Pat Metheny - Have you Heard (live in Japan 1995)

The song is from the album "Letter From Home" - Picking up where Still Life (Talking) leaves off (instead of throwing listeners a curve ball like Song X), the equally triumphant Letter from Home stresses Brazilian elements with superb results. While a number of these treasures -- including "Beat 70," "Have You Heard," and "Every Summer Night" -- are light and accessible enough to have enjoyed exposure on some smooth jazz stations, Letter contains the type of depth and honesty that's sorely lacking in most smooth jazz. Metheny has always known the difference between light and lightweight, and even at his most delicate, he avoids entering "Muzak" territory. True to form, the improviser doesn't shy away from making extensive use of technology, but is insightful enough to do so in a very warm and soulful fashion. Like Still Life, Letter from Home is a fine example of a CD that is both a commercial and an artistic success. ~ Alex Henderson (CDUNIVERSE)

Jackson Browne - The Load Out Stay (Live 1978)

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"The Load-Out" is a song by Jackson Browne from his 1977 album Running on Empty. It is a tribute to his roadies and fans. The song was recorded live atMerriweather Post Pavilion in Columbia, Maryland.

"The Load-Out" describes the daily practices of a band and its road crew on a concert tour, and the emotions evoked throughout such an endeavor. The first three verses of the song consists of Browne singing and playing piano with David Lindley playing steel guitar. They are later joined by a synthesizer, followed by the rest of the band. Eventually "The Load-Out" segues into a fitting interpretation of Maurice Williams' 1960 hit "Stay," sung by Browne,Rosemary Butler and Lindley.

Many radio stations played "The Load-Out" and "Stay" together as a medley and although it wasn't released as a single, "The Load-Out" charted as a tag-along to "Stay" on the singles charts based on airplay.

Steely Dan - Hey Nineteen, 1996 live at Manassas

Hey Nineteen is from the Album "Gaucho" released in 1980

I've Learned (source unknown)

I've learned—

that you cannot make someone love you. All you can do is be someone who can be loved. The rest is up to them.

I've learned—

that no matter how much I care, some people just don't care back.

I've learned—

that it takes years to build up trust, and only seconds to destroy it.

I've learned—

that it's not what you have in your life, but who you have in your life that counts.

I've learned—

that you can get by on charm for about fifteen minutes. After that, you'd better know something.

I've learned—

that you shouldn't compare yourself to the best others can do.

I've learned—

that it's not what happens to people that's important. It's what they do about it, but do the best you can do.

I've learned—

that you can do something in an instant that will give you heartache for life.

I've learned—

that no matter how thin you slice it, there are always two sides.

I've learned—

that it's taking me a long time to become the person I want to be.

I've learned—

that it's a lot easier to react than it is to think.

I've learned—

that you should always leave loved ones with loving words. It may be the last time you see them.

I've learned—

that you can keep going long after you think you can't.

I've learned—

that we are responsible for what we do, no matter how we feel.

I've learned—

that either you control your attitude or it controls you.

I've learned—

that regardless of how hot and steamy a relationship is at first, the passion fades and there had better be something else to take its place.

I've learned—

that heroes are the people who do what has to be done when it needs to be done, regardless of the consequences.

I've learned—

that learning to forgive takes practice.

I've learned—

that there are people who love you dearly, but just don't know how to show it.

I've learned—

that money is a lousy way of keeping score.

I've learned—

that my best friend and I can do anything, or nothing, and have the best time.

I've learned—

that sometimes the people you expect to kick you when you're down will be the ones to help you get back up.

I've learned—

that sometimes when I'm angry I have the right to be angry, but that doesn't give me the right to be cruel.

I've learned—

that true friendship continues to grow, even over the longest distance. Same goes for true love.

I've learned—

that just because someone doesn't love you the way you want them to doesn't mean they don't love you with all they have.

I've learned—

that maturity has more to do with what types of experiences you've had and what you've learned from them, and less to do with how many birthdays you've celebrated.

I've learned—

that you should never tell a child their dreams are unlikely or outlandish. Few things are more humiliating, and what a tragedy it would be if they believed it.

I've learned—

that your family won't always be there for you. It may seem funny, but people you aren't related to can take care of you and love you and teach you to trust people again. Families aren't biological.

I've learned—

that no matter how good a friend is, they're going to hurt you every once in a while and you must forgive them for that.

I've learned—

that it isn't always enough to be forgiven by others. Sometimes you have to learn to forgive yourself.

I've learned—

that no matter how bad your heart is broken the world doesn't stop for your grief.

I've learned—

that our background and circumstances may have influenced who we are, but we are responsible for who we become.

I've learned—

that sometimes when my friends fight, I'm forced to choose sides even when I don't want to.

I've learned—

that just because two people argue, it doesn't mean they don't love each other. And just because they don't argue, it doesn't mean they do.

I've learned—

that sometimes you have to put the individual ahead of their actions.

I've learned—

that we don't have to change friends if we understand that friends change.

I've learned—

that you shouldn't be so eager to find out a secret. It could change your life forever.

I've learned—

that two people can look at the exact same thing and see something totally different.

I've learned—

that no matter how you try to protect your children, they will eventually get hurt and you will hurt in the process.

I've learned—

that there are many ways of falling and staying in love.

I've learned—

that no matter the consequences, those who are honest with themselves get farther in life.

