snafu Posted May 20, 2022 Share Posted May 20, 2022 I heard this one one the radio today. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 “Hello darkness, my old friend…” Everybody knows the iconic Simon & Garfunkel song, but do you know the amazing story behind the first line of The Sounds of Silence? It began 62 years ago, when Arthur “Art” Garfunkel, a Jewish kid from Queens, enrolled in Columbia University. During freshman orientation, Art met a student from Buffalo named Sandy Greenberg, and they immediately bonded over their shared passion for literature and music. Art and Sandy became roommates and best friends. With the idealism of youth, they promised to be there for each other no matter what. Soon after starting college, Sandy was struck by tragedy. His vision became blurry and although doctors diagnosed it as temporary conjunctivitis, the problem grew worse. Finally after seeing a specialist, Sandy received the devastating news that severe glaucoma was destroying his optic nerves. The young man with such a bright future would soon be completely blind. Sandy was devastated and fell into a deep depression. He gave up his dream of becoming a lawyer and moved back to Buffalo, where he worried about being a burden to his financially-struggling family. Consumed with shame and fear, Sandy cut off contact with his old friends, refusing to answer letters or return phone calls. Then suddenly, to Sandy’s shock, his buddy Art showed up at the front door. He was not going to allow his best friend to give up on life, so he bought a ticket and flew up to Buffalo unannounced. Art convinced Sandy to give college another go, and promised that he would be right by his side to make sure he didn’t fall - literally or figuratively. Art kept his promise, faithfully escorting Sandy around campus and effectively serving as his eyes. It was important to Art that even though Sandy had been plunged into a world of darkness, he should never feel alone. Art actually started calling himself “Darkness” to demonstrate his empathy with his friend. He’d say things like, “Darkness is going to read to you now.” Art organized his life around helping Sandy. One day, Art was guiding Sandy through crowded Grand Central Station when he suddenly said he had to go and left his friend alone and petrified. Sandy stumbled, bumped into people, and fell, cutting a gash in his shin. After a couple of hellish hours, Sandy finally got on the right subway train. After exiting the station at 116th street, Sandy bumped into someone who quickly apologized - and Sandy immediately recognized Art’s voice! Turned out his trusty friend had followed him the whole way home, making sure he was safe and giving him the priceless gift of independence. Sandy later said, “That moment was the spark that caused me to live a completely different life, without fear, without doubt. For that I am tremendously grateful to my friend.” Sandy graduated from Columbia and then earned graduate degrees at Harvard and Oxford. He married his high school sweetheart and became an extremely successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. While at Oxford, Sandy got a call from Art. This time Art was the one who needed help. He’d formed a folk rock duo with his high school pal Paul Simon, and they desperately needed $400 to record their first album. Sandy and his wife Sue had literally $404 in their bank account, but without hesitation Sandy gave his old friend what he needed. Art and Paul's first album was not a success, but one of the songs, The Sounds of Silence, became a #1 hit a year later. The opening line echoed the way Sandy always greeted Art. Simon & Garfunkel went on to become one of the most beloved musical acts in history. The two Columbia graduates, each of whom has added so much to the world in his own way, are still best friends. Art Garfunkel said that when he became friends with Sandy, “my real life emerged. I became a better guy in my own eyes, and began to see who I was - somebody who gives to a friend.” Sandy describes himself as “the luckiest man in the world.” Adapted from Sandy Greenberg’s memoir: “Hello Darkness, My Old Friend: How Daring Dreams and Unyielding Friendship Turned One Man’s Blindness into an Extraordinary Vision for Life." 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Clavin Posted June 9, 2022 Share Posted June 9, 2022 I am sitting in a coffee shop right now, which is playing a bluegrass interpretation of Prince's "Purple Rain." I'd like to take a moment to congratulate Rebecca Black, on "Friday" no longer being the worst thing I've ever heard. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CarpetCrawler Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 1 hour ago, MothersMilk said: Love it, it's like hanging out at some of their early jam sessions. I've listened to a hell of a lot of Genesis in my life, and I have never gotten tired of any of the Gabriel stuff. And things like this only increase my appreciation, thanks I found this describing some of the origins of The Lamb Lies Down on Broadway, really interesting I thought. In December I'll be seeing Steve Hackett and his band perform the entire Second's Out album.......I can't wait : ))))))))))))))) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarpetCrawler Posted August 7, 2022 Share Posted August 7, 2022 There's this too. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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MothersMilk Posted August 8, 2022 Share Posted August 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, B-Man said: I honestly loved her too... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nouseforaname Posted August 12, 2022 Share Posted August 12, 2022 Anytime I’m stressed or my anxieties up I put on some Leonard Cohen and it seems to mellow me out. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Clavin Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 On 6/9/2022 at 5:29 PM, Crap Throwing Clavin said: I am sitting in a coffee shop right now, which is playing a bluegrass interpretation of Prince's "Purple Rain." I'd like to take a moment to congratulate Rebecca Black, on "Friday" no longer being the worst thing I've ever heard. Seriously, this is horrific... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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devnull Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 (edited) While I'm still on my Apocalypse Now kick, how about some Ride of the Valkyries Edited August 27, 2022 by devnull Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crap Throwing Clavin Posted August 27, 2022 Share Posted August 27, 2022 10 minutes ago, devnull said: While I'm still on my Apocalypse Now kick, how about some Ride of the Valkyries 3:34, R. Lee Ermey sighting. Piloting the Little Bird. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IDBillzFan Posted August 30, 2022 Share Posted August 30, 2022 Apologies again for bringing this back to country, but I've really come to appreciate Lee Brice, completely by accident, in that I didn't realize I was enjoying so many of his songs. It started with "I Drive Your Truck," a song about a guy coping with the loss of an Army friend. I initially thought the song was about his wife or girlfriend until I watched the video. It'll wreck ya. Then I happened upon "Are You One Of Them Girls," which does a great job capturing the girl most of have seen in the bar from time to time. Great lyrics. The video started out great, then went a little overboard, but don't let it detract from such a great song. Lastly, and most recently, I found "Atta Boy," which just calls attention to people just doing the right thing; a dad teaching his daughter to change her own tire; an elementary school kid taking a fight he knew his buddy couldn't take; a buddy taking his keys while he was drunk. There's just something optimistic about it. Give 'em a try if you're so inclined. So great to hear true country music after having it infiltrated with crossover crap. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Keukasmallie Posted September 2, 2022 Share Posted September 2, 2022 (edited) Take a break from the 21st century with the Queen! Edited September 3, 2022 by Keukasmallie just 'cause.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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