A Song for ME: Blowin' in the Wind

[Gingergrrl]

And then there is this one made in 2010--everyone pictured is a PR member.

I remember watching this video when it was posted once before (I don't remember when?) and it is beautifully done as well. The ending though links to XMRV research and it seems like that part should be removed since not current or correct?

 

[Sushi]

The ending though links to XMRV research and it seems like that part should be removed since not current or correct?

Yes, it is out of date but it would be up to the person who created the video to change it. It is not the property of PR though members made it.

 

[Diwi9]

@Diwi9 The second song (vocals and musics) was beautiful but I was confused if it was referring to the #MeToo movement b/c it seemed to keep referring to a man and saying that even though he was from a good family, to get away from him. It referred to (I assume the same man) scratching her on shoulder and then something "Red Rover" (I don't know what this means) but I assume re: some kind of abuse? Was this song about abuse? The lyrics didn't seem to match with a physical illness like the first song but maybe I am just missing it and need to listen again!

This song is about her visiting a doctor and disbelieving her symptoms while patronizing her...as far as I interpret it.

 

[Diwi9]

@Robert 1973 and everyone that has posted songs...thank you so much. There is nothing like music to help one feel seen and loved because the emotion and care comes through. Robert - your video compilation was amazing...maybe other people with chronic illnesses other than ME have these scenes too, but I completely connect. Sometimes we question the diagnostic criteria and how similar/dissimilar we all are...but the images show that ultimately, we live the same experience.

 

[Gingergrrl]

This song is about her visiting a doctor and disbelieving her symptoms while patronizing her...as far as I interpret it.

Thanks for explaining and I didn’t get that and need to watch it again!

 

[Diwi9]

Here's another one...it's Christian themed. I think it is beautiful to have a man in R&B be so honest about the weakness this disease causes...Trip Lee has said he has ME/CFS, and this song is about that. Anyone with this disease can identify with the challenge to hold your place when feeling total defeat. Sorry if I'm hijacking this thread with other songs, I'm just incredibly inspired by music because it can touch people in a way sometimes our simple words and expression cannot.

 

[Countrygirl]

 

[Strawberry]

Very inspiring thread! Thank you to @Robert 1973 for posting your video, so fantastic! And thank you to everyone else that posted other videos.

 

[Cort]

Check out a wonderful song and idea by Robert Saunders to rewrite Bob Dylan's classic 1963 tome to fit the ME experience, and have people with ME from around the world participate in singing it.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=19&v=BncUDXRA1v4

Get the lyrics, more of the backstory behind this effort, how to get a free MP3 file of the video and suggestions for more songs on ME Action - https://www.meaction.net/2018/04/24/a-song-for-me-blowin-in-the-wind/

 

[Robert 1973]

I've now uploaded the video directly to Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/robert.saunders.92317/videos/10155273020096345/

If you’re on Facebook, please share it.

Thanks.

 

[Diwi9]

Here's another song recently posted for #MillionsMissing:

 

[Diwi9]

@Robert 1973 and his song project are featured on Gary Burgess' new podcast "The M.E Show" starting at about 42:35.

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/993374542881001473

 

[Gingergrrl]

@Diwi9 Do you have to be a member of Twitter to watch that show? I clicked on it but nothing happened!

 

[Diwi9]

@Diwi9 Do you have to be a member of Twitter to watch that show? I clicked on it but nothing happened!

It's on iTunes. This link from the ME Association also has a player for episodes: http://www.meassociation.org.uk/podcast/

 

[IThinkImTurningJapanese]

Here's another song recently posted for #MillionsMissing

Thank you so much Ella, Andrew. "We won't be silenced anymore".

 

[Dechi]

This is truly beautiful and heartfelt. I love your voice, the harmony and the chorus. Everything is just perfect. Congratulations and thank you, thank you !