From: owner-mad-mission-digest@smoe.org (mad-mission-digest) To: mad-mission-digest@smoe.org Subject: mad-mission-digest V4 #120 Reply-To: mad-mission@smoe.org Sender: owner-mad-mission-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-mad-mission-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk * If you ever wish to unsubscribe, send an email to * mad-mission-digest-request@smoe.org * with ONLY the word unsubscribe in the body of the email * . * For the latest information on Patty's tour dates, go to: * http://www.quackquack.net/patttyg * OR * go to http://www.amrecords.com * then click "tour" and fill in the blanks :) * . * PLEASE :) when you reply to this digest to send a post TO the list, * change the subject to reflect what your post is about. A subject * of Re: mad-mission-digest V4 #xxx or the like gives readers no clue * as to what your message is about. mad-mission-digest Friday, April 28 2000 Volume 04 : Number 120 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Re: MM: Nebraska, story behind the song.. [L & C Israelson ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Wed, 26 Apr 2000 22:36:04 -0700 From: L & C Israelson Subject: Re: MM: Nebraska, story behind the song.. Dave--If you haven't yet exhausted your fascination with this subject, I suggest that you track down a video copy of the movie "Badlands," the 1974 directorial debut of Terrence (sp?) Malick ("The Thin Red Line"). It stars a very young Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek as the sociopath and his girl, although I'm not sure if they actually use the names Starkweather and Fugate. Definitely the same story, though. A real blood-chiller. Larry I in LA UMCaner74@aol.com wrote: > I don't know if you're all familar with the Springsteen cover of "Nebraska" that Patty (and Darcie Miner) cover. ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 11:55:05 EDT From: Scubagrrl@aol.com Subject: Re: MM: Nebraska, story behind the song.. One thing I have always loved especially about Patty and her music are the LYRICS themselves, which are little stories and pieces of her heart that unfold to music. That's why I really really liked Dave's last post, with the mini biography of the song "Nebraska." I hadn't realized Patty covered more than one of the "Boss's" songs, until I heard her sing Stolen Car on my copy of rarities, and I thought it sounded a little like her singing like Bruce Springsteen. Sure enough, it was one of his songs. I love knowing the story behind the songs, and Dave's post went all out in providing it. Which is strange, because I had just been thinking to myself of posting something about the song Christina, and how I read somewhere that it's about Christina Onassis, which I'm sure most MMers already know. But I would ask anyone who knows of some background about a song, like Tony, or Big Daddy, or anything else to post their info for the rest of us to share and enjoy. It only adds to my pleasure of listening to Patty, knowing the little secrets and her thoughts behind the words. Thanks Dave. I am SO going to rent Badlands now, and see if I can't track down that documentary about those kids. Becca ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 16:17:40 -0400 (EDT) From: runrunrun@dellmail.com Subject: Re: MM: Nebraska, story behind the song.. > I don't know if you're all familar with the Springsteen cover of "Nebraska" > that Patty (and Darcie Miner) cover. Oh thanks Dave! Glad you remembered me! I heard from Bret at one point what the *general* idea of this song was about.......but I'm very happy to hear the whole storey. I am DEFINATLY gonna rent "Badlands" now.....wow. I love the song so much....it's so great. He's got the gift....... NPC: Emmylou does "Mansion on the Hill" from the Nebraska record as well.....it's fantastic. There's a version of "Top of the World" (which I believe you gave me....) where Patty says at the beginning "....this song is written from the point of view of a dead person...." BUT THE SONG IS INCREDIBLE! it brought me to tears....so totally cool. I think maybe it all depends on how you *see* the song as being. If the artist who performs it explains what it's about - it tells you, flat out. But if the artist doesn't (which is what I like to do...) it draws you to form your own idea of what you believe it to be about. Some people view songs in a meaningful, metaphorical way......others view them as plainly as possible. I tend to like the *hidden* tunes......the ones where they could be about various subject/things...... But anyhoo, this is me just babbling. This is probably the most I've ever said on this list. My goodness! I will tell you one thing..."Night" speaks to me like no other song.....it's so beautiful. Whatever Patty chooses to write about - she does it gracefully and very well. one time at band camp, ((*.*))darcie. http://www.darcieminer.com - -------------------------------------------------------- Get your free DellMail address at http://www.dellnet.com ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 27 Apr 2000 17:36:00 -0400 From: "Donald Henn" Subject: MM: Nebraska MMers , I'm a little surprised at the amount of interest in this subject. For more info go to: www.crimelibrary.com/starkweather/starkmain.htm I was 14 when this happened , & what I remember most, was the way people took strong , immediate positions on Caril Fugate's involvement , while having no clue as to what the situation really was. I didn't form much of an opinion until I saw a documentary about it many years later. The only ones that really knew were Starkweather & Fugate themselves. Well sir , I guess There's just a meanness In this world Bruce Springsteen "Nebraska" Don ------------------------------ End of mad-mission-digest V4 #120 *********************************