single/anarchy

["L. Bird" <pkeets@hotmail.com>]

>>a CD single of him singing with the
>>Harlem Boys Choir.
>
>Huh?  Here's a collectible I haven't heard of.  Label, where can we buy 
one, etc. etc.?

This is a promo, not for sale, handed out at the Christmas Carol shows 
with a $40 purchase of merchandise.  The Christmas Carol folks sorta 
implied that RD appears on the Boys Choir of Harlem Christmas album, but 
right now that looks like only a come on.  He's not mentioned on  sales 
pitches for the album.  Review from another list:

>(With my music critic hat on) I'd give the single a mixed review--the 
arrangement is curious.  The boys and Roger alternate at first, then 
sing together.  They start off with smaltzy strings and these really 
sweet delicate voices, so when Roger starts, his voice sounds too heavy.  
They throw in some electric guitar, which also sounds very heavy, but 
then the part where Roger sings with the boys is absolutely gorgeous.  
Wish there were several more cuts of that.  



>>but there were certainly individuals in this group who still had some 
hold on reality who should have done more to prevent Keith's death.  Why 
they didn't is the great unanswered question of
>>this book.
>
>Probably because each was living their own life according to the early 
mod/punk ideal of their songs...to reject arbitrary authority, to live 
anyway, anyhow, anywhere, and to let others do the same. 

Otherwise known as MYOB.


> I'm no fan of anarchy, but this idea that everyone should be subject 
to intervention in the conduct of their life and their financial affairs 
is pretty troubling.
>

Depends.  The decision as to whether to give it a try or not really 
tears people up.  Remember Carol O'Connor's public statements re his 
son's death and his suit against the drug dealer?  O'Connor says if you 
love 'em, go for it.  


>>Roger might have had the right idea early on.  Just beat the shit out 
of him.
>
>This is just an extension of BW's suggestion of forcible intervention.

Sure.  But at least RD gave it a try.  You have to admit he had a basis, 
too.  If Keith was going to be in the band and take part in the 
benefits, then he had a responsibility to meet a standard.    



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