
Old musicians die
But their music lives on
Beautiful tributes
To the power they harnessed
That changed the world
Challenged politics
Social Norms
And, brought about revolutions
Music that touches the soul
Reaches all the way to Heaven
And Hell
Yes, old musicians die
But their music is alive and well
Today at d’Verse, it is open link night. Linda, our host talked about her love for the Beatles and the Rolling Stones when she was young. Some musicians that we enjoyed have passed on for various reasons. John Lennon’s music Imagine will last into the next generation and beyond. I loved country music, which lost a number of its iconic singers early in life. I think of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Jim Reeves, who died in their prime. Buddy Holly also left us way too soon. Even so, their music lives on. This poem is a tribute to them.
I painted my old Harmony guitar a few years ago. I found it many years ago at a yard sale, coming apart at the seams. I glued it back together and it works fine. It was one you could have ordered from the Sears and Roebuck Catalogue back in the 1950s. I laid the guitar on the canvas and traced it off full size and then painted it.
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Dwight, I love the poem, the painting and the photo of you with the painting. Musicians did influence the thinking and the politics of generations of fans. Great post! Take care! Cheryl
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Thank you Cheryl. Yes, music really influenced our generation in the sixties and seventies. Perhaps we need more Folk Music once again!!
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Yes, we need more Folk Music!
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:>)
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The musician may die but, the music lives on. Thanks for sharing your artwork. Long live the music and the musicians.
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Yes, I agree! Thanks Truedessa!
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true, music remains forever.
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Yes! I believe so…
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Your poem and your painting are wonderful. I was listening to John Denver tonight – ah, music lives on … long after the musician is gone. In fact , the musician lives on, too. Beautiful!
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Thank you Jan. It really does live on. (I think I saw Elvis at the Mall) LOL
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Hah! 🤪
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Wonderful 😍 ❣️ . Both the poem and painting . Musicians have no death untill our heart gives some space for them . Have a nice day ❣️❣️❣️
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Thank you Sukanya! Music is in our souls!
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✌🏻✌🏻❣️❣️❣️
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Art, poetry and nostalgia – such a heady wine you serve these days! Thanks for allowing me to sit at your table. 🙂
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Lovely turn of phrase.
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Thanks so much, Elizabeth – I appreciate your accurate perception. 😉
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You’re welcome! 😀
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😉
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Thanks for joining me! It is wonderful to savor the musical wine of the past!
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True that. I’ve tried listening to BBC Radio One recently, and although it’s passable it’s not quite as… heady as music of a more mature vintage.
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Thanks Robert!
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Wonderful! Poem AND painting! These gave me joy-tears!
Yes, music becomes the soundtrack to our lives and we can float on such wonderful music memories/and music firsts! 🙂
I love hearing about your guitar!
And I think it is so very cool that musicians do live on in their music, as poets live on in their poems. HUGS!!! 🙂
PS…I discovered a brand new song online and I shared it on my WP blog a few days ago. I’ve been looping the song at times so I can hear it over and over again. 🙂
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Thank you so much, I am glad you enjoyed them both. Can you imgaine life without music!?? I will check out your new song.
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I CAN NOT imagine life without music!
How sad that would be, eh?!?!
🙂
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Yes for sure!
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The song is very well done and says it all… It is so sad what is happening in streets of this country. When will we ever learn.
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Yes. 😦
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So true, Dwight. I like your painting of the guitar.
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Thank you so much Kim.
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Wonderful words Dwight, the old musicians have definitely had a big influence on my life….and for me it was Leonard Cohen’s music and his writings…
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I’m with you on Leonard Cohen.
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Yeah.. thanks Liz..
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Thanks Ivor! So many great ones have passed, but their music hooks and songs will always remain.
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A beautiful song Ivor. Loved the video as it played out!
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I love the guitar and the poem! It’s pretty amazing to think about how many lives have been touched by musicians who have passed on. What a legacy to leave.
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Music is really a wonderful legacy!
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I love your poem – music forever! Your poem could apply to poets, as well.
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Oh, that is good…you are right! Thank you!!
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🤗
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Thanks for sharing your poetry and art here, Dwight 🙂 Something iconic about a guitar…
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Yes, they are wonderful instruments!
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A wonderful tribute to how music and the singers live on. Guess our heroes of the 60s if still alive are getting into the post 80 age.
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Yes, some would be quite old and some are!!
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Thank you so much for your comment!
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Play on, Dwight!
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Ha… it seems to have slowed down some these days! Thanks Ken
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So perfectly stated! It is so true. A great musician lives forever!
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They really do!
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Not sure what kind of music you like but my boyfriend and I just found Simplified. Their music is just “nice”.
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I will check them out! Thanks. I like anything with great harmony in it!
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Let me know.
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I liked a couple : Wake and Bake and
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Don’t Change and Island Time
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I appreciate the honor you give to the music makers, as life would be so grim without them. I really like the swirling colors around the guitar in your painting. Feels like eye candy as I look at it, which translates to the spiritual nourishment that music gives as we listen to it.
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Thank you Lisa for your thoughtful comment. I like your descriptions. Yes music is like sweet soul candy
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You are welcome, Dwight.
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This is so beautiful, and so true: how powerful is music and the message it carries. And poetry is a different kind of music, with a similar effect.
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Yes, they both have enduring qualities that outlast us!
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Oh I love this Dwight! Music makes memories, doesn’t it? I have another poet friend who used to be a drummer, and you may like his poetry. His name is Walt and he’s at Walt’s Writings: https://waltswritingsonlife.wordpress.com
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Thank you so much Linda! I checked him out and I love his poetry. The Place Beyond the Pines is perfect!
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Music are like books – they have the power to go places, bring out emotions, make a person think – and they’re very much immortal.
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Thank you Jina. They really are immortal.
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Yes and yes and yes. Well done my friend on PAinting, poem and smile. 🙂
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Ha Ha! The smile cost extra!! I appreciate your kind comment!
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😁
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This somehow reminded me of the tradition of the Australian aboriginals termed “songline” in which they sing their tribal history from its beginnings (dreamtime). Your painting is splendid and your words inspired. Bravo!
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Thank you Beverly. That must be a very long song! Thank you for your kind affirmation!
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I think every generation will have its music… and that will live on… for us it might be rock, for the younger it might be hip-hop.
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You are right! We love what takes us there in the first line of the song….
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Reblogged this on The Reluctant Poet.
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Lovely poem and guitar, Dwight!
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Thank you Merril. I appreciate you taking time to read and comment.
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Sorry it took so long!
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There are a lot of folks at the bar these days. Takes awhile to get through them all! No problem.
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