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Post by somosuno on Feb 18, 2008 22:26:14 GMT -5
Paul Westerberg, can you write us a song?
I am a professor of counseling at Northern Illinois University and a longtime Replacements fan. Paul, we need you. Can you please write us a song of healing?
Scott Wickman
Associate Professor, Counseling, Northern Illinois University
President, Illinois Counseling Association
President-elect, North Central Association of Counselor Education and Supervision
scott.wickman@gmail.com
(815) 825-9986
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bhelm
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Post by bhelm on Feb 18, 2008 22:47:37 GMT -5
this kinda reminds me of a certain line in "knockin on mine"
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Post by nowwesayitoutloud on Feb 18, 2008 22:47:38 GMT -5
That's a touching and heartfelt request, somosuno. PW has mostly seemed to disinclined to do benefits and write topical songs, but you never know. I imagine particularly those in your field at your campus bear extra responsibilities or burdens after the horrible attack on your campus. Here's a fellow Mats fan hoping you do find a way to heal, maybe in the music you already have. I don't suppose it's particularly healing but "The Ledge" seems to resonate. It's probably too early yet for "Good Day" to soothe. "Hold My Life"? "Breathe Some New Life"?
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Post by scoOter on Feb 19, 2008 10:33:51 GMT -5
i echo nowwe in every regard here.
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Post by gage on Feb 19, 2008 12:11:49 GMT -5
The Replacements actually played at NIU back in 1985. They played in the Duke Ellington Ballroom at 2pm on Good Friday, admission was either $1 or $2. Some guys I know say Paul showed up later that night at a party looking for weed. I never thought PW was a big pothead, so I'm a bit skeptical of the last part.
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Post by FreeRider on Feb 19, 2008 12:47:30 GMT -5
Indeed, maybe it's already there in the music you have.
Here in the DC area, lots families have relatives that go to Virginia Tech. The school isn't really in the metro area but a lot of people feel it is just thru that connection. So that tragedy resonated pretty strongly here. I hope that all you folks at NIU find a way to heal quickly and to get thru the shock of this horrible incident.
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Post by paulie on Feb 19, 2008 19:03:34 GMT -5
Scott
the whole thing is so tragic and pointless and sad, I would just like to extend my empathy to your Faculty, Students and Community. i hope you are all holding up as well as you can during these tough times.
Sincerely
the other Paul
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