Disillusioned words like bullets bark
As human gods aim for their mark
Make everything from toy guns that spark
To flesh-colored Christs that glow in the dark
It’s easy to see without looking too far
That not much is really sacred
Advertising signs they con
You into thinking you’re the one
That can do what’s never been done
That can win what’s never been won
Meantime life outside goes on
All around you
Folk On!
Ken, we were both born in Canada. You in Ottawa and me in Montreal. Eventually, you moved to New York and have been living in the United States.
Although I am still in Montreal, I consider the U S of A to be my second home. In fact, every time Julie & I go to see a Montreal Canadiens hockey game,
we get to hear the "Star Spangled Banner" whenever our "Habs" play against an American team. I know all the words.
(Julie does too...but she's from Albany, NY)
Anyhow, I love how you feel about America. For one, it's still the number one democracy in the world, and whenever I visit the United States,
I absolutely love being there.
In fact, more often than not, I extend my stay. Americans have always been very hospital, warm and friendly, and fun-loving.
Even times I got lost on the New York Subway, everybody tried to rescue me and help me get where I wanted to go.
They told me they knew I was Canadian because of my accent.
I told 'em it was New Yorkers who had the accent. We Canadians talk "perfick" !!! {hahaha}
Brucester
"Amercia" / Neil Diamond {reprise}
AND...AND...AND...
"America" / Simon & Garfunkel
Thanks, Brucester! I often post the lyrics to "America" on a certain website to rattle the cages of certain American miscreants who seem to no longer have any clue about what The United States Of America stands for and is still working toward achieving. Folk On!
Ken
The title is absolutely perfect !!!
No, I have not seen Neil Diamond's Broadway Musical, but I did manage to get hold of the CD. {not available on vinyl/LP}
And like I say, the title: "Beautiful Noise" is perfect, because it is most definitely....the NOISIEST album I ever heard.
So noisy, in fact, that when I blasted it on my "Wharfedale 250 Speakers" ~> neighbours were banging on my door !!!
I guess they didn't consider Neil Diamond's Beautiful Noise to be all that beautiful !!! {hahaha}
I mention Neil Diamond for a couple of reasons. For one, he is now 81 years old and having to deal with Parkinson's Disease.
Yet, with all that, Neil tries to perform and he still gives it everything he's got. More power to him !!!
Yes, and there's always some pretty girl at a Neil Diamond concert holding up a sign that reads....
>>> Neil, You Are A Gem....If You Know What I Mean I'll remember to wear headphones.
Brucester
Opening Night > The Neil Diamond Musical: Beautiful Noise
*** BONUS TRACKS ***
I Am, I Said
AND...AND...AND...
America
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