I’d like to wish all my fellow Americans a safe and Happy July 4th. “America”, was written by Paul Simon back in 1968 but I think it still resonates with many people today. Here’s the original, performed by Simon & Garfunkel at their 1981 Concert in Central Park, as well as an exquisite 2014 cover by Swedish folk duo, First Aid Kit.
America
Let us be lovers, we’ll marry our fortunes together
I’ve got some real estate here in my bag
So we bought a pack of cigarettes and Mrs. Wagner’s pies
And we walked off to look for America
Cathy, I said as we boarded a Greyhound in Pittsburgh
Michigan seems like a dream to me now
It took me four days to hitchhike from Saginaw
I’ve gone to look for America
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Laughing on the bus, playing games with the faces
She said the man in the gabardine suit was a spy
I said, be careful, his bow tie is really a camera
Toss me a cigarette, I think there’s one in my raincoat
We smoked the last one an hour ago
So I looked at the scenery
She read her magazine
And the moon rose over an open field
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Cathy, I’m lost, I said, though I knew she was sleeping
And I’m empty and aching and I don’t know why
Counting the cars on the New Jersey Turnpike
They’ve all come to look for America
All come to look for America
All come to look for America
cindy knoke said:
More than ever, we need to save America before she becomes lost forever. Happy 4th.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Yes we do Cindy. I take it you won’t be watching the campaign rally, er, celebration tomorrow night in D.C.
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larrypaulbrown said:
Thanks, Kim. ❤
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Have a nice day Larry!
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beetleypete said:
Have a happy day, Kim. Try to forget all the other stuff for 24 hours. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Pete.🤗
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fragglerocking said:
Happy 4th Kim! Lovely to hear the ladies do this, good job!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Fraggle. Their harmonies are gorgeous aren’t they?☺️
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fragglerocking said:
Yes I’ve heard them do other songs on the radio but this is the first time I’ve seen them.
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Shalini said:
Happy 4th
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Shalini!🤗
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jowensauthor said:
Have a great 4th of July, Kim!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
You too Jeanne!🇺🇸
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susandyer1962 said:
Happy 4th of July Kim!💜
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Susan. You too!🤗
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Jennie said:
Happy Fourth!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
You too Jenny!
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Jennie said:
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Lelia T said:
Happy Independence Day to all who hope for a return to the real America!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Happy 4th Lelia!
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carhicks said:
Happy 4th of July/ Independence Day Kim.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Carla. I hope you had a wonderful day!☺️
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jennifertarheelreader said:
It was beautiful! Happy 4th, Kim! ♥️
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I’m so glad Jennifer!🤗
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Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ said:
Hope you had a lovely 4th!💖 Love your post, Kim!😍
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Dani!🤗
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Dani☆Touch My Spine Book Reviews☆ said:
You’re welcome!❤🤗😘
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Mama Cass said:
Brilliant song, Paul Simon is such an amazing poet
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Michelle Morrison said:
Hope your 4th of July was a good one. 🙂
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It was, thanks Michelle.
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Lashaan Balasingam @ Bookidote said:
Hope you had an excellent 4th of July, Kim!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Thanks Lashaan, I did. I hope you had a wonderful Canada Day.
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