rdo
(DC) | | Posted: Nov 22, 2012 - 09:24 | |
JrzyTmata wrote:It just wouldn't be Thanksgiving without Alice!  From Thanksgiving, 2002. |
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fredriley
(Nottingham, UK) | | Posted: Nov 22, 2012 - 09:23 | |
The Bard of Barnsley, Ian McMillan, did a half-hour programme on the BBC talk radio station, Radio 4, last week on this song: "Ian McMillan goes in search of the people and places described in Arlo Guthrie's 1960's ballad, Alice's Restaurant and discovers how this eighteen minute song inspired a generation and still plays a unique part in American life today. " I couldn't give a monkey's either way about this song, but the radio prog was interesting if only for the jarring juxtaposition of McMillan's broad South Yorkshire accent, 'appen, with various US accents. You can listen to the prog online if you've a spare half-hour and want to hear a working-class Brit perspective on the song. |
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k8ling1114
(Puget Sound, Washington) | | Posted: Nov 22, 2012 - 09:20 | |
never thought i'd hear this while flying! kinda want to share this with my fellow passengers...
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oldviolin
(Esse Quam Videri) | | Posted: Nov 22, 2012 - 09:20 | |
Everyone has a responsibility to not only tolerate another person's point of view, but also to accept it
eagerly as a challenge to your own understanding. And express those challenges in terms of serving other people.
Arlo Guthrie
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msymmes
(Toronto, CA) | | Posted: Nov 22, 2012 - 09:19 | |
You got your wish!!!
laozilover wrote:In years past, Bill played this on Thanksgiving at 9 and 3 PST. Hope he does it again this year!  |
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laozilover
(Left of Chicago and up) | | Posted: Nov 22, 2012 - 07:04 | |
In years past, Bill played this on Thanksgiving at 9 and 3 PST. Hope he does it again this year! |
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q4Fry
| | Posted: Feb 15, 2012 - 20:36 | |
This is hilarious... but it's so long.
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oldviolin
(Esse Quam Videri) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 17:00 | |
EssexTex wrote:Mutter mutter....zzzzzz..parp...zzzzzz..sigh
I'm considering inserting my head into a turkey's ass...as a tonic to this. WBMBIT? |
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simpo99
(Southampton, UK) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 15:51 | |
Haven't heard this for decades! Absolutely brilliant.
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krisolson
(Victoria, BC) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 15:31 | |
Axelito wrote:Really?! Really?! Twice in a day ? This is not a gift !!
I totally agree. It's pretty awful once...twice feels like a punishment. Which would be more tolerable if it weren't so LONG! |
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a_genuine_find
(not me, Radio P) (3rd stone, sol, orion belt, milkyway) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 15:25 | |
'I could sing for another twenty-five minutes ... I'm not PROUD ...'
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nevar23
(Georgia) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 15:25 | |
Yay, my T-Day is now complete!  |
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rolo
(Boulder Creek) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 15:22 | |
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Windspirit
(Fort Collins, Colorado) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 15:20 | |
Happy Turkey Day RP heads.... :-)
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Otomi
(La orilla de la civilización) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 15:17 | |
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Umberdog
| | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 15:16 | |
I guess folks either love or hate this song. I gave it a 9 myself. I've been listening to this song for as long as I can remember.
Happy Thanksgiving, folks.
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carlos65
(Everton) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 15:15 | |
this sucks, Ray Stevens & Weird Al whatsisface next???
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Axelito
(France) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 15:09 | |
Really?! Really?! Twice in a day ? This is not a gift !!
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blotto
(127.0.0.1) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 15:07 | |
Thanks for the warning Bill
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bokey
(Left of Centerfield) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 09:37 | |
EssexTex wrote:Mutter mutter....zzzzzz..parp...zzzzzz..sigh
I'm considering inserting my head into a turkey's ass...as a tonic to this.
If you don't like this song,one could advance a credible argument that it's already happened. |
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the_jake
(on the sideline) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 09:29 | |
Bocephus wrote:
Agree...I seem to tune in each year for the early version of this.
At least once and twice if I'm lucky.  |
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antikx
(Canada) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 09:27 | |
Haa haa, I laughed so many times when I first heard this. Great song for those that appreciate this kind of humor.
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JrzyTmata
| | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 09:27 | |
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!!!
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raemonn
| | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 09:27 | |
A Thanksgiving classic. :) And a really nice song. :)
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msymmes
(Toronto, CA) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 09:26 | |
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RazzCat
(Montréal, QC) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 09:25 | |
Classic!!!
Happy Thanksgiving to y'all... :)
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Tamster
(Thousand Islands Canada) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 09:25 | |
oldviolin wrote:Everyone has a responsibility to not only tolerate another person's point of view, but also to accept it
eagerly as a challenge to your own understanding. And express those challenges in terms of serving other people.
Arlo Guthrie
well said ! |
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dsd
(PDX) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 09:24 | |
Although once a year is probably enough, this song just doesn't get old. The question is still relevant. Are you moral enough to ......
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numbat
(Los Angeles) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 09:24 | |
"...is it STILL going??" is the comment from the sleepy-head on the sofa.  |
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Tamster
(Thousand Islands Canada) | | Posted: Nov 24, 2011 - 09:23 | |
you can get anything you want.............  |
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