Comments on: I, sucker

By: Jim2

Jim2 — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 02:57:56 +0000

I think the header says, Southern Gospel Music and culture. So depending how you read it, it could be culture and Southern Gospel Music, or, Southern Gospel Music and Southern Gospel Culture. Sometimes all the SG stuff brings me down, and I could use a little culture.
There is a great tribute to Bob Dylan’s songwriting on the Gospel album “Gotta Serve Somebody” with performances by the Fairfield Four, Shirley Caesar, Helen Baylor among others. It is really good!
So even if, like me, you can’t handle Dylan’s voice or delivery, you can still hear these great songs by some powerful voices - a whole new perspective.
Speaking of perspectives, that’s what I appreciate about this blog - Doug’s perspective - about whatever, though I can relate to the SG part more than the other. For example, I loved the Bobby Lounge link, but couldn’t care less about Lark News. No big deal - If I’m intrigued, I read on, if not, no big deal - it’s his site, he posts what he wants - I’ll still be checking regularly - you can’t find this brand of refreshing honesty in many other places.

By: Jim

Jim — Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:10:49 +0000

Maybe I’m missing something, but what in the world does this have to do with Southern Gospel? Maybe you need another web site for television commentary.

By: C.J. Russell

C.J. Russell — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 20:01:48 +0000

I have to chuckle at Malcom’s comments..he states that the total tonnage of what Avery does not know about SG issues and music could fill volumes. I tend to agree with Avery on most issues. Having been in SG for many years I have to ask “what are the real issues” ?? So many to choose from. Please Malcolm fill us in. I read so many comments from people who REALLY don’t know what is going on in SG that I find Avery’s opinion’s, rant’s, and innunendo’s very refreshing.

By: C.J. Russell

C.J. Russell — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 16:14:43 +0000

All of those innuendo’s sure do generate a lot of discussion, and isn’t that really the point of the site?

By: Malcolm

Malcolm — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 14:29:15 +0000

If you are “a sucker for shows with good lighting and even better cinematic composition and … especially a sucker for well-lit, well-composed shows that use great music to emotionally pad scenes and gin up viewer affections,” then maybe you were a fan of West Wing. At one point in that series, the White House Communications Director is questioning the Vice President about a task he (the VP) took on and asks “What do you know that I don’t?” The VP responds that “…the total tonnage of what I know that you don’t would fill volumes.”
I think of this line often when I read your posts. Your rants could be more appropriately called “the innuendo of appearances.” The totaly tonnage of what you obviously do not know about the real issues in “southern gospel music and culture” would fill volumes.

By: Nick

Nick — Mon, 25 Sep 2006 05:27:25 +0000

I love me some Grey’s Anatomy, but I could certainly do without Dylan of any kind.