I don't know, his cover of "I'm my own grandpa" is pretty good...
I don't know, his cover of "I'm my own grandpa" is pretty good...
Apis Mellifera wrote: I don't know who John Denver is, but a fraudster named John Deutschendorf recorded a song he did not write about WV. This song is the official, overplayed, schmaltzy, sacred hymn of WV and if I never heard it again I would be quite happy. Actually, I'd be OK if that dude's whole catalog disappeared. As far as I'm concerned, his appearance on The Muppet Show was his only worthwhile contribution... may he rest in peace. Always refuel when necessary.
Because of your comment I learned something new today. So... Denver helped finish the song written by Fat City, they performed it together, he bought it and went on to make a fortune and then later signed Fat City (who were now the Starland Vocal Band) on his Windsong label and they created a classic 70's pop earworm.
If that hadn't happened comedy gold would not have been possible.
I also have it on good authority that he was, in fact, NOT a country boy.
The real question is where can one go on holiday and still imbibe in the weed. That is, if one was inclined to do so...
Keith Tanner wrote:chandlerGTi wrote: He didn't say he was from there, he said he is associated with there. Only a pot smoker will grapple with the distinction.My wife is a CO native, do NOT get her started on John Denver
What, is her name Annie?
WilD wrote: Serious question: Do people actually go on vacation to smoke weed? That seems... strange.
We went on vacation to the Challenge last year...other than here, pot smoking would probably sound like a far more normal and reasonable destination.
Apis Mellifera wrote: I don't know who John Denver is, but a fraudster named John Deutschendorf recorded a song he did not write about WV. This song is the official, overplayed, schmaltzy, sacred hymn of WV and if I never heard it again I would be quite happy. Actually, I'd be OK if that dude's whole catalog disappeared. As far as I'm concerned, his appearance on The Muppet Show was his only worthwhile contribution... may he rest in peace. Always refuel when necessary.
I love that song.
Me too. I especially like the end when Gonzo blows the trumpet. You never knew what was going to happen.
Gwar did it better.
EastCoastMojo wrote: I was gonna buy some parts for my truck, but then I got high. I was gonna squirrel money away, but then I got high. I ended up buying a cross between an S10 and a Valiant, and I know why. It's cause I got high, 'cause I got high, 'cause I got high.
I went to an afroman concert. He started the show by coming out on stage, lighting three joints, and passing them out to the audience. This in a city and state where it's not legal. I've never seen anything like it before or since. I was legitimately impressed.
Huckleberry wrote: I'm answering for a "friend" who just spent some time in Jamaica. He suggests floating on your back in the Caribbean listening to a Reggae band blasting from the cabana by the pool and then horking on some jerk chicken.
Change the jerk chicken to a beef paddy and you've got my vote.
dculberson wrote:EastCoastMojo wrote: I was gonna buy some parts for my truck, but then I got high. I was gonna squirrel money away, but then I got high. I ended up buying a cross between an S10 and a Valiant, and I know why. It's cause I got high, 'cause I got high, 'cause I got high.I went to an afroman concert. He started the show by coming out on stage, lighting three joints, and passing them out to the audience. This in a city and state where it's not legal. I've never seen anything like it before or since. I was legitimately impressed.
I've heard that if you book him his "no brown M&Ms" is something like "Provide 3 blunts".
Apis Mellifera wrote: I don't know who John Denver is, but a fraudster named John Deutschendorf recorded a song he did not write about WV. This song is the official, overplayed, schmaltzy, sacred hymn of WV and if I never heard it again I would be quite happy. Actually, I'd be OK if that dude's whole catalog disappeared. As far as I'm concerned, his appearance on The Muppet Show was his only worthwhile contribution... may he rest in peace. Always refuel when necessary.
Nice fuel reference, also, one should not replace a fuel selector knob with vice grips and fly at low altitude.
Apis Mellifera wrote: I don't know who John Denver is, but a fraudster named John Deutschendorf recorded a song he did not write about WV.
Most musicians have songwriters.
So much hate today.
In reply to spitfirebill:
berkeley you
I keed, I keed!
i Would like to offer this one word of caution: Just because it's legal in these places does not mean your employer cant do a random drug test when you get back and can you.
OTher than that I got nothing. The herb is not my thing. NEver smoked it, never wanted to. Just not into it personally. Doesn't mean others can't enjoy it. PArt of my "don't be a dick" campaign. Most of societies ills could be solved with that one phrase.
So Colorado is known for something other than great cycling and fast Miatas? Huh. Never knew that.
And the original version of the song highlighted Massachusetts, not West Virginia, but they didn't think that state fit with the theme of the song. West Virginia happened to fit the same rhythm pattern as Massachusetts and sounded more down homey. They had absolutely no tie or fondness for WV. True story.
Keith Tanner wrote: I have no problem with people coming to CO to smoke weed. Heck, it's good for the economy. I just long for the days when saying "I'm from Colorado" didn't automatically get the "hey, pot is legal there!" response. John Denver was from New Mexico
can't speak to Co... but in Oregon... the tax revenue is doing very well
It's been a big win for CO in that regard as well.
ultraclyde wrote: So Colorado is known for something other than great cycling and fast Miatas? Huh. Never knew that.
CO: Come to smoke weed, stay to smoke tires.
They are trying to legalize it in Illinois now. We sure could use the money.
Keith Tanner wrote: I hope that pot becomes legal across the US so that Colorado can be associated with other things again. It's really annoying.
i hear there are some mountains there as well...
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