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7. I forget what he played at the lecture. We had a pianist play one of Bruce's songs

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #6)

Fri Aug 1, 2025, 12:59 AM

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at my older brothers funeral "Wondering Where The Lions Are". It is a song about eternity. It was fitting and lovely melody. I never follow the words anyhow.

One of my favorite paintings is Horse and Train by Alex Colville which was on the cover of one of Bruce's albums. That painting was based on a poem about fighting Nazis someone told me.

Don't know more than a few of his most popular songs. He's from Ottawa as am I.

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"Part of the job of being human is just to try to spread light, [View all] George McGovern Jul 31 OP

This is so true. Wouldn't humanity be so much more humane if we all did this or even tried? LoisB Jul 31 #1

Would't it though Lois! Thank You!! George McGovern Jul 31 #4

Of course, conversely, wouldn't humanity be so much more if humans would listen to those of us who have been trying? OldBaldy1701E Aug 1 #8

Absolutely! LoisB Aug 1 #9

That's sort of the message of McCarthy's novel, "The Road" nuxvomica Jul 31 #2

On your say-so I just ordered a copy from amazon. Most interested to read it. Thanks nuxvomica!! George McGovern Jul 31 #5

Bruce Cockburn gave a lecture on his trip to Mozambique applegrove Jul 31 #3

apple grove -- how could you have known Bruce is one of my very top favorite artists since and for ever! Thanks!!! George McGovern Jul 31 #6

I forget what he played at the lecture. We had a pianist play one of Bruce's songs applegrove Aug 1 #7