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Originally Posted by terriz

IMHO. RainMaker, not to put words in your mouth -- if you meant something different, please share!

No, Terriz. That is EXACTLY what I mean. Thanks

Gary, I'm sorry. I just realized that we digressed on YOUR thread instead of MINE. I think I will start a new thread on this topic.

Again, Sorry, Gary.

Neat discussion on some music I love. I collect blues and some jazz. I was lucky enough to hear in person a few of the greats before they passed. Big Joe Turner when he was in his eighties could still shout the blues Kansas City style.

You guys might appreciate this. Remember John Sebastian? Lead singer with the Lovin' Spoonfull. Did his thing at Woodstock. A lot of people don't realize --but-- way back when--the group was second only to The Beatles in sales of records. Well--anyway--about four years ago I'm in a Borders book store and John's there on a book signing. He writes children's books. And he had his guitar with him and decided to perform a little twenty minute set of jug band music which happened to be his real passion. He talked about the music--about Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Sleepy John Estes--and it meant so much to him. Here was this guy who was part of a superstar group just rapping to about ten of us. Then he talked about Lightnin Hopkins and he played a little of his work--and he came to the line "...keeps rollin' cross my mind.." and everybody just broke out clapping and John had this big smile. He had revealed the source of his inspiration for "Younger Girl".....keeps rollin' cross my mind.

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Originally Posted by RainMaker

Ok, many of these are unknown to me, but I can join you for a resounding chorus of: "The Piano Has Been Drinking" by Tom Waites--which is about the most obsure song I know and was surprised to see him on your list. I have some familiarity with Lou Reed from a long time ago. I LOVE Nora Jones (her music is fun to sing too). Bonnie Raitt is great, too. Well, Ok come to think of I have a couple Tracey Chapman CDs. (I recall the year she took every award at the music awards and then the Christian singer who won the award for the Contemporary Christian category started out by thanking Tracy Chapman for not putting out any music in his category!) Of course I know the bigger ones, but I will take a listen to a sampling of those from your list whom I am not familiar with.

I have this strange compulsion: When I am an someone's house whom I am just getting acquainted with, I always browse their music collection if it is in plain sight off in a corner of the living room somewhere. There is no deep meaning or judgment on my part in the type of music they enjoy, but for some reason that is a way I connect with people.

A 2-hour walk to start each day?? Wow, that would be my dream come true! Emjoy it.

I have a book complusion - I get into a home where there's bookshelves full of books and I'm in them invited or not - but I always ask and am told "by all means" -- I have a friend with a Classical collection and World Music collection that is way beyond my musical experiences - so much music in the world and so little time to take it all in.

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Originally Posted by MitchM

I have a book complusion .... so much music in the world and so little time to take it all in.

Uh-oh. I do that TOO! Your last statement is an understatement! (and can be applied to so many things...wouldn't it be great if we didn't have to waste so much time sleeping?")

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Originally Posted by Gary Boye

Joanne, thank you so much for your input.

Specifically, when you mention "groups", are you referring to categories, like demographics or psychographics? Or are you referring to insitutionalized groups--for example, trade organizations for specific industries that might sponsor training venues? Or something else?

Trade organizations, yes. Altho, my main thoughts were about groups of independent sales pracititioners (demo and psychographics)...or any group of independents..as opposed to organized business institutions. Easier to deal with people who are more creative, less rigid, and not in fear for their jobs.

Later,

Joanne

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Originally Posted by Gary Boye

Neat discussion on some music I love. I collect blues and some jazz. I was lucky enough to hear in person a few of the greats before they passed. Big Joe Turner when he was in his eighties could still shout the blues Kansas City style.

You guys might appreciate this. Remember John Sebastian? Lead singer with the Lovin' Spoonfull. Did his thing at Woodstock. A lot of people don't realize --but-- way back when--the group was second only to The Beatles in sales of records. Well--anyway--about four years ago I'm in a Borders book store and John's there on a book signing. He writes children's books. And he had his guitar with him and decided to perform a little twenty minute set of jug band music which happened to be his real passion. He talked about the music--about Robert Johnson, Mississippi John Hurt, Sleepy John Estes--and it meant so much to him. Here was this guy who was part of a superstar group just rapping to about ten of us. Then he talked about Lightnin Hopkins and he played a little of his work--and he came to the line "...keeps rollin' cross my mind.." and everybody just broke out clapping and John had this big smile. He had revealed the source of his inspiration for "Younger Girl".....keeps rollin' cross my mind.

Wow--I must confess, I did not recognize a name or a song

but you made that sound so wonderful, I wish I could have been there nonetheless!

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Originally Posted by Joanne Victoria

Trade organizations, yes. Altho, my main thoughts were about groups of independent sales pracititioners (demo and psychographics)...or any group of independents..as opposed to organized business institutions. Easier to deal with people who are more creative, less rigid, and not in fear for their jobs.

I agree--and that last comment has a lot of relevancy. Thank you for your insight, Joanne.

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