It could have been me (song by Holly Near)
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@amihan59 It's folk music! You don't need Holly's permission! I am sure she would be happy to know her songs are still being used in real struggles, by many people around the world.
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The best way to honor a folk song is to update its words to speak about new stories. This is what gives folk music life!
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Holly Near changed the song for our group when she came to a gathering before a march in Michigan back in the 70s. It's tradition. You honor her in your use of the song.
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Holly changed the song for us when she came to sing at a gathering in Michigan before a protest - it's her tradition and you have only honored her.
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Peace and Thank You.
Bless Your Heart!!!
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hi, silverbonn. I am the father of the little girl singing Holly's song in the video. Is there a way we can contact Holly? We would like to ask permission to use some of her songs in our advocacy for human rights in the Philippines.
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Beautiful song! Thank you.
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Hear *Holly's* version.1st verse:The Kent State shoot'gs (Nat'l Guard May 1970).2nd? Victor Jara's murder by Chilean Junta. Activist Jara was arrested--&1000s of others--& forced to center of a stadium where his fingers were chopped off."Play your guitar NOW, if u can!" the Junta said./Victor held bloody stumps up & began singing--the ppl too, until "they shot his body" (& the others) "down." *Know* Holly is honored @ the greater application, but pls, kp our stories (& words) straight!
silverbonn 2 years ago
Yes, thanks for the information. We adjusted the song a little bit to tell personal stories.
ilenasaturay 2 years ago
Sorry, darlin' (Ran outta space). Didn't mean to come off sounding "b___-ey." Am a friend of H's and fellow musician-activist. Just felt a need to "give credit where it's due," no? Thanks for YOUR part in the Struggle for Peace & Justice!
silverbonn 2 years ago
No, it was wrong of me not to note that we changed the song a bit. We are very thankful of Holly's songs. Thanks!
ilenasaturay 2 years ago