Hey, I'm gonna have a good day today.
I'm gonna have a good time anyway.
Put it all behind me,
lay it all away.
Gonna be a good day today.
Monday, August 21, 2006
"W" on Iraq- "We're not leaving as long as I am President."
That is much clearer than the previous- and current statement that "We are not leaving until our mission is complete."
Since it can no longer be argued that this man has a consistent agenda, or that there is any plan for Iraq, or even the middle east the new tactic, as voiced today by Rick Santorum ,is that we are in a war against "Islamic Fascism."
I believe that it is time for us to claim back- in the President's words "the soul of our country". Take back the house, take back the senate and take back our presidency. Not an easy challenge and it will take time. Start the mantra now - Bring them home, Bring them Home, Bring them Home-
Every Democrat, running for every position in every city, county and state needs to ask Ronald Reagan's question: "Are your better off than you were 4 years ago?" 6? 8?
It may not get Dems elected but gas prices and interest rates will drop between now and the election as Replublicans try to make us believe that the answer is yes.
As the number of military men and women killed in Iraq starts to rival the number of innocent lives taken in the US in an unrelated attack on September 11, 2001 the disconnect will become more obvious.
Since it can no longer be argued that this man has a consistent agenda, or that there is any plan for Iraq, or even the middle east the new tactic, as voiced today by Rick Santorum ,is that we are in a war against "Islamic Fascism."
I believe that it is time for us to claim back- in the President's words "the soul of our country". Take back the house, take back the senate and take back our presidency. Not an easy challenge and it will take time. Start the mantra now - Bring them home, Bring them Home, Bring them Home-
Every Democrat, running for every position in every city, county and state needs to ask Ronald Reagan's question: "Are your better off than you were 4 years ago?" 6? 8?
It may not get Dems elected but gas prices and interest rates will drop between now and the election as Replublicans try to make us believe that the answer is yes.
As the number of military men and women killed in Iraq starts to rival the number of innocent lives taken in the US in an unrelated attack on September 11, 2001 the disconnect will become more obvious.
Mark Kennedy attacks Dems for blocking the minimum wage bill.
This is a crazy world we live in. The Republican controlled congress actually presented a bill that seemed- on the surface to favor the working poor. Then, they filled the bill with obstructionist legistlation, knowing that noone who truly cares about the plight of the working poor and their families would let such a bill stand.
The proposal was to raise the federal minimum wage from $5.15 to 7.25 per hour. Not a bad deal- doesn't go far enough but it would have been a great start. This is a bill that every Democratic congressperson and Senator woul dhave fully supported.
But, the devil was in the details. Details that are at the heart of the real intent of this Republican legistlation. First, the bill included a provision that would have eliminated overtime pay for hours over 40. This pay at 1.5 times the rate of pay for hours over 40 would be gone. While the R's claim that there is still a net gain for minimum wage employees (5.15 x 40 hrs -$206.00- + say 20 overtime hours at 1.5 x $5.15 $7.73 x20 = 154.60 / $154.60 + $206.00 = $360.60) Compare that to the same 60 hours at $7.25 per hour $435.00.
But that is a false argument. If a person makes as little as $7.50 per hour, their time and one half at $11.25 would be gone. Their pay for a 60 hour work week would drop from $525.00 to $450.00, a weekly employer savings of $75. That was the real intent of the bill.
The other poison pill added to this legistlation was a clause that would soften safety standards- some are calling this a return to sweatshops. While that might be a slight overstatement, the point cannot be missed. In the guise of AN INCREASE TO MINIMUM WAGE the Republicans in congress have attempted to make life much easier for business.
The FAMILY VALUES candidates have attempted to use their power to devalue human work, dismantle the 40 hour work week and soften the standards established through years of employer/employee negotiation (unions).
These baffoons have been in the majority and have controlled the white house for almost six years. Mark Kennedy has been in his place in congress for that same period. If they truly wanted to increase minimum wage- they could get it done. That has never been on their agenda.
Mark is proud to tell us that he is an accountant- therefore, he must have known full well what he was doing, and what he was intending to do. He says it would be good to have an accountant in the senate. Maybe, but give me an accountant with a heart please.
