Follow-Up to Big Smoke

The Del Barber deer story and my own Blackbird story from yesterday’s post led me to think of this powerful song. I Hung My Head (Words and Music by Sting) (Performed by Sting – listen here and Johnny Cash – listen here) Early one mornin’ with time to kill I borrowed Jeb’s rifle and sat…

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Big Smoke

Del Barber (composer and performer; album: Praireography, 2014) (Listen while you read the lyrics)  Blinded by the city lights No one can see you stallin’ It’s been so long since you’ve seen the prairie stars You’re not sure you can recall them But there is something here for you to find You may have found…

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