Queen Of The World - Lloyd and Claudette

Its a beautiful Sunday afternoon in the East of England. And while I am busy with housework, this lovely piece of reggae (and others like it) give me company.....

Queen of the World - Lloyd and Claudette

The Parting Glass

I ve had and been to many a leaving pints. But this one is different. And I like it a lot. When my time comes I would very much like to be played on my final farewell.

Some Historical Background to The Parting Glass
Some Musical Background to The Parting Glass

"The Parting Glass"

Of all the money that here I had

I've spent thirteen good company

And all the harm that here I've done

Alas it was to none but me

And all I've done for want of with

To memory now I can't recall

So fill to me the parting glass

Good night and joy be with you all

Of all the comrades that here I had

They are sorry for my going away

And all the sweethearts that e'er I had

They would wish me one more day to stay

But since it falls unto my lot

That I should rise and you should not

I'll gently rise and I'll softly call

Good night and joy be with you all

A man may drink and not be drunk

A man may fight and not be slain

A man may court a pretty girl

And perhaps be welcomed back again

But since it has so ought to be

By a time to rise and a time to fall

Come fill to me the parting glass

Good night and joy be with you all

Good night and joy be with you all

The Wailin' Jennys

and as tastes are different, here are some more versions that might be to your liking...

Ed Sheeran - The Parting Glass
Peter Hollens - The Parting Glass
Ronnie Drew Tribute - The Parting Glass
Liam Clancey - The Parting Glass
Ceiliuradh at the Royal Albert Hall - The Parting Glass
Loreena McKennitt - The Parting Glass

It dont sound right if it aint said right

Old southern (US-american) saying. Quoted by Bill Withers in the documentary about his life "Still Bill". I found it so inspiring in more than one way.
Still Bill is a 2009 documentary film about musician Bill Withers. It received its world premiere at the 2009 South by Southwest Film Festival.The title is a reference to Withers' 1972 album of the same name.
Here is the link, hoping you can see it where ever you are.

Still Bill

And here is an amazing use of a distinct Bill Withers theme. I would like to know, what Mr. Withers is thinking of it....

Blackstreet - No Diggity ft. Dr. Dre, Queen Pen

We are all accidents at birth, we dont get to choose what we look like, we dont get to choose how gifted we are going to be, how tall, how strong. We dont get to choose anything. 

One day somebody says you are. At some point or another we have a choice, if we are sane enough by that point, as to how much we are going to apply ourselves. 

And a lot of that is influenced by the people who nurture us. 

Bill Withers, 2009.

how profound....

Jack Kerouac on mountains

or in my case (field archaeologist):

DIG THAT SH....TUFF.....