my heart in two
Because I never wanna see you a sad girl
Don't be a bad girl
But if you wanna leave, take good care
I hope you make a lot of nice friends out there
But just remember there's a lot of bad and beware
Chorus
Baby, I love you
But if you wanna leave, take good care
I hope you make a lot of nice friends out there
But just remember there's a lot of bad and beware
Chorus
Well, I don't imagine that Cat Stevens would embrace any religion that believed in the murder of innocents, regardless of what we are told.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 08:22 AMSpecter on CNN right now -
going to speak about illegal spying.
Posted by Anjha at August 20, 2006 08:23 AMAnjha, another favorite of mine. Guess I will get out my Cat Stevens CDs today. What a nice trip down memory lane.
Anjha, well you are the one who always puts a postive spin when people like me cry the "sky is falling."
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 08:27 AMOkay, does anyone remember Melanie? Glen Yarlborough was also great, I think.
I miss the protest songs of the 60s and 70s, i.e., Joan Baez, Bob Dylan, etc. Saw Baez about eighteen years ago live in Concert, and she was still writing and singing songs about social causes, although I liked her early songs better. Maybe that is because I was wide eyed and hopeful.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 08:45 AMI lived in San Francisco during Yarbrough's popularity. Yes, I lived at The City Lights Book Store and Ferlinghetti was one of my favorite poets. That was the early 60s, and I wish I had known where all the was headed. I could be rich right now if I had only gotten people there to sign books.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 08:59 AMYou know, those were the days when protest songs were on ever radio station continually. Today it is rare to hear such songs. Protest songs were a wonderful way to influence people by suggesting there were other truths than the one they were being told.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 09:04 AMand then came the 80s, when protest music had a slightly different tone -
I'm guilty of murder
of innocent men
innocent women innocent children - thousands of 'em
my planes
my guns
my money
my soul
it's my blood on my hands -
It's all my fault!
X, "I Must Not Think Bad Thoughts"
Posted by benjoya at August 20, 2006 09:28 AMJudith,
Thanks for mentioning Melanie. One of my favorite songs of all time, regardless of style is 'Candles in the rain." As I was only 8 years old in 1969, I didn't know about Woodstock, the subject of the song until later, but the last verse of Candles has stayed with me all of these years:
"Some came to sing
Some came to pray
Some came to keep
The dark away."
Herbal Tee, right after I posted that I got out my record, yes record, of Candles in the Rain. Great recording.
Melanie Safka was one of the more obscure performers to appear at Woodstock and apparently even had some difficulty in getting backstage. To walk onstage alone in front of a city of people who don't know you but are paying rapt attention while you perform can be a harrowing and humbling experience. Melanie, who had shown up unexpectedly at Woodstock and consented to perform, must have felt grateful for the nonjudgmental nature of the assemblage, who were relaxed and responsive despite the torrential downpours that continually plagued them. She came onstage as evening fell, just after a particularly horrendous squall, and watched amazed as the hills slowly lit up with thousands upon thousands of candles. From her vantage point, it must have been one sight to see, particularly from the perspective of an amateur folk artist who happened to be the focal point of their attention.
Moved by the experience, Melanie authored "Lay Down (Candles in the Rain)" in which she attempted to capture the spirituality and magic of that moment.
Lay down, lay down
Lay it all down,
Let your white bird smile up
While the world spins 'round.
Lay down, lay down
Lay it all down,
Let your white bird smile up
While the world's spinning 'round.
We were so close there was no room,
We bled inside each other's wounds,
We all had caught the same disease,
We all sang the songs of peace.
Lay down, lay down
Lay it all down,
Let your white bird smile up
While the world spins 'round.
Lay down, lay down
Lay it all down,
Let your white bird smile up
While the world's spinning 'round.
So raise your candles high,
Oh, did you know we cound save black against the night?
Oh raise them higher again
And if you do we could stay dry against the rain.
Lay down, lay down
Lay it all down,
Let your white bird smile up
While the world spins 'round.
Lay down, lay down
Lay it all down,
Let your white bird smile up
While the world's spinning 'round.