Mark Kennedy's campaign slogan is "It's time for a Change in Washington" and on that he and I agree.
The proposal was to raise the federal minimum wage from $5.15 to 7.25 per hour. Not a bad deal- doesn't go far enough but it would have been a great start. This is a bill that every Democratic congressperson and Senator woul dhave fully supported.
But, the devil was in the details. Details that are at the heart of the real intent of this Republican legistlation. First, the bill included a provision that would have eliminated overtime pay for hours over 40. This pay at 1.5 times the rate of pay for hours over 40 would be gone. While the R's claim that there is still a net gain for minimum wage employees (5.15 x 40 hrs -$206.00- + say 20 overtime hours at 1.5 x $5.15 $7.73 x20 = 154.60 / $154.60 + $206.00 = $360.60) Compare that to the same 60 hours at $7.25 per hour $435.00.
But that is a false argument. If a person makes as little as $7.50 per hour, their time and one half at $11.25 would be gone. Their pay for a 60 hour work week would drop from $525.00 to $450.00, a weekly employer savings of $75. That was the real intent of the bill.
The other poison pill added to this legistlation was a clause that would soften safety standards- some are calling this a return to sweatshops. While that might be a slight overstatement, the point cannot be missed. In the guise of AN INCREASE TO MINIMUM WAGE the Republicans in congress have attempted to make life much easier for business.
The FAMILY VALUES candidates have attempted to use their power to devalue human work, dismantle the 40 hour work week and soften the standards established through years of employer/employee negotiation (unions).
These baffoons have been in the majority and have controlled the white house for almost six years. Mark Kennedy has been in his place in congress for that same period. If they truly wanted to increase minimum wage- they could get it done. That has never been on their agenda.
Mark is proud to tell us that he is an accountant- therefore, he must have known full well what he was doing, and what he was intending to do. He says it would be good to have an accountant in the senate. Maybe, but give me an accountant with a heart please.
Mark Kennedy's campaign slogan is "It's time for a Change in Washington" and on that he and I agree.
Insomnia induced visit to FOX News...
created a dramatic increase in my blood pressure.
While watching Neil Cavuto (recorded from Thursday, I think) I heard Ben Stein proclaim how we all owe a debt of gratitude to big oil. These people put "themselves" in harms way in the most rugged parts of the world. He all but said they work hard for their money. I think Ben stein is a very smart guy and I usually find him amusing but this comment reflected something about his world view which is obviously shaped by how much money he has invested in oil.
In the next segment the expert panel all agreed that we will see a dramatic reduction in oil prices after Labor day citing (vaguely) peace in the middle east and success of Bush administration initiatives- It was practically vomit inducing.
I made, to myself, a similar prediction this morning. My thought was, with GOP's in desperate straits in the up-coming elections, it is likely that their friends at the oil companies will so what they can. We may see gas prices drop into the $2.50 range so that an electorate with the attention span of a flea will consider how wonderful these incuments have been for us.
Whether it works or not the price reduction will be short lived- give it just after that second week in November. The reason for increasing prices again will range from heating fuel costs to 'holiday travel'.
While watching Neil Cavuto (recorded from Thursday, I think) I heard Ben Stein proclaim how we all owe a debt of gratitude to big oil. These people put "themselves" in harms way in the most rugged parts of the world. He all but said they work hard for their money. I think Ben stein is a very smart guy and I usually find him amusing but this comment reflected something about his world view which is obviously shaped by how much money he has invested in oil.
In the next segment the expert panel all agreed that we will see a dramatic reduction in oil prices after Labor day citing (vaguely) peace in the middle east and success of Bush administration initiatives- It was practically vomit inducing.
I made, to myself, a similar prediction this morning. My thought was, with GOP's in desperate straits in the up-coming elections, it is likely that their friends at the oil companies will so what they can. We may see gas prices drop into the $2.50 range so that an electorate with the attention span of a flea will consider how wonderful these incuments have been for us.
