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Bayard

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37. Don Henley and Glen Frye
Fri Mar 21, 2025, 11:56 PM
Mar 2025

Exhibit A: The Last Resort

She came from Providence
One in Rhode Island
Where the old world shadows hang
Heavy in the air
She packed her hopes and dreams
Like a refugee
Just as her father came across the sea
She heard about a place
People were smilin'
They spoke about the red man's way
And how they loved the land
And they came from everywhere
To the Great Divide
Seeking a place to stand
Or a place to hide
Down in the crowded bars
Out for a good time
Can't wait to tell you all
What it's like up there
And they called it paradise
I don't know why
Somebody laid the mountains low
While the town got high
Then the chilly winds blew down
Across the desert
Through the canyons of the coast
To the Malibu
Where the pretty people play
Hungry for power
To light their neon way
Give them things to do
Some rich men came and raped the land
Nobody caught 'em
Put up a bunch of ugly boxes
And Jesus people bought 'em
And they called it paradise
The place to be
They watched the hazy sun
Sinking in the sea
You can leave it all behind
Sail to Lahaina
Just like the missionaries did
So many years ago
They even brought a neon sign
"Jesus is coming"
Brought the white man's burden down
Brought the white man's reign
Who will provide the grand design?
What is yours and what is mine?
'Cause there is no more new frontier
We have got to make it here
We satisfy our endless needs
And justify our bloody deeds
In the name of destiny
And in the name of God
And you can see them there
On Sunday morning
Stand up and sing about
What it's like up there
They call it paradise
I don't know why
You call someplace paradise
Kiss it goodbye


"The Last Resort" tells "the story of a nation's self-destruction and physical decay.......

