A la prochaine

Thank you once again as well! I was hoping no one would think that I thought Joyful Noise's music was not good. I just always thought it was very different than the one you had mentioned initially. I remember these songs like it was yesterday. They are etched in my brain like my birthdate is. And, I'm sure I haven't heard these tunes in over 15 to 20 years. That's what I love about music. It sticks with you. And, all the joy (and sometimes) pain it brings with it, is with you too. God really knew what he was doing when he designed music. Done with the right heart, and the right motivation music is a healing balm and can bring you some much joy! I know, all I have to do is put a favourite piece of music on, and I'm in a different state, no matter what is going on around me. Thanks Ted! 'til the next time...

Wow, thank you so very much for answering my post. SOCKS: Interesting outlook on 'Ego'. I loved hearing your side of that. I have always been attracted to musicians who have a more humble approach to their performance. Once that nasty 'E' word becomes apparent in their music, I usually move on. But, I think you are completely right. If a musician has an idea for their music, then they probably have to fight for it, or else, they are swayed and the end result is not what they wanted initially. For so many years I followed the music of the Way with great enthousiasm. It is such a privilege to get to read all these accounts. I guess you would have called me a 'groupie'. I can see how this would become a serious problem. It would definitely stiffle any 'creativity' (TWI taboo word ) in any musician. Thanks for taking the time to share your life and heart with us, yet once again! Oops, forgot to mention one thing: SOCKs, YOU PLAYED WITH BOZ SCAGGS - OK, NOW YOU ARE MY IDOL BOZ SCAGGS - don't know what to say, all that comes to mind is 'WOW'. 'til the next time... [This message was edited by A la prochaine on December 21, 2002 at 7:27.]

I have been thinking of the historical account of Way Productions Ted shared with us. Initially he chose 2 groups, Selah and PDSTRO. As far as my recollections go, these two groups were very folksy/rock sounding. They had a raw sound to them which I thought was great. They were not too polished. More of a pure sound. Then the Joyful Noise albums #1,2,3 were produced later on. This music was almost in stark contrast to the earlier music Ted spoke of. Was this new sound because the musicians were of this style of musicianship or was this by VP's design. I always found it targeted an older audience and it had a more polished, refined sound. I never felt it targeted the age group that was then attracted to TWI. Did VP want to attract an older crowd, or perhaps refine the tastes of the already followers of TWI? Just a few thoughts buzzing around my head these days. 'til the next time...

Jim Croce. Great artist, sad ending. I love listening to his music. I have sometimes wondered what type of music he would of been producing if he were still alive today. Just a thought. 'til the next time...

You decided the individual mattered more than that box they were wanting to squeeze you and God into! Good For You! Now there's a success story if I've ever heard one! 'til the next time...

I believe the answer to this problem was completely overlooked. Instead of TWI realizing that their 'rules' on the WOW field were 'guidelines' and not etched in stone, those Wows could have been given the permission to work the extra hours for that week. But IMO, TWI is so caught up in their pettiness and all their regulations that they have to cover their A$$es. What was important to them? The individual or their program rules? Often, when people are so caught up in their anal thinking, they corner themselves like this. And so, to save face, they do anything, lie, cheat, deny, anything to save their precious hides. God does not live in a box. IMO, TWI desperately tries to keep him locked in one. 'til the next time...

So many times we held back in TWI. We didn't speak up when things were blatantly wrong. We feared the wrath of the reproof. Or if someone had the balls to speak-up, it was taken, but usually with a 'BUT'. Usually some leadership personality would come in and say that the 'speaking up' had some merit, BUT it wasn't done at the right time, or with the right people present, or with the right intent, or the with the right spiritual slant, blah, blah, blah, blah. That usually left you completely second guessing yourself and you'd end up the next time just shutting up and putting up. Thanks GS for letting me speak the truth! 'til the next time... [This message was edited by A la prochaine on December 18, 2002 at 22:07.]

It was great going down memory lane with you! Chatty, Please post away! We need you at GS! I love this thread! And you started it! So if you weren't around, I would not have had the wonderful opportunity to get to know all the wonderful people here! Don't hold back, we did too much of that in TWI! 'til the next time...

What about the Mamas and the Papas! California Dreamin', Monday,Monday! 'til the next time... Hey, I started page 9! Kool!

