[FM] Woody Guthrie's American Song

[J. Kenneth Riviere]

I just finished listening to a few songs by Kate O'Connor.   WOW!!  What a 
gifted artist!!

I was listening to a few songs and just taken away by her voice and 
lyrics.  Then on came a song which stirred my grey matter in a way that few 
songs have.

Since 9/11 there have been a plethora of songs about this tragedy.  Some 
told the same story over and over and some were uplifting and 
patriotic.  To be honest, I was getting a little tired of the sappy songs 
that went on and on about how horrible it was and how it changed 
them.  Also the fife and drum songs were starting to prove a little 
overdone.  Kate O'Connor's "For The Love of Oil" is from a different and 
maybe somewhat unpopular view.  But sometimes the truth IS unpopular and 
people would rather not hear it.

Kate includes a long and informative intro which places facts right between 
one's eyes.  I am definitely a patriot and love this country but often am 
not to thrilled with the government.  Kate brings to light the United 
State's responsibilities in not only the 9/11 tragedy but also in other 
areas of terrorism and oppression in other lands.  It is not easy to take 
some level of responsibility for something so terrible and I am sure it was 
not easy for Kate to write this song. But I applaud her for her 
introspective thought and bravery for doing so.

Please take a moment and visit her web site http://www.kateoconnor.com/
The prelude and lyrics are posted there, but please read with an open mind 
and a healing heart.  After all, we all own some level of responsibility in 
all world issues.  It is our responsibility to recognize this and do what 
we can to help, wether as simple as a vote or a protest on the White House 
lawn, every little bit helps.

One day i hope to meet this fine person and shake her hand.  Better yet, 
give her a hug.


Dave Cambest
It's Ok to take a look at the past, just don't stare; David Roth