Whether it works or not the price reduction will be short lived- give it just after that second week in November. The reason for increasing prices again will range from heating fuel costs to 'holiday travel'.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006
See the latest ad from the 'bad' Kennedy
In his latest ad, Mark Kennedy, Republican candidate for US Senate in Minnesota, takes an aim at gas prices. It's about time. For nearly six years he hasn't said a word about gas prices. He has stood mute when others in congress have called for repeated investigations about gouging at the pump.
His answer- cut taxes. Take away the federal tax on gas during summer months. Given their history of turning every opportunity to their advantage, this 'relief' at the pump would translate into greater profits to oil companies. Once they see that the public can is willing to pay $3 at the pump (some are suggesting the new ceiling is $4), does anyone doubt the tax would be instantly replaced with a bump to profits and the cost at the pump would remain the same.
He does not address how we will maintain roads and provide funding for federal transportation initiatives that are dependent on those tax funds.
He also recommends that the government cut the tax breaks to oil companies in favor of tax incentives for alternative energy initiatives. This is a good idea but it will hardly do what he says it will. In response to this cut into the belly of fat oil there can be no doubt that oil companies will replace this mother's milk with an increase at the pump.
Both proposals will do nothing to reduce the price at the pump- they will make it worse. Both will give the oil industry the opportunity to dig deeper into your pocket and both will make the situation for you and for me worse than it is today.
On the flip side, these ads are focussed on a campaign where the opponent needs to be much better about getting her message out.
Here in Minnesota, we have three shallow fluffy Republican puppets, formed in a Washingtom back room by Karl Rove and hand picked for their offices by Bush-Cheney- Senator Norm Coleman, Governor Tim Pawlenty and Rep. Mark Kennedy. They act in lock step with the Republican administration- Pawlenty actually said that he would remain 100% loyal to "W" even if his popularity was at 2% (funny he said nothing about whether or not the idea was a good one).
This fall, we have the opportunity in Minnesota to get rid of 2 out of three. Unfortunately, I have no confidence in the ability of their opponents to run the campaigns necessary to actually win an elelction. Let's hope that "W" will invite himself to come to Minnesota and campaign for his friends. It couldn't hurt.
His answer- cut taxes. Take away the federal tax on gas during summer months. Given their history of turning every opportunity to their advantage, this 'relief' at the pump would translate into greater profits to oil companies. Once they see that the public can is willing to pay $3 at the pump (some are suggesting the new ceiling is $4), does anyone doubt the tax would be instantly replaced with a bump to profits and the cost at the pump would remain the same.
He does not address how we will maintain roads and provide funding for federal transportation initiatives that are dependent on those tax funds.
He also recommends that the government cut the tax breaks to oil companies in favor of tax incentives for alternative energy initiatives. This is a good idea but it will hardly do what he says it will. In response to this cut into the belly of fat oil there can be no doubt that oil companies will replace this mother's milk with an increase at the pump.
Both proposals will do nothing to reduce the price at the pump- they will make it worse. Both will give the oil industry the opportunity to dig deeper into your pocket and both will make the situation for you and for me worse than it is today.
On the flip side, these ads are focussed on a campaign where the opponent needs to be much better about getting her message out.
Here in Minnesota, we have three shallow fluffy Republican puppets, formed in a Washingtom back room by Karl Rove and hand picked for their offices by Bush-Cheney- Senator Norm Coleman, Governor Tim Pawlenty and Rep. Mark Kennedy. They act in lock step with the Republican administration- Pawlenty actually said that he would remain 100% loyal to "W" even if his popularity was at 2% (funny he said nothing about whether or not the idea was a good one).
This fall, we have the opportunity in Minnesota to get rid of 2 out of three. Unfortunately, I have no confidence in the ability of their opponents to run the campaigns necessary to actually win an elelction. Let's hope that "W" will invite himself to come to Minnesota and campaign for his friends. It couldn't hurt.
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Right Wing talking heads are throwing around the word fascist..
specifically a made-up term "Islamo-fascist".
his made me reacquaint myself with the term. Wikopedia gives this explanation of fascism. It sounds a bit familiar to me:
Fascism is a radical totalitarian political philosophy that combines elements of corporatism, authoritarianism, extreme nationalism, militarism, anti-anarchism, anti-communism and anti-liberalism.
I wonder if "W" would recognize himself in this.
