Blankets(M&D spoiler)

[Ted Samsel]

adinn sez:
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> Dennis Jones writes:
> >         ++ M&D spolier  p307++
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> [re: My Country, 'Tis of thy People you're Dying]
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> > Sorry I only have this on an old compilation tape so have no idea of record 
> > label,date etc. but you really have to hear it to appreciate the passion of 
> > its delivery.
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> Cannot provide any further background except I recall hearing the song
> in the early 70s, 72 or 73, and it is stunning, her voice full of
> emotion, anger and disgust. Ditto for her Soldier Blue which was used
> in the film of the same name. The film was made in 1970 and I think My
> Country, 'Tis of thy People you're Dying might well be contemporary.
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She was a folkie in the '60s... that's when it came out.. don't
any of you younguns have a sense of history? (;-)

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                             (It's gonna be) PAYDAY  Porter Wagoner