Be Kind (Learn Lots) Full Mix

My Version (Greg Brown) of this awesome Brent Mydland song. Originally performed by The Grateful Dead. Thanks to Scotty Rocket; the drummer.

We Can Run

Harry & Greg 2-23-25

The Double Bind is a term I learned about while listening to Allan Watts

"Double Bind"

They tell you what to do, but don’t tell you how 
Say “just be yourself,” but not right now 
Push you to the edge, then pull the floor 
Lock the open gate, say "Walk through the door"

 Truth is a riddle wrapped up in chains 
They hand you the map but redraw the lanes
Can’t go forward, can’t turn back 
Red light’s green, but the road’s gone black 

 They sell you a dream, then they tax the air 
Say “stand up tall,” but don’t you dare 
Pick a side, but don’t ask why 
Raise your voice, but keep it dry

Up is down, and wrong feels right 
The truth’s too bright, so they kill the light
Can’t go forward, can’t turn back 
Red light’s green, but the road’s gone black 

Speak your mind, but don’t cross the line 
Welcome, my friend, to the Double Bind

Spin the wheel, but the game is fixed
 Read the rules, they don’t exist 
Take a number, wait in line 
Your turn came, but they changed their mind

Can’t go forward, can’t turn back 
Red light’s green, but the road’s gone black 
Speak your mind, but don’t cross the line 
Welcome, my friend, to the Double Bind

Welcome, my friend, to the Double Bind

Double Bind

This Crow was listening to me play the guitar and then started chatting at me; I assumed she was singing along.  Anyway, I made it up for us.  Me and the bird.  Hope you like it.

Black Crow In A Redwood Tree

Adam & Evil by Greg Brown

In the garden, she took the bite, 
Now they’re calling her the one who brought the night. 
Adam stood by, with a passive grin, 
Blamed her for the fall, but he’s just as thin.

Adam and Evil, the tale’s been told, 
But it’s time to rewrite what we’ve been sold. 
She’s the villain, but he’s just as weak, 
Adam and Evil, who do we seek?

She was curious, she wanted to know, 
But they turned her questions into a heavy blow. 
The serpent’s lies, the apple’s charm, 
But they only see her as the one to harm.

Adam and Evil, the tale’s been told, 
But it’s time to rewrite what we’ve been sold. 
She’s the villain, but he’s just as weak, 
Adam and Evil, who do we seek?

Why’s she the sinner, the one to blame? 
While he’s the victim in this twisted game? 
We’ve all been taught to point and shame, 
But it’s time we called it by its real name.

They say she tempted, but who’s the fool? 
Who’s really fallen for the ancient rule?
 It’s not her fault, it’s not her sin, 
It’s time to stand up, and let the truth begin.

Adam and Evil, the tale’s been told,
 But it’s time to rewrite what we’ve been sold. 
She’s the villain, but he’s just as weak, 
Adam and Evil, who do we seek?

So here’s the truth, it’s clear to see, 
Women aren’t evil, they’re just set free. 
Adam and Evil, it’s time to rise, 
We’re rewriting history, opening our eyes.

Adam & Evil

Rock Band 3-28-25

Goodbye Gemini

Fusion Con-Fusion

This is home to the music of Greg Brown; The Village Green and to the Pur'p'l Tur't'lz Archive.  This is the place to hear the Music/Bands of Greg Brown and Stephen Bryant's original and covered music.  Live and in the STUDiO. 33,600 plays in 2024 and 108,000  in total.  2,100+ tracks so far...  

An Archive.  Old and New.  A Treasure Trove.  A Vault.  Enjoy!

This is the home of the Pur'p'l Tur't'lz Archives (free to listen and to download).  You're Welcome! *Steve passed in 2018.  Much of Steve's spirit is preserved in this archive.  His writing/rambling is on every song/show he uploaded.  He lives on through this archive.  In the cloud; as his mother would describe it.

Greg Brown - Keyboard, Guitar, Bass, Vocals and Production.  https://www.facebook.com/greg.brown.888

Stephen Bryant (RIP) - Bass, Vocals, Music Production https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100004250059050&fref=ts

Rock Band 3-28-25

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