Totalitarian- silence all oposition
Corporatism - Oil guys are happy and well connected
authoritarianism - because daddy says so- now shut up
nationalism- throw in the flag and support our troops
militarism- duh
the anti-s they all fit too.
Perhaps we can chip away at the armor after November. If we take away one of the branches of our government we might actually have a chance of saving some of our remaining principles.
his made me reacquaint myself with the term. Wikopedia gives this explanation of fascism. It sounds a bit familiar to me:
Fascism is a radical totalitarian political philosophy that combines elements of corporatism, authoritarianism, extreme nationalism, militarism, anti-anarchism, anti-communism and anti-liberalism.
I wonder if "W" would recognize himself in this.
Totalitarian- silence all oposition
Corporatism - Oil guys are happy and well connected
authoritarianism - because daddy says so- now shut up
nationalism- throw in the flag and support our troops
militarism- duh
the anti-s they all fit too.
Perhaps we can chip away at the armor after November. If we take away one of the branches of our government we might actually have a chance of saving some of our remaining principles.
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Does anyone wonder what could have been (click to see link)?
If only Americans had a better sense of genuine character. Today I would settle for a President who spoke in whole sentences.
Joe Leiberman -- There was something about that kiss!!
I don't know as I write this what the outcome of the primary in Ct. will be for this one-timeVP candidate who would share a strong pro-war pro-defense position with his one-time political foe.
Something tells me that this guys troubles started when a president, whose popularity was sinking, fast concluded his state of the unino address by planting a big wet one on Joe's forehead.
The senator seemed befuddled at the time, as well he should have in that he was the only person on either side of the aisle to receive such affection from Mr. President.
Leno made the Jokes I expected out of SNL about Bush softening his stance on Gays. I was waiting for someone to do a parody ala Al and Tipper Gore but it necer came to pass.
I told people that night that it was a kiss of death for the man who, at the time seemed a realistic contender for 2008.
Now he is embroiled in a political smackdown worthy of "MTV's Celebrity Death Match" and it is not likely he will survive.
Something tells me that this guys troubles started when a president, whose popularity was sinking, fast concluded his state of the unino address by planting a big wet one on Joe's forehead.
The senator seemed befuddled at the time, as well he should have in that he was the only person on either side of the aisle to receive such affection from Mr. President.
Leno made the Jokes I expected out of SNL about Bush softening his stance on Gays. I was waiting for someone to do a parody ala Al and Tipper Gore but it necer came to pass.
I told people that night that it was a kiss of death for the man who, at the time seemed a realistic contender for 2008.
Now he is embroiled in a political smackdown worthy of "MTV's Celebrity Death Match" and it is not likely he will survive.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Supreme Court slaps Bush!!! (see article)
Finally, someone in one of our government branches sees clear to get something right.
Surperman Returns- oh well!
I saw this movie on opening night. Amazingly, the theater was not over filled.
I have a bias about super-hero movies. I recognize that they are largely based on comic books and am easily ready to suspend my disbelief. But giving over to that I am less patient when the movie violates the genre.
One of the ways this happens is when the hero reveals his secret identity - something that is unthinkable in the comics- especially in the "first" installment and never without reason that is clear. All the Batman movies did this, Spiderman did this, too.
The latest version of Superman does not do this, even though it amusingly plays with the idea of a child figuring it out when he sees Clark without his glasses.
If one thinks of this as a first installment- which is the fairest way to approach the film - it does a respectable job of gaining our interest to see what may happen to these characters in the future.
I loved Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor. I thought Bradon Routh was also credible in the role- he particularly nailed the Clark Kent half of things.
This film did not have the feel-good attitude of Spiderman and there were more than a few instances that could cause deeper reflection. There were a few scenes that paid fitting homage to the comic book world. I didn't care for one effect that tended to make Superman look like the "man of plastic".
I enjoyed the film but found it to depend on special effects and familiar characters over actual plot - like any comic book should.
I have a bias about super-hero movies. I recognize that they are largely based on comic books and am easily ready to suspend my disbelief. But giving over to that I am less patient when the movie violates the genre.
One of the ways this happens is when the hero reveals his secret identity - something that is unthinkable in the comics- especially in the "first" installment and never without reason that is clear. All the Batman movies did this, Spiderman did this, too.