I've learned—

that no matter how many friends you have, if you are their pillar you will feel lonely and lost at the times you need them most.

I've learned—

that your life can be changed in a matter of hours by people who don't even know you.

I've learned—

that even when you think you have no more to give, when a friend cries out to you, you will find the strength to help.

I've learned—

that writing, as well as talking, can ease emotional pains.

I've learned—

that the paradigm we live in is not all that is offered to us.

I've learned—

that credentials on the wall do not make you a decent human being.

I've learned—

that the people you care most about in life are taken from you too soon.

I've learned—

that although the word "love" can have many different meanings, it loses value when overly used.

I've learned—

that it's hard to determine where to draw the line between being nice and not hurting people's feelings and standing up for what you believe.

A Prayer for Those Growing Old (Unknown Source)

Lord, You know that I am growing older.
Keep me from becoming talkative and possessed
with the idea that I must express myself
on every subject.
Release me from the craving to straighten out
everyone's affairs.
Keep me from the recital of endless detail.
Give me wings to get to the point.
Seal my lips when I am inclined to tell of my
aches and pains. They are increasing with
the years and my love to speak of them
grows sweeter as time goes by.
Teach me the glorious lesson that occasionally
I may be wrong.
Make me thoughtful but not nosey;
helpful but not bossy.
With my vast store of wisdom and experience it
does seem a pity not to use it all. But You know,
Lord, that I want a few friends at the end.

And a song to go with the prayer, a song that I first heard in 1987 from a dear Friend Tom Nic down south

Father and Son - Edgar A. Guest

Be more than his dad,
Be a chum to the lad;
Be a part of his life
Every hour of the day;
Find time to talk with him,
Take time to walk with him,
Share in his studies
And share in his play;
Take him to places,
To ball games and races,
Teach him the things
That you want him to know;
Don’t live apart from him,
Don’t keep your heart from him,
Be his best comrade,
He’s needing you so!


Never neglect him,
Though young, still respect him,
Hear his opinions
With patience and pride;
Show him his error,
But be not a terror,
Grim-visaged and fearful,
When he’s at your side.
Know what his thoughts are,
Know what his sports are,
Know all his playmates,
It’s easy to learn to;
Be such a father
That when troubles gather
You’ll be the first one
For counsel, he’ll turn to.


You can inspire him
With courage, and fire him
Hot with ambition
For deeds that are good;
He’ll not betray you
Nor illy repay you,
If you have taught him
The things that you should.
Father and son
Must in all things be one –
Partners in trouble
And comrades in joy.
More than a dad
Was the best pal you had;
Be such a chum
As you knew, to your boy.

August Rush

WIKIPEDIA


Plot

A boy named Evan Taylor (Freddie Highmore) lives in an orphanage, all the while believing that his parents are alive. He believes the music that he hears all around him is his parents communicating with him. He meets a counselor, Richard Jeffries (Terrence Howard), of the New York Child Services Department. Evan tells him he does not want to be adopted, because he believes his parents are still alive and will come to collect him eventually.
Through a series of flashbacks, his parents are revealed to be named Lyla Novacek, (Keri Russell), a famous concert cellist, and Louis Connelly (Jonathan Rhys Meyers), an Irish guitarist and lead singer of a rock band, who spent one romantic night together and don't see each other for a long period of time. Lyla became pregnant, which her father did not approve of, instead wanting Lyla to have a successful career without the obstacle of a child. After an argument with her father, Lyla ran out of a restaurant and was hit by a car. While in hospital, she gave birth to a son. Afterwards, she was told by her father that her child "was gone", unaware that he had actually been delivered successfully and then been sent to an orphanage by her father.
Evan has a strong faith that as long as he follows the music he hears and reacts to it, he will have a chance to be found by his parents. He makes his way to New York City, where he is taken in by a man known as "Wizard" (Robin Williams), who houses various orphans and runaways, employing them to play music on the streets and taking a large cut of their tips. Evan immediately proves to be a musical child prodigy. Wizard enlists him and gives him the name "August Rush", convincing him he will be sent back to the orphanage if his real name is ever discovered.
Lyla only discovers that her son is alive when her father, knowing that he is dying, confesses what actually happened. Lyla immediately sets out to New York to look for her 11-year-old son.
After a raid by the police, Evan takes refuge in a church, where he again impresses with his natural musical talent and is enrolled at the Juilliard School as "August Rush." A work he composes is chosen to be performed by the New York Philharmonic in Central Park, but Wizard barges into a rehearsal, and Evan reluctantly follows him back to his life of performing music on the streets.
Meanwhile, Lyla has discovered Evan's identity and has decided to stay in New York while searching for her son. While there, she decides to resume her cello career. She is then chosen to play in the same concert, which features Evan's piece. Louis, wrongly assuming that Lyla has since married, also returns to New York to resume playing with his former band. He has a chance meeting with Evan in Washington Square Park and they play music together, although neither knows who the other is.
The night of the concert, Evan finally chooses to run from Wizard in favor of performing at his concert. In the meantime, Louis races to the park when he sees Evan's pseudonym along with Lyla's name on a sign billing the concert. Evan conducts his piece, and at its conclusion, he turns around to see Lyla and Louis standing hand in hand, and he finally makes the connection that they are his parents. - Wikipedia

This clip is the guitar duel between Jonathan Rhys Meyers and Freddie Highmore.