Sunday, August 7, 2011

Soul feeling....



Rather like a story with two possible endings.....

Make no mistake, my hand has been hovering over the delete button for the past several weeks. But there are all these extraordinary comments being posted. Surprisingly, not a one of which have I had to censor. Not a single one.

Popularity doesn't influence me, just as heartfelt appreciation most assuredly does. My sincere thanks to everyone who bothered to comment. I am, to put it mildly, nonplussed by your responses....even somewhat embarrassed....but more than anything, I am exceedingly grateful.

Ya'll think I'm good at this? Really? All I've ever thought I had to offer was some interesting records. And ya know, in my book that makes the this whole enterprise somewhat suspect. Anyone with the time, money, and interest can gather a nice collection. That I enjoy hunting up useless bits of plastic does not make me an authority on anything.....in fact, it probably means I'm an idiot.

I should also mention that I received some very nice emails concerning my last post. My thanks to you folks as well. One of those emails correctly noted that my life has changed a great deal over the last two years. This is God's Own Truth and of more importance than I care to go into except to say that I am very busy these days. I didn't so much take on a new job in May as I took on a new [and very interesting] life. I would never downplay Baby Girl's role, but compared with the job, she's just along for the [wild] ride.

Anyway, we'll see how this goes. There are situations which will likely make me cut this revival short. Specifically, harassment from any one of several quarters.
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Shall we make a party? [my mama taught me to go formal when in doubt]

I really wouldn't know if this is the rarest of Eddy Giles 45s, but folks do often want some serious cash for it. Luckily, I scored my copy for cheap. Don't pass up Pt.2, it's the side I play most often.



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  1. phipps11August 7, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Good to see you back! On an unrelated note, there's something oddly appealing about a remaindered 45 with a hole in the label -- like you've rescued a shelter pet.

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  2. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    welcome back however often you post
    Torch

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  3. rekkidsAugust 7, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Thanks for coming back....missed ya !

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  4. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Welcome back!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 7, 2011 at 10:57 PM

    early morning,a cup of tea,a new E,Giles tune,life's pretty good,thx Ana nice too see you here again - max

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  6. Gyro1966August 8, 2011 at 6:13 AM

    I agree that anyone can gather a collection, but you have the taste to know what makes a record great or not. That is one of your gifts, and you can't minimize that. Thanks again for the fine music.

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  7. brianbroraAugust 8, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    Glad you're carrying on Ana. Nice post, too. Many Thanks.

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  8. DeLardoAugust 8, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    Yay!!!!!!! Glad to see you back. Again many thanks for your writing and your music and your passion.

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  9. DeLardoAugust 8, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    P.S. To respond more directly to this post: Ya sure anyone can collect, but the point is not everyone does, let alone share the enthusiasm and fruits of collecting with others. And as for "expert", I'm not looking for that or caring about that (although you have clearly learned much and I appreciate gleaning part of that from your writing) -- I'm mostly a fan because of your obvious enthusiasm. Rock on sista, and all the best blog or not.

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  10. AnonymousAugust 8, 2011 at 10:41 AM

    Hi Ana, It's great to have you back again! I'm glad you decided to dismiss the very tiny negative faction (at least for now.) Marie

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  11. Jer.EpsAugust 8, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    " That I enjoy hunting up useless bits of plastic does not make me an authority on anything.....in fact, it probably means I'm an idiot."

    An idiot savant if indeed you are an idiot, but in any case the hunting's not the part that we love - it's the sharing and the ana-bness that gets us coming back over and over again.

    xoxo

    -j

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  12. Johnny PierreAugust 8, 2011 at 3:13 PM

    Welcome back! Music is a powerful thing indeed.

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  13. snakeboyAugust 8, 2011 at 4:43 PM

    Welcome back. Yes, anyone can build up a collection,but you have the knowledge and passion to keep it interesting for so many people. Thank you.

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  14. DarcyAugust 9, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Welcome back Ana! I knew it, but I can uncross my fingers anyway.

    Make no mistake the music you post coupled with your writing is a potent brew.

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  15. HollyAugust 10, 2011 at 2:44 PM

    Dear ana -

    Yay!!!! Welcome back!
    Love me some Eddie Giles ....

    Thank you, thank you!!!!!

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  16. ColbyAugust 10, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    Great post....Euclid got about 30,000 45s in a few weeks back....

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  17. DaveOAugust 22, 2011 at 3:27 PM

    Hi Ana, So glad you're back. it was a long 2 weeks with no posts from you. Great Eddie Giles 45 to come back with too.. Thank you! Dave

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