We were so close there was no room,
We bled inside each other's wounds,
We all had caught the same disease,
We all sang the songs of peace.
Some came to sing,
Some came to pray,
Some came to keep
The dark away.
So raise your candles high,
Oh, did you know we cound save black against the sky?
Oh raise them higher again
And if you do we could stay dry against the rain.
Lay down, lay down
Lay it all down,
Let your white bird smile up
While the world spins around.
Lay down, lay down
Lay it all down,
Let your white bird smile up
While the world's spinning 'round.
Lay down, lay down
Lay it all down,
Let your white bird smile up
While the world spins around.
Lay down, lay down
Lay it all down,
Let your white bird smile up
While the world's spinning 'round.
Christopher, Cat Stevens was a staple in every hippie's album collection.
Yup. Of course, you'll remember the United States has him on the terrorist watch list. And this reminds me of Bruce Cockburn losing his visa (Ray-gun administration) to perform in the United States because of a few songs on the album Stealing Fire about the CIA and their activities in South America.
Nicaragua
Breakfast woodsmoke on the breeze --
On the cliff the U.S. Embassy
Frowns out over Managua like Dracula's tower
The kid who guards Fonseca's tomb
Cradles a beat-up submachine gun --
At age fifteen he's a veteran of four years of war
Proud to pay his dues
He knows who turns the screws
Baby face and old man's eyes
Maybe The Poet
Put him up against the wall
Shoot him up with pentothal
Shoot him up with lead
You won't call back what's been said
Put him in the ground
But one day you'll look around
There'll be a face you don't know
Voicing thoughts you've heard before
If I Had A Rocket Launcher
I don't believe in guarded borders and I don't believe in hate
I don't believe in generals or their stinking torture states
And when I talk with the survivors of things too sickening to relate
If I had a rocket launcher...I would retaliate
"And this reminds me of Bruce Cockburn losing his visa (Ray-gun administration) to perform in the United States because of a few songs on the album Stealing Fire about the CIA and their activities in South America."
Phidipides, because music influences people and informs them. Can't have those songs about The Ugly American.
...the value of herd work
Hmm, I thought that there were a lot of songs about cowboy herd work (sorry couldn't reisist.. bessed typo I've seen in a while).
Cat Stevens always pops up in my playing rotations. Lately "The Wind" has been getting a lot of play lately... a simple and pretty song:
I listen to the wind
to the wind of my soul
Where I'll end up well I think,
only God really knows
I've sat upon the setting sun
But never, never never never
I never wanted water once
No, never, never, never
I listen to my words but
they fall far below
I let my music take me where
my heart wants to go
I swam upon the devil's lake
But never, never never never
I'll never make the same mistake
No, never, never, never
A couple of others that I would recommend:
Steve Earle's Christmas in Washington
Wailin' Jennys' One Voice
And since, of corse, Raffi plays a bit in the house these days "The More We Get Together" is always fun
Whenever Kristofferson is mentioned, I always think of the movie "Lone Star." A John Sayles film that, as one of my good friends said, is just a great Texas yarn.
And In the News
In an unusual move, Opus Dei prelate Bishop Javier Echevarría met with Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah Saturday in Beirut. The reason for the meeting is unknown, although the two religious leaders are both avid Cleveland Indian fans. Bishop Echevarría has been criticized recently for his purchase of an 8 x 10 autographed photograph of Michael Jackson.
American Airlines announced that it is banning toilet paper on all international flights, following test results indicating that 26 rolls of toilet paper, combined with a large amount of nitroglycerin, is as potent as nitroglycerin by itself.
Evangelist Pat Robertson stunned the 700 Club audience today, announcing that his dog, JaySee, was gay. “I have read the Bible to that animal since it was weaned, but Satan has whispered in his ear. I ask my flock to pray for his soul, and send your generous gift of $75.00 to have him neutered, and $100.00 to your local Republican candidate.”
The missing Greek Madonna statue may have been located on Ebay. It is listed as “one (1) slightly used but beatified Virgin Mary, $2500.00 US or $4500.00 US c/w certificate of authenticity. Makes a great Xmas gift. Shipping and handling not included.
