To Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love, All pray in their distress, And to these virtues of delight Return their thankfulness. For Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love, Is God our Father dear; And Mercy, Pity, Peace, and Love, Is man, His child and care. For Mercy has a human heart; Pity, a human face; And Love, the human form divine: And Peace the human dress. Then every man, of every clime, That prays in his distress, Prays to the human form divine: Love, Mercy, Pity, Peace. that what Blake did write
I recently saw Patti performing Blakean Year at Flea's Silverlake Benefit Dinner in LA on March 15th, she was incredible! I also saw her play live with the Chilis at Earls Court in 2006. Two shows I'll never forget.
@lastrada52 I agree entirely with your comments about others saying she is ugly, in two senses. First, as you note there is the unadulterated youth of her as a young woman as captured in the photograph by Mapplethorpe. But there is also the beauty that is more subtle and that endures today. I don't believe she's worn a bit of make up in a decade and her face does show her age, but that's not the point. She has an energy and beauty that transcends time.
An earlier post had comments about Patti Smith being ugly. Look at that Mapplethorpe photograph on her 1st album above. That -- as she herself described recently -- "Frank Sinatra coat over the shoulder pose" -- how cool is that? She's beautiful. Her importance as a singer, performer & writer can not be under-estimated. "People Have the Power" is Patti's "Imagine." It resonates still -- all these years later. A rock singer sings about Blake? Are you kidding? Only Patti could get away with it.
@84ccipollini I agree. I was fortunate to hear her perform this live in Seattle this year. Magnificent. Patti and acoustic guitar. You don't need anything more.
And all must love the human form,
In heathen, Turk, or Jew.
Where Mercy, Love, and Pity dwell,
There God is dwelling too.
SophieNevou666 5 days ago
SophieNevou666 5 days ago
What an amazing song. Thanks Patti.
primenumber2007 1 month ago
I recently saw Patti performing Blakean Year at Flea's Silverlake Benefit Dinner in LA on March 15th, she was incredible! I also saw her play live with the Chilis at Earls Court in 2006. Two shows I'll never forget.
RHCPFansite 11 months ago
i dont tinc patti gives a fying f about her looks....
bubblegum4909 11 months ago
@lastrada52 I agree entirely with your comments about others saying she is ugly, in two senses. First, as you note there is the unadulterated youth of her as a young woman as captured in the photograph by Mapplethorpe. But there is also the beauty that is more subtle and that endures today. I don't believe she's worn a bit of make up in a decade and her face does show her age, but that's not the point. She has an energy and beauty that transcends time.
davidjclarke23 1 year ago 6
An earlier post had comments about Patti Smith being ugly. Look at that Mapplethorpe photograph on her 1st album above. That -- as she herself described recently -- "Frank Sinatra coat over the shoulder pose" -- how cool is that? She's beautiful. Her importance as a singer, performer & writer can not be under-estimated. "People Have the Power" is Patti's "Imagine." It resonates still -- all these years later. A rock singer sings about Blake? Are you kidding? Only Patti could get away with it.
lastrada52 1 year ago 2
good song :) thanks patti! :)
bubblegum4909 1 year ago
I remember having a couple of months in which I was very influenced by Blake, which makes me like this song even more.
elleoneiram 1 year ago 2
beauty
84ccipollini 1 year ago 4
@84ccipollini I agree. I was fortunate to hear her perform this live in Seattle this year. Magnificent. Patti and acoustic guitar. You don't need anything more.
davidjclarke23 1 year ago 5