THE DOLPHINS
Written by Fred Neil in 1966.
Sung beautifully by A Beautiful Day in 1970.
Over 50 interpretations of the song,
whose enigmatic lyrics still to ring true to our moment.

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Neil was a noted songwriter and musician dating back
to the 60’s in the legendary Greewich Village scene.
He played with Dylan and other famous folkies from that era,
but never really sought the spotlight.
But he was a great songwriter.

Other music by Neil:
Everybody’s Talking (made famous by Harry Nilsson)

Neils original version:

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The Other Side to this Life
Made famous by Peter Paul and Mary

Neil’s original:
Which was really a biography of his way of life in those days:

April 22

Viggo Mortensen shines in The Dead Don’t Hurt, a fresh take on a Western love story set during the Civil War era. Critics praise Mortensen’s work as director, writer, and star, with an 85% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. This movie continues Mortensen’s 10-year-long
Rotten Tomatoes fresh streak.

Hockey’s special moment:
The handshake of respect between guys who were bitter opponents
a few minutes ago.

But it really means nothing to us at all.

Free. Sorta. Pardner.

 

… we had covered wagons.

I will never be accused of being an Dylanologist.
I just don’t have the energy to root though his garbage or analyse his works.
He is a true artist and often defies analysis of any kind anyway.
I just enjoy his writing as it is.
Much of it is truly inspired.

Here’s some other folks who probably feel the same way.
I particularly like the Grateful Dead tribute to the song
on Gratefully Dead.

I coulda posted a lot more here … but it will never end …

Can someone get those Colleget Kids to get out on the streets?
Or don’t they care?

Rose’s long shadow at Carburn Park / Winter 2025

 

And he’s not done yet.

Took this photo of a Magazine stand in a local food store at Christmas.

Something just seems … wrong with it … ???

“The cave you fear to enter
holds the treasure you seek”
– Joseph Campbell

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These are tough times for me – and a lot of people.
I know I’m here to learn (and learn I will). Despite myself.
I’ve always tried to be a Good and Spiritual person.
And I go out every day and try to spread a little Good Will
to others – and the world.
I’ve believe that Good Will – or any positive action –
no matter how large or small, is an Act of Love.
And adds something to people – and the world.

So I try to remain balanced in spite of
all my own ills and challenges – and the many negatives –
such as World Events.

But …
Recent events – particularly political events in the United States –
have exposed a great amount of anger, hate, and fear in me.
Almost overwhelming.

I don’t want to be like this.

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In a sense these obvious flaws have been a very enlightening and valuable.
I need to face this stuff and deal with it- and resolve it somehow.
Before it consumes me.
And I become the very thing that I fear.

I have the Spiritual resources, Will and tools to conquer it.

So do you.

Not much of a surprise.

I Heard it Through the Grapevine
Marvin Gaye / 1968

Marvin Pentz Gaye Jr. (né Gay; April 2, 1939 – April 1, 1984) was an American singer-songwriter and musician. He helped shape the sound of Motown in the 1960s, first as an in-house session player and later as a solo artist with a string of successes, which earned him the nicknames “Prince of Motown” and “Prince of Soul”.
“I Heard It Through The Grapevine” ranked 1 at the US Billboard Hot 100 and also in the UK in 1969.

I Wish It Would Rain
The Temptations / 1967

The Temptations is an American vocal group formed in Detroit, Michigan in 1960 as The Elgins, known for their string of successful singles and albums with Motown from the 1960s to the mid-1970s.

Love this song.

Be My Baby
-The Ronettes (1963)

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In the decades since its release, “Be My Baby” has been played on radio and television over 3 million times. The song has influenced many artists, most notably the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson, who wrote the 1964 hit “Don’t Worry Baby” as a response to “Be My Baby”. Many others have replicated or recreated the drum phrase, one of the most recognizable in pop music. The song has returned to the U.S. top 40 via cover versions by Andy Kim and Jody Miller. In 2006, the Library of Congress inducted the Ronettes’ recording into the United States National Recording Registry.
= Wikipedia

Reach Out (I’ll Be There)
-The Four Tops (1967)

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The Four Tops‘ song “Reach Out I’ll Be There” was number one on the Billboard Hot 100 from October 15–28, 1966. It was also the fourth most popular song of 1966 according to Billboard.

Great Song by a great Group.