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I saw John Lee Hooker at the Checkerboard Lounge in Chicago back in the '80s. Talk about charisma! That guy was 'lectrifyin'! It was like a lightening bolt had gotten away from God and walked up on the stage and sat down. The word "cool" had no meaning, anymore. Noone was as cool as John Lee Hoo...

@hannahpdx1 It's from a CD called "Children Running Through". A very good CD!

@MIKAELA909 Sure, it's the opening track on Archie Roach's CD called "Looking For Butter Boy". Good song, great CD. It's available most anywhere. I live in the U.S. and have had no trouble finding Archie's CDs. Ruby's CDs, sadly, are a little tougher to find (Archie's partner). And I'd kill for a...

@stephenpweeks Thanks for the correction. I looked up the title, but didn't check on the words. I certainly don't want to take any credit away from Iris, I think she's an excellent artist, and I do love this song. On the other hand, Randy Newman is also an excellent song writer, and so it wasn't ...

@PresidentJones because he's a very, very good dobro guitar player. And lots of other musicians know it. So when they want some dobro on their recording, they call for him first.

@maryann10000 I was referred to this video by a friend who had recently suffered a loss. Apparently, a lot of folks have found comfort in this song. And for that Mr. Kieth should be applauded, I think.

I've been to Patty Griffin concerts in both Chicago and Pittsburgh, and they were always sold out shows. They were also excellent shows. She is a spectacular singer and songwriter and I will happily pay to see her anytime she's within reach. And when she chooses to publish DVDs of her shows, I wi...