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The Rez · 04-04-2005, 06:54 PM

Elizabeth,

Oh yes, I agree completely. And recitation is a fine word for it: Johnny Cash & John Stewart both.

Did you ever hear The Reverend Mr. Black or Desert Pete from The Kingston Trio. The first, John reciting to a shiver. The second, to a hallelujah.

He had his eyes on acting in the early 70s, but it didn't materialize. His song "Durango" tells about being up for the role of Billy the Kid in the Sam Peckinpaugh film - only to see it go to his good friend Kris Kristofferson.

Even now, that range is very present. He's quite ill these days w/ a very nasty flu. But, like Gord, he soldiers on.

The Rez

04-04-2005, 06:54 PM	#17
The Rez Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Balboa, CA, US of A Posts: 598	Elizabeth, Oh yes, I agree completely. And recitation is a fine word for it: Johnny Cash & John Stewart both. Did you ever hear The Reverend Mr. Black or Desert Pete from The Kingston Trio. The first, John reciting to a shiver. The second, to a hallelujah. He had his eyes on acting in the early 70s, but it didn't materialize. His song "Durango" tells about being up for the role of Billy the Kid in the Sam Peckinpaugh film - only to see it go to his good friend Kris Kristofferson. Even now, that range is very present. He's quite ill these days w/ a very nasty flu. But, like Gord, he soldiers on. The Rez __________________ I came to Love the Music Before I came to Be [Psalm 139:13]