682. The Great Dust Storm (Woody Guthrie)

[cwalkk305]

you're a pathetic old fool!!

you're useless , you cannot sing nor "teach".

you have DESTROYED a great song , you should be ashamed ...

you better take this video off , or i'm gonna pop a cap in you're ass you old fool!!

great vid

5 stars , keep them coming!

[pooper198]

@cwalkk305 hey nigguh hes an old guy for gods sakes screw you hope you go cut urself

[seeso]

Ah, the sublime writing of Woody Guthrie... fantastic job, sir.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Seeso. He wrote so many great songs.

[Tucko1]

Ray, your spirit shines through on this great old song. Seems like tough times are here again... Thanks, and keep on playing.

[raymondcrooke]

Yes, Woody's songs are still as relevant as they ever were. Thanks for commenting.

[dannyknapp]

I like this tune. my grandfather lived in northwest Iowa.  he said the dirt built up along fences like snowdrifts. they had to remove it with shovels and wagons pulled by horses. stout people I suppose so.

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Danny. Always good to hear about people's personal experience in these events.

[dannyknapp]

yes, I guess the truth from out here in the fields is that if the land had been left in grasslands and forests we would not have had a dust bowl. But even with modern farming practices a dry, windy year will produce inches of dust on window sills or worst. But the real problem is we now spray tons of fertilizer from questionable sources and poisonous herbicides and pesticides on this food for livestock and humans. I don't think people realize how much technology has changed the last 10 years.

[losthills]

You're doing a good thing, Raymond. Great storytekking, my friend!

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks for your support, lost. Hope 2009 is a good year for you.

[derekeverett]

Sounding and looking good Raymond!

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, Derek.

[UncleVRoy]

Man what a song !!!

[raymondcrooke]

And what a storm!!!

[davidholness]

Raymond *****EXCELLENT***** and great story telling.

Take Care

david

[raymondcrooke]

Thanks, David.

[stewballmax2]

Hello

Raymond...

Woody certainly had the gift of being in touch with the plight of the common man and for bringing that universal message forth by way of a direct,no nonesense,yet very compelling song that touches the most rudimentary nerve,and causes one to stop and think.

Here in your straightforward,no frills showcase,you have provided for us proof that great songs,like great literary works,never grow old.

Peace,

Stewball

[raymondcrooke]

Very true, Max. Woody Guthrie's songs will live forever.

[SirCoughsalot]

They will because people like you are keeping them alive, Mr. Crooke!

[bommyc2]

first view!

[raymondcrooke]

first comment too!