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One Hundred Million Angels Singing
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One Hundred Million Angels Singing |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia 
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when he lost June in May I knew he wouldn't stay he'd be headin home to see her fore too long if you listen you can hear it the wisdom in his spirit one hundred million angels sing his song 'My name's Johnny Cash' he'd say as if folks didn't know it and on his flat-top box he'd play the guitar and the poet and they sing his song a hundred million strong when he sings the angels sing along sometimes it makes me tremble whenever I remember the eight track tapes we played in dad's Mustang and when my dad lay dyin the rebel was supplyin and he clapped along while Johnny Yuma sang yeah, 'My name's Johnny Cash' he said and let's not fail to mention he went where angels feared to tread when he played in San Quentin and they sing his song a hundred million they sing him well into the billions the angels sing the man came around [This message has been edited by Local Rebel (09-13-2003 01:46 AM).] |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Oh my...this is beautiful, Reb...it sings. A wonderful tribute for a wonderful artist. He will be missed. Hugs, ~Vicky When the power of love overcomes the |
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passing shadows Member Empyrean
since 1999-08-26
Posts 45577displaced |
Amen. |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
and it burns, burns, burns like tears of fire... like tears of fire |
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Kaoru
since 2003-06-07
Posts 3892where the wild flowers grow |
*sigh RIP.. |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Reb...  When the power of love overcomes the |
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garysgirl 
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Reb, this is a beautiful tribute for a great entertainer...the Man In Black. I didn't think he would live for long after his June died. I know that when one of my parents passes away, the other will not long afterwards. They are so close, one would be lost without the other. This was a very good write, Reb Hawke. I loved your rhyme in this one.  Hugs to you, friend Ethel |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
LR? the most beautiful tribute I have ever read . . . yes, they were singing, now they are rejoicing . . . *smile you* I adore this and so does he littlewink  xxoo |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
You certainly choked me up with this one, Dear Reb! You captured his essence and brought back many fine memories of him to me. He is now a member of that angelic choir!--and June was waiting for him with waiting arms. God speed, Dear Johnny! You will be missed! Love & the Eternal Flame, EA [This message has been edited by Earth Angel (09-13-2003 08:54 AM).] |
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Midnitesun
since 2001-05-18
Posts 28647Gaia |
A wonderful tribute, LR. His circle is complete. |
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MorninGlory Member
since 2003-08-30
Posts 175Oklahoma |
A beautiful tribute full of honest admiration for one who was loved by so many. He was such a huge talent, and he will be missed terribly. Thank you for writing such a lovely piece. ~ becky |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
I enjoyed reading your words LR, probably the best that I will have read and of anything heard or said by others. M |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
If there could be an apt tribute it would come from you. I've been listening to the sounds in my head these last 26 hours... and yours, of course, spoke for me. Thank you, Reb. |
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Martie
Moderator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
Rebel Touching, and with a familiar rhythm, spirit blessed. |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
Very sensitive, beautiful tribute. Love, Margherita |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Margherita; Thank you for stopping by. I appreciate your comments very much. Martie; Thank you -- it's saturated with the man... if you're not familiar with the song 'The Man Comes Around' from the CD of the same title (from whence the title of this originates) it's worth the investment -- and the DVD of his MTV Music Video award-winning movie is included... but... buy kleenex too... Sunshine; All day long I didn't even have any words -- then these... thank you Maureen; It's kind of you to say... thank you.. Becky; Yes, he'll be missed but I don't begrudge him his passing -- he was a man who was ready for life or death... if you've heard him sing 'The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face' to June -- you know... Kacey; Bye and bye... the circle is complete -- but hearts are broken...thank you.. Earth Angel; Thank you for bringing your thoughts to this somber memorial -- they are valued here. Littlewink; Yes -- it's me, I can rhyme -- but, not in poetry -- see, technically - this is a song...  and even though people may not think that me and country music go together -- just have to figure there's more to me than meets the eye -- besides -- Johnny was the original Rebel -- if you hang around long enough you can tell he was one of my earliest idols... Elvis may have been the King of Rock and Roll -- but Johnny was the Crown Prince of Cool.Ethel; I knew it too -- I'd just hoped he'd stay awhile -- he was starting to connect with a whole new generation -- he had a lot left to give and was just the person to do it. And about the rhyme -- I just pretended for a