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If you don't like Springsteen's music Jrsygrl96 Mar 2025 #1
Prince LoisB Mar 2025 #2
Most or all of the above. quaint Mar 2025 #3
I should think Neil Young would be a legit contender WheelWalker Mar 2025 #4
Jackson Browne Earl_from_PA Mar 2025 #5
My heart ❤️ TexasBushwhacker Mar 2025 #83
Paul Westerberg displacedvermoter Mar 2025 #6
20th Century is a long time. Please change the post to second half of 20th C mucifer Mar 2025 #7
Woodie Guthrie is far and away the best and most prolific. GreenWave Mar 2025 #76
I can't say, too many things to consider BUT MuseRider Mar 2025 #8
Robert Hunter and Bob Dylan. LuckyCharms Mar 2025 #9
Both extraordinary wordsmiths. quaint Mar 2025 #20
Posted my response before reading yours. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2025 #33
I wouldn't say "best". All of these artists have reached a level we could call "best". I'd go with "favorite". Midnight Writer Mar 2025 #10
Prine and his buddy, Steve Goodman. OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2025 #34
Toss-up between Cole Porter and Neil Young. (nt) Paladin Mar 2025 #11
I voted for Bob Dylan, basically because he wrote for a generation I admired, from anti-Vietnam War to civil rights. CTyankee Mar 2025 #12
Leonard Cohen. OilemFirchen Mar 2025 #13
Tip of the cap for Zevon. MontanaFarmer Mar 2025 #56
Leiber and Stoller. n/t malthaussen Mar 2025 #14
Lennon-McCartney bif Mar 2025 #15
Cole Porter nuxvomica Mar 2025 #16
Probably, George Gershwin...or Richard Rodgers LudwigPastorius Mar 2025 #17
Agreed dedl67 Mar 2025 #52
Hank Williams SENIOR, who among other things, inspired Bob Dylan and many others. Dorothy V Mar 2025 #18
Agree and would add Bobby Braddock and Dolly Parton blm Jul 1 #91
James Douglas Morrison and Brian Hugh Warner Niagara Mar 2025 #19
Fuck Brian Warner. LudwigPastorius Mar 2025 #36
burt bacharach/hal david for witty romance, holland-dozier-holland for soul pop msongs Mar 2025 #21
Can't Pick One ProfessorGAC Mar 2025 #22
yes indeed DBoon Mar 2025 #29
John Denver Grim Chieftain Mar 2025 #23
There is a young Australian songwriter whose lyrics seem Tikki Mar 2025 #24
Harry Chapin Archae Mar 2025 #25
Cole Porter. Hands down. Chipper Chat Mar 2025 #26
He certainly had a very clever way with words Zorro Mar 2025 #84
Joan Armitrading gets a shout, the Roches always slayed me too Easterncedar Mar 2025 #27
Laura Nyro enid602 Mar 2025 #28
Bob Dylan admired Gordon Lightfoot. yardwork Mar 2025 #30
Robert Hunter OAITW r.2.0 Mar 2025 #31
Phil Collins in addition to many of the above. I can't pick spooky3 Mar 2025 #32
I have 4 GoodRaisin Mar 2025 #35
Don Henley and Glen Frye Bayard Mar 2025 #37
Many great composers for plays throughout the century. Some spaghetti westerns have songs played by symphonies. Norrrm Mar 2025 #38
George Gershwin. hedda_foil Mar 2025 #39
Added below because I did not see your post. efhmc Mar 2025 #68
Gotta add Ira. returnee Mar 2025 #81
Where's John Prine? chowmama Mar 2025 #40
A few more that I haven't seen mentioned Wiz Imp Mar 2025 #41
Carole King is a Poll Choice. milestogo Mar 2025 #57
sorry, missed that Wiz Imp Mar 2025 #64
Ian Anderson Wolf Frankula Mar 2025 #42
Eric Woolfson (The Alan Parsons Project) , Neil Peart (Rush) Intractable Mar 2025 #43
Mark Knopfler SamKnause Mar 2025 #44
He's still producing some great music True Dough Mar 2025 #45
Yes his 2024 One Deep River album is fantastic. SamKnause Mar 2025 #50
Sailing to Philadelphia is so great Easterncedar Mar 2025 #47
He has so many great songs. SamKnause Mar 2025 #51
Kris Kristofferson. Ziggysmom Mar 2025 #46
Dylan VGNonly Mar 2025 #48
Paul McCartney is the most prolific. milestogo Mar 2025 #49
Because of their collaboration, I think Lennon/McCartney should have been an option. surfered Mar 2025 #53
Prince leighbythesea2 Mar 2025 #54
Such a great list. I think I'll respectfully abstain from voting and just Mike 03 Mar 2025 #55
Other Rocknation Mar 2025 #58
As a name that has not been mentioned yet. genxlib Mar 2025 #59
Elton John/Bernie Taupin MichMan Mar 2025 #60
Willie Nelson Emile Mar 2025 #61
My favorite songwriter is Naoko Yamano... neeksgeek Mar 2025 #62
Gershwin. He barely got started before he died but he was great. efhmc Mar 2025 #63
More Wiz Imp Mar 2025 #65
Todd Rundgren Clouds Passing Mar 2025 #66
A worthy choice that most would not even understand. OldBaldy1701E Mar 2025 #69
I need to listen to that one more, I'm certain I would fall in love with it. Clouds Passing Mar 2025 #70
Real Man VGNonly Mar 2025 #71
A perfect song for today Clouds Passing Mar 2025 #72
John Hartford and Jimmy Webb Borogove Mar 2025 #67
Barry Manilow Oopsie Daisy Mar 2025 #73
Burt Bacharach and Hal David Oopsie Daisy Mar 2025 #74
Anyone remember JOAN BAEZ? nt Totally Tunsie Mar 2025 #75
Have you heard Neil Finn's discography? 303squadron Mar 2025 #77
In the jazz category: Billy Stayhorh -- "Lush Life" and "Take the A Train"... brush Mar 2025 #78
As much as I'm a child of the rock'n'roll era... WestMichRad Mar 2025 #79
You should clarify. returnee Mar 2025 #80
Best 1900-2000? ILikePie92 Mar 2025 #82
Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote Mar 2025 #85
There are many, but I haven't seen Neil Diamond named here. hamsterjill Mar 2025 #86
Neil Diamond's Solitary Man was one of Johnny Cash's favorite songs. blm Jul 1 #92
Then Johnny Cash had good taste, didn't he???!!! LOL hamsterjill Jul 1 #93
Meat Loaf + Jim Steinman n/t Shrek Mar 2025 #87
Too many to choose from. Iggo Mar 2025 #88
When I was a kid playing in clubs, about half of my covers were from Joni Mitchell, a quarter from Dylan and then... NNadir Mar 2025 #89
Gotta say Joni Mitchell - snot Mar 2025 #90
Barry Gibb JMCKUSICK Jul 3 #94
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