tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post4299285351423235254..comments2023-12-27T16:41:07.438-05:00Comments on Suldog: Freedom (To Me)Suldoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07778845367184916684noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-54857258291511285912010-04-12T08:56:07.958-04:002010-04-12T08:56:07.958-04:00The discs must have been such a fantastic surprise...The discs must have been such a fantastic surprise for the guys this past Saturday, how sweet of you to do that! <i>Freedom (to Me)</i> is great, the addition of the flute is a twist I wouldn't have seen coming if you hadn't mentioned it but it was quite a welcome surprise. A little bit of extra flair in a pretty rockin groove. Beautiful lyrics too, perfect for a wedding! So when's the reunion tour?CSD Faux Finishinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05947691876538206892noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-25273168865875328572010-04-11T22:57:05.241-04:002010-04-11T22:57:05.241-04:00By now, Jim, you have begun the party! I hope tha...By now, Jim, you have begun the party! I hope that your trip down memory lane was wonderful! I certainly thoroughly enjoyed this! You guys were terrific musicians...and probably still are! What a wonderful find! I'm so glad I got to hear this...you never cease to amaze me with your talents...Hugs, JanineSniffles and Smileshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073156486641622612noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-54925209363301031772010-04-11T04:34:43.643-04:002010-04-11T04:34:43.643-04:00must be a gr8 band.must be a gr8 band.25BARhttp://www.quarterbar.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-91236603928956905902010-04-11T00:30:25.327-04:002010-04-11T00:30:25.327-04:00What a find! I would love something like this to h...What a find! I would love something like this to happen to me. I liked the song.Unspokenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16065870952905767595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-48017202212510060422010-04-10T13:20:19.454-04:002010-04-10T13:20:19.454-04:00Have a great time at the party! I'm sure every...Have a great time at the party! I'm sure everyone will appreciate the CDs! : )Lisa Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08096947438461486505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-70780049993336681132010-04-09T21:48:44.241-04:002010-04-09T21:48:44.241-04:00Suldog, I loved reading this, but I have to tell y...Suldog, I loved reading this, but I have to tell you I had a weird overlapping memory, triggered by your recollection. All those years as a cantor at the Cathedral in St. Augustine (under the previously-discussed strict oversight of a certain Dominican music director) gave me a nose for the secular, as defined by liturgists...I have often tried to articulate the sacred value of music perceived to be "secular" in an effort to get certain music approved...and I agree with Michelle. The Amazing Flaming (Catholic) LaRue. Perfect.<br />Love, love,<br />Angie at Eat HereAngela Christensenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00629271379912565894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-32949124801587153442010-04-09T19:49:40.047-04:002010-04-09T19:49:40.047-04:00highly impressed here and that band must have bee...highly impressed here and that band must have been the ultimate freedom and softball and I<br />'d say you are a free spirit Jim and it takes another to know..ski beatihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09898046178398533410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-31075993957546759682010-04-09T11:48:37.904-04:002010-04-09T11:48:37.904-04:00I love that you found that tape and were able to c...I love that you found that tape and were able to clean it up for the guys...and how cool to have it played at your wedding. For a rocking dude you really are an old softie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-86164906220172797362010-04-09T09:34:11.052-04:002010-04-09T09:34:11.052-04:00Good work on restoring the tune. Like others here...Good work on restoring the tune. Like others here, every time I hear flute in a pop/rock tune I think of Ian Anderson. It's amazing how programmed we are, innit? That said, "Freedom (To Me)" has some good hooks in it and is eminently hummable. I'm impressed.<br /><br />wv: reigaudo. I think that's Latin for "Hey! Look at that!"Buckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05319116022465066060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-55261253208673828362010-04-09T05:28:08.244-04:002010-04-09T05:28:08.244-04:00I think it's wonderful that you have recording...I think it's wonderful that you have recordings of that memorable time in your life, and I enjoyed getting to hear a song you wrote.<br /><br />This is also one of the times when I'm so glad I read the other comments. I absolutely love Michelle's. It will be hard from now on not to think of you as "The Amazing Flaming LaRue"! :)Sandrahttp://addhumorandfaith.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-61019915638411588172010-04-08T20:56:00.525-04:002010-04-08T20:56:00.525-04:00First of all, I would be remiss if I didn't st...First of all, I would be remiss if I didn't start this comment by saying, "How 'bout that Curtis Granderson!"<br /><br />Okay, that's out of the way.<br /><br />How great it must've been for you to find the "lost sessions" tape of Live Wire. Every so often I break out the old college jazz ensemble albums and listen to how I used to sound. It's weird to realize that I was way better at something 25 years ago than I am now.Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14794712479594188124noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-54473562744876138062010-04-08T20:14:08.124-04:002010-04-08T20:14:08.124-04:00I enjoyed that very much. I've said it before...I enjoyed that very much. I've said it before and I say it again now... ucky WIFE! I like the bluesy flavor and the Tull tones. I have been a sucker for flutes.<br />But the soul of it all are the lyrics. You are a true romantic Suldog. I admire that. Thanks for the trip down your time machine.Ananda girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09578471199205376974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-80011666207914182932010-04-08T19:27:04.222-04:002010-04-08T19:27:04.222-04:00First of all, your friend did an amazing job brigh...First of all, your friend did an amazing job brightening up the photo, Jim! I did a double-take when I saw it, great work! <br /><br />Everyone keeps saying Jethro Tull, but I actually thought of Styx immediately. I fully admit to not being cool at any point in my life, and yes, I listened to Styx, and liked them too. So it's a compliment :-) <br /><br />You have a wonderful time at your party, and I'm sure everyone will appreciate the CD. <br /><br />By the way, your flautist was really impressive! Yup, never been cool, never going to be. <br /><br />Congratulations on convincing the organist to pretend it was possible you were referring to God. Presumably he hit the confessional and it went something like this, "I willing believed deceit, Father, but it was in the name of true love."Land of shimphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15671954452597068904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-48651447021156914362010-04-08T18:40:37.073-04:002010-04-08T18:40:37.073-04:00Cool.. sweet.. thoughtful... wonderful.
