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Friday, July 30. 2021

Good stuff

I feel that Roger didn't do it rough enuf because he is too sweet of a guy, too happy a guy (reborn Christian for a long time) but this is all good. Yes, it was Pete Seeger who put the Ecclesiastes bit to song.





Posted by Bird Dog at 16:19 | Comments (7) | Trackbacks (0)

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What a gem. Thanks for sharing, BD. There's no end of inspiration to be found in turning scripture into song. Here's another recent sample from an album called Revenant Psalms. With your folk leanings, I thought you might like it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eR6ixYjJIWQ
#1 Slow Learner on 2021-07-30 17:37 (Reply)
That brings back memories of 1965 (?). I was a devout Christian back then and was thrilled to discover the lyrics in the book of Ecclesiastes. In the video, where is the 12-string guitar?
#2 snopercod on 2021-07-30 18:54 (Reply)
That was good.

The brilliant Chris Hillman, easy to forget that he was a founding member of the Byrds, it seems not to dominate his career. The Hillmen, the Byrds, Flying Burrito Brothers, Manassas, Desert Rose Band, Souther-Hillman-Furay Band, touring with Herb Pederson, records with Tony Rice. Man, what a talent, and by all reports a fine man. The Byrds seem almost incidental. He's a national treasure.
#3 Seppo on 2021-07-30 20:14 (Reply)
You are so right Seppo.
#3.1 RL (Link) on 2021-07-30 23:33 (Reply)
Loved this back in the first version (more folkie) I heard. Have always treasured this bit from Ecclesiastces and - at Mum's funeral - organized two of her grandchildren to read this passage.
#4 Frances on 2021-07-31 00:23 (Reply)
Can't watch. For some reason I find David Crosby repulsive. On the other hand, Chris Hillman is must see/listen. Good call Seppo.
#5 steve walsh on 2021-07-31 07:40 (Reply)
snopercod, I had the same question. It appears the sync of video and sound is off slightly, and nobody's hands look remotely like they're playing what I'm hearing. I don't see any 12 string. The harmonies are so good, I suspect there was a backing track added to the performance, even though the vocals are clearly mic'ed.
Thanks BD for a nostalgic trip through the smoke rings.
#6 mharko on 2021-07-31 13:17 (Reply)

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