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A friend changed skies this early morn'

John Stewart has gone home . . .

1939 - 2008

The small hyphen between the years made a difference in people.

The opening and closing dates of the curtain's
rise and fall only define his time with The Music

The Music shall have no end . . .

Rez

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Hi Rex,

I am sorry to hear about John. I know his passing has touched you in a special way that most of us can not relate to. Just remember, He has not gone, Just gone on ahead.

Send me a PM later if you want to.

DSR

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The news of Dan Fogelberg's passing felt like a body blow.........this news is a dart straight to the heart.

I guess it was time to use his "Ticket to the Stars".

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Sad to hear this, :( very well said RM... Thanks for the info Rez.

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Very beautifully said Rez. I am so sorry to hear of John's passing.
I can hear the beautiful sound of "California bloodlines" dancing
in my head.
Bill

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I feel the same way Ron. Such a loss again.

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Bloodlines - The music no longer flows....
Very sad indeed.
Yuri

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Looks like we've lost another good one...I had no idea that he wrote "Daydream Believer" for the Monkees.
We'll say another prayer for him, Rez, and one for you.
Best,
DQ

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I am so sorry to hear this. I had just gotten notice that he was coming out this way and was eager to see him again. Sadly it was not meant to be.

I have just this minute gotten the news. I've got to collect my thoughts a while and will be back in.

A very sad day.

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Bless Your Hearts All,

Like y'all - I can't imagine *not* being touched by The Music.

Like the soldier carrying The Flag in battle - who falls -
another grabs hold of The Precious before it hits the ground.

So it is with The Music . . . The Blessed Music . . .

DSR was kind to turn me toward John's website:
http://www.chillywinds.com/

There you'll read an account by Tom De Lisle
one of John's deepest friends.

Blessings,

Rex

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After reading this yesterday Rez I went to his website (as I didn't know his music) to read about him..A sad loss indeed..

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Oh, do yourself a favor and check some of his music out. California Bloodlines is the place to start. After that there are maybe 40 choices!

A singular talent. There will never be another.

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In losing John Stewart we have lost a poet and so much more. My heart aches to know I will not see him this summer at McCabes. I had hoped for just one more performance. Be well in the arms of God Angel Bravo...you and your music will be sorely missed.

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In this video to me anyway, there is a "Lightfoot" style { presence on stage} entertainer. :)

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Absolutely Lightfootesque Jesse Joe. For me the two men had a great deal in comon musically and lyrically.

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I'm shocked and saddened. He and Gordon are my two favorite singer-songwriters. I encourage all you Lightfoot fans who haven't heard Stewart yet to start listening. I think he's in the same league as Gord, definitely. Great lyrics, great melodies, great sounding records, great story-telling. R.I.P.

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Well I must admit Winter's Claw that I for one am not too familiar with his music, and I feel Ive missed something special. Sure like his style on that video 3 post up. Will definitely start listening to his music more. But now he's gone... :(

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Happy to read your post Elizabeth, knowing that Im not alone with this Lightfootesque. :)

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Sorry I haven't been around folks. Work,as well as slow library PC's have kept me away from the site. I heard of John Stewart's passing on IMDB . Yet another great musician from a great era is gone.

I only really of him through his hits "Gold" and "Midnight Wind". Only later did I find out about his association with The Kingston Trio. Certainly an unforgettable voice too.

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TheStar.com - Obituary - John Stewart, 68: Wrote 'Daydream Believer'
January 21, 2008
JOHN ROGERS
The Associated Press

LOS ANGELES – John Stewart recorded some of pop music's most acclaimed solo albums, helping create a style that came to be called Americana, but he was always best known for writing the Monkees' enduring hit "Daydream Believer.''

Stewart, who came to prominence in the 1960s as a member of folk music's Kingston Trio, died Saturday at a San Diego hospital after suffering a brain aneurism. He was 68.

"He was a lovely man and a very gentle soul and I guess the only thing you can say today is that the world is less one great songwriter," the Monkees' Micky Dolenz told The Associated Press on Sunday.

Stewart left the Kingston Trio shortly before the Monkees released "Daydream Believer" in 1967, then went on to record nearly four dozen solo albums, including the critically acclaimed ``California Bloodlines" and "Bombs Away Dream Babies." The latter included the hit single "Gold," in which he dueted with Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks.

Still, as with "Daydream Believer," he was likely best known for writing songs for others, including Joan Baez, Nanci Griffith, Roseanne Cash and Anne Murray.

