Naturally, it leads me to think of The Charlie Daniel's Band playing "The Devil Went Down to Georgia." Great song.
Kind of a strange song, though. If I understand it correctly, the devil was behind in his "soul collecting" and decided that trying to strike up a deal over a fiddle contest in Georgia would help him meet his quota.
Now, don't get me wrong, but there's got to be a better way, no? You'd think he could just plop in for a visit in the audience at a showing of The View and there'd be more souls than he could handle right there.
Still, the devil decided to square off against our young protagonist, Johnny, in a fiddling contest. Johnny fiddles his booty off and wins, putting the devil in his place, even swearing at him, before claiming a golden fiddle as his reward and taunting him with a possible rematch.
Then the lyrics go on to make no sense whatsoever...
Wouldn't a golden fiddle be too heavy too play, anyway?
So what's my point? None. Just wanted an excuse to try and link you to the song: (This might not work, I haven't tried it before.)
Much luv,
Rob
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Song of the Day: "Waiting for Tonight" by Jennifer Lopez (I like tacos and burritos!)
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Well, first off, you're making a mistaken assumption. The Devil does not need to “make a deal” for souls that are already his. His deal-making is predicated on “saved” souls that he is trying to win back through temptation. In other words, at his hypothetical “The View” visit, he would likely ignore everyone else and focus on Elisabeth Hasselbeck (of course, what guy wouldn’t?).
But I digress. The fact that the Devil is soliciting Johnny infers that Johnny is in a right relationship with God and is probably on the narrow path to the happier afterlife, necessitating The Big Bad’s attempts at reclamation. The strategy: Temp the fiddler with Pride. Indeed, Johnny does SEEM prideful, especially as he takes his bet, informing the Big D that he will regret it because Johnny is “the best there’s ever been.” However, it’s not boasting if it’s true. And, further, it’s not prideful if you give the credit to The One who loaned you the talent (We don’t know Johnny’s heart, but we can infer it from the outcome.) And, regarding Johnny’s disparaging use of off-color language (depending on the version you listen to), I’d say chalk it up to a little Grace for his over-exuberance in his righteous indignation. (Incidentally, The Devil doesn’t even HAVE a mother.)
And, yes, a solid gold fiddle would be unwieldy in its weight and, additionally, the golden strings would not hold up to a nylon bow. But, seriously, you don’t really think it’s meant to be played, do you?!
re: anonymous
And sometimes it's just a song...
Love the enthusiasm, whoever you are!
i think that might warrant an honorary doctorate at some schools. i would love to see the writers response to this. i think it would go something like "um"
F3
Okay. I'll comment. How do you know I don't already have a doctorate? Perhaps this is why I am so analytical and insightful. On the other hand, maybe I’m just board at work.
By the way, Rob, the only reason I’m “anonymous” is I didn’t want to bother starting a Google account. But I must say that I love your blog and if I could just remember, I have to share The Tentacled People and Fleetwood & Flatstone with you, because clearly it’s exactly your style.
“Well, Art is Art, isn't it? Still, on the other hand, water is water. And east is east and west is west and if you take cranberries and stew them like applesauce they taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does. Now you tell me what you know.”
re: anonymous
Well, mystery reader, thanks! For the record, I'm totally cool if you'd like to remain anonymous, but if you'd like to reveal your identity you can simply type your name at the end of your comments, much like F3 does.
That being said, a aura of mystery can be fun too. So until you reveal yourself, I'm going to just assume that you are Batman.
I'm curious as to what The Tentacled People and Fleetwood & Flatstone might be, since a quick google search didn't help much. If it's anything like that final quote, it'll be, at the very least, confusing...
Well, I would have had no problem “revealing my secret identity,” but now, if I get to be Batman, then I’m not going to ruin a good thing.
You won’t find F&F or Tentacled People on Google, I don’t think. Instead, you need to look back at your email history. If you don’t keep old e-mails very long, then you will have to search your memory. Failing that, you will just have to keep reading for future Cthulus, er, clues.
"Batman"
re: Batman
Ahh...got it. Tell Netter that "New Guy" says hi. (Don't worry, your secret identity is safe with me!)
Ah, I thought the Cthulu thing was to obvious. You got me!
"Batroy"
On June 19, 2007 6:40 AM
Rob said...
re: anonymous
… I’m curious as to what The Tentacled People and Fleetwood & Flatstone might be, since a quick Google search didn't help much…
Well, Rob, thanks to you and this blog, if you now look up “The Tentacled People” and “Fleetwood & Flatstone” on Google, you will find one entry – this thread! How’s that!!
On June 19, 2007 6:40 AM
Rob said...
re: anonymous
… If it's anything like that final quote, it'll be, at the very least, confusing...
In reference to…
“Well, Art is Art, isn't it? Still, on the other hand, water is water. And east is east and west is west and if you take cranberries and stew them like applesauce they taste much more like prunes than rhubarb does. Now you tell me what you know.”
That’s a quote from Groucho Marx. I am almost positive it’s from the film “Animal Crackers.”
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