The ramifications of ignorance

I'm determined to post a lot of the video clips I’ve bookmarked, before Big Brother negotiations are finalized and implemented. Universal has gone after the Google’s and YouTube’s in a big way … completely freaking out about copyright concerns of television programs that are uploaded without permission. New restrictions are coming soon … September I think.

Why is it that in so many situations, on so many levels, it’s about control. It’s always been about control … well, that and the almighty dollar and the destructive defiance of not seeing the bigger picture. The ramifications of ignorance and the evil of greed that justifies the callous disregard of others … which only leads to the inevitable blackening of the self, the soul …



The above, in particular, resounds in so many ways ... it's Billy (barely a year before his untimely death) and Jools both in the finest of form, connecting with each other and with the audience ...it's the universal message Billy's singing about, the joy on his face in what he's doing combined with the certainty and belief he has in the lyrics and their message.

The very first time I heard Billy sing that song was on George Harrison’s Concert for Bangladesh 3-album set. I won it by calling in to a radio station … I think I was in Grade 8 at the time … funny how you can recall some moments from so long ago with such clarity – I even remember what I was wearing the day I went down to the station to pick it up … I did find a clip of that actual performance (early 70s) on YouTube, …at some point I’ll upload it, but that’s for another posting.

There needs to be a good vibe today. Good thoughts to get out there … to pass on, to ripple, to affect positive change. To anyone and everyone who reads this, and watches and listens to the following, CLICK ON THE COMMENTS LINK BELOW this posting. Let me know if this in any way made you feel even the slightest bit better. If you want to remain anonymous, remain anonymous.

There may be faces and voice you recognize, some you may not. But, it’s a collection of moments worthy of your time and reflection. From a benefit in memory of George Harrison, one year to the day after his passing (November 29, 2001). Notice his son, Dhani, playing guitar alongside Clapton and Jeff Lynne (ELO), Billy on vocals; Ray Cooper (of Elton John’s band) playing percussion, Ringo playing drums, McCartney on piano ….Gary Brooker, Jim Capaldi (also on drums), Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers. Notice the joy of the people in the audience…the joy of the performers themselves and carry this with you today …



... I really wish I was in that ‘room’ that night …