"He was a cult hero, he never made it super huge," said his manager, Dean Swett. "He was one of those outlaw rebels, one of the people who refused to conform to what the record labels expected him to be.''

A husky-voiced singer and accomplished guitarist who delivered his lyrics in a poignant, often longing voice, his music was hard to classify. It fell somewhere between rock, country and folk and eventually came to be called Americana.

He wrote "Runaway Train," a country hit for Roseanne Cash, and ``Strange Rivers," which Joan Baez included on her 1992 "Play Me Backwards" album. Nanci Griffith dueted with him on "Sweet Dreams" and Murray, like the Monkees before her, had a hit with ``Daydream Believer.''

"There are certain songs that you just go in humming. It was one of those," Dolenz said of "Daydream Believer," which also was Stewart's best-known recording. Although he sang background to Davy Jones' lead on the Monkees' version, Dolenz performs the song himself at his solo shows.

"To this day it is one of the biggest songs that I do in concert," he said.

Stewart joined the Kingston Trio in 1961, replacing Dave Guard in the group that had helped usher in an American folk music revival in the late 1950s.

"John truly was the right fit. A first rate entertainer and gifted songwriter," the group said in a statement on its Web site.

He recorded more than a dozen albums with the trio before going on to a solo career in 1967. A year later he released "California Bloodlines," which included the minor hit "July You're a Woman.'' ``Bombs Away Dream Babies" came out in 1979.

He eventually recorded more than 40 solo albums. Others included ``The Lonesome Picker Rides Again, "Airdream Believer" and ``Rough Sketches," the latter a collection of songs about the iconic American highway "Route 66.''

Stewart was said to be at work on still another album at the time of his death.

Stewart's wife, Buffy, and children were at his side when he died, according to a statement on the Kingston Trio's Web site. There was no immediate word on funeral arrangements.

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John Stewart, who came to prominence in the 1960s as a member of folk music's Kingston Trio, died Jan. 19 in San Diego, Calif. after suffering a brain aneurism. He was 68.
He recorded some of pop music's most acclaimed solo albums, helping in the process to create a style that came to be called Americana. Still, throughout his career John Stewart would always remain best known as the man who wrote the Monkees' most enduring hit, "Daydream Believer."

Stewart, who left the Kingston Trio shortly before the Monkees released "Daydream Believer" in 1967, went on to record nearly four dozen solo albums, including the critically acclaimed "California Bloodlines" and "Bombs Away Dream Babies." The latter included the hit single "Gold," in which he dueted with Fleetwood Mac's Stevie Nicks.

But, as with "Daydream Believer," he was likely best known for writing songs for others, including Joan Baez, Nanci Griffith, Roseanne Cash and Anne Murray.

"He was a cult hero, he never made it super huge," said his manager, Dean Swett. "He was one of those outlaw rebels, one of the people who refused to conform to what the record labels expected him to be."

A husky-voiced singer and accomplished guitarist who delivered his lyrics in a poignant, often longing voice, Stewart's music was hard to classify. It fell somewhere between rock, country and folk and eventually came to be called Americana.

He wrote "Runaway Train," a country hit for Roseanne Cash, and "Strange Rivers," which Joan Baez included on her 1992 "Play Me Backwards" album. Nanci Griffith dueted with him on "Sweet Dreams" and Murray, like the Monkees before her, had a hit with "Daydream Believer."

Stewart joined the Kingston Trio in 1961, replacing Dave Guard in the group that had helped usher in an American folk music revival in the late 1950s.

He recorded more than a dozen albums with the trio before going on to a solo career in 1967. A year later he released "California Bloodlines," which included the minor hit "July You're a Woman." "Bombs Away Dream Babies" came out in 1979.

He would eventually record more than 40 solo albums. Others included "The Lonesome Picker Rides Again, "Airdream Believer" and "Rough Sketches," the latter a collection of songs about the iconic American highway "Route 66." He was said to be at work on still another album at the time of his death.

Stewart's wife, Buffy, and children were at his side when he died, according to a statement posted on the Kingston Trio's Web site.

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May I please tell a wee tale John on occasion shared concerning Daydream Believer:

When John wrote Daydream Believer, his line was:

"Now you know how *funky* I can be" [John's Own Recording]

NOT . . . REPEAT *NOT*

"Now you know how *happy* I can be" [ala The Monkees & Anne Murray]

Anne is quoted as saying, "Only the songwriter knows what this song really means"
That's because *happy* just don't work! Plug in *funky* and the song's focus
becomes a rather *earthy* piece as intended. *Happy* makes the song nonsense.

