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The BLues of BLue Grass
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The BLues of BLue Grass |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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The Blues of Blue Grass I just love the blues of blue grass It’s the spirit out of soul It’s the rhythm of the mountains And the rock of rock ‘n roll It’s the blue of country lyrics Mixed with strings of mandolin Playing harmonies of memories Of a love that could have been But nobody here can tell me Where the blue grass got its sound Some say down in old Kentucky Where some banjos gathered round A guitar that strummed the rhythms From the gospel hymns of old And the music they call blue grass Seeped into the American soul I just love the blues of blue grass I love banjo plucking strings They are faster than a heartbeat And the speed of eagle wings They’re the heartstrings of the southland They’re the spirit out of soul They’re the rhythm of the mountains And the rock of rock ‘n roll Elizabeth Santos |
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Mistletoe Angel 
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (smiles) Yay!!! Oh my gosh, I love bluegrass, it is soothing to my heart when I listen to it, in fact, that is one instrument I want to blend into my music if I become known, as well as many Latin instruments, though the acoustic guitar is my main instrument! (big hugggssssss) I love this, sweet friend, yay, take me back to Dixieland, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Elizabeth, thank you for sharing!  May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Brad Majors
since 2001-04-03
Posts 2647Georgia |
Bluegrass is a nice soothing form of music very well done. |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
This delightful and lyrical poem was music to my ears! ~ May your heart always be filled with song! Warm morning hugs, Linda |
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sweetwater Member
since 2002-12-16
Posts 178Perth |
enjoyed this.. took me back to my travels in the US - oh what a wonderful time! Thanks for the memories  Peace |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Hi Liz, even though Blue Grass isn't my favorite kind of music (soft rock is) I sure did like your poem about it.  Hugs, Ethel |
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Martie
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
and I just love the poetry of Liz Santos...it sings!  |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I'll play along with this one. Excellent. Sy |
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Balladeer
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Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-05
Posts 25505Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA |
Ole Bill Monroe, Kentucky born, Created this great sound. Along with his two brothers They got bluegrass off the ground. Bill formed a band to play this style In 1938. Though they were named The Kentuckians They began in the Georgia state. Bill sang lead with mandolin Banjos for Flatt and Scruggs. Those boys were high on bluegrass And I ain't taking drugs!! So that's how that great style began So many years ago. A young kid with a brand new sound.. Kentuckian Bill Monroe!! Speaking of syles, Liz, I love YOURS!!!  |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
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BluesSerenade Member Patricius
since 2001-10-23
Posts 10549By the Seaside |
I look for your poems, and this was pretty special, it's got the beat! ~YEA~ |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
THank you Noah! One more aspect of your many talents. What a great photo! And thank you for the poem, Balladeer.I knew of BIll Monroe and that they started up somewhere in the south, but didn't know it was in Georgia. What an influence they have had on popular music of many genres. Thank you all for your kind remarks. THanks again, Noah for your input. Liz |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Smiling here... Did you know that Ron's parents were "Blue Grass Junkies"?... We need to make sure he sees this... Very nicely done, Lizzy... |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Didn't know that, Nan My father played the banjo in his younger days and my mother played the mandolin Glad you liked this Lzi |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
This is terrific! I had blue grass music playing in my mind as I read. Wonderful Elizabeth! ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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