winston61
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Wed Feb-13-08 11:20 AM
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My small tribute to the late great John Stewart |
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I know that Stewart's death is not fresh news. He wrote some lyrics more than 30 years ago that seem so right to repeat now. Rip Johnny.
Survivors
He broke his back To put the food on the table In Columbus Ohio he said to his wife "I believe that the flag It was more than a rag But the outlaws in office Have shattered my life"
Can you hear me Ohio? You are the country You are the nation You will survive Can you hear me Ohio? You are the country You are the nation You will survive
Children in Cheyenne Are taught in their schools Believe in the country Don't break any rules But the T.V. is on and they Know something's wrong Someone must tell them To keep pushing on
Can you hear me Wyoming? You are the country You are the nation You will survive Can you hear me Wyoming? You are the country You are the nation You will survive
Devils and angels Belong in the church You try for the best And you deal with the worst Just keep on plugging You old nine to five For you are the heartbeat That keeps us alive
Can you hear me Virginia? You are the country You are the nation You will survive
Can you hear me Dakota? Can you hear me Colorado? Can you hear me California? Can you hear me Wisconsin? Can you hear me Arizona? Can you hear me in Georgia? Can you hear me in Texas? Can you hear me Hawaii? Can you hear me Alaska?
You are the country You are the nation You will survive
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Myrina
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Wed Feb-13-08 11:27 AM
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I forgot for a moment which John Stewart you were referring to!
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Wed Feb-13-08 11:28 AM
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No two celebrities should be allowed the same name. Bryant Check it out --> http://politicalcomment.blogspot.com
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moonlady0623
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Wed Feb-13-08 11:30 AM
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Thanks for posting. I saw John at the ampitheater at Stanford University sometime in the '70s. A truly great and underappreciated musician. I've read that Lindsey Buckingham was influenced by his guitar style. A former Kingston Trio member, John also wrote "Daydream Believer," which the Monkees made a hit.
Play on up there, Johnny!
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