Olympic fever was strong in these parts. Well, we are Canadian, after all. I found myself firmly planted in front of the tv over the last few weeks. Not really a common sight around here. I have watched events I knew nothing about, cheered for athletes at odd hours and even stood and sung the national anthem in my jammies, all alone with my country, in the early hours of a snowy morning. I have beamed with pride, cried over tragic footage, screamed at defensemen and goalies, tweeted woohoo! more times than I can count and have developed a slight crush on Sid the Kid. We watched hockey games with friends and family that we haven't connected with for *years*. It was great. I watched the final game with some of my favorite people in the world: my family. Three generations of the D family were all together to cheer and swear (go dad!) the afternoon away as the Canadian men (narrowly) won the GOLD! Hockey runs thick in my blood; I loved it all.
My fave memory from last evening's Olympic finale was Neil Young emerging from the stage and singing this song, as snow fell. Simple. I love Neil, and this song, so I was super excited. He is my own personal Leonard Cohen. Here is one version from 2008. The lyrics just seem so perfect. I loved it!
Long May You Run
We've been through
some things together
With trunks of memories
still to come
We found things to do
in stormy weather
Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Although these changes
have come
With your chrome heart shining
in the sun
Long may you run.
Well, it was
back in Blind River in 1962
When I last saw you alive
But we missed that shift
on the long decline
Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Although these changes
have come
With your chrome heart shining
in the sun
Long may you run.
Maybe The Beach Boys
have got you now
With those waves
singing "Caroline No"
Rollin' down
that empty ocean road
Gettin' to the surf on time.
Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Although these changes
have come
With your chrome heart shining
in the sun
Long may you run.
♥ leel
ps... long may YOU run!
My fave memory from last evening's Olympic finale was Neil Young emerging from the stage and singing this song, as snow fell. Simple. I love Neil, and this song, so I was super excited. He is my own personal Leonard Cohen. Here is one version from 2008. The lyrics just seem so perfect. I loved it!
Long May You Run
We've been through
some things together
With trunks of memories
still to come
We found things to do
in stormy weather
Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Although these changes
have come
With your chrome heart shining
in the sun
Long may you run.
Well, it was
back in Blind River in 1962
When I last saw you alive
But we missed that shift
on the long decline
Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Although these changes
have come
With your chrome heart shining
in the sun
Long may you run.
Maybe The Beach Boys
have got you now
With those waves
singing "Caroline No"
Rollin' down
that empty ocean road
Gettin' to the surf on time.
Long may you run.
Long may you run.
Although these changes
have come
With your chrome heart shining
in the sun
Long may you run.
♥ leel
ps... long may YOU run!
2 comments:
Keeley, i just listened to the video, thanks for posting it. I love Neil Young, always have, and oddly, I was just listening to actual vinyl albums from the late 70's early 80's, vintage Neil, CSNY and Steven Stills. I love the music and I love this song.
I also loved the Olympics, I'm not sure why this time was so special - maybe because we're neighbors, and I have Canadian friends now, or maybe just because your country is so nice to the world. Anyway, it is one to remember and now I don't know what I'll do with my free time - i never watch that many hours of tv a night. And you would have laughed, watching my husband yelling and cheering at the tv - for curling! I think he enjoyed it as much as the hockey, congrats, by the way. Much gold for the host country, you rock!
nice post, hope you're having fun with the art!
thanks so much for the sweet comment Mel. I feel more connected to the you guys as well now. It was really special for us this year too, for some reason. I'm also glad that the world got to see Canada for a bit! hi world!
:)
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