minute that I could write... Vicky; Thanks -- I needed that -- I feel silly taking this so personally but it would be inhuman to not considering the prominent position he held in my esteem -- and the personal connection you could feel with him -- I remember the first time I met him back in 1980 at a pep rally for Jimmy Carter -- I was supposed to be covering the event but I wound up coming back with more pictures of Johnny than the President of the U.S. I remember when Elvis died I felt it was a significant event -- but I didn't really understand the reaction of the fans because I ddin't feel connected in any way -- and I didn't live all that far away from Graceland either... but, I ramble Meg; Thank you -- I hope in time his real contribution to American culture will be comprehended -- but if there's an afterlife -- I doubt he'll be doing much resting... but I do wish him peace -- in the valley... Dixie; nuff said...  and huggsZzz to all... Namaste |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggssssssss) God Bless You, dearest friend, I respect Johnny Cash most of all not only because he was a great artist, but he was also a devoted Christian, and devoted to his loved ones and to the less fortunate! (wipes tears) Seldom do we see someone who truly understands Jesus and His Father today, but Johnny was one of those special people, and I am blessed I got to live to appreciate his wisdom in song, God Bless You, this is an excellent tribute, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Hawke, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton I don't need no proof when it comes to God and truth I can see the sun set and I perceive ***Live*** [This message has been edited by Mistletoe Angel (09-13-2003 07:31 PM).] |
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littlewing Member Rara Avis
since 2003-03-02
Posts 9655New York |
I agree totally . . . "Ring of Fire" was a playin when I was a readin *smile* |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Nice writing...I recently read where he said that when he was invited on the Grand Old Opery for the first time he wanted to dress a little different so he wore all black and it went over all right so he continued...now he's in heaven wearing all white...James |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Thank you for this. |
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inkedgoddess Member Rara Avis
since 2002-11-19
Posts 7392Ohio |
" the taste of love is sweet, when hearts like ours meet" god i hate country music, but those simple little lines without use of a dictioanry are so kick ass, aint they?  |
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Local Rebel Member Ascendant
since 1999-12-21
Posts 5767Southern Abstentia |
Michelle, Yeah, kick ass is as good a way to describe JR Cash as any -- he was the original bad ass of the music business, the original rebel, he could be a conservative, religious, liberal, hippie all at once and be totally genuine about it. June Carter wrote those words for him and they belonged in his mouth. I couldn't ever really call Johnny 'country' music though. He broke all the barriers and didn't believe in genre any more than I do. Thank you for your thoughts. Enchantress; I thank you, and I know Johnny would too. He was a man enourmously gracious to his fans. James; Thanks for your input -- very much. There was very much more to the black though -- he was a fighter for social justice (and a huge influence on my views) and the black was his symbol of mourning for the downtrodden and oppressed. He was much more than an artist. Thanks again for stopping in -- it's appreciated. Sue; Yeah -- about 70 or 80 songs were playin in my head when I wrote it -- that was one of em surely. Noah; I have to agree with you. He came closer to living his faith in the Jesus of Nazareth as I understood him than anybody else I can point to off the top of my head. My favorite song was his last one -- 'The Man Comes Around' -- his approach to Revelations from the aspect of social justice is the way that I would tend to read it too -- instead of the way most folks do. He said it was the most difficult of all his songs to write and I think it his best. He just kept getting better. And better. I'm proud to say I loved the man. 'and he decides who to free and who to blame' Amen and Amen [This message has been edited by Local Rebel (09-14-2003 04:11 AM).] |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
"I feel silly taking this so personally but it would be inhuman to not considering the prominent position he held in my esteem -- and the personal connection you could feel with him -- I remember the first time I met him back in 1980 at a pep rally for Jimmy Carter -- I was supposed to be covering the event but I wound up coming back with more pictures of Johnny than the President of the U.S." To honor anyone who touches so many is to show your gratitude for a life, Reb. I cried when Walt Disney died, because he seemed as much a father to me as my own. I cried when the people on the Challenger died, not only because of them all, but specifically one of them was a teacher, and I had a teacher who meant SO much to me, that I could feel along with her class, and the nation, the sense of their loss in this woman. Don't ever feel silly Reb, for leaving your emotions here on the blue boards. That is why you were gifted with poetry, and why we are gifted when we find poets who touch us, like you do. |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
I was driving back from Louisiana this morning... and glad a stop light kept me from having to pull over when Ghost Riders played on the radio... your write brings back those same emotions... excellent!!! |
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