The latest version of Superman does not do this, even though it amusingly plays with the idea of a child figuring it out when he sees Clark without his glasses.
If one thinks of this as a first installment- which is the fairest way to approach the film - it does a respectable job of gaining our interest to see what may happen to these characters in the future.
I loved Kevin Spacey as Lex Luthor. I thought Bradon Routh was also credible in the role- he particularly nailed the Clark Kent half of things.
This film did not have the feel-good attitude of Spiderman and there were more than a few instances that could cause deeper reflection. There were a few scenes that paid fitting homage to the comic book world. I didn't care for one effect that tended to make Superman look like the "man of plastic".
I enjoyed the film but found it to depend on special effects and familiar characters over actual plot - like any comic book should.
Saturday, June 17, 2006
OUCH !!!
It has been way too long since I have written anything here. I wouldn't be surprised if noone reads me anymore.
I was subjected yesterday to part one of a root canal procedure. While it was not quite as bad as the last experience, which you can read about in my archives, it nonetheless caused me to spend the better part of a day in a drug induced haze (yeah!).
I could do better about keeping this page up to date - after all, I ache no less to speak than I did when this all began. More folks tend to agree with my position regarding our current president. That's not all bad but it makes saying what I think less urgent.
And on the radio at this very moment Neil is singing "Forever in Blue Jeans". Not my favorite song but Neil just the same.
I was subjected yesterday to part one of a root canal procedure. While it was not quite as bad as the last experience, which you can read about in my archives, it nonetheless caused me to spend the better part of a day in a drug induced haze (yeah!).
I could do better about keeping this page up to date - after all, I ache no less to speak than I did when this all began. More folks tend to agree with my position regarding our current president. That's not all bad but it makes saying what I think less urgent.
And on the radio at this very moment Neil is singing "Forever in Blue Jeans". Not my favorite song but Neil just the same.
Friday, April 07, 2006
Suppose, for a minute, that you buy the premise...
that the President of the United States has the authority to declassify information in order to use it to undercut a political foe (pretty impressive power). That would mean that he felt absolutely justified in ordering the outing of Valarie Plame. Good for him! Why then the cover-up? Why the elaborate and costly pretense of an investigation to find out who the leaker was? Why not just tell people he did it from the start? Wouldn't Scooter still have a job and not be facing prison time?
It is precisely because of this sort of behavior that I neither like or trust this man and have serious questions for anyone who claims they do. Those who rabidly support this president are reduced now, it would seem, that they really do not care about trustworthiness, or integrity, or even compassionate conservativism. What they are really about is tax breaks that fatten the fat and a social agenda that will continue to divide.
These guys want power- problem is always with what they do when they get it. I say it has been long enough.
I saw a great bumpersticker this week. It read: "Practice Concientious Impeachment".
Hmm, I don't know how longer it will be only us wackos who are saying such things.
It is precisely because of this sort of behavior that I neither like or trust this man and have serious questions for anyone who claims they do. Those who rabidly support this president are reduced now, it would seem, that they really do not care about trustworthiness, or integrity, or even compassionate conservativism. What they are really about is tax breaks that fatten the fat and a social agenda that will continue to divide.
These guys want power- problem is always with what they do when they get it. I say it has been long enough.
I saw a great bumpersticker this week. It read: "Practice Concientious Impeachment".
Hmm, I don't know how longer it will be only us wackos who are saying such things.
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Concerts in St Louis and Kansas City.
The Kansas City concert was by far the better of the two. And, since it was my last for the year, I had a great time as well. My next effort will be a review of 12 songs.
Sunday, December 11, 2005
This from the St Louis "Riverfront Times"
Saddle up for an accounting of the St Louis experience.
It will start with my debacle at the hotel where I hve yet to get plced in n acceptble room for my mom and I.
