Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 07 Jan 02 - 01:10 PM Smoker-Joker-Toker .... don't run away ....not everyone is up-tight .... there ARE some mellow fellows here .... stick around awhile ....you probably have something to contribute.
Since we have a Shel Silverstein thread running - this should be added to the collection. For the moment....You can hear it here - http://home.att.net/~morgo5/Songs.htm
SMOKE OFF
In the laid back California town of sunny San Rafael
So a note gets sent to San Rafael, "For the Championship of the World
See the dealers and their ladies wearing turquoise, lace, and leather
Maui Wowie, Panama Red and Acapulco Gold.
Kid flicks his magic fingers once and ZAP! that first joint's rolled.
In the laid-back California town of sunny San Rafael
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Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: GUEST Date: 05 Jan 02 - 10:53 PM In National Guard Vietnam War era I played sax, turned it into a career with my day job being teaching; now retired. We were in Alaska. Another sax player, (now a big name) could not fly. He was frightened beyond understanding about flying. But, by military orders we were commanded to fly. We were also commanded not to do drugs. So we would eat special coco butter brownies. There were some good sessions, some mighty good sessions! But, I believe that Mr. Toker is misinformed about MoJo, the referce in Leadbitter and Muddy's work is to magic. |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: Amos Date: 05 Jan 02 - 09:45 PM I think this the most disjointed and unglued thread I've ever read. Maybe the subject brings out the worst in people? Interesting theory. I hope the rest of the month is a lot clearer for you than the first few days! Spaw, you recuperating, man? A.
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Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: Arbuthnot Date: 05 Jan 02 - 09:22 PM So some people feel the need to improve their performances by the use of drugs, etc. I've seen it happen. Jefferson Whatsit, they used to disappear and return talking very loudly and playing like demons. Lots of other people worked the same way. Me, I know I work better after a pint of beer -but I've got to say that the best inducement I've found to a good performance is to get through the first three numbers without mishap. |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: Lyrical Lady Date: 05 Jan 02 - 03:01 AM roger... where the hell have you been?? I've been lookin' for you! Pam or no Spam...I've missed you! LL ( I stand corrected) |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: Lyrical Lady Date: 05 Jan 02 - 02:45 AM roger... well the hell have you been?? I've been lookin' for you! Pam or no Spam...I've missed you! LL |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: rangeroger Date: 05 Jan 02 - 01:35 AM Looks like Greg's been huffing the Pam again. rr |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: GUEST,Smoker-Toker-Midnight Joker Date: 05 Jan 02 - 12:30 AM What tha Fuck is goin on here? I feel like fell thro the rabbit hole. Where's Jehovah and who the fuck is she? What the shit are you people? |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 05 Jan 02 - 12:26 AM So...Mr. Spaw49/59/69....where do YOU feel fine?
.....Beneath a surgeon loose, .......................... beneath a gallow's noose? ........................... ..........or in a field of briar?
Sincerely, Gargoyle |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: catspaw49 Date: 04 Jan 02 - 11:57 PM ...and even as I type this I'm listening to "Hello In There".......another testament to the dissipated life.....and wonderin'. Just wonderin' Ya know, if John Prine never wrote another song, that one was enough. I saw Prine the a few weeks back on a replay of "Sessions at W54th" on PBS. He told the interviewer, John Hiatt, about going down the the Olde Town School while he was still a postman and taking various course things. He mentioned then about going to a club across the street on open mic night and singing three songs he had written. After hearing him, they hired him as a regular of sorts. The three songs were "Paradise," "Sam Stone," & "Hello In There." No wonder they hired him. I'd guess all three would qualify as "deep songwriting." Spaw
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Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: GUEST,gargoyle Date: 04 Jan 02 - 11:45 PM Thank you again....Mr. Hardley,
I had forgotten about the wonderful area of the "WEB's"....dirty linens..... I will rejoice there, and rest for a calming day, within their shade...... for a day.
Sincerely, |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: GUEST,.gargoyle Date: 04 Jan 02 - 11:39 PM Thank You Mr. Hardly
................................Lead Me On Oh Jehovah!!!!
