Posted on 07/21/2004 2:30:23 PM PDT by O.C. - Old Cracker
STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Winding up her summer tour across Europe, Bonnie Raitt (news) drew thunderous applause at the Stockholm Jazz Festival for dedicating a classic to President George Bush.
"We're gonna sing this for George Bush because he's out of here, people!" Raitt crowed Tuesday night before she launched into the opening licks of "Your Good Thing (Is About to End)," a cover that was featured on her 1979 album, "The Glow."
Bonnie and Joan Baez visit Julia Butterfly Hill on her
100-foot high platform during her historic two-year
tree-sit in Luna, a 1000-year-old Redwood.
The song, written by Isaac Hayes and David Porter, has been sung by several notable performers, including Mable John and Lou Rawls.
Raitt's comments resulted in a round of applause and even whistles from among the estimated 3,000 concertgoers at the Swedish capital's annual jazz event held on the banks of the downtown Skeppsholmen island.
Swedes are skeptical of Bush, and the Scandinavian country refused to support his efforts in the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq (news - web sites) in 2003.
The Grammy-winning singer is no stranger to political activism. Her Web site urges fans to learn more about preserving the environment and she was a founding member of MUSE, or Musicians United for Save Energy.
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On the Net:
http://www.stockholmjazz.com
http://www.bonnieraitt.com/
Bonnie Raitt is no Johnny-Come-Lately....she's been around since the no-nukes days and she has ALWAYS been politically active. You know when you go to a Bonnie Raitt concert she will talk politics. She sponsors and donates her receipts to charities. She is up front about it. There is nothing that will stop me from listening to or going to a Bonnie Raitt concert. She is, IMO, the most talented female performer out there and has been for a very long time. And, I respect her for being UP FRONT about her politics.
Oh my Gosh, you can't be more wrong.
A Damn good slide player and former heroin addict. Too bad she kicked. It seems so many of the performers I once enjoyed have gone off the deep end. Well, I'll never buy another thing by her or Ronstadt whom I DID idolize. F them both.
You're free to subsidize any Marxist socialist or fifth columnist that suits your fancy. No one is stopping you.
...a little mystery to figure out...
Louis Armstrong, while playing at London's Palladium, with King George V in attendance, made a grinning bow to the royal box, saying "This one's for you, Rex." He then proceeded to play, "I'll be Glad When You're Dead, You Rascal, You."
I think I understand that the word 'REX' is latin for 'king', but unless you're going to make me research it, what is the point of your reference?
Watta shame. I always liked her music, but that was before I realized just how much of a commie she is.I wouldn't buy anything of hers anymore,and I don't listen to the tapes I have of her anymore either. Time to take out the trash.
Nah, they'll just do what Cher did after the election and chirp "Where are all my gay friends? Why didn't they all vote?"
ooh Isaac scientology kook Hayes and Joan Biased (baez)
Loser liberals, please pick up the delusional courtesy phone.
These entertainers just can't help farting an anti-Bush comment wherever they go.
lmao! Everytime they flap their gums it's like a pelican belching sewer gases. Silly bilge pumps
I've been a lifelong fan and I can appreciate her music and still think her ideas as stupid. In fact, if you were to ask me if I could have anyone's voice in the world, it would be Bonnie Raitt. So...there you go.
" We must assume that Bonnie rowed herself to Sweden in a solar-powered corracle."
OMG LOL that's too funny. Now my face hurts :-D
Yeah Bonnie Rat is feeling real significant.
Who the heck is Bonnie Raitt?
Raitt - Rat .... no difference. Their rodents with BLING BLING.
This seems to be the way to get your name back in the paper. Did anyone hear from Charles Manson yet? Or Iron Butterfly?
"How embarrassing will it be when Bush is re-elected in such an overwhelming number that all these people who have been bad-mouthing Bush end up disgraced"
Do pigs wallow in mud? Either way, they'd rather mud wrestle their way into hog heaven.
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