[Vision2020] A reminder . . .

[Ron Force]

My favorite. Tom Lehrer, *My Home Town.*

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fHaELevEHFQ

Ron Force
Moscow Idaho USA


On Tue, Dec 1, 2020 at 8:41 PM Ted Moffett <starbliss at gmail.com> wrote:

>
> This "city song for Moscow" offer instantly reminded me of this "Infamous
> Angel" album song by Iris Dement:  *Our* *Town*.
>
> However much this deeply heartfelt music expresses the soulful truth about
> the loss of small town America, which certainly applies to the loss of the
> character of Moscow, Idaho that I knew in the late 1960s, this song is far
> too sad for what I assume is the more "positive" message sought.
>
> But for crying out loud, that Keevy Hazelton song referenced is sentimental
> slop compared to the magnificent Iris Dement singing her composition "Our
> Town!"
>
> Iris DeMent - Our Town - YouTube
> <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IRfzAWUf3W4>
>
> Lyrics here:
>
> Iris DeMent – Our Town Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
> <https://genius.com/Iris-dement-our-town-lyrics>
>
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> Vision2020 Post: Ted Moffett
>
> On Mon, Nov 30, 2020 at 8:00 AM Tom Hansen <thansen at moscow.com> wrote:
>
> This offer remains in effect . . .
>>
>> Two thousand dollars to be awarded to the person (or group) who creates a
>> city song for Moscow (the one in Idaho) and is adopted by the city of
>> Moscow.
>>
>> Preference is given to songs similar to . . .
>> 
>> “My Hometown” by Keevy Hazelton
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHH-6B5Rapc&feature=youtu.be
>>
>> I presented this idea to the City Arts Department about four or five
>> years ago.  However,  they felt that if a city song was adopted, it would
>> have to be updated every year.   That’s a lie.  How old are the city songs
>> of New York, Chicago, San Francisco . . . without ever being “updated”.
>>
>> I believe that a city song would enhance Moscow’s uniqueness.
>>
>> So, how about it?  Anybody care to assist in this cause?
>>
>> Seeya 'round town, Moscow, because . . .
>>
>> "Moscow Cares" (the most fun you can have with your pants on)
>> http://www.moscowcares.com/
>>
>> Tom Hansen
>> Moscow, Idaho
>>
>> “A stranger is just a friend you haven't met.” - Roy E. Stolworthy
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