Once a year (at least in Michigan), they play this song on the radio. I've been listening to it since I was a child and, in a strange sort of way, I've loved it ever since. There's an interesting amount of history wrapped up in the lyrics and, once a year, there was a discussion about it (usually taking place in the kitchen). This year, because I apparently lack the skills required to use a calendar properly, I missed the song on the radio. So, since I wanted to hear it, I decided to post it here.
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - Gordon Lightfoot
Seems kind of weird to say happy listening, so I suppose I won't.
Anyway, 500 words toward your NaNo novels!
I've heard of the Edmund Fitzgerald. Read a book about it I found in the sell pile in a library while on vacation. I guess I'll listen to the song. Didn't know there was one.
ReplyDeleteThat is a once a year sort of song. I get what you mean about liking it.
ReplyDeleteI'd better go tell my sister about it. Like I said, I've heard of the Edmund Fitzgerald, but only because of a strange book. I guess it's much better known where you live.
I didn't know there was a book about it, so I guess that makes us even... :)
ReplyDeleteIt's a bit unusual. I love hearing it, but I'm never quite sure why apart from tradition's sake.
Yeah, it's relevant to the state, I suppose. I don't imagine that's a song I would hear if I lived farther away from the Great Lakes region.