Thanks for sharing this moving and important song, Louise. Sometimes when I think that things in the US are the worst they’ve been since the civil war, there’s some benefit (I think?) to being reminded how bad they were in other eras. Maybe I don’t know how I feel about it all, but I reckon it’s better to contemplate it rather than deny it.
Not off topic at all, Bob. Thank you for your comments.
Reflecting on other eras helps to put things in perspective. Hindsight is 20/20 and all that, but once in a while we might be able to learn something important. Yes, they had it hard (or horrible), and yet, we've made progress in many areas. We will continue to make progress if we can hold on to respect for the Earth and all those who live on her.
What a powerful song, Louise. I had not heard this before. The contrast between the lyrics of Silent Night and the nightly news of the 60s is jarring--as it was intended to be.
Also, the more tidbits I hear about President Johnson, the more I want to read a bio on him....
Oh and your YouTube link stopped working, if you wish to find another. I did find the song elsewhere on YouTube without any video (if there was any)--still powerful and hearing with the news in the background is an interesting song technique.
Yes, the lyrics and news clash. That is enough to make a statement. Interesting, isn't it. There are no "lyrics" that protest anything. I guess it's more of a statement about the world (at the time/now?) than anything.
Yes, Johnson would be quite interesting to read about!
(The YouTube link seems to be working for me...🤔, but thanks for the heads-up!)
Thanks for sharing this moving and important song, Louise. Sometimes when I think that things in the US are the worst they’ve been since the civil war, there’s some benefit (I think?) to being reminded how bad they were in other eras. Maybe I don’t know how I feel about it all, but I reckon it’s better to contemplate it rather than deny it.
I hope I’m not being too off-topic.
Not off topic at all, Bob. Thank you for your comments.
Reflecting on other eras helps to put things in perspective. Hindsight is 20/20 and all that, but once in a while we might be able to learn something important. Yes, they had it hard (or horrible), and yet, we've made progress in many areas. We will continue to make progress if we can hold on to respect for the Earth and all those who live on her.
Have a good holiday, Bob.🎄
What a powerful song, Louise. I had not heard this before. The contrast between the lyrics of Silent Night and the nightly news of the 60s is jarring--as it was intended to be.
Also, the more tidbits I hear about President Johnson, the more I want to read a bio on him....
Oh and your YouTube link stopped working, if you wish to find another. I did find the song elsewhere on YouTube without any video (if there was any)--still powerful and hearing with the news in the background is an interesting song technique.
Yes, the lyrics and news clash. That is enough to make a statement. Interesting, isn't it. There are no "lyrics" that protest anything. I guess it's more of a statement about the world (at the time/now?) than anything.
Yes, Johnson would be quite interesting to read about!
(The YouTube link seems to be working for me...🤔, but thanks for the heads-up!)