American Dust was sad to hear today of the passing on September 4 of poet and musician David Omer Bearden. Best known to music fans as the lover and sometime muse of 70s genius singer-songwriter Judee Sill, Bearden performed on and inspired Judee's tour de force sophomore album, Heart Food. He also wrote the lyrics for one of that album's finest songs, the heartbreakingly lovely "When the Bridegroom Comes." In addition to his work with Judee, Bearden traveled widely as a poet and ran with the likes of Ken Kesey, Neal Cassady and Kirk Douglas. Lucky devil. His presence on this earth will be missed.In his memory, we offer Judee Sill's classic recording of "When the Bridegroom Comes" for download here. Rest in peace.
When the Bridegroom Comes
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My name is Bob;
I have often tipped a glass with Rose..After I had came back to Scranton,I had sought him,to tell him the news from Boston.He left me the words;"Remember to die."
Thanks.
Bob
A BELATED FAREWELL MY OLD FRIEND......I HAVE CARRIED YOU IN MY HEART FOR MANY YEARS AND WILL CONTINUE TO UNTIL YOU AND ALLEN, HOPEFULLY, WELCOME ME TO THE OTHER SIDE.
I REMEMBER THE EVENING WE WENT TO SEE "ALIEN"
AT THE MONO RIO THEATER.......WE WHERE WALKING BACK OVER THE BRIDGE AND YOU RECITED "BIG FLABBY STUD"( BOB MITCHUM).......PULLING UP YOUR PANTS WITH A LITTLE HITCH IN YOUR GATE, LAUGHING ALL THE WHILE.
I WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE SWEET SOUND IN MY EAR
OF YOU AND LESLIE SINGING "ANGEL FROM MONTGOMERY" AND MANY OTHER SONGS......UNTIL THEN BIG FLABBY STUD WITH LONG FINGERS AND MARBLED CHEST AND BELLY.......I THANK YOU FOR THE TIME WE SPENT TOGETHER
A BELATED FAREWELL MY OLD FRIEND......I HAVE CARRIED YOU IN MY HEART FOR MANY YEARS AND WILL CONTINUE TO UNTIL YOU AND ALLEN, HOPEFULLY, WELCOME ME TO THE OTHER SIDE.
I REMEMBER THE EVENING WE WENT TO SEE "ALIEN"
AT THE MONO RIO THEATER.......WE WHERE WALKING BACK OVER THE BRIDGE AND YOU RECITED "BIG FLABBY STUD"( BOB MITCHUM).......PULLING UP YOUR PANTS WITH A LITTLE HITCH IN YOUR GATE, LAUGHING ALL THE WHILE.
I WILL ALWAYS HAVE THE SWEET SOUND IN MY EAR
OF YOU AND LESLIE SINGING "ANGEL FROM MONTGOMERY" AND MANY OTHER SONGS......UNTIL THEN BIG FLABBY STUD WITH LONG FINGERS AND MARBLED CHEST AND BELLY.......I THANK YOU FOR THE TIME WE SPENT TOGETHER
LESLIE, I HAVE THE PICTURE OF YOU AND DAVID SITTING ON THE STOOP ON MY DESKTOP.......THINKING OF YOU........I HOPE YOUR LIFE WELL.....
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