That'...Cool.. sweet.. thoughtful... wonderful.<br /><br />That's so cool that you found that tape. It's sweet that you used this song for your wedding ceremony. It's thoughtful of you to prepare copies for your band mates. And it's wonderful that you're sharing with us. <br /><br />Have a great time at the party. :)Hilaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12787493532006658679noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-20664414558650871502010-04-08T18:07:01.778-04:002010-04-08T18:07:01.778-04:00jim - nice tune, great message, and an awesome bas...jim - nice tune, great message, and an awesome bass solo! yakAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-10359794682480010312010-04-08T18:03:10.451-04:002010-04-08T18:03:10.451-04:00Music is always the source of memories. Music and ...Music is always the source of memories. Music and smells bring memories shooting to the surface.<br />I am glad it was good memories for you.<br /><br /><a href="http://granniemay.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Nuts in May</a>Maggie Mayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06183886005936250976noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-34251625118343965812010-04-08T16:14:21.897-04:002010-04-08T16:14:21.897-04:00a touch of the jethro tull's in that intro JIm...a touch of the jethro tull's in that intro JIm!! of course a great bass line there too!!!<br /><br />luv<br /><br />saz xSazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04433666175721615185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-56944952260942246032010-04-08T15:39:45.596-04:002010-04-08T15:39:45.596-04:00Hey, that sounded good. Cool.Hey, that sounded good. Cool.The Good Cookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01249986191289837440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-83798755062286724932010-04-08T15:35:12.800-04:002010-04-08T15:35:12.800-04:00How utterly cool.How utterly cool.Jazzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14644896022880634803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-55738720670425014292010-04-08T15:19:52.739-04:002010-04-08T15:19:52.739-04:00I had absolutely nothing to add to this conversati...I had absolutely nothing to add to this conversation until I saw the verification word is <b><i>bushleug</i></b>. I even put it up on my blog right below the header. I will have to change the caption.<br />Anyway, Suldog, keep it up with the good stuff (music, stories, pictures and sports). Sorry your Sox didn't do better with the Yanks.IT (aka Ivan Toblog)https://www.blogger.com/profile/07484236901066944983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-21770916465174481812010-04-08T14:27:09.680-04:002010-04-08T14:27:09.680-04:00very nice suldog. cool that you can share this wit...very nice suldog. cool that you can share this with your buddies as well...its definitely liturgical. smiles.Brian Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722940075884718007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-74705424263663297682010-04-08T14:23:00.233-04:002010-04-08T14:23:00.233-04:00I think you are having fun with this and rightly s...I think you are having fun with this and rightly so. I played the tune for hubby and he could relate to the good ol' days with the band.CiCihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08615265608675467505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-77705741980088051082010-04-08T14:08:14.501-04:002010-04-08T14:08:14.501-04:00How propitious [I love that word] that you have ac...How propitious <i>[I love that word]</i> that you have access to the tools necessary to "fix" the time damaged works. <br />Also, I see absolutely nothing wrong with your music being played at a Catholic wedding. I can remember attending mass at the Newman Center in Palo Alto during the 60s. The limits were really stretched then.(not necessarily your) Uncle Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705753220273516841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-6524547090889641512010-04-08T13:58:25.751-04:002010-04-08T13:58:25.751-04:00I can clearly hear the influences of Velvet Underg...I can clearly hear the influences of Velvet Underground and Jethro Tull in there (and I don't know that I ever would have put those two together in my head if I hadn't heard it) I know it wasn't the bands usual hard driving style, but I like it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15329973.post-14464189142145083262010-04-08T13:39:49.658-04:002010-04-08T13:39:49.658-04:00i have no doubt your former bandmates will be deli...i have no doubt your former bandmates will be delighted with the CDs. what a special thing to do and share with them. i'm sure it was no small amount of work.<br /><br />love that yo uwere able to convince the church that this qualified as liturgical music. rock on, most righteously!limehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17259558876349307173noreply@blogger.com