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Sing Another Song
Sing another song: don’t make it too long, make sure it’s nice and strong so we all can sing along. Sing another one when the first one is done; we’ve only just begun having fun. Sing something that makes us … Continue reading
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The Dead Room
I wonder why you come to hear the blues; there is no recognition in your face of any depth beneath the music’s steady pace, nor rhythm to the rare tap of your shoes. While those around you sway and nod … Continue reading
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Tagged blues, catharsis, disappointment, live music, music, repetition
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