My only Country Joe McDonald album (it was vinyl even) was "Paradise with an Ocean View." I bought it in '76, I think. The biggest protest song on that album was "Save the Whales." I think I actually still have it.
Regardless of its politics, the "I Feel Like I'm Fixin' to Die Rag" was one of the catchiest songs of the decade, a decade of catchy songs. I was 10 when it was released. I'm pretty sure I don't remember hearing it until I was 17 or 18. When I was in college I was a Parrot Head, a Jimmy Buffet guy. I've seen him ten times or so. Oh, I loved my Jerry Jeff Walker, too. Yes I did! Strange combo, huh? Saw them both together in Eugene in '76, I think. Still listen to those guys.
Throw in some Boss now, as well. Tull. I liked Jethro Tull back in the day.
DaddyO, I wore out my "Ballad of the Green Beret" 45 as a kid, however. Played it on my folk's huge stereo in the living room. Cadillac size, with the changer. Remember those? Sadler rocked. I may still have that one around.
For some M's good luck, I could throw you some Jerry Jeff "L.A. Freeway" or "Desperados Waitin' for a Train," but since the M's need to keep driving in runs, I'll give you the driving rhythms of "Hill Country Rain," a classic. Always puts me in a great mood.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuIIOpjJY1E&safe=active
Smiling now,
moe
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