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Old 10-19-2004, 03:45 PM   #16
Gaby
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quote:Originally posted by The Watchman:
Gord's protest songs I think are very subtle.

I’ve always found Leaves Of Grass his most poignant “anti-war” song.

And the brave must fall to honor the names
Of the ones who have gone before.
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I know sophisticates will say it simplifies everything, but it was one of his early songs and represents the times.
Whatever! It always sends a shiver up my spine.
Doesn’t the stark simplicity just imply a certain futility?
Again, Echoes Of Heroes - to me, GL just sums up the sheer banality.
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