Lyr Req: Dear Father (Neil Diamond)

Subject: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: wilbyhillbilly
Date: 03 May 05 - 03:19 PM

My Missus is at it again!, she thinks this book may have been an inspiration for an album she heard years ago (late 70s) which included the song,DEAR FATHER WE DREAM.

She also thinks it MIGHT have been Neil Diamond that recorded it.

Now, if you knew my missus (little darlin') you would know that this could be a massive shot in the dark with no hope of being anywhere near right, but if she is right thats me with constant ear ache for months.(*bg*)

Still I like to live dangerously, so any help would be gratefully received.


whb

Subject: RE: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: artbrooks
Date: 03 May 05 - 03:25 PM

Neil Diamond all right, and the lyrics are here.

Subject: RE: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 03 May 05 - 03:29 PM

Richard Bach wrote the book. Here's a sound track to a movie.

SRS

Subject: RE: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: Micca
Date: 03 May 05 - 03:30 PM

Available on CD from Amazon

Subject: RE: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: Fliss
Date: 03 May 05 - 03:35 PM

Ive got a copy of the book, had it as a gift from my friend YD. It an inspirational tale of rising above the mundane.

fliss

Subject: RE: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: wilbyhillbilly
Date: 03 May 05 - 03:36 PM

Wonderful!!, I've now got a very happy missus, and I am getting out my ear defenders.

A very big thank you 'catters, great stuff.



whb

Subject: RE: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: Beer
Date: 03 May 05 - 08:02 PM

This thread reminds me of a short story I'd like to share.
Years ago (about 1970-71)I had an adolescent(14-15) catatonic patient in my care. his name was Jonathon. I use tocall him by all three names. He didn't speak to anyone. I use to take him out for walks and so on. One day I I came in and gave him the book. One day he said "thank you for the book". I often wondered how he made out when he was discharged.
Beer

Subject: RE: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: open mike
Date: 03 May 05 - 08:16 PM

from the amazon site..a review of Jonathan Livingston Seagull:

"Most gulls don't bother to learn more than the simplest facts of flight--how to get from shore to food and back again," writes author Richard Bach in this allegory about a unique bird named Jonathan Livingston Seagull. "For most gulls it is not flying that matters, but eating. For this gull, though, it was not eating that mattered, but flight." Flight is indeed the metaphor that makes the story soar. Ultimately this is a fable about the importance of seeking a higher purpose in life, even if your flock, tribe, or neighborhood finds your ambition threatening. (At one point our beloved gull is even banished from his flock.) By not compromising his higher vision, Jonathan gets the ultimate payoff: transcendence. Ultimately, he learns the meaning of love and kindness. The dreamy seagull photographs by Russell Munson provide just the right illustrations--although the overall packaging does seem a bit dated (keep in mind that it was first published in 1970). Nonetheless, this is a spirituality classic, and an especially engaging parable for adolescents. --Gail Hudson

From AudioFile
Jonathan Livingston Seagull is a bird who teaches us how to follow our dreams and reach our goals, no matter what anyone else might think. Jonathan is a seagull who wants to master the art of flying, even though his flock has told him many times that all seagulls should concentrate on is getting food. Jonathan has tried to be a "good gull," but he cannot quell his urge to fly. Richard Bach reads this fable in a calm voice that sounds like a blowing wind. When there's fighting among the gulls, the tone of his voice reflects that anger. Jonathan's tale moves us as much as Richard Bach's voice does. J.F.M. © AudioFile 2004, Portland, Maine-- Copyright © AudioFile, Portland, Maine--This text refers to the Audio CD edition.

Subject: RE: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: Beer
Date: 03 May 05 - 08:42 PM

Watched the movie about 10 years ago. I thought it was great. Thanks for bringing back some fond memories Open Mike.
Beer

Subject: RE: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 04 May 05 - 03:44 AM

I've had that book on my shelf since 1981 now and haven't looked at it for years... guess what I shall be reading tonight!

Didn't someone come up with a sequel or similar book?

LTS

Subject: RE: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: robomatic
Date: 04 May 05 - 04:05 AM

I think there was a book about "Jon L. Seagull, payback time!"

The less said about it, the better.

But aside from that, I loved the '70's.

Subject: RE: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: GUEST
Date: 04 May 05 - 05:13 AM

A friend calls his guitar Johnathon. It's a Seagull of course!

Subject: RE: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: Lin in Kansas
Date: 04 May 05 - 06:03 AM

About the time this book came out, I was busy earning my pilot's license. Spirituality, maybe; love of flying, you betcha!!

Lin

Subject: RE: HELP-Jonathon Livingstones Seagull
From: Little Hawk
Date: 04 May 05 - 07:31 PM

It was a wonderful book, well deserving of frequent rereadings.