You gotta' tell, you gotta' tell, you gotta' tell, you gotta' tell us about ... the beginnings of Way Productions... No pressure here TED! I wanna' know, I wanna' know, I wanna' know ... 'til the next time...

That goes ditto for me Chatty! 'til the next time...

Poetry, pure poetry! I'd love to add a comment, but you said it all my friend. Thank you! 'til the next time...

Ohh, the accordian. How could I have missed it!! My husband played that wonderful instrument for 10 years. It was his foundation to all the other instruments he can play now. And I hear he put Lawrence Welk to shame!! Thanks for all the fun! 'til the next time...

I read this comment posted by 'The End' on another thread. I was wondering if anyone here at GS would have any added information regarding this topic. 'til the next time...

I'm laughing my a$$ off!! Ok, guess number 2: the dulcimer That's a great instrument, and pretty simple to pick up and learn, especially for a young girl of 9. How's that for competition Bowtwi!! 'til the next time...

Linda Z. - Pick me, pick me, pick me... My guess is the violin. I gotta win, I gotta win, I gotta win, I gotta win, I gotta win... 'til the next time... Oh, just one question, when does this contest close?

Never heard that he had a relative on Edmund Fitzgerald. He grew up in Orillia Ontario, Canada. I believe he has native decendants hence the name "Lightfoot". Sarah McLaughlin has just recorded one of his songs I think it's called, "A Winter's Night with You". Very different. His early stuff was wonderful. Steel Rail Blues, Boss Man, Love and Maple Syrup, Summerside of Life, Did She Mention my Name .... I could go on and on and on and on and on... 'til the next time...

How ya doin' buddy? Well just a few more names: Not sure when this came out but Karly Simon 'You're so Vain" apparently written about Warren Beatty. Then there was Beatles : I Will. One of my favourites. Also, Alison Krauss did a remake of this as well as Sarah McLaughlin. Music Music Music at its' best. Ok, going a littly folksy I know, how about Harry Chapin and his beautiful melodies like Cats in the Craddle. And the top song for 1972 by Don McLean; Bye Bye American Pie and the beautiful song he wrote about Vincent Van Gothe -called Vincent (I think - or was it Starry, Starry Night). Oh, Oh I'm on a roll, Cat Stevens - Tea for the Tillerman. And then, of course one of my favourite balladeers: Gordon Lightfoot. Better Stop now ... 'til the next time...

You are so cute! HA HA HA HA! I love your CHRISTMAS tree Hope! I try to squeeze-in the word CHRISTMAS every chance I get! 'til the next time...

Go ahead you can knock 'Sugar Sugar' all you want. I am not offended! It is sickeningly 'sweet' song I agree. 1969 for some reason was the year music started having a real influence in my life. I don't know why? Many songs stuck with me that year! Laughing by The Guess Who Sugar Shack by ? Sweet Carolina (I think) by Neil Diamond Pretty Woman by Roy Orbison Every time I hear these tunes I can see myself like it was yesterday, playing on some beach, camping with the family. Wierd but neat! 'til the next time...

Three words: 10 mile beach 'til the next time... Post Script: Three more words: sunsets, sunsets, sunsets!

Ok, I'll agree with you on the Paul Anka tune and the Bobby Goldsboro one as well (I particularily loved his hairdo!). But, 'Sugar Sugar' - life doesn't get much sweeter than that! 'til the next time... Hey, just thought of a couple more... 'Tie a Yellow Ribbon around the Old Oak Tree' and 'Knock Three Times (on the ceiling if you want me...), Oh no it's stuck in my head now, AHHHHH [This message was edited by A la prochaine on December 12, 2002 at 6:51.]

Oh my God! You are amazing! But, I remember the cover being brown. Anyhow, a little while ago some artist did a remake of 'Sugar, Sugar'. I was tickled pink. 'til the next time...

Soooo Sorry I missed your Birthday! And we chatted and all too! Well, I can see it was a great one! Glad to hear! I'll catch you on the next one ok! 'til the next time...

OK, here are my two cents... You mentioned The Archies and 'Sugar, Sugar'. In 1969, at the ripe age of 9 years old, I purchased my very first 33 1/2 rpm album. It was The Archies - with singers such as Archie on guitar, Jug-Head on the drums, Veronica and Betty on vocals. I was a boppin' pre-teen! Thanks for the walk down memory lane TED! 'til the next time...