Wednesday, November 9, 2011

just kids

during my train rides to and from work over the last week, i've been reading patti smith's memoir just kids.

she's a rock star poet. there are some incredibly memorable sentences throughout the book that have made me sit back and reflect - not about their meaning so much as the harmonious and clever way they are put together. this quote isnt from her book (that i've seen yet), but i saw it on the vast internets today:


i was lucky enough to see her perform during a book tour in england a couple years ago. i bought the book at the show after listening to her read a few passages, but i had to put it down the first time i tried reading it. she does a lot of name-dropping throughout, which is simultaneously fascinating and annoying, and a lot of the book focuses on her relationship with robert mapplethorpe. i couldnt take it at first.

but this time around i'm really enjoying her poetic phrases and i've been listening to more of her music as well. i love her passion and attitude.

here's a video of one of my favorite songs of hers, dancing barefoot. randomly, this is a version performed live with eddie vedder and johnny depp. it's a great version, aside from the person singing along during the choruses...

2 comments:

skywatcher88 said...

Hi Amanda
That was nice!
I enjoyed the Led Zep Link in your Twitter post today.Brings Back Memories for me.(I was 18 back then)Their accoustic songs are timeless.
Peace and Clear Skies!
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Unknown said...

for anyone interested in that tweet...

Led Zeppelin IV was released 40 years ago. beautiful version of "Going to California" youtu.be/luDgb5vVHuA