The vehemenant out-poor-ing (sic).... of the un-enlightend ....have made me poor-in-spirit.
For O' too long this forum/magazine/lyrics has been playing to those with more plebian destinies.
They lie....complascent in their illiteracy! |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: katlaughing Date: 04 Jan 02 - 10:47 PM Sheesh, Spaw, maybe he's into tantric sex, mind-meld, ya know! Thanks, John, for posting that. I like the way Dave Carter puts it! |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: John Hardly Date: 04 Jan 02 - 10:39 PM oh spaw, you're just so.....so....you know, like, shallow. Y'know? Hey, I'm more inclined to put up with Carter's BS because Ive heard his songwriting. If the above had been a quote from Garth Brooks I wouldn't have taken the time to long-hand it into my 'puter. I also happened to read it just after having read an account of just how much of a junkie James Taylor really was. (and even as I type this I'm listening to "Hello In There".......another testament to the dissipated life.....and wonderin'. Just wonderin')
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Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: catspaw49 Date: 04 Jan 02 - 10:13 PM If Carter takes that same mindset into sex, I doubt that he can get it up anymore 'cause he's probably also completely wrapped up in "Thinkery-Fuckery"...to borrow a term from the late Allen Sherman. And.....just out of curiosity.....Is "Deep Songwriting" in any way related to "Deep Throat?" Spaw |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: John Hardly Date: 04 Jan 02 - 10:02 PM I found this part of an interview with Dave Carter in the newest issue of Dirty Linen magazine. It brings up a rather interesting discussion------the place of mind-altering substances in the creative process. This is especially interesting because Dave Carter is probably the best writer in music today. We've already discussed here the fact that most of us would agree that mind-altering substances generally hinder our performances as guitar players (musicians). But holy cow, how much of our favorite music would we not have without mind altered states? I mean, I hate to have to admit it because I'm aware of both the insidious problem of addiction and the ensuing downhill slide. In fact, a friend and I were talking about this and we were saying how much drugs played in the lives of some of our musical heroes (Hartford, Blake, Rice, etc.).....and wondering if they would have ever been what they became without the mind-altering...though they are dying off like flies from the abuses. Would James Taylor have written any better (could he?), or any differently if he had not been a junkie?
From "Dirty Linen" magazine---interview by Pamela Murray Winters: Curious about the emphasis on altered consciousness in Dave Carter's comments, I asked him: "What do you think about the use of mind-altering substances or methods—meditation, marijuana, peyote, prayer, prolonged periods of staying awake, etc.—in relationship to your songwriting?" I should have made it more clear---the interview is with Dave Carter. The interviewer/writer of the article is Pamela Murray Winters (in my desire to properly credit her I made it look as though she was the one being interviewed. Sorry) |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: Rolfyboy6 Date: 04 Jan 02 - 08:36 PM All the ones who partake die young. Check out the real musicians, they are drinking soft drinks or water, and they go outside and stay away from the hustlers and talk to fans on the breaks. They drive too much, and the hours are tough, especially with a day job. |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: Sorcha Date: 04 Jan 02 - 07:37 PM It is indeed, and no, I never have. Just makes it worse. You idiot. |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: MMario Date: 04 Jan 02 - 07:33 PM so unlike 'spaw! |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: catspaw49 Date: 04 Jan 02 - 07:33 PM Yeah Tweed........Just wanted to remind our Guest that "speed kills." Spaw |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: Tweed Date: 04 Jan 02 - 07:28 PM Dammit Spaw, that was short and to the point! |
Subject: RE: Got My Mo Jo Working From: catspaw49 Date: 04 Jan 02 - 07:22 PM Tell ya' what motherfucker, I think that narcotic has made your shit null and void. Spaw |
Subject: Got My Mo Jo Working From: GUEST,Smoker-Toker-Midnight Joker Date: 04 Jan 02 - 07:17 PM How many of you do/have/will partake/partaken to improve attention span/creative thought/stage jitters? |
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