Posted by tempus at August 20, 2006 11:29 AMSure makes Rap sound like crap.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 11:42 AMThe missing Greek Madonna statue may have been located on Ebay.
ARTHUR:
Go and tell your master that we have been charged by God with a sacred quest. If he will give us food and shelter for the night, he can join us in our quest for the Greek Madonna statue.
FRENCH GUARD:
Well, I'll ask him, but I don't think he'll be very keen. Uh, he's already got one, you see.
phidipides,
French Soldier: I don't want to talk to you no more, you empty headed animal food trough wiper. I fart in your general direction. Your mother was a hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.
Posted by tempus at August 20, 2006 11:56 AMChristopher, Cat Stevens was a staple in every hippie's album collection. Just like Frampton, who is playing at the local casinos here now.
Gosh, this is turning into flashback sunday for me. I can't think about the year 1976 without remembering the following highlights: the bicentennial, starting high school, Jimmy Carter getting elected president and the double album Frampton Comes Alive.
Back then, part being cool was to have a black light and a lava lamp and listen to the 14 minute version of "Do you feel like we do" while sitting with your friends in a "70's show" type circle. (nudge, nudge, wink wink) :)
Posted by herbal tee at August 20, 2006 12:22 PMSimp, Lone Star is an awesome movie!
Posted by Seven of Six at August 20, 2006 12:31 PMI don't know about anyone else, but although this is a political blog, I have sure enjoyed getting away from all the negative today by remembering some great songs. Maybe Sundays should be set aside for the sharing of some memories with one another, giving us all a break.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 02:01 PM
Tempus and Phidipides, now now boys.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 02:03 PMJ, did you read much Brautican back in the day ? he was my fav. of the west coast bunch.
those were interesting times. as a guitar player i was most interested in blues music but had a stash of cat's tunes to play for all those adorable hippie chicks. a time now truely missed...
a break from political talk ? right on !! sorry, "chick" is just an endearment ... most of the women i associated with back them where rabid feminists. (i only used the term to lovingly get there goat.)
On my Blog I'm asking who will take the White House in 2008? What do you think? who's your favourite? http://lukejyoung.blogspot.com/2006/08/america-decides-08-who-will-win.html
please join in
Posted by lukejyoung at August 20, 2006 03:07 PMJudith: they're just lines from Monty Python's "Holy Grail". No insults intended.
Posted by tempus at August 20, 2006 03:08 PMMark, do you mean Richard Brautigan, the poet? I knew his poetry, but didn't read much of it.
Yes, they were wonderful times. A guitar player? Being a beatnik (that really dates me) I would have fallen in love with you. Dark smokey coffee houses, a single light on the stage, and a guitar player. What more could you have asked for?
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 03:21 PM"Judith: they're just lines from Monty Python's "Holy Grail". No insults intended."
Tempus, I was just kidding. You and Phidipides would never insult one another except in jest. I was playing the mother role and breaking up the kiddies.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 03:25 PMI lived in San Fran in the early 60s. Pete Seeger had a big hit "Little Boxes" and Glenn Yarbrough was huge.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 03:27 PM"most of the women i associated with back them where rabid feminists. (i only used the term to lovingly get there goat.)"
Most of us in the 60s were "rabid feminists."
The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan changed many lives. Yeah, "chick" would have certainly got a feminist going.
Steve Soto, thanks for giving us a day to forget.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 03:55 PMIt has been good to talk about great music that has had impact on our lives. In some ways we are now moving into a period somewhat like the early '70's politically. The next few years hold both opportunity and danger.
I say this because just as Nixon was discredited and had to resign, the end result of the watergate era was Reagan. In 1974, hot on the heels of the Nixon resignation, the Democrats made major gains in congress. What's more, two years later Carter was elected to "clean up the mess."
As one who grew up in a Democratic family I remember the reaction of the adults during this time. When Carter became president, many good people turned off from politics. Adults who had watched the news every night in the early 70's now went to discos almost every night and let things go too much. I'm not saying that peopleshouldn't have a good time, but many acted as if the "good guys" had won forever after Nixon was gone.
