A dark and haunting and beautiful song you may never have heard.
By The Horse
@TheHorse (205287)
Walnut Creek, California
May 8, 2021 7:21pm CST
I went to college in Iowa and also taught college in Iowa for a few years. One of Iowa's treasures is a folk artist named Greg Brown. Many of us know that we lost American singer/songwriter John Prine to Covid, but Greg Brown (and another favorite of mine James McMurtry) is/are still alive and kicking.
This is one of my favorite Greg Brown Songs. It resonates with me on so many levels. I remember feeling safe in Iowa, a feeling I didn't often have growing up in Chicago. But I also remember the tenuousness of that feeling of safety.
I hope you enjoy the song.
From Greg Brown's album "In the Dark With You"
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@crossbones27 (48406)
• Mojave, California
9 May 21
I did not know that. How did you end up in California? Thanks for sharing buddy.
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@crossbones27 (48406)
• Mojave, California
9 May 21
@TheHorse I am actually digging that song, know what that means do not show it to Mike Ness he loves stuff like that.
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@BarBaraPrz (45437)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9 May 21
You're right: I've never heard it.
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@BarBaraPrz (45437)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
9 May 21
@TheHorse Actually, I'm saving it until after Radio Deluxe is over.
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@TheHorse (205287)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 May 21
@BarBaraPrz What kind of stuff is on Radio Deluxe?
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@mythociate (21437)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
9 May 21
Maybe that feeling is why The Bible says "It is not good to be alone." Because when you're in danger, you can hold on to your lover and feel safe until the danger passes.
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@mythociate (21437)
• Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
9 May 21
@TheHorse That's what I like about hugs.
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@TheHorse (205287)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 May 21
@mythociate Me too. That's a benefit of hanging out with musician types and 3-year-olds. Lots of free hugs.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
11 May 21
I have heard of Greg Brown, McMurtry too, but never listened to either. I like the song a lot. I am still (and more seriously), trying to learn guitar, doing some online lessons bow for a while.
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@TheHorse (205287)
• Walnut Creek, California
11 May 21
@JamesHxstatic Ms. Horse chatted with his back up guitar player after a concert here in 2001 or so. I have never spoken with him, though I'd love to talk Iowa with him.
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@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
11 May 21
@TheHorse Ms. Horse?? Did I miss something (else)?
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
11 May 21
@TheHorse Ahh...Glenlivet! I had a vague memory of Greg Brown hanging out in Oregon. He was around here for a while around 2007. I have an even vaguer memory of running into him somewhere and having a short conversation.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
9 May 21
He is a treasure - his stuff was often played at Bill Monroe's old blue-grass festival in Bean Blossom Indiana!!!
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@TheHorse (205287)
• Walnut Creek, California
9 May 21
@DocAndersen I lived in Bloomington for a couple of years but never made it to the festival.
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@DocAndersen (54413)
• United States
9 May 21
@TheHorse that is cool - Monore had a famous festival every year. The little town of Bean Blossom (about 20 miles west of Bloomington) swelled by 10 times!
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@Dena91 (15861)
• United States
10 May 21
Interesting song, first time I heard it. Thanks for sharing. 
@LindaOHio (155562)
• United States
9 May 21
Thanks so much for the link. Hope you have a terrific day. Do you have any more speakers to work on yet?
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