happy thanksgiving eve!

Honestly, I can think of no better way to spend this evening that at the Lucas Theatre for the screening of "The Last Waltz"!
Especially as I was with the illustrious Roy Wood and the Boo of all Nixons!
Seriously!
Why was this an especially appropriate film?
Well, this year marked the 40th anniversary of The Band's final concert.
As a sweet-16 gift to the bandmates, they got their lives back and stopped touring.
The venue was the first they'd ever graced: Winterland, in San Francisco.
To make it truly memorable, they had Martin Scorsese document their event and had invited some of their favorite people to be there.
There were several fellow musicians (Ringo Starr, Ronnie Wood, Michael McClure) who joined them on their many songs as well as on the ones played with the others in this stellar cast.
Joni Mitchell,waving around that golden hair, talking about a "Coyote" on the freeway.
Neil Diamond, advising us to "Dry Your Eyes" on this celebratory eve.
Van Morrison, recommendng us to crank up the volume as the "Caravan" rock'n'rolled on by.
Muddy Waters, carrying on about a "Mannish Boy" who was a natural-born lover man - well, well, WELL!
The Staple Singers, billed as the Staples, harmonizing about "The Weight" and the load taken off Annie.
Eric Clapton was moving things "Further On Up The Road", a song all touring bands know.
Neil Young, with his "Helpless" smile and flashing blue eyes.
Paul Butterfield, wailing away on the harmonica while that "Mystery Train" rolled on around the bend.
Emmylou Harris sang of "Evangeline", who lost her love to gambling and the Mississippi Queen.
Dr. John, reminiscing about "Such A Night" - hey, if I don't do it...
Bob