As George admits his Iraq strategy hasn't worked, and prepares to send 20 000 more heavily armed young americans to shoot up the bad-guys, I can't help but think of aging xian rocker Larry Normans song 'the Great American Novel' from his 1972 folk rock album Only Visiting this Planet. Despite the track "i wish we'd all been ready' not doing anything to reduce the rapture anxiety of my childhood, the rest of the album is an absolute gospel gem.
"You are far across the ocean
but the war is not your own
and while you're winning theirs
you're gonna lose the one at home
Do you really think the only way
to bring about real peace
is to sacrifice your children
and kill all your enemies?"
find the rest of the lyrics at MarkCyberCafe..
"You are far across the ocean
but the war is not your own
and while you're winning theirs
you're gonna lose the one at home
Do you really think the only way
to bring about real peace
is to sacrifice your children
and kill all your enemies?"
find the rest of the lyrics at MarkCyberCafe..
While Bush may not be a fan, Black Francis of The Pixies is, citing Norman as a pivotal influence on his music, covering his songs, and appearing on stage together. By the way, the pic above is from another album, A long time ago in the garden. The image of a lion projected onto an apparently naked Larry did little to quell the controversy amongst fundamentalists at mixing christian lyrics with rock rhythms. Norman countered his critics by penning the now classic "Why should the devil have all the good music?".
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TAFKAG -
Larry Norman's seminal album, "So Long Ago The Garden" is one I return to time and time again. More than any other album I have in the CCM ghetto.
Why?
It is timeless. It is as relevant today as it was then. Larry understood what music was supposed to do and, as a Christian, what he was supposed to do with it. For him, it wasn't "christian music". It was music. It was art. It was his soul being poured out in the form of lyric and music.
I rejoiced the day I acquired that album on CD. Finally...I could hear it again!
Thanks for reminding us about Larry. His words fit today not just in America, but worldwide.
Eric
P.S. Thanks for the link...
Hey there! Good to hear from you after so long matey!.
How goes it in America? Or wait, i already know that, its on our tellies every night!
Seriously, Iraq is a mess isn't it? (like we didnt see that coming), and our good old Prime Minister has us tangled up in there as well. QUite embarressing really.
I havent seen your blog for a while, but must take a look asap.
are you still in the closet btw?
tanja
Yes my dear...still in the closet! ;)
America is what it is. Imperfect, misunderstood, unwashed. Kind of like most countries. I've decided I can't ask a Brit or an Aussie to understand my countries idiosyncracies as I simply can't understand cricket! ;) I try to see it standing in your shoes. Best I can do.
Truly, Iraq has become rather a bothersome boil in American (and worldwide) politics. Is there an easy answer? Nope.
Love your blog...love your Poligoths!
Stop by the closet every once in a while...it'll give Rob something to talk about for many, many days!
Eric
Ok, only 'cause we cant have ROb going postal now can we....
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