“My mother used to tell me man gives the award, God gives the reward. I don’t need another plaque.” ~ Denzel Washington
Handel – Water Music, HWV 350, Suite No. 3 in G Major: Rigaudon · Academy of St. Martin in the Fields · Sir Neville Marriner
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The Grateful Dead weren’t generally considered a country rock band, but they regularly covered country standards in performances. This one, “Mama Tried”, was written by Merle Haggard. – via rolossining
Grateful Dead ~ “Mama Tried”
(it’s “Mother’s Day” here in the States)
Lyrics:
And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole
No one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried
Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading I denied
That leaves only me to blame ’cause Mama tried
Dear old Daddy, rest his soul
Left my mom a heavy load
She tried so very hard to fill his shoes
Working hours without rest
Wanted me to have the best
She tried to raise me right but I refused
Dispatches from the Asylum 