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Music Appreciation

johnnyfins

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3. And he really has done it(in his songs) WITHOUT

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #2)

Sun May 25, 2025, 01:38 PM

May 25

Being directly or overtly political. Just truth through everyday people. EMPATHY. I am glad I identify with his underlying message. I don't like everything he has released. But I know he isn't full of shit. I am from Philadelphia. We can smell bullshit from miles and miles away. It is required for survival.

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Bruce's Message to America + Selections From the Land Of Hope & Dreams Tour, (a re--post from Ranting Randy [View all] George McGovern May 25 OP

My man speaks, and has spoken the johnnyfins May 25 #1

You betcha johnnyfins. TRUTH TO POWER! Like we once proclaimed "Right On!" Thanks! George McGovern May 25 #2

And he really has done it(in his songs) WITHOUT johnnyfins May 25 #3

Thanks Johnny. Check out this earlier album of his, of you haven't already. . George McGovern May 25 #4

My absolute favorite author. Steinbeck. johnnyfins May 25 #5

Asbury Park. "Sandy". George McGovern May 25 #6

73? johnnyfins May 25 #7

Am I talking to Vini Lopez right now? johnnyfins May 25 #8

This message was self-deleted by its author George McGovern May 25 #11

Nope. My name is Allan. George McGovern May 25 #12

Precisely. You too? George McGovern May 25 #9

Precisely. You too? George McGovern May 25 #10

Yes. Same as you? George McGovern May 25 #13

That, johnnyfins, is the truth. George McGovern May 26 #14

This is so good, thanks for posting it again. It deserves lots of attention. Ranting Randy May 26 #15

You betcha Ranting Randy. I wouldn't have known about it were it not for you! George McGovern May 26 #16