My moring travels included too noteworthy coffee shops, one with a "hotspot" (free internet access) and another with this rticle from "Riverfront Times"
"When No One Else would Come" by Shilo
Tons of so-called fans on the "Friends of Neil Diamond Web Site (www.neildiamond-homepage.com) have been talking mad smack about what has come to be known as the Shilo Debacle of '68. I'm here to set the record straight. You see, I'm Shilo. Yes, that Shilo - the imaginary friend childhood friend Neil named the song after. When Neil was a young boy growing up in Brooklyn, his Yiddish heritage forbade him from joining either of the protestant street gangs in his neighborhood, the Cobras or the cougars. So young Neil was forced to turn to "the only friend he could find" (me) there in his mind.
We had such special times. When Neilwould call my name, I came. And we would play. I would make him smile and feel like he could fly, and when it cme time for him to chase his dream of becoming the most mazingly popular craftsman of song the world has ever known, I understood. He left me with an air kiss and a promise that he would write a ssong about our special times.
When he did, it almost deriled his carreer. The executives at Bng Records thought our song was a weak follow-up to "Cherry Cherry" and "Solitary Man" which rightfully cast Neil as a dark sexual panther with a musky scent. This hurt, but Neil was there to console me. He took me in his arms and would stroke my imaginry hair, whispering tenderly. "Don't worry little Shilo, Papa's gonna make the big bad men go bye-bye." And when Neil up and defected to UNI (a part of MCA), it was okay.
Admittedly, Neil and I have drifted apartsince the Shilo Debacle of '68. Some of this had to do with my jealousy over his shacking up with tramps like Rosie, Holly, Soolaimon and that whore from Kentucky. But the other night, Neil phoned me up from the aqua jet in aboard his touring bus. And I came.
Kudos to this author. But she should have included the more recent tramps as well like Desire', Louise, and oh, MARY!
Had late dinner with Linda and Joanne. Looking forward to a great concert. For the record, if anyone who had Neil's ear is reading this and wants to know if fans think he should add anything to his show tonight and in KC, I have two words...
"HELL YEAH !!!"
It will start with my debacle at the hotel where I hve yet to get plced in n acceptble room for my mom and I.
My moring travels included too noteworthy coffee shops, one with a "hotspot" (free internet access) and another with this rticle from "Riverfront Times"
"When No One Else would Come" by Shilo
Tons of so-called fans on the "Friends of Neil Diamond Web Site (www.neildiamond-homepage.com) have been talking mad smack about what has come to be known as the Shilo Debacle of '68. I'm here to set the record straight. You see, I'm Shilo. Yes, that Shilo - the imaginary friend childhood friend Neil named the song after. When Neil was a young boy growing up in Brooklyn, his Yiddish heritage forbade him from joining either of the protestant street gangs in his neighborhood, the Cobras or the cougars. So young Neil was forced to turn to "the only friend he could find" (me) there in his mind.
We had such special times. When Neilwould call my name, I came. And we would play. I would make him smile and feel like he could fly, and when it cme time for him to chase his dream of becoming the most mazingly popular craftsman of song the world has ever known, I understood. He left me with an air kiss and a promise that he would write a ssong about our special times.
When he did, it almost deriled his carreer. The executives at Bng Records thought our song was a weak follow-up to "Cherry Cherry" and "Solitary Man" which rightfully cast Neil as a dark sexual panther with a musky scent. This hurt, but Neil was there to console me. He took me in his arms and would stroke my imaginry hair, whispering tenderly. "Don't worry little Shilo, Papa's gonna make the big bad men go bye-bye." And when Neil up and defected to UNI (a part of MCA), it was okay.
Admittedly, Neil and I have drifted apartsince the Shilo Debacle of '68. Some of this had to do with my jealousy over his shacking up with tramps like Rosie, Holly, Soolaimon and that whore from Kentucky. But the other night, Neil phoned me up from the aqua jet in aboard his touring bus. And I came.
Kudos to this author. But she should have included the more recent tramps as well like Desire', Louise, and oh, MARY!
Had late dinner with Linda and Joanne. Looking forward to a great concert. For the record, if anyone who had Neil's ear is reading this and wants to know if fans think he should add anything to his show tonight and in KC, I have two words...
"HELL YEAH !!!"
Thursday, December 01, 2005
This is what I want for Christmas Thank you!!!
