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Subject: Re: Locals Only

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Paula

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Date Posted: 05:20:00 08/12/02 Mon
In reply to: Nancy K aka Mulholland Sound 's message, "Locals Only" on 23:18:31 08/11/02 Sun

Hi Mul,

I'm sure Billy's following is a bit larger out East because he is from here. But it appears to me that he has a following wherever he goes (his concerts are always sold out). Some of his songs are about the City just as Bruce Springsteen's are about Asbury Park and the Jersey shore, but I think that that is only normal also. A songwriter is going to write about those places and things he/she has experienced.

And I truly do believe that music is a universal language and is able to bring people to the same level in many instances and I'm not just speaking of BJ's music. I like different types of music, but just happen to be a long time admirer of BJ's. I think that many of us can relate to the words he uses in his writing (and not only those of us from the East Coast) and to me that's what makes it a universal language.

I feel bad that your experience out here was not a good one, people are different no matter where you go, even from city to city. As individuals our lifestyles are different, attitudes are different, the way we think is different (thank goodness for that, wouldn't it be a boring world if we all acted and thought the same!). And maybe sometimes we go into something with our expectations being way to high....and what a giant letdown that can be.

Do I like the songs about the region I live in? Sometimes. I'll use Bruce as an example again, I am not a big fan of Springsteen but I absolutely love his songs about the Jersey Shore!!!!!

Paula

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[> Subject: Re: Locals Only
Author: Tony [ Edit \| View ]	Date Posted: 09:57:24 08/12/02 Mon Those two Michael Stewart albums certainly have a western flavor to them. By the way, if you ever hear anyone say that music is a universal language be aware you're talking to a diplomat. It's not and never has been.