It's been another grey day. The sun yesterday was wonderful, but more would be nice. <sigh> Never satisfied, eh? <smile> In the last few weeks a things have come out of left field -- just sneaking up on me from just out behind my left shoulder -- just out of sight. I really really dislike having to hound people to find out why they aren't doing their jobs -- all for things that I cannot do <grump>. I've been told by two offices that I'd get a call back within a week or so. For one it has been a month and for the other two weeks have passed. Another is three weeks behind expectations. <grump> Tomorrow will be the day I just take several deep breaths and contact these folks. I just hate it when people with power ignore their responsibilities. <sigh>
David Crosby died today. When reading obits today, one called him an iconoclast of the music industry. He was definitely that. He was a member and founder of The Byrds and then he moved on to form Crosby, Stills & Nash, with Stephen Stills from Buffalo Springfield and Graham Nash from The Hollies. CSN later became CSNY with the addition of guitarist Neil Young, also from Buffalo Springfield. In several interviews over his 81 years, Crosby admitted that he was difficult for others to work with. His challenging personality tore apart bands and friendships, though some of this likely was amplified by heroin. In his later years, he toured as a solo act. In the bio-documentary, David Crosby. Remember my Name, he presented as a rather tragic and sad figure, though one with huge musical talent. He wrote many great songs and had a wonderful singing voice for leads and harmonies. He played an influential role in the folk-rock scene in Los Angeles in the 1960s. Music was what made hm feel alive, so was his focus throughout his life.
I chose two songs written by Crosby to share today. They each speak to the ethos of the '60s -- wanting and working for changes in the world. Keep safe.Enjoy!
Long Time Gone -- Crospby, Stills and Nash (NOTE: great album cover photo by Henry Diltz)
Almost cut my hair -- Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young
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