Satisfied Mind

An acoustic cover version except for the pedal steel of a song first heard sung by Ms. Joan Baez. Then, after hearing my eminent friend, Mr. C.W., sing a song recently on YouTube which made me think of this one, I decided to try it again, and experiment with harmonics on the pedal steel - next time, my taste may improve, thanks to the recommendations from Mr Al Brisco, ace Canadian steel guitarist and Carter PSG builder. I hope Ms. Margaret in the UK will enjoy this.The theme is rather self-righteous, as I think we all tend to be apprehensive when leaving this world and having time to think about it. The mix was done by a fellow steel guitar player Mr Fred Mabrut, not forgetting the advice provided by another excellent steeler Berard Glorian.
The song is dedicated to the girl who first heard it "Long, Long Ago" and who has remained a very dear friend indeed. I hope she enjoys it just as much as I do.
So for the affection I receive and do not deserve, here are some of my thanks. Please listen at least once and I hope you enjoy the lyrics written by Joe Hayes and Jack Rhodes in 1955.
Tim.

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• Joan Baez
• Porter Wagoner
• Johnny Cash
• Country Music
• Folk Music
• Satisfied Mind
• Harmonics Pedal Steel
• Joe
• Hayes
• and
• Jack
• Rhodes.

[cadjunk]

Love your version of this one, Tim - Wonderful job!! Thanks for sharing. Gwen

[steelguitartim]

@cadjunk It took me a long time to find a photograph of a person who looked as if he had a satisfied mind. Nevertheless, it was one of those songs that I had known for so long that the vocals did not take too long. The steel pestered me for a few weeks, I remember. I have sent on the other song. Hope it is audible! It is most gratifying to share these little recordings. I shall reply to your other mail shortly.

The very best as always, Tim.

[wilmaohman]

This song goes way back in time.I have always loved it. Well done!

[steelguitartim]

@wilmaohman According to the composers, the wisdom of the words came from a mother and a father. Whether we shall be as courageous aand convinced as the writers, I am not sure, but at least we have an example to try to live up to, which makes sense.

[wilmaohman]

@steelguitartim The words are expressing common sense,and speaking of lessons learned.

[steelguitartim]

@wilmaohman I quite agree about the common sense in the words, though I was wondering about whether or not I might be able to adhere to common sense "when it comes my time" and "leave" without any apprehension.

Today, I have noticed that in many spheres of what is referred to as "communication", the words "common sense" have hopped out the window, and a multitude of substitutes are being found every five minutes. Let us keep a firm grip on common sense, Thank you, Tim

[steelguitartim]

Well John, I heard the song a great many years ago too, and thought it was time to do it again. I live in France now, and enjoy fiddling about on the pedal steel and guitars. Thank you for your compliments. Whether we'll have the wisdom contained in the words when the call comes, I am not quite as sure as the writer, but we can only hope.

Thank you.

Tim.@stuurman1967

[stuurman1967]

Great version of the song! What a wisdom in the words. Heard the song many years ago, live in Holland, by John McCutcheon. Thanks!

[steelguitartim]

From California to Maine, I have 14 people to thank today .

If you are one of them, please be assured that you attention is a very great reward and honor indeed.

Tim.