Let's all take a break an listen to James Taylor.

The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:17 PM
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Let's all take a break an listen to James Taylor.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNjLUPqckWY

:hug: Takes ya back. Don't it?:grouphug:

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RandomKoolzip

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:21 PM
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1. No.

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:25 PM
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3. You won't regret it.

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:05 PM
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20. Just a man with his guitar playin' a sweet song.

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meegbear

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:24 PM
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2. Is it true he would hit Carly Simon?

Just wondering.

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:29 PM
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5. ? Just listen to the song. Relax. It's takes you to a nice place.

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meegbear

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:35 PM
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8. But I don't wanna listen to some singer if he hits women

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:43 PM
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13. He's not a hitter.Man, you need a walk in the country.

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meegbear

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:28 PM
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29. I need to be assured he didn't hit Carly Simon ...

might as well as post something from Charles Manson's LIE album if it's true.

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:37 PM
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36. Okay, go listen to Manson. Silly, James is sane and good.

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SouthoftheBorderPaul

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:42 PM
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12. I'd hit Carly Simon.

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Critters2

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:48 PM
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44. LOL!!

Oops. I shouldn't have laughed at that. Bad Critters!! Bad, bad Critters!!

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SammyWinstonJack

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:23 PM
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25. I doubt he ever hit anyone let alone his wife. The man is all about peace and love.

Provide a link about him hitting Carly Simon, if there is one that exists. :shrug:

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Phillycat

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:26 PM
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26. Uh, well, he was a well-publicized alcoholic and junkie.

His MUSIC is all about peace and love. He, in fact, was a prick, according to many who knew him. I don't know if he hit Carly Simon or not.

The wikipedia article isn't bad: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Taylor

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:34 PM
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34. Human stupidnes, I guess. I think he has matured,but his songs

just always reached where I lived. I like Livingston too and his live was rough.

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SammyWinstonJack

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:44 PM
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41. Well okay then. Case made, I guess.

:eyes: Sorry, I never heard that he was a "prick" and a "well-publicized alcoholic and junkie". I guess we all have our problems and none of us are perfect, agree? Still, I like his music. :shrug:

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Phillycat

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:47 PM
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42. Why are you rolling your eyes at me?

You were the one who was misinformed about James Taylor. Listen, I'm the last person to judge, being a recovering alcoholic myself, but the fact is, for a large part of the 70's and 80's, the guy was a drug-addicted asshole. It doesn't take anything away from his music, in my opinion, but mistaking someone's lyrics for what they actually believe is pretty stupid.

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 06:10 PM
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52. Yep. Well we don't know everything about other people's

personal life and IMHO I think that is healthy.

It gives some wiggle room for a person to grow and be forgiven away form the spot light.

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:26 PM
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4. Let's all ram icepicks up our sinuses

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:32 PM
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6. You first.

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:37 PM
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9. You must forgive me if I'm up and gone to Carolina in my mind

Wish you were coming with me?

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SteppingRazor

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:33 PM
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7. To quote the late, great Lester Bangs:

Edited on Wed Oct-10-07 12:33 PM by SteppingRazor

"If I have to hear one more Jesus-walking-the-boys-and-girls-down-a-Carolina-path-while-the-dilemma-of-existence-crashes-like-a-slab-of-hod-on-J.T.'s-shoulders-song," I will personally drive down to Carolina and break off a bottle of Ripple in James Taylor's guts."

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:40 PM
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10. Gees, I thought this was the lounge. I needed a break.

Hardly come to the lounge except to kick back and I can't buy a buddy.

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SteppingRazor

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:48 PM
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15. Awwww... Hey, James Taylor's response is worth mentioning too:

Edited on Wed Oct-10-07 12:49 PM by SteppingRazor

"If you think (my music) is sentimental and self-absorbed, I agree with you. If you like that kind of thing, then listen to it. If you don't, you don't have to remove it from the face of the earth. It's not for everybody. But to me, there's still something compelling about doing it. Regardless of what the guy with the bottle of Ripple feels."

Taylor's actually spot-on. You and me just happen to be on different sides of the bottle of Ripple. :pals:

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:51 PM
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17. Cool thanks for the reach out. Thought I was suggesting

Edited on Wed Oct-10-07 12:54 PM by The Wielding Truth

a dinner with Condi? It's not that bad.:hug:

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SammyWinstonJack

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:17 PM
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24. I like JT.

:-) :hi:

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:36 PM
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35. Yea.....

:hug:

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SoxFan

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:41 PM
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11. !

:spray:

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Rambis

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:47 PM
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14. Loved it

I remember exactly where I was when I heard it for the first time. At a cabin on Rush Lake in MN.
thanks

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:57 PM
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18. Yea... doesn't it take you away? It's clean and good and

doesn't include fear or greed. Thanks for sharing it with me,Rambis.:pals:

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Rambis

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:08 PM
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22. Indeed

Cheers!

