Oh California...

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(06-30-2018, 10:05 AM)beechnut79 Wrote: The name of this thread was no doubt inspired by that classic Joni Mitchell song.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4fvxx8cIdn4

But I believe I heard once that this kind of dictatorial approach to agriculture happened before, and was a contributing factor to the Dust Bowl. Here is a classic song inspired by the black clouds that appeared in the skies at the time.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqiblXFlZuk

Do you believe we are in for another period when creativity is in the air and crackling with potential? Lord I sure would like to see one. I am a creative myself as I have written over a thousand song lyrics and have had 17 demoed to music. The one I consider to be my crown jewel is below.

https://www.soundclick.com/html5/v4/play...D=13315515

Full disclosure: this is a demo recording and not my actual voice. Arrangement is reminiscent of Dan Fogelberg material, IMO. Inspired by a conversation I had with my favorite librarian at my local library on her last day before retirement.

Hmmm... I overlooked this for a long time until I found this:


See that purple spot in California, that's where y'all lucky devils way out in California can listen to that nice soft Okie accent without having to actually go to Oklahoma!