Some survived better than others

[susandennis]

I was 16 in 1965. Folk music fed my pathetic teenaged soul. Other music was around but folk music was big and I was addicted. There were lots of singers and folk music makers but they all were holding places until the next Joan Baez song came on

I just spent a wonderful hour watching an American Masters show about her. She has grown into the most beautiful woman. I mean that really almost more cosmetically than any other way. Her face and skin and hair have just matured into a grace and beauty that are amazing to look at.

But the rest of her has done pretty well, too. There were lots of interviews with the folk famous and much of it was her telling her own story. Mesmerizing.

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Tomorrow I have to be on the Microsoft campus from 3-5. The 3 ain't so bad, but driving on that road to get home at 5? I think not. Happily, the party (it's a thank you for working on the site launch party) is in a building very close to the bus stop so I checked the schedule - holy crap, they have those buses running every 15 minutes now. Thank you!

I haven't been on campus in a long time and I've never been to the buildings where the party is. Should be interesting - especially on Windows 7 Eve.

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[jwg.livejournal.com]

I remember in about 1958 when I was an MIT student that one of my friends came back to the dorm and said I just heard this girl from BU singing in Club 47 and she was terrific. I went to see her some time after. Club 47 had lots of interesting folk singers some of whom became pretty famous. Club 47 was at 47 Mt Auburn St but later moved to 47 Palmer St not to far away. The site is now Club Passim and still has folk music.

[susandennis]

They talked about Club 47 and showed footage. I love that you were there. If you get a chance, you might enjoy the episode.