page 43
When I started this blog, my idea was to title my posts after song titles. I’ve gotten away from that for a while, but I want to get back to it today. In fact, today’s post is specifically about the song Page 43 sung by David Crosby & Graham Nash. When I first heard it in high school, it blew me away with its simplicity of sound and message. It talks about making the most of your life before it’s too late … kind of a recurring theme with me lately. I came across the song again recently and thought I’d share it with you. Have a listen. ♫
Page 43
words by David Crosby
Graham Nash and David Crosby, circa 1972.
Look around again
It’s the same old circle
You see, it’s got to be
It says right here on page 43
That you should grab a hold of it
Else you’ll find
It’s passed you by
Rainbows all a round
Can you find the silver and gold?
It’ll make you old
The river can be hot or cold
And you should dive right into it
Else you’ll find
It’s passed you by
Pass it ’round one more time
I think I’ll have a swallow of wine
Life is fine
Even with the ups and downs
And you should have a sip of it
Else you’ll find
It’s passed you by
What about you? Have you had a song make a lasting impression on you? I’d love to hear about yours.
I loved CSN(Y) in high school! In my house we (all five) grew up singing as well. Both parents have lovely voices and my Dad is still a church soloist and cantor at age 80! My brother and I both sing professionally. Like you, we grew up with few extras, but could not imagine a childhood without music. I remember us all gathered around the table listening to The Gatlin Brothers’ Christmas (yeah, really!). I married a music lover (not a musician), and our two sons are musicians . . . pay it forward. Love the blog!
Best,
Elaine
Music was very very important to me growing up. It still is. Music communicates to me on many different levels. I love CSNY especially Neil Young. His song Ohio is very meaningful to me. The most personally meaningful however is Brian Wilson’s In My Room. It is also a very beautiful song which I will blip tonight after tennis class. Here is a bit of it:)
There’s a world where I can go and tell my secrets to
In my room, in my room
In this world I lock out all my worries and my fears
In my room, in my room
I will end with a haiku I wrote a couple of days ago that I feel is somewhat relevant to the topic:)
gleeful daydreaming/dance twirl sing laugh every day/happiness habit
Elaine,
Gatlin Bros? Really? Well, anything that brings the family together is a good thing, that’s for sure! It’s cool that the love of music is being passed down from one generation to the next in your house.
take care,
Jeanne
Wes,
Neil has always been a favorite of mine, as well. I can’t believe I didn’t mention The Beach Boys because they were definitely a big hit in our house. My favorite from them is God Only Knows.
Keep up the good work with your haikus and I better see a blog from you soon!
Jeanne
i am a former singer…performed solos and ensembles from 6th grade on…got to tour europe w/the All Ohio Youth Choir in 78…and i honestly could not live w/o it!
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as for favorites and those that made an impact on me – wow- i would have to get back to you, because that list would be LONG and with much explanation behind each one
i’ll say this though – my first real memory of music was watching the Beatles with my sisters on Ed Sullivan. I was not even 4 yet …and was shrieking right along with them, laying on that cold linoleum floor in front of our big console tv… i fell in love that night – with them and with everything to do with music
oh – and my daughters and husband enjoy music immensely too. my oldest played flute and my youngest is still studying cello and plans to major in music in some manner when she goes to college
we all have ipods full of music – my kids love the beatles and other classic groups.. and i love their music as much as they do 
… sometimes i am the one to introduce THEM to the latest group coming out 
Julie,
I know what you mean about having too many songs to just choose onee. Maybe when you make that trip to PA we’ll have to sit down over a drink (or two) and discuss further! 
Wow, I love the responses I’m getting! Music definitely touches on some deep feelings. I love that it took you two replies to say everything and you still didn’t list a song!
I can remember distinctly the night the Beatles were on Ed Sullivan. Such fun memories.
Sounds like you have quite the musical family, too. I, too, enjoy much of the music my kids listen to.
Rock on, girl!
Jeanne,
I love your site.
Yes, it’s a terrific song! We all listened to all the variations of csny too. Most of my early memories are distinctly related to their songs, and in such a powerful way – it’s in my blood like holy wine
(yes her, too) I always thought it was so cool how we were all so connected through music
Yeah, I do have a few that have stuck with me through the years. In my car now, but I’ll ponder on the drive home…
Love,
Cousin Elena
Elena,
What fun that you took the time to visit and comment! I love our family!! It is a shame that now that we can really appreciate each other, we are so far flung, but I’m glad we live in an age when it is so easy to communicate.
I can remember sitting in the Barrantis basement listening to my brother, Bob, cousin Jimmy and the rest of their group playing the Allman Bros. and just thinking that was the coolest thing ever…and it was!
Let me know if you think of any songs you want to share.
love,
Jeanne
Ty, really enjoy your blog. REALLY!
This is a great topic for conversation.
My new most favorite song is Michael Jackson’s Man in The Mirror. It really doesn’t matter if you like Michael personally or not the song is absolutely powerful. I suggest listening to it as soon as you get a minute. If you want things to change you MUST start with the man in the mirror.
Thanks for the opportunity to write.
Carol,
So nice to see you here. I have been a fan of Michael Jackson since I first saw him on Ed Sullivan. Man in the Mirror does indeed hold a simple but powerful message – “If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself then make that change…”.
Thanks for stopping by,
Jeanne
Hi Jeanne,
I’m Tom Killeen,(killerswp on blip-fm)…. the song that has always stayed with me, and there are dozens,is “I Think It’s going To Rain today”… it’s a very haunting song about loneliness and friendship and it contains the line “Tin can at my feet, think I’ll kick it down the street ,that’s the way to treat a friend….” Something about that makes me realize how important it is to cherish everybody we meet and connect with and not to forget them .
Hi, Tom! I love that so many of my Blip buddies are visiting and sharing their songs with me. You are right, it is so important to cherish the special people in your life. Truly, nothing is really more important than that. Take care & see you on blip!
~ Jeanne
When I was a teenager, there was a late night DJ, Tony Glover, that played cool and interesting music that fell outside mainstream Top 40 radio. His theme song was “Whiter Shade of Pale” by Procol Harum. I loved the intro and used to fall asleep listening to this show. To this day, whenever I hear WSOP, it’s like time traveling back to 1967.
Ref: http://www.mwt.net/~koerner/tonyglover.html
Jeff, Thanks for visiting. What a cool story – I love it! Whiter Shade of Pale is a great song! I’m so enjoying talking with all the other Blip DJs. See you there!
~ Jeanne
There are two songs, that I can think of. Ohio by CSN&Y because I was there and Desperado by the Eagles because that describes my life!
Music has always been a big and intregal part of my life. I play the guitar and have played in bands, when I was not working as a financial officer.
Music can be thought provoking, emotional, passionate and just plain fun!
Jeff, Those are two great songs, for sure! I am thankful that I grew up with so much music around me. It is a source of constant comfort to me now as well as being “just plain fun”, too! Thanks for visiting!
Jeanne