Buffy Sainte-Marie is a song-writer, singer, activist and much more. Her life history is fascinating. She is quoted in saying, “ ”I’ve been lucky to have had a life filled with plane tickets. It’s given me a lifetime of observing people – rich and poor, city and rural, doing well and doing not so well….” I can relate to her concept of being lucky.
Those from the sixties will remember Sainte-Marie. I’ve just learned, not only has she turned sixty-seven and looks great by-the-way she is also releasing a new album. Her first in fifteen years.
One of her songs, Universal Soldier was, made famous by Donavan. In this video Sainte-Marie is singing the song. I think the words are pertinent and valuable today as it was back in the sixties. Sad but true.
Can’t wait to get her new album. Wish I was in Toronto today, she’s performing at Massey Hall, an old haunt of mine.
Speaking of haunts, Happy Halloween to everyone. We have more emphasis on Día del Muertos, although the kids here in Cabo are embracing the free candy concept more and more each year. I’ll be doing a post about Day of the Dead tomorrow.
I love Buffy Sainte Marie. This song made an impression on me back when I first heard it. I still listen to her version of it often. A good reminder for us all before elections are finalized.
Yes, I agree a good reminder for everyone before elections. Buffy Sainte Marie has been very active in this election, campaigning mostly in the south to get people to vote. She believes Obama has the more qualifications than any other person who has run for President.