October 8, 2004
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Another Glimpse of Heaven
Last night we saw these three guys in concert:
Awesome show, as expected. I also enjoyed a nice little chat with each of the band members after the show. They shared the bill with Fairport Convention, one of the premiere English Folk-Rock bands of all times. Good to see them, as well, but we couldn’t stay for the entire Fairport set as Bernie was feeling rather poorly and wanted to get home to bed early. His health is more important than staying ’til then end of the show, that is, as long as it wasn’t the Strawbs on second – if that was the case, he could have napped in the Jeep until I was done watching the final encore! One must keep one’s priorities straight, you know.
The Strawbs did, indeed, play A Glimpse of Heaven, it was their third song of the set, as well as a fitting description for my feelings about anytime I get the chance to see these guys play live.
The second song of the evening is adifrentdrumr’s choice song lyrics for this weekend:
While seasons change in timely way
The salt sea ever flows
Where open moors lie cold and bleak
A single flower grows.
Though winter snows fall deep and long
The flower grows the while
The weary traveller passing by
Feels warmer for her smile.
Sunshine and the tender flower
Both melt the young man’s heart
But he who lingers waits his turn
Must learn to play his part.
Through summer days of warmth and love
The young man tends his flower
But blinded by their colours bright
Heeds not the passing hour.
The autumn trees once clothed with gold
Now frayed and sadly worn
The flower bids a chill farewell
The young man’s heart is torn.
While seasons change in timely way
The salt sea ever flows
Where open moors lie cold and bleak
A single flower grows.
– Strawbs – “The Flower and the Young Man”
(written by David Cousins)
Have a lovely weekend, Dear Readers, whatever you choose to do. And be sure to pause and enjoy the beauty that is all around us.
Comments (9)
I don’t know them, but shall visit their website tomorrow.
Any band that long in the tooth and (still) playing is bound to not be crap (though there’s matter of taste, ofcourse)…
Do you collect autographs? Did you get any pictures with them? They sound like a really great band.
Love the new background! You have a great weekend too.
I am looking at something beautiful right now in his bathrobe !! LOL. Have a good weekend and glad you had a nice time at the concert !!
Love the leaves by the way !!!
I think it’s great you get to meet and interact with a group who’s music means so much to you! Very cool.
What a beautiful song!
I have music playing…just someeting on the radio…and your leaves seems to be dancing in rhythm!
Either that or my meds haven’t worn off…
*smile*
Peace and Love…GFW
Lovely lyrics.
I’m glad you had such a good time. The leaves are starting to change here, now, but still have a ways to go. Hope you have a good week! 
I SEE IT IN MY WIFE NOVA’S EYES
HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY !!!
Lucky you, getting to talk with your favorite band. Glad you ahd a good time at the concert. I like the lyrics, they could be a metaphor for many different things. And so poetic too.