Like many others, I've spent a lot of today looking at youtube videos, and listening to my old Eat a Peach record. This is one of my very most favorite songs. Last year it was played at the memorial service of a man who died way too young, and I thought it was a nice way to pay tribute to Gregg Allman. "Soulshine, it's better than sunshine, it's better than moonshine, damn sure better than rain."
And then this wonderful performance of Melissa. The person who put it up said, "Calm the sadness and play the tunes while Duane welcomes him with open arms."
"Rolling down Highway 41". When I heard he had died, I instantly thought of "Rambling Man".
ReplyDeleteMay he rest in peace.
I love that song. There were so many to choose from.
DeleteMelissa is my favorite by them! So sad he spent most of his life battling addiction. Love his voice.
ReplyDeleteNot an easy life, but I've heard him say two separate times that the good things outnumbered the not-so-good.
DeleteI love the lyrics to 'Soulshine.' Good song for dark times.
ReplyDeleteI was reminded of my old age when all my younger cousins were commenting on his best songs on FB after his passing. However, just listening to these here I'm sorry I missed out on them. Very stirring.
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