what *was* going on????

in berry gordy's head. i always rather figured that the head of motown records was a bit of a visionary genius, but i just read this:

"'What's Going On' just sat on the shelves. Berry Gordy didn't like it; he thought Marvin should just stay with the beautiful ballads. Then someone that worked at Motown heard it and told Berry, 'This is a smash, man,' and so ultimately Berry released it, and it went through the roof." --Otis Williams of the Temptations


what the????? how could ANYONE hear that song and not realize that it has to be one of the best songs ever written???? that little tidbit from mr williams just amazed me!!

Oh, you know we've got to find a way
To bring some understanding here today
Oh Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me
So you can see
What's going on......

my first love....

just finished reading pamela des barre's "let's spend the night together" which is basically a bunch of groupies glorifying and justifying the lifestyle...lol!! found this lovely poem in the chapter dedicated to gayle o'connor, tho, and i just HAD to post it as it fits me to a tee!!! not sure if ms o'connor wrote the poem herself or not, but she said she had it on her mirror when she was growing up:

music is my first love

it will be my last

music of the future

music of the past

to live without my music

would be impossible to do

in this world of troubles

my music pulls me through.

play on, stevie ray.......

hard to believe it's been almost 20 years since we lost him!!

Oo oo now baby....tell me how have you been

We all have missed you....and the way you grin

The day is necessary....every now and then

For souls to move on....givin life back again, and again

Fly on fly on....fly on my friend

Go on....live again....love again

Day after day....night after night

Sittin here singin every minute....

as the years go passing by....by, by, by

Long look in the mirror....weve come face to face

Wishin all the love we took for granted....love we have today

Life without you....all the love you passed my way

The angels have waited for so long....now they have their way

Take your place....

happy birthday, robert plant!

THANK YOU for one of the most memorable (and surreal!) days of my life, and for being true rock royalty and treating us with kindness!!

My, my, my, an inspiration is what you are to me,

Inspiration, look see.

the times they are a'changin'.......

tattoo barbie is one of the hottest selling toys right now! who woulda thunk it??? ;)

you make my heart sing.....

i need to learn to make better notes! i'm always reading or hearing quotes or thoughts that i find moving or brilliant, and i try to jot them down for future reference. i'm pretty good about also making a note of where i heard or read it, or who said or wrote it. in the case of the following quote, tho, i didn't write down where it came from, so i apologize to the author for not giving credit where credit is due:

i want someone to make me feel like music!

how lovely is that?? and.........it explains exactly what i'm looking for, and better still......what i NEED. not sure i'll ever find it, but at least i know what i have to have, so if i ever DO meet that man....i'll know him without doubt or question! :)

peace, love and friends!

once again....my precious friends come thru with wonderful surprises on the days i seem to need them the most!! i got the pictured woodstock patch (ok...my cell camera sucks, but you get the idea) in the mail today from a dear pal with a sticky note attached that said "to my favorite hippie!" made my day!!! thanks R. loves ya!!!

and my horoscope for today:

you should take time to smell the roses. your tender heart my lean toward peace and quiet.

not much into astrology, but i liked that, and thought i'd add it in here for grins and giggles! it's a lovely message and fitting.