Neil begins the new leg of his tour on Dec 3. I recommend the following changes:
This was Neil's last setlist:
1. Crunchy Granola Suite
2. Desiree
3. Remember Me
4. Beautiful Noise
5. You Got to Me
6. Kentucky Woman
7. Cherry Cherry
8. Play Me
9. Love on the Rocks
10. America
11. Thank the Lord for the Night Time
12. Forever in Blue Jeans
13. You Don't Bring Me Flowers (w/ Linda Press)
14. Wake Up the Band
15. Be
16. Lonely Looking Sky
17. Skybird
18. Holly Holy
19. Sweet Caroline
20. I'm a Believer
21. Glory Road
22. And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind
23. Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)
24. Shilo
25. Red Red Wine
26. Soolaimon
27. I Am...I Said
28. Cracklin' Rosie
29. Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show
I predict some changes and am only guessing as to which new songs. Admittedly, some of this is wishful thinking. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. This is mine:
"Lordy" intro- Seriously Neil, You know the words- rock the house for the first song.
2 Crunchy Granola Suite
3 Walk on Water
4. Play Me
5. Beautiful Noise
6. Jungle time
7. Cherry Cherry
8 delerious love
9 We
10. Thank the Lord for the Nighttime
11. You don't bring me Flowers ( non-duet)
12. solitary man
13. forever in Blue Jeans
14 song sung blue/sweet caroline
15. Band intro (acapulco)
16. songs of life
17 America
18. Holly Holy
19. I'm a Believer
20. You Got to Me
21. Glory Road
22. And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind
23. And the singer sings his songs
24. Red Red Wine
25. Soolaimon
26. I Am...I Said
27. Brotherlove
( I need to add here that anyone who saw the second minneapolis show would agree that we learned accidentally that a fresh approach to this song would be welcome. A sound problem created one of the best versions of this I have ever seen live. The strangeness of the situation had Neil singing the beginning more closely to the way it was originally done. Very fresh.)
28. Cracklin' Rosie
29 Hell Yeah
St Louis will be my tenth concert this year. Diamondville has about ten days to revise the setlist, if its not too much to ask!
This was Neil's last setlist:
1. Crunchy Granola Suite
2. Desiree
3. Remember Me
4. Beautiful Noise
5. You Got to Me
6. Kentucky Woman
7. Cherry Cherry
8. Play Me
9. Love on the Rocks
10. America
11. Thank the Lord for the Night Time
12. Forever in Blue Jeans
13. You Don't Bring Me Flowers (w/ Linda Press)
14. Wake Up the Band
15. Be
16. Lonely Looking Sky
17. Skybird
18. Holly Holy
19. Sweet Caroline
20. I'm a Believer
21. Glory Road
22. And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind
23. Look Out (Here Comes Tomorrow)
24. Shilo
25. Red Red Wine
26. Soolaimon
27. I Am...I Said
28. Cracklin' Rosie
29. Brother Love's Traveling Salvation Show
I predict some changes and am only guessing as to which new songs. Admittedly, some of this is wishful thinking. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions. This is mine:
"Lordy" intro- Seriously Neil, You know the words- rock the house for the first song.
2 Crunchy Granola Suite
3 Walk on Water
4. Play Me
5. Beautiful Noise
6. Jungle time
7. Cherry Cherry
8 delerious love
9 We
10. Thank the Lord for the Nighttime
11. You don't bring me Flowers ( non-duet)
12. solitary man
13. forever in Blue Jeans
14 song sung blue/sweet caroline
15. Band intro (acapulco)
16. songs of life
17 America
18. Holly Holy
19. I'm a Believer
20. You Got to Me
21. Glory Road
22. And the Grass Won't Pay No Mind
23. And the singer sings his songs
24. Red Red Wine
25. Soolaimon
26. I Am...I Said
27. Brotherlove
( I need to add here that anyone who saw the second minneapolis show would agree that we learned accidentally that a fresh approach to this song would be welcome. A sound problem created one of the best versions of this I have ever seen live. The strangeness of the situation had Neil singing the beginning more closely to the way it was originally done. Very fresh.)
28. Cracklin' Rosie
29 Hell Yeah
St Louis will be my tenth concert this year. Diamondville has about ten days to revise the setlist, if its not too much to ask!
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