The WELL: deadsongs.vue.39: China Cat Sunflower

#32: David Dodd (ddodd) Thu 3 Jan 13 08:07

Thu, 03 Jan 2013 08:07:00 PST

Posted, with permission from the sender:

David,

I'm sure you know this already, but I just learned that "I rang a silent Bell" in China cat could refer to a gambling term from last century.

While lazing around here, I watch 'Pawn Stars' on History channel. They just reviewed a gambling machine which had a bell imprinted on the top of it, and b/c gambling was illegal...if one won at the game, it was called ringing the silent bell. Episode "Rick's Big Bet" S1 Ep10.

I thought that was neat, and it would figure in Hunter's imagery, for he was young at a time that the phrase may have been uttered around him.

Thanks!

Whit [Read entire topic]

#31: Scott MacFarlane (s-macfarlane) Sun 18 Mar 07 00:51

Sun, 18 Mar 2007 00:51:00 PDT

So, do you folks think "China Cat Sunflower" is a worthwhile diversion ;-)

China Cat Sunflower is the consummate diversion, "'cause you're gonna miss him when he's gone..." [Read entire topic]

#30: Marked from the Day That I was Born (ssol) Sat 17 Mar 07 10:10

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 10:10:00 PDT

Heh! I'm reading a little book of Einstein's essays and letters; "The World as I See It". The guy was not just a scientist but possibly the greatest practical philosopher of his age. Brilliant stuff in that slim volume. So, that song from "Ram" that I hadn't recalled in years has been running around my head. "Uncle Albert" likely has nothing to do with Einstein, but it does in my mind today.

So, do you folks think "China Cat Sunflower" is a worthwhile diversion ;-) [Read entire topic]

#29: Gary Burnett (jera) Sat 17 Mar 07 06:42

Sat, 17 Mar 2007 06:42:00 PDT

Oh, no! There's nothing whatsoever to feel guilty about for enjoying "Ram" -- it's a wonderful album! [Read entire topic]

#28: David Gans (tnf) Fri 16 Mar 07 18:27

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 18:27:00 PDT

I found myself craving "Ram" not long ago, and when I put it on I enjoyed it immensely. A guilty pleasure, I guess. [Read entire topic]

#27: Marked from the Day That I was Born (ssol) Fri 16 Mar 07 16:57

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 16:57:00 PDT

My gopod, one other person knows about "London Town"! [Read entire topic]

#26: Gary Burnett (jera) Fri 16 Mar 07 10:55

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:55:00 PDT

There have been times when I thought I was the only person around who really liked "London Town"! If one could just excise the horrible "Morse Moose and the Grey Goose" from it ...

Of course, I also like much of "Back To The Egg," so my taste in these things is probably pretty suspect. [Read entire topic]

#25: Marked from the Day That I was Born (ssol) Fri 16 Mar 07 10:39

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 10:39:00 PDT

Those guys, McCartney and Lennon could have retired after the Beatles and still enjoyed their reputations. But, then we wouldn't have "Imagine" nor Paul's amazing tunes on the largely overlooked "London Town". That little piece of work makes up for having to endlessly hear "Silly Love Songs" on 70's radio.

As for Dylan, I don't know how the old bastard still does it. Decades ago, I swore I'd never pay to see him flop around and muddle thru his own tunes. But for the past years recent, he just gets better in every dimension.

Hunter! His exploration of prose of late has been amazing. The guy can really stretch that terse, crystaline thing he does, and not break it. He's gone way beyond the wonderful fingerpainting of his ealy years. [Read entire topic]

#24: Lightning in a Box (unkljohn) Fri 16 Mar 07 06:43

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 06:43:00 PDT

Yes it does. And for me, that especially means John Lennon. [Read entire topic]

#23: Gary Burnett (jera) Fri 16 Mar 07 05:46

Fri, 16 Mar 2007 05:46:00 PDT

Just for the record: milage does vary on that. [Read entire topic]