The incomparable Billy Bragg, English singer-songwriter and political activist, here singing one of those 'undiscovered' Woody Guthrie songs (in a surreal context..!)
Those are among my all-time favorite Woody Guthrie lyrics. I can feel them in my bones. Thanks for this today. Unexpectedly moving to see Billy Bragg singing for Captain Claw in that surreal world.
Did a little Googling and learned about Captain Claw -- a lobster who represented Atlantic Canada on Kids' CBC as a lighthouse keeper in Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia. I didn't have a clue what the context was (-:
Surreal indeed Robert - but I love the song.
ReplyDeleteThank you. Billy Bragg always makes me feel like myself again. Love the song and the setting.
ReplyDeleteThose are among my all-time favorite Woody Guthrie lyrics. I can feel them in my bones. Thanks for this today. Unexpectedly moving to see Billy Bragg singing for Captain Claw in that surreal world.
ReplyDeleteDid a little Googling and learned about Captain Claw -- a lobster who represented Atlantic Canada on Kids' CBC as a lighthouse keeper in Peggy's Cove, Nova Scotia. I didn't have a clue what the context was (-:
Nice! Strangely soothing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, all!
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