Anybody know a good song to play while packing up your entire life (again). You'd think being military raised and gypsy born, I'd get used to this. There are boxes everywhere I look. Everything has to be carried down two flights of stairs and out front to a waiting U-Haul trailer so that it can be taken north to a trailer waiting in White Oak, TX (if the stairs don't do me in first). Sometimes I think it would be better to just start drooling and check myself into a state facility. Not really, I'm just tired. In the past there would have been Elijah to help me, but he's gone to live with his mother and a piece of my heart is permanently broken. Couldn't be helped, that's just the way it is. Myriume, can I borrow your inconsequential vent, or at least join you in it? I'm sure we've all been in this place. It's the downside of moving. The upside is a new place, a new life, a new chance to change for the better. I'm so glad that location moving doesn't remove me from you guys. Blessings on all, Connie
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Posts: 849 (06/22/09 4:11 PM) |
Might I suggest, Travelin' Blues by the Claire Lynch band. Starts out by saying "I'm moving, I'm moving, further down the line. I can't
shake these travelin' blues, got moving on my mind." Great beat and you can dance to it!
Peace, Love & Hippy Beads,
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Posts: 140 (06/23/09 1:09 AM) |
I sure do feel upbeat when I listen to Paul Simon's "Graceland"...it resonates movement and I feel like i'm actually in the car and heading
down the road to meet some fabulous future while listening.
Safe travels and lose the blues dear, change is the powerfull swell that carries us forward physically and emotionally; Change is life; and life, well, we must, we must ride the wave! Best wishes to you...and keep good body mechanics while lifting! ha! (the nurse slips out once again.) XO to you Connie. |
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Posts: 26 (06/23/09 1:54 AM) |
I think Guy Clark captured the overwhelming feeling whilst packing in the beginning of "L.A. Freeway" - here's a nice rendition:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTwUpkEK6yk His song, "Boats to Build" is also a wonderful song about change: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K00u77GK5Yc Kieran's "Eight More Miles" would be a bit more of an 'on the road', up-beat song: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xTkCbx7jok On the other hand, a good old-fashioned rant also does wonders for the spirit...I'm off to sleep, but will take another look tomorrow to see what else I can think of. Best of luck with the transition! |
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Posts: 81 (06/23/09 6:03 AM) |
It's tough doing that stuff on your own, Connie. Wish I could be there to lend a hand. You know they say that moving house is one of life's more
traumatic 'adventures' and can knock you about so be sure to take some time out when you arrive if you can. Give yourself a bit of nurturing and
care.....and plan some fun for when the work is over! You'll deserve a reward!!!
I guess one good thing about all that hauling and packing and trudging up and down stairs is that it's gotta be great exercise! Good for the heart if a bit hectic in the process. Does that help? No, didn't think so. I can't think of any songs off the top of my head here ... except, maybe, 'Somewhere Over The Rainbow'.......te he! Will add on tomorrow if I get some inspiration. Hang in there and keep on singing! We're always here for you. Peace. Sue |
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Posts: 218 (06/23/09 11:26 AM) |
you can share my vent, Connie! Trust me, I've moved enough times in my life and it never gets easier. It's always an overwhelming task. Believe it
or not, there is a Duran Duran song about moving onward, but can't think of it off the top of my head. Must review Ipod selections.
As part of your vent - let me just tack on that I haven't stopped yelling or crying at people since I got suckered into this producing thing. I think we all need a group gathering so Victoria and Ruthanne can lead us through some yoga and meditation. I'm free at the end of August....any takers? |
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Posts: 158 (06/23/09 11:56 AM) |
So many good suggestions. What's not to like about Guy Clark? Rhonda, I have looked all the places I have time for and can't find "Travelin'
Blues" by the Claire Lynch Band (but you did turn me on to a new group to check out, you too Arizots - great videos!) Victoria, I love Graceland, but most
of my CD collection is already in my room in White Oak waiting to be unboxed. Sue, I actually am taking a break. Once this is all said and done, I'm off to
Oklahoma on Thursday for my 40 year high school reunion on Saturday night. I'll relax and visit with old friends with my baby sister as my date. Myriume,
funny that you should use the word "onward" in your post. For the past 23 years my Georgia license has said simply ONWARD. So if you see a black 1997
Toyota 4-Runner with those GA tags boppin down the highway (any highway, who knows where I'll go next), it's me. Thanks ya'll for the uplift.
I'm better today and back at it. Blessings on all, Connie
p.s. DeepFreud, I like your idea and will use it to chase the "missing you" blues away when they catch up to me again.
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Posts: 27 (06/23/09 2:30 PM) |
Okay, found a couple more - with links, since your music is mostly packed away...first a road song I first heard Lyle sing at a songwriter's circle. By the
end of the first verse, I had tears streaming down my face and my brother looked over, shook his head and punched me in the arm. By the end of the song we were
both sitting there with tears rolling. Two big, strapping Irish/Finnish American lads trying to hide our emotions when we noticed pretty much everyone around
us doing the same. Go figure. It still hits me, thankfully John Hiatt was also there for some relief (John's songs to follow). Lyle's "South Texas
Girl" and "If I Had A Boat" just 'cuz it's so good:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNmnzwGT4Ic http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B-_W18CWypE&NR=1 As long as your emotions are already on the surface, here's another song from a band I mostly disliked back in the day, but this song always stuck with me for some reason and is still one of my favorite road songs - Journey, "Faithfully" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKorl7Ouht0 Another good song, one that stems from one of Jimmy Buffett's short stories and is a righteous road song in its own way - I've always loved the line, "Take another road to a hiding place" and the imagery of running the pony through the sand...never actually seen the video til this moment - that horse is gorgeous. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6lSxpQB-USE A trio from John Hiatt - "Dust Down A Country Road" (a bit wistful), "Drive South" (prolly the wrong direction, but it's sure a great song) & "Tennessee Plates" (one of my faves!) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbhcXxW4y2U http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuVO4R_3Awk http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTiDJd62y-A Jackson Browne with "The Road And The Sky" live with an amazing backing band - David Lindley, JD Souther on bass (I'm pretty sure anyway) and a fun song to boot! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOltRUZq1iw As a closing song - and since it started out sort of sad & sappy I have to close upbeat - here's a N'awlins brass band doing, well, you'll just have to watch... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSvPjOCz_8w Safe travels! jim |
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Posts: 397 (06/23/09 4:46 PM) |
Don't have any uplifting songs, so I'll offer the revelation I had last time I moved. I decided I'll just walk out. Take nothing. Start afresh when
I get to where I'm going. And the folks moving in here after I leave will have a true fully furnished house. Good Luck.
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