Song of the Day - The Allman Brothers, Ramblin' Man

Sorry for the extended absence. First a good friend of mine died which threw me off, and then summer arrived which means plenty of stuff to do outdoors, leaving less time for indoor-type activities such as this.

Anyway, this is a nice uncomplicated, feel-good tune. I like the fact that he was born in the backseat of a greyhound bus, rolling down highway 41 since that road passes close by my house :) Actually it passes by a lot of houses since it runs the entire length of the USA.



Here are the lyrics for those of you singing along at home:

Lord, I was born a ramblin man,
Tryin to make a livin and doin the best I can.
And when its time for leavin,
I hope youll understand,
That I was born a ramblin man.

Well my father was a gambler down in georgia,
He wound up on the wrong end of a gun.
And I was born in the back seat of a greyhound bus
Rollin down highway 41.

Chorus

I'm on my way to new Orleans this mornin',
Leaving out of Nashville, Tennessee,
They're always having a good time down on the bayou,
Lord, them delta women think the world of me.

Chorus

[repeat and fade]
Lord, I was born a ramblin' man...

Child abuse survivor speaks out

Copied from the commentary on the clip:

"A question is asked about the Ryan Commission report on child abuse within institutions run by the religious orders in Ireland. After the panel had spoken the questioner responded and his response...well see for yourself."



Here are some reactions to the video...

http://www.reddit.com/r/worldnews/comments/8nabe/irish_child_abuse_victim_tells_shocking_story_of/

Bill Joy on artificial intelligence

Found myself awake letting the dog out at 4am and found this article, it's very thought-provoking and deals with some "big" issues. I still find it difficult to believe that machines will ever be able to think, though.

Why the future doesn't need us.

Hitler Cat

Song of the Day: The Killers - Read my Mind

Music lovers,

There's a nice "hook" in this song. The sound quality isn't the best for the version that is embedded below. You can find better versions on YouTube, however, embedding has been "disabled by request" for those. I'll post a direct link below if you want to view one with better sound quality but you will be spirited away to YouTube, and away from this blog (I'll miss you...).



Better version: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Oec8RuwVVs

Lyrics:

On the corner of main street
Just tryin' to keep it in line.
You say you wanna move on and
You say I'm falling behind.

Can you read my mind?
Can you read my mind?

I never really gave up on
Breakin' out of this two-star town.
I got the green light,
I got a little fight.
I'm gonna turn this thing around.

Can you read my mind?
Can you read my mind?

The good old days, the honest man;
The restless heart, the Promised Land,
A subtle kiss that no one sees;
A broken wrist and a big trapeze.

Oh well I don't mind, if you don't mind.
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
Before you go, can you read my mind?

It’s funny how you just break down,
Waitin' on some sign
I pull up to the front of your driveway
With magic soakin' my spine.

Can you read my mind?
Can you read my mind?

The teenage queen, the loaded gun;
The drop dead dream, the Chosen One,
A southern drawl, a world unseen;
A city wall and a trampoline.

Oh well I don't mind, if you don't mind
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine
Before you jump,
tell me what you find
when you read my mind.

Slippin’ in my faith until I fall.
You never returned that call.
Woman, open the door, don't let it sting
I wanna breathe that fire again.

She said I don't mind, if you don't mind
'Cause I don't shine if you don't shine.

Put your back on me,
Put your back on me,
Put your back on me.

The stars are blazing like rebel diamonds cut out of the sun.
Can you read my mind?