I first saw the video above… or one very much like it, and a lot more… on PBS’ Bill Moyers Journal. Here’s an excerpt from the “Playing For Change” piece on Moyers’ site:
Bill Moyers sits down with Mark Johnson, the producer of a remarkable documentary about the simple but transformative power of music: PLAYING FOR CHANGE: PEACE THROUGH MUSIC. The film brings together musicians from around the world — blues singers in a waterlogged
Johnson traveled around the globe and recorded tracks for such classics as "Stand By Me" and Bob Marley's "One World" — creating a new mix in which essentially the performers are all performing together — worlds apart. Often recording with just battery-powered equipment, Johnson found musicians on street corners or in small clubs and they would in turn gather their friends and colleagues — in all, they recorded over 100 musicians from
And for those of you Gentle Readers who just might be raising an eyebrow because I’m linking Moonbat Extraordinaire Moyers… remember that ol’ saw about stopped clocks being right twice a day. I’ve mentioned at least once before that Friday night is Moonbat Night here at El Casa Móvil De Pennington, wherein I watch “Now” and “Bill Moyers Journal.” I hit the mute button on my teevee quite often during Moyers’ shows… better than half the time, actually… but he does have socially-redeemable content occasionally. The “Playing For Change” piece is one such example.
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"Stand By Me" is one of Jesse's favorite songs. That is a cool video - I love buskers!
ReplyDeleteI liked it alot Buck. I'm headed over to check their website.... thanks!
ReplyDeleteLou: "Stand By Me" is a long-time fave of mine, as well. This version is just too cool, IMHO.
ReplyDeleteAlison: Glad you liked it!
It's truly outstanding. I loved it!
ReplyDeleteMoyers is a freaking "Moonbat" of the first order.....this guy was LBJs lap dog, so my guess is, he's still feeling guilty from 40 years ago.
ReplyDeletePretty cool, eh, Christina?
ReplyDeletePat: Moyers is probably worse today than he was 40 years ago. Some of the silly shit he says just amazes me.