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Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Heart of Gold

Oh my, listening to Neil Young on Youtube, singing Heart of Gold. Wow, brings tears to my eyes. Part of my youth, part of my heart. I ask myself what the tears are for and I imagine they are like the tears a child cries when they see a loved one they were very close to after a long absence. The music of the 60's and 70's was so full of love and idealism. It makes your heart swell, makes you feel so full, so much more than your everyday life. It takes you beyond the earthly bonds, you become one with the sky, the sun, all life.
I wonder how the successive generations have been able to develop their souls without that kind of music. Of course, many of them still listen to our music of 40 years ago. Just heard Stairway to Heaven on the local town radio this morning. That was nice. I usually have to search all the rock stations until I find some Led Zeppelin. Fifty-eight now, and I still love Led Zeppelin more than any other music. But, all my other favorites like Neil Young, are right up there and have the ability to bring the tears. The beauty is just so intense. Thank God, the idealistic heart is still to be found.