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Memorial Day on Cattle Point Road

Memorial Day on Cattle Point Road
[2012]
Lyrics and Music by Britt K. Arnesen
Album: Solo Acoustic at the Stensrud Building

"A week from my departure to Montana, I had hoped to be writing about that. But something else is on my heart right now.

It’s Memorial Day out on Cattle Point Road
We honor the heroes who’ve fallen at war
Here another young life lost but for nothing at all
What a shame now..

Yesterday I learned that the young man who died in this weekend’s car accident was the homeless banjo player who had played with me at the Doctor’s Office. Last night I nicknamed him John Banjo and stayed up late recording his song. I played it until my fingers hurt, with Canyon sleeping next to me the whole time. I have posted draft lyrics at the bottom and appreciate your feedback and suggestions.

Yet another waltz, yet another eulogy. This one for John Parish, aka Sabien, an artist my age whose life was... (Continues)
Young Dana's got a brown bag from the Little Store
(Continues)
Contributed by giorgio 2013/2/20 - 08:20




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