Chican-izmos

Growing up Chicano, a product of both Mexican and American cultures, has given me a unique vantage on life and I love to express that through my writings, poetry, photography and art. I discovered the power of writing in High School and haven't stopped since. I have published a book, "Songs From the Barrio: A Coming of Age in Modesto, Ca.", a collection of poems and stories about my growing up in a small, Mexican Barrio in Modesto during the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, available at amazon.com.

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Arlo Guthrie Revisited

Cover of Alice's Restaurant

Just finished listening to Arlo Guthrie's (Woody Guthrie's son) "Alice's Restaurant" and wow what a takeback the 60's, from a hodgepodge playist of favorties I've compiled.

It is a masterpiece protest song against the Viet Nam War, and popped up unexpectedly.

If you can, track it down and give it a listen and get ready to crack up at vintage sarcasm, satire and absurdity of an insane time period in America's history.

2 comments:

#167 Dad said...: "You can get anything you want at Alices's restaurant."

Used to work with a guy, a musician, that claimed to have plaid base in Arlo's band...; September 9, 2009 at 6:33 PM
Rick Rivers said...: Yes, except for Alice!! Wow, played base?; September 10, 2009 at 10:21 AM