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:49 PM
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16. Never thought suggesting a relaxing song in the lounge

would be so controversial. I get so heated and frustrated in the other rooms, I thought I could replenish with some sweet baby james and friends.

Can anyone share a song with me? Last call....

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SteppingRazor

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Wed Oct-10-07 12:58 PM
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19. How bout this one?

http://youtube.com/watch?v=mvBkbPEoeAI

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:27 PM
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27. Yep. He's on tour now. With Elvis Costello and Amos Lee.

Going? Friends are going tonight but I can't.

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SteppingRazor

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:32 PM
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31. Unfortunately, the tour isn't coming anywhere near me.

I've seen Dylan a bunch of times though. He puts on a great show, in that his songs are always so different every time you hear them. There's been times when he'll be halfway through a song before I realize it's one of my favorites. A ballad becomes a rolling, rocking number; a countryish tune becomes a blues song; and so on.

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:42 PM
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38. When he was in his Born Again phase I thought it was some

kind of sign that the world would again be a changin. I'm that big a fan. I'm such a dip,huh?:eyes: :woohoo:

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SteppingRazor

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:44 PM
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40. His born again phase doesn't make sense to me.

Since Bob Dylan is, in fact, God.

(I, also, am that big a fan ;) )

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:52 PM
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46. I wasn't expecting that! I think you beat me . I know he's not god.

maybe a profit or channeler. Love it. :spray:

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Critters2

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:52 PM
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47. For The Wielding Truth,

sorry about the crap upthread.

You could use a little pick-me-up. Here goes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DoJNCk6Zudk&mode=related&search=

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 06:03 PM
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51. Oh you know how to win hearts..... THank you.

:7
Some one is much appreciative.... me

That's what I love about DU. It's our heart.

Now I can go back to slaying those old greedy criminals trying to sell off OUR US.:loveya:

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SammyWinstonJack

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:56 PM
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48. LOL! The Lounge will tear you to shreds. Watch out!

:hide: But hey, can we all ride in a Rolls fucking Royce on our way to the Olive Garden? :rofl: Because that is what really matters! :eyes:

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 06:12 PM
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53. You have a Rolls? I've seen one. They are crazy.

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supernova

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:07 PM
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21. Already here!

:grouphug: :-)

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:28 PM
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28. How's the weather been?

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supernova

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:38 PM
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37. Hot and summery

It was 94 yesterday.

But it's starting to cool off. It's only 80s today and 70s by the end of the week. And endless sunshine. I wouldn't mind all the sunshine (my mind loves it) except for the severe drought.

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:43 PM
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39. Eww drouhght, big problem?

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supernova

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:50 PM
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45. We're 18 inches down

on water.

It's getting really interesting. Historically this area has been subtropical with about 60" of rain every year. And it looks like we will miss a hurricane or TS this year.

http://water.usgs.gov/waterwatch/index.php?map_type=dryw&state=nc

http://nc.water.usgs.gov/drought/

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 05:53 PM
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50. Man, hope it straightens out. Gaia's rain forests need our help.

I'll send you good cooling thoughts and this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zitoTc_NIeY

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WritingIsMyReligion

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:15 PM
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23. I loves me some JT.

Don't really get the hate for him. :shrug:

Chicken-choking, motherfucking pain....

:evilgrin:

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:30 PM
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30. I think it's that it is just simple and sweet. Some can't digest

and some need it. I'm the latter.

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WritingIsMyReligion

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:33 PM
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32. I like it purely because his sound is always so crisp and fall-like.

Also the lyrics are interesting, and not always "softie"--such as "Walking Man"'s "Bridges are for burning/Don't you let that yearning pass you by" or "Steamroller"'s "Chicken-choking motherfucking pain."

:shrug:

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:48 PM
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43. Yea, not Dylan though or Leonard Cohen. JT gives himself

and he is alright by me. Thanks for listening and sharing.:grouphug:

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lizziegrace

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Wed Oct-10-07 01:33 PM
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33. I'm the latter too

Thanks for posting this.

:)

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taterguy

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Wed Oct-10-07 04:58 PM
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49. Get thee to a library / bookstore and read Psychotic Reactions and Carburetor Dung

It's a Lester Bangs anthology that will perfectly explain why some folks are rather contemptuous of JT

It's also a book that everyone should read just on general principle.

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livetohike

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Wed Oct-10-07 06:18 PM
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54. "Can't you just feel the moonshine?" Thank you , thank you

I love James Taylor and yes, it takes me back. I would have loved to see him in a small venue - just him with an acoustic guitar.....

I've seen him several times in concert, but they were productions. He's just perfect alone, I think.

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The Wielding Truth

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Wed Oct-10-07 06:19 PM
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55. Thanks everyone. I'm outta here.

:kick: :grouphug: :hi: :loveya:

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KatyaR

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Wed Oct-10-07 07:03 PM
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56. Oh, I love that song--

thanks for this, I needed it today.

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