On the Fourth, under these circumstances, I want to share this song: "Black Hills"

[Tom Rinaldo]

[Bayard]

1. Bookmarked

[FM123]

2. Thank you!

So beautiful, poignant and powerful.

[Tom Rinaldo]

4. You are very welcome, I've seen them perform it several times

It is an amazing feeling to be a part of the "audience" (it feels more like a community) joining in on the chorus: Poignant and powerful describes that feeling well.

[Wounded Bear]

3. K & R...nt

[Croney]

5. For contrast, here is the incredibly offensive Trumpster version,

and I'm sure they still believe they own the place.
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[Tom Rinaldo]

6. Though I admit I have a small nostalgic soft spot for Doris Day I think you know which song I prefer

After that god awful reference to Custer this was not quite as offensive as I suspected, but still bad. However after that Custer lead in, I urge you to watch this song to the end. It absolutely is a true story Tom is sharing about his grandmother that always sends chills down my spine to hear:

[Croney]

8. Wow. That is powerful. She displayed her silent revenge and it gave her peace.

Like last night's invasion of the land by the orange monster, I just found the Calamity Jane lyrics offensive; calling it "Indian country" and then referring to it gleefully as their own home. But I know what you mean about Doris Day. Sigh.

[Tom Rinaldo]

9. Everything you say is true.

although "revenge" is not quite a complex enough term to describe it. It's certainly in the mix, along with some amazing grace.

Doris Day remained fiercely loyal and close to her friend Rock Hudson throughout his struggle with AIDS at a time when it was far from "fashionable" to do so.

[Another Jackalope]

10. That is astonishing. Brought tears to my eyes.

Thank you for sharing it.

[Tom Rinaldo]

11. It still does so for me too. You are very welcome. n/t

[malaise]

7. Thanks for this

A July 4 to remember

[Tom Rinaldo]

12. with some memories we could do without n/t