Today we see the end result of all of this. We are getting ready to have a midterm election that will likely change control of congress and may set up many supposidly safe GOP as competitive for 2008. Also in 2008, we are looking at a presidential election in which the Republican nominee may have severe disadvanteges. My point in bringing this up to to say that America cannot go to sleep again. The 1970's showed that right wing will not go away or moderate even if they lose power. They will instead, usae their think tanks to learn how to appear more moderate, shift political discourse ina direction that favors them and bide their time until an opportunity appears for them again. What's worse, because of the loss of the fairness doctrine under Reagan and the increased concentration of media ownership into fewer hands, they have an ally in the supposidly establishment media that wasn't there is the 70's.
Blogging, working the polls and all of the other activities many of us have engaged in over the past few years is just the beginning of a national service that no one else can do but us. The Lamont victory is big and can be built upon.America desperatly needs a new progressive era to end the national nightmare that this decade has become. If we work hard, we can turn the memory of this decade from being continious darkness to being a decade where the darkness gave way to light at its end.
Posted by at August 20, 2006 06:28 PMThe above is me, sorry.
Posted by herbal tee at August 20, 2006 06:53 PMHerbal Tee, good post.
Posted by Judith at August 20, 2006 07:38 PMGosh, what a great thread, all of ya's. Such nice memories.
Posted by iamcoyote at August 20, 2006 09:25 PMRegarding Merle's politics, he's no ReThug - when Nixon invited him to the White House and wanted him to sing "Okie From Musgokee" he refused to sing the song because he felt Nixon took the lyrics literally without realized Merle meant them as satire/parody.
Merle might not have spent the sixties "smoking pot down by the courthouse" but he was familiar with the herb and prolly still is, though maybe not so much as Willy.
"Christopher, Cat Stevens was a staple in every hippie's album collection."
Not mine, I always hated him, and this has nothing to do with his conversion to Islam. Of course I always hated John Denver too and was disappointed that NASA didn't accept his offer of a million dollars if they would take him up to space. Of course I wanted it to be a one way ticket. To me they both lacked soul - my favorite Cat Stevens song was the Sam Cooke song, "Saturday Night and I just got my money/paid."
Posted by theExile at August 20, 2006 10:20 PM"To me they both lacked soul"
Your kidding, right? John Denver loved Colorado, and many of his songs are about preserving the prestine lands for future generations. I love the story where he came home one day and his Wife Annie had cut down a huge tree in their front yard. He was furious. He got an electric saw and cut the legs off their huge diningroom table that was made of wood. NPR had a special on his life, and that was one of the stories he related. John Denver was the voice for nature.
Posted by Judith at August 21, 2006 04:07 AMThere are children raised in sorrow
on a scorched and barren plain
there are children raised beneath the golden sun
There are children of the water,
children of the sand
and they cry out through the universe
their voices raised as one
I want to live, I want to grow
I want to see, I want to know
I want to share what I can give
I want to be, I want to live
Have you gazed out on the ocean
seen the breaching of a whale?
Have you watched the dolphins frolic in the foam?
Have you heard the song the humpback hears
five hundred miles away
Telling tales of ancient history
of passages and home
I want to live, I want to grow
I want to see, I want to know
I want to share what I can give
I want to be, I want to live
For the worker and warrior, the lover and the liar
For the native and the wanderer in kind
For the maker and the user and the mother and her son
We are standing all together
face to face and arm in arm
We are standing on the treshold of a dream
No more hunger, no more killing
no more wasting like a way
It is simply an idea
and I know its time has come
I want to live, I want to grow
I want to see, I want to know
I want to share what I can give
I want to be,
I want to live, I want to grow
I want to see, I want to know
I want to share what I can give
I want to be, I want to live
I want to live, I want to grow
I want to see, I want to know
I want to share what I can give
I want to be, I want to live
I want to live, I want to live
hi j,
thanks for the great posts, things are tuff here, this run gave back some hope.
Mark, music can bring hope, can't it? Yesterday I did nothing but read this open thread and listen to some of the music we all discussed. It was wonderful to have a day without Bush. I think we all needed the diversion.
Posted by Judith at August 21, 2006 02:41 PM