Thanks to a fellow A-gon member


One of the most pleasant aspects of participating in this forum are the interesting and frequently thoughtful people I've met. One of our members who hails from Georgia, who I will identify only as "The Vet" (he knows who he is), sent me a CD-R of music by Lyle Lovett as a "thank you" for my posts about jazz. I don't think "The Vet" will mind if I quote a few lines from the nice note that he enclosed with the CD-R:

"I am glad that you are up to a little experimentation... Lyle Lovett is not country. He is from Texas and does some very traditional country cuts on many of his releases, but his work is so diverse that it defies categorization. That is part of why he is so much fun for many of us... I have included selected cuts from several CD's, which include Lyle and his "Large Band" who are a wonderful group of musicians... I find his smart lyrics and dry wit to be very refreshing from the typical dysfunctional love prose in most of today's music... I hope this catches you in the right mood- you might be in for a treat... I hope you enjoy, my friend, and thank you for all the valuable assistance in my musical horizons."

Indeed, "Vet", you did catch me in the right mood, and I'm very pleased that you took the time to share something you enjoy. The music on your CD-R broadened my horizons, and I'm grateful. That's one of the wonderful things about music -- you never know when you are going hear something that expands your appreciation and makes you glad you caught the audio bug.

I send my warm thanks to "The Vet". Since I am an avid fan of University of Washington Husky football, I'm going to give you the honorary title of "Dawg Doc". Don't know if "The Vet" is a fan of Georgia football, but if so, best wishes from one "dawg" fan to another.
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Bluenose- if you like Nanci Griffith, try her "Other Voices" cd, great treatments of other writers. I esp. like Tecumseh Valley by Townes Van Zandt. And Bluenose of some special significance to Nova Scotians, besides the name of the ferry?
Hello, Swampwalker. Yes I have all of Nanci Griffith on both vinyl{that was released on rounder and all of her on cd except her very latest. Yes, I do like "other Voices". The Bluenose is the famous racing schooner, the BN11 now sailes. Also, it is a nickname given to nova scotians. We also have been called "herring chockers". Did you know the original bluenose was halted by a German U boat in the caribbean in WWll? The u-boat skipper was an admirer of her racing prowess and told her leave as he wouldn't sink such a handsome vessel..sadly she later came to grief on a reef....a sad ending for an undefeated gallant lady of the sea. cheers, bluenose
Audiogon and the RIAA have asked me to inform you that you are all under arrest. PUT THE BURNER DOWN AND BACK AWAY FROM IT SLOWLY!
Before this thread falls off the main page, I wanted to share a follow-up message with Charlie. I had an hour or more tonight to do some serious listening before my wife arrived home, and I am really pleased with the excellent compilation of Lovett's music. Great selections, and as you thought, the CD-R sounds great through the Vandy 3A Sig's. I've wandered into Tower Records several times lately and asked the clerk for some suggestions on CD's, because I've felt like I've been in a musical rut for a while. Needed something new to wake up my ears again. The Lovett collection you sent, Charlie, turned out to be just what the doctor ordered -- even if the "Doc" is a "DawgDoc". Anyway, I am in your debt for expanding my horizons -- thanks very much!!