I grew up with 2 sisters & a brother, all younger than me, and was 9 when this song came out in 1969 when my exposure to music was pretty much limited to the radio in our family car.
Mom was 29 and didn't buy many records, as her hands were full raising us while Dad was a Submariner in the Navy, but this was one she took the time to get.She loved this song. I recall hearing her play it on our rarely used record player and me not thinking much more of it other than, "Oh Jeeeze" or something, and going back outside. I Love You Mom. You were absolutely the best. My Parents are 82 now, and I see most things in a much different light than I did 50+ years ago . . . . It's December 13th, 2021 now and I would like to wish any and everyone a Merry Christmas, and a Great 2022. Take Care Friends ~
Sweet memories, and yes, as we're older we have a different perspective of this song. This was one of my Mother's favorites also and it was hard for me to deal with as a child since my parent's were going through a divorce and I knew she might not be thinking about my Father when she heard this. I'd give anything to be able to give her a hug now and tell her that I understand.
Thanks for the shot of Mary. It will prompt me to pull out the vinyl I have of hers.
She at one time lived up Highway 1 in Cambria. 20 minutes from where I'm writing this. Not sure where she is now or if she still performs? Anyone know? Looks like her website last update was 2013.
I wonder when she lived in Cambria? I lived there in the 70's.... and still spend a lot of time on the Central Coast.
For me, this song has a deeply spiritual quality. I sat in the dark and played it over and over the night my beloved 13 year old German Shepherd died.
Somehow, the chemistry that went into this recording bleeds out into the ether and into my heart in a way that is inexpressible. It is far beyond the haunting, yet cryptic lyrics. There is some kind of sorrow and joy and love and pure energy that is healing and revealing and mystical. It reminds me of the power of my relationship with my dear departed dog, Clara. It gives me a glimpse - or some kind of flash of recognition of connecting with another sentient soul, and in this case, a beautiful canine soul.
I grew up with 2 sisters & a brother, all younger than me, and was 9 when this song came out in 1969 when my exposure to music was pretty much limited to the radio in our family car.
Mom was 29 and didn't buy many records, as her hands were full raising us while Dad was a Submariner in the Navy, but this was one she took the time to get. She loved this song.
I recall hearing her play it on our rarely used record player and me not thinking much more of it other than, "Oh Jeeeze" or something, and going back outside.
I Love You Mom.
You were absolutely the best.
My Parents are 82 now, and I see most things in a much different light than I did 50+ years ago . . . .
It's December 13th, 2021 now and I would like to wish any and everyone a Merry Christmas, and a Great 2022.
Take Care Friends ~
Sweet memories, and yes, as we're older we have a different perspective of this song. This was one of my Mother's favorites also and it was hard for me to deal with as a child since my parent's were going through a divorce and I knew she might not be thinking about my Father when she heard this. I'd give anything to be able to give her a hug now and tell her that I understand.
She at one time lived up Highway 1 in Cambria. 20 minutes from where I'm writing this. Not sure where she is now or if she still performs? Anyone know? Looks like her website last update was 2013.
I wonder when she lived in Cambria? I lived there in the 70's.... and still spend a lot of time on the Central Coast.
Somehow, the chemistry that went into this recording bleeds out into the ether and into my heart in a way that is inexpressible. It is far beyond the haunting, yet cryptic lyrics. There is some kind of sorrow and joy and love and pure energy that is healing and revealing and mystical. It reminds me of the power of my relationship with my dear departed dog, Clara. It gives me a glimpse - or some kind of flash of recognition of connecting with another sentient soul, and in this case, a beautiful canine soul.
Thank you Radiohead.
Thank you Universe.
I can relate to this.
The backing vocalist almost sounds like Dolly Parton.
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Could it be EmmyLou Harris?
https://www.kissthisguy.com/and-when-he-died-all-he-left-us-was-a-l-misheard-136.htm