Screen Gems told John that Davey Jones would not be allowed to sing *funky*
The word must change to *happy*. John explained the lyric importance of *funky*

Screen Gems told John The Monkees simply would not record Daydream Believer unless Davey sang *happy* Davey Jones [at least on TV] was *happy*
Davey Jones, said Screen Gems, was not to be *funky*

John said, "Happy works for me . . . !"

Rez

PS:

Some 20yrs ago, in Toluca Lake, I had the opportunity to tell Anne face-to-face
about the original lyric. Her reaction proved to me that she could very well have
pulled off *funky* Brava!

I suspicion her new "Duets" album version will be, nonetheless, *happy*

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I got to know a lot about John and his music due to longtime Chicago radio personality Steve Dahl being a big fan. Steve had John on his show several times and played a great deal of his music over the last 30 years. Very sad news.

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This is very sad news. I've been a fan of his since I first heard "The Phoenix Concert" album in the early 70's. "July You're A Woman" remains on my set list still.

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Great story! - Funky - yep - life can be funky..no doubt 'bout it..

LOL - Yes, Anne can be an earthy, down to basics gal!!..When she started out she didn't want to wear shoes onstage..and despite others trying to get her to put on shoes she did what she wanted. And then along came k.d.Lang in bare feet- and she's certainly one who sets her own rules.
the Duets album has some great stuff. Anne has bolstered many a career (besides her own) with her singing..

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Phoenix Concerts is a great place to start if you don't know John's work. You get a really good version of July You're a Woman and the best version of Oldest Living Son that there is to be had. A ton of other great tunes as well. One of the best live recording you'll find.

If they ever announce a service I will be sorely tempted to go even though it's a continent away.

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My condolences to all touched by his passing.

Bill

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I was perusing through the Bloodlines digest to commiserate with those who feel a great loss with Stewart's passing. A Richard Gonzalez included this tidbit in his recollections :

"Or when we got talking about obituaries one day. My apologies to Gordon
Lightfoot fans here, but at the time Gordon was reported to be quite ill, so we
got into quite the argument about whether his obituary headline would read
"Wrote Early Morning Rain" or "Wrote Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald." John said
that it's weird to know exactly what your own will read--"Member of Kingston
Trio/Wrote Daydream Believer." But being John he then kept coming up with ever
more bizarre obit headlines, like "Discovered Titanium; Never Wore Underwear."
"Invented Baths/Hated Chinese Food." You get the picture. "

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This is very interesting, imagine reading your own obit. :eek:

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Hang on, I'll get round to it . . .

When Elvis died, I went to the gig that night and pounded that Ol' Piana for all
she was worth. A whole night of Elvis - and never ran outta tunes.

When Brother Ray passed, I did the same thing. That night I broke two Ol' Piana *bass* strings. A whole night of Brother Ray - and never ran outta tunes.

Being Caregiver for Mama, when John went Home I didn't have a gig to go or an
Ol' Piana to pound. So, I took my Ol' 69 Ovation steel string outside for about
3hrs of Backyard Buskin' - and never ran outta tunes. [busted 5 outta 6 strings]

My way ain't your way [and the other way round] when Grievin' Time comes.
For me, it was Holy Damn to end up w/ bloodied fingers and the voice of
Froggy the Gremlin.

OK, I'm round to it . . .

My friends, we sent Truckloads of Pixie Dust; Good Vibes; and Arrow Prayers;
in Hope-Beyond-Hope for John's healing. The Healing came - The River Sang.
Not in the way we would have chosen - but it came, sure as your born.
Our Hearts were Heard.

You see, John no longer has Alzheimer's Disease; he no longer is plagued by
That Awful Thing that would have taken him from us w/o taking him from us;
and the other maladies that were taking their toll. Not *out of his misery* - *Healed* [same-same Elvis & Brother Ray]

The Tall Man is standing whole once again. That is my Belief. Not wish . . .
wishes are fleeting. But Hope - Hope is Rock Solid. Johnny Moonlight has been granted the ultimate Reason to Rise.

Grieve as you need - I'll grieve as I must. But, when Grievin' Time is thru, turn it up to 10 and blow the walls outta the place - and come away w/ bloodied fingers and
a Froggy the Gremlin voice.

