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Percy’s Song by Dylan maybe

https://youtu.be/9vixJn4Kemg

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i'm sure someone has already said by now but the Dylan song is 'Percy's song', not on any album but on Biograph and various bootleg series, written around 1963 i think - Joan Baez also does a cool version in Dont Look Back. it goes 'oh the cruel rain and wind' which is the refrain.

i was going to comment on the last video but didn't that her t-shirt is a William Blake design and Patti was wearing the same one when she played in the Royal Albert Hall last year.

(just my little nerd-out)

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" am I going to be a reclusive crank ball or do something about it?" this MUST be on a shirt you sell at the venues! hail to all reclusive crank balls!

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The Silence of the Butterflies... Following your post with Michael Stipe's soundtrack, I remember this little text by Tom Verlaine in Mr. Stipe's road trip/rebirth book "Two Times Intro: On the Road with Patti Smith" (sorry, I am going crazy with the seasons): "December I'm thinking of bells alot lately. Big bells. and snow. Then a week later. a snow storm most of the night. and, The Liberty Bell! So silent! Silence!!" Sorry, now it's snowing in September. The book just read like a family story, the best possible band philosophy. Crossing fingers to see Television in the UK, for many reasons, not only for the Moon.

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💚

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That was such a nice night moment with you. I finally got to listen in, since I am visiting Germany and am always late for everything here during my visit. I may as well be late for your readings, Patti! It was so cozy and I really loved that Shakespeare song. You were dead on re Dylan! 😃

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Belle nuit Patti et oui buvons de l eau

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Thank you for the reading, Patti . . . such a delight! It is a beautiful book. Always enjoy what you have to share with us.

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What happens next?

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Your humility, sense of humor, and playfulness is so heartwarming to be a part of. I hope this is not too strange a question. For years now I have been searching for a comfortable desk chair. Many had to go back.I see what you are on looks thick and comfy. Would you be willing to share the brand/manufacturer and a model if you know it.xxx

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thank you so much! i absolutely love your sense of humor, your wit.

thank you for making me laugh, such a refreshing thing to do as we all trudge through this life here.

have a wonderful labor day and the rest of your week, dear patti

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Good week to you, Patti.

Thank you for sharing your voice, your lyrics.

By the way, I love your shirt, Saint Joseph and the baby Jesus, it seems.

Good night, Patti.

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I love the kitty asleep in the background <3

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<3

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Love and theft. Bob borrows. What a cool book!

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🌻❤

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