Deep Purple and Steppenwolf

[OldGreyEagle]

I didnt know where else to post this, and I had to share.

Last night my son and I went to Bethlehem's Muskikfest. The star atraction was a concert by Deep Purple and John Kay and Steppenwolf. John Kay has always been a hero of mine, born during the last years of WWII in a region that would become East Germany, his father died in action against the Russians the month before he was born. He and mother and stepfather made their way first to Toronto and then he ended up in Los Angelos and the rest is history. He announced that this is his last year for touring and at age 63 I can understand it but his music has ben an influence on me. His music has always been a balance of political comments and commercial success.

 

If you get a chance, take a look at the lyrics of "Monster", released in 1970, it speaks also to today. "Power Play" is also a song of his that all politicians should commit to memory before their first election. They ended with "Magic Carpet Ride" and of course their signature song "Born to be Wild"

 

Deep Purple was great, from opening song to the finale I would love to say more but I have to get my motor running and head out on the highway looking for adventure and whatever comes my way. (for this week end, the Venturing Cardboard Boat Regatta) when you think about it, High Adventure comes in many forms

 

 

On Tuesday I saw the Moody Blues and if I wasnt going on a campout tonight, I would be attending the Joe Walsh concert. Bethlehem is one festing town.(This message has been edited by OldGreyEagle)

[evmori]

WOW! I have seen Deep Purple 3 times! Which version are they currently touring?

[OldGreyEagle]

its the Rapture of the Deep World Tour 2006-2007

[evmori]

Deep Purple without Richie Blackmore is like Steppenwolf without John Kay!

[acco40]

I'm surprised that "Monster/Suicide/America" doesn't get the airplay now that other "classic" rock songs get. Unfortunately, both of these bands have gone through line-up changes ad nauseum.

 

(Monster)

Once the religious, the hunted and weary

Chasing the promise of freedom and hope

Came to this country to build a new vision

Far from the reaches of kingdom and pope

Like good Christians, some would burn the witches

Later some got slaves to gather riches

 

But still from near and far to seek America

They came by thousands to court the wild

And she just patiently smiled and bore a child

To be their spirit and guiding light

 

And once the ties with the crown had been broken

Westward in saddle and wagon it went

And 'til the railroad linked ocean to ocean

Many the lives which had come to an end

While we bullied, stole and bought our a homeland

We began the slaughter of the red man

 

But still from near and far to seek America

They came by thousands to court the wild

And she just patiently smiled and bore a child

To be their spirit and guiding light

 

The blue and grey they stomped it

They kicked it just like a dog

And when the war over

They stuffed it just like a hog

 

And though the past has it's share of injustice

Kind was the spirit in many a way

But it's protectors and friends have been sleeping

Now it's a monster and will not obey

 

(intro to cool guitar solo) :-)

 

(Suicide)

The spirit was freedom and justice

And it's keepers seem generous and kind

It's leaders were supposed to serve the country

But now they won't pay it no mind

'Cause the people grew fat and got lazy

And now their vote is a meaningless joke

They babble about law and order

But it's all just an echo of what they've been told

Yeah, there's a monster on the loose

It's got our heads into a noose

And it just sits there watchin'

 

Our cities have turned into jungles

And corruption is stranglin' the land

The police force is watching the people

And the people just can't understand

We don't know how to mind our own business

'Cause the whole worlds got to be just like us

Now we are fighting a war over there

No matter who's the winner

We can't pay the cost

'Cause there's a monster on the loose

It's got our heads into a noose

And it just sits there watching

 

start of "girlie" back-up chorus

 

(America)

America where are you now?

Don't you care about your sons and daughters?

Don't you know we need you now

We can't fight alone against the monster

 

 

[scoutldr]

OGE, I'm in your backyard! Took my bride to see Leon Redbone at the Roxy Theater in Northampton Thursday night. Combined the trip to see my octogenarian aunts and uncles in Easton/Bethlehem. As we were exiting the theater, we saw a crowd in back of the theater where the parking lot is...and Leon was there mixing with the crowd...he was gracious and signed an autographed and took a picture with us. Listening to Musikfest on the TV live as I type this in my hotel room...

[OldGreyEagle]

heck there I was at Camp Minsi on friday night, missed Joe Walsh but on Saturday we had the Venturing Cardboard Boat Regatta, cardboard boats do float, but you cant build them in a week or less. Camp Minsi is close to Mt Pocono.

 

Power Play

 

What gives you the right hey you

To stand there and tell me what to do

Tell me who gave you the power

To stop me from livin' like I do

Remember if you plan to stay

Those who give can take away

Don't bite the hand that feeds you

 

Just one time I'd like to be somewhere where

None of your clever lies fill the air

I'm tired of your frozen smile and your voice of tin

Just might all gang up on you

Turn the knob and do you in

 

Remember if you plan to stay

Those who give can take away.

Don't bite the hand that feeds you

 

This never ending power play

"Tween Jealous greed and vicious hate

Is grinding us like giant millstones

But it can't be our only fate

It's time we got our heads together

And let'em know that we're awake

 

Those in the dark, you know they're no longer blind

They're breakin' from your strangle hold on their minds

Those that can see don't need no one to cross the street

Be careful who you're pushin' round

They just might find you obsolete

 

Remember if you plan to stay

Those who give can take away.

Don't bite the hand that feeds you

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