Think New Orleans; the flouncing white handkerchieves; the tassled umbrellas; the Brass Band; "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot" - and then turn round. Give a Tip-o-the-Topper; and commence to Dance down the Boulevard:

As The Saints Go Marchin' In [drum's too close, drum's too close]

Blessed Peace,

Rex

He died like The Eagle - Facing the Sun
[Isaiah 40:31]

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Have a Listen, Dear Hearts and Gentle People

Rez

. . . for the Love of it All

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Very beautiful Rez Thank you for sharing these videos. :)

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Thanks Rez,

The "the memory of John Stewart" video is absolutely gorgeous. I guess I'll have to call the plumber back in to take care of these dripping tear ducts.

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I'm sad to hear this. Always have loved "Runaway Train" and "Armstrong" among many others.

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Maybe when the time comes Gord's headline will be "Wore Polka-dot Underwear" or
"The Guy Who Do-Si-Do'd Instead of Allemande Left'ed" :)

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A memorial was held recently in San Diego for John. Private, to avoid any press, only about 100 invited folks were there - Lindsay Buckinham among them. Burial followed on Coronado Island, where wife Buffy and John spent his last earth-night - w/ Kingston Trio mate Nick Reynolds.

On May 3rd, at Pepperdine University in Malibu, a tribute to John will be held in the Smothers Theater on campus. Music and musicians are still in the planning stages, but rest assured it will be jubilant . . . thru tears. All are welcome.

"For my heart is both laughing and crying these days. Oh, Virginia, take me away"

Blessings,

Rez

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Dear Hearts and Gentle People,

I've waited until tonight - 40years from when Bobby was cut down
to post of John's Tribute Memorial at Pepperdine in Malibu on 3May08

John and wife Buffy sang with Bobby on the back of Trains across
certain parts of The Land. Bobby was a part of John and John a
part of Bobby - as each sang of America

Bobby's son Max spoke at length of his father and John.
Precious Memories, how they Linger - and Touch my Soul

Took a time to process it all. Still at it. When Gord is called Home,
it'll be likewise. Same-same as with Brother Ray. These Three for Me

I'll not get deeply into the details of the program, as all still blends
together. But here is the proverbial thumbnail sketch for you:

The John Stewart Band - large and hooking up several folks who had
played with John across years - are names you wouldn't likely know.
[Just as most folks don't usually know the guys in Gord's band]

But, they honored The Big Guy . . . !

Tim Schmidt [Eagles] opened singing Chilly Winds and speaking of his
being simply run-over by The Kingston Trio when he was a kid. His
roots with John run deep, long, and are visible in his current work.
Henley and Frey were in the audience.

Bill Mumy [Twilight Zone, Lost in Space, Babylon 5] sang brightly.
His own music is well worth the listening.

Russ Kunkel [first-call drummer/sideman to everyone in the 70s & 80s]
hit Cowbell to Congas to Drum Kit to Triangle. Good man. Friend.

Davey Jones closed out singing She Believes in Me and, of course,
Daydream Believer [pointedly singing FUNKY rather than Happy]

The Governator and Maria [Arnold and Shriver] sent a proclamation
on behalf of The State of California. It was presented to John's
wife, Buffy, and his sons & daughter.

Astronaughts John Glenn and Scott Carpenter sent video messages.
Also, Roseanne Cash [Rose appeared live at the East Coast Tribute
held at The Turning Point]

The Shining Star onstage was John's Angel-Rain - his wife Buffy.
Bright-White with [by now] trademark Black Patch over one eye
from a brain tumor some years ago - Buffy shined not on the Spark
of John, but of her own.

Four hours of music, slide shows, film clips, and Wonderment.

Old friends, new friends [also old] highlighted The Joy. I figure,
that's what its all about anyway - Touching Hearts. John did.
And he became Friend.

Won't you please allow me to show you John -
and Where My Friend Has Gone . . .

Blessings - Abundant

Rez



http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...theStars-1.jpg

Photo by John at Selma, Alabama 1965 - Marching with Martin
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r.../Selma1965.jpg

John's East Coast Tribute Memorial - The Turning Point, Pawling NY

John's Hope - Beyond . . . Walk on the Moon

John's Eugoly for Himself: And If You Should Remember Me

Link to Malibu Tribute Photos
http://www.sonic.net/roadman/bloodno...08/tribute.htm

. . . I still dream I will Walk on the Moon

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Rex, my friend, you are amazing. This is a wonderful post and tribute to your friend John. Ken still can not believe that we were just talking about John and playing his music a short time before he passed away. Like Gordon, John Stewart drew upon his own life experiences and recounted them in ways that we could all identify with. :)

DSR

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great photos also...sorry for the large loss...I understand Buckingham performed a version of Gold...haven't been able to find any video or audio of that online...any links?