WHEN in the course of human Events, it becomes necessary….
Stevie Ray Vaughn: Texas Flood
byVanderleunonAugust 29, 2017
The Great Houston Flood of 1935 : “The flood began on December 6, 1935, with a downpour that went on for two days, causing massive flooding of Buffalo and White Oak Bayous. Eight people were killed, and the Port of Houston was shut down for 8 months as its docks were submerged, the ship channel was clogged with mud and debris, and miles of railroad tracks were uprooted. Twenty-five blocks of downtown were underwater, as were 100 residential blocks. Property damage was estimated at $2.5 million, approximately $42 million in 2012 dollars. The damage and loss of life caused by this flood resulted in the creation of the Harris County Flood Control District, legislation passed by the 45th Texas Legislature in 1937.”
Well there’s floodin’ down in Texas All of the telephone lines are down Well there’s floodin’ down in Texas All of the telephone lines are down And I’ve been tryin’ to call my baby Lord and I can’t get a single sound
Well dark clouds are rollin’ in Man I’m standin’ out in the rain Well dark clouds are rollin’ in Man I’m standin’ out in the rain Yeah flood water keep a rollin’ Man it’s about to drive poor me insane
Well I’m leavin’ you baby Lord and I’m goin’ back home to stay Well I’m leavin’ you baby Lord and I’m goin’ back home to stay Well back home are no floods or tornados Baby and the sun shines every day
Whoa, never saw this rendition before…smokin’. Was thinking about this song driving home last night.
Was lucky enough to see SRV three times before he died, 27 years ago last Sunday BTW. The first time was an all day, outdoor “Jazz” fest which he headlined and it started raining and lightening during his set so they had to cut it short. The next time he opened for Robert Plant, which was an odd pairing but a great show. Then the last time was a week before he died.
BillHAugust 30, 2017, 7:10 AM
My smell test meter tells me the Houston flood of ’17 has been hyped into something it’s not. I’ve yet to see any images of water that’s more than knee deep except in an obvious floodway. The “catastrophic” things that have happened seem to be about what you always get from a city of 6 mil in any given week. Of course I have no way of knowing one way or another given the lying agenda of the media.
Great song choice, Gerard. If you’re taking nominations for other such, may I recommend Jackson Browne’s “Before the Deluge”?
NoriAugust 30, 2017, 7:20 PM
Anyone see any posts from Jim, Sunk New Dawn? Galveston took a mighty whallop from H.Harvey; wondering if Jim is ok.
BunnyAugust 31, 2017, 2:55 AM
He has been commenting since Harvey at ace.mu.nu. Last I saw, he was fine but don’t remember the particulars.
NoriAugust 31, 2017, 6:59 AM
Thanks, Bunny. I read Ace every day, but not all the comments.
Fuel FilterAugust 31, 2017, 8:01 AM
In my youth I had the chance to see SRV at the old Los Angeles Sports Arena but blew my chance. He and Double Trouble were the opening act for the great Jeff Beck.
I didn’t know about him so I passed on the concert. I have been kicking my own ass for it ever since.
BTW, he was *hugely* influenced by Albert King. There are a number of UTube videos of them together in the studio or just jamming together. Check them out. You won’t be disappointed.
SteveS.September 2, 2017, 12:48 AM
Talk about a great blues tune. Check out “Flood in Houston” by Savoy Brown. Vocal extrordinaire courtesy Chris Yolden
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Who Am I? by Carl Sandburg
My head knocks against the stars.
My feet are on the hilltops.
My finger-tips are in the valleys and shores of universal life.
Down in the sounding foam of primal things I reach my hands and play with pebbles of destiny.
I have been to hell and back many times.
I know all about heaven, for I have talked with God.
I dabble in the blood and guts of the terrible.
I know the passionate seizure of beauty
And the marvelous rebellion of man at all signs reading “Keep Off.”
My name is Truth and I am the most elusive captive in the universe.
Duty, Beauty, Liberty, Country, Honor, Family, Faith — Plus a few simple easy to follow rules for guys
Men saw the stars at the edge of the sea
They thought great thoughts about liberty
Poets wrote down words that did fit
Writers wrote books
Thinkers thought about it
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
Many’s the road I have walked upon
Many’s the hour between dusk and dawn
Many’s the time
Many’s the mile
I see it all now
Through the eyes of a child
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
[Chorus]
Lost dreams and found dreams
In America
In America
In America
Lost dreams and found dreams
In America
In America
In America
And close your eyes
Leave it all for a while
Leave the world
And your worries behind
You will build on whatever is real
And wake up each day
To a new waking dream
Take it where you find it
Can’t leave it alone
You will find a purpose
To carry it on
Mainly when you find it
Your heart will be strong
About it
[Chorus]
Change, change come over
Change come over
Talkin’ about a change
Change, change
Change come over, now
Change, change, change come over
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I’m gonna walk down the street
Until I see
My shining light
I see my light
See my light
See my shining light
I see my light
See my light
See my shining light
Gerard Van der Leun
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Whoa, never saw this rendition before…smokin’. Was thinking about this song driving home last night.
Was lucky enough to see SRV three times before he died, 27 years ago last Sunday BTW. The first time was an all day, outdoor “Jazz” fest which he headlined and it started raining and lightening during his set so they had to cut it short. The next time he opened for Robert Plant, which was an odd pairing but a great show. Then the last time was a week before he died.
My smell test meter tells me the Houston flood of ’17 has been hyped into something it’s not. I’ve yet to see any images of water that’s more than knee deep except in an obvious floodway. The “catastrophic” things that have happened seem to be about what you always get from a city of 6 mil in any given week. Of course I have no way of knowing one way or another given the lying agenda of the media.
Well, there is this, Bill. I’m not sure if it’s Houston proper, but close enough.
https://www.click2houston.com/video/think-youve-seen-it-all-in-houston-neighborhood-of-underwater-homes-will-devastate-you
What the fuck does “Robin Trower meets the Lone Ranger” mean?
Seems a reasonable question.
People could live there before air conditioning?
Galvaston Texas, Flood of 1900.
12 thousand dead.
So if we go back to the CO2 generation levels of 1899, all is well? (after removed all the Confederate statues first, of course!)
Great song choice, Gerard. If you’re taking nominations for other such, may I recommend Jackson Browne’s “Before the Deluge”?
Anyone see any posts from Jim, Sunk New Dawn? Galveston took a mighty whallop from H.Harvey; wondering if Jim is ok.
He has been commenting since Harvey at ace.mu.nu. Last I saw, he was fine but don’t remember the particulars.
Thanks, Bunny. I read Ace every day, but not all the comments.
In my youth I had the chance to see SRV at the old Los Angeles Sports Arena but blew my chance. He and Double Trouble were the opening act for the great Jeff Beck.
I didn’t know about him so I passed on the concert. I have been kicking my own ass for it ever since.
BTW, he was *hugely* influenced by Albert King. There are a number of UTube videos of them together in the studio or just jamming together. Check them out. You won’t be disappointed.
Talk about a great blues tune. Check out “Flood in Houston” by Savoy Brown. Vocal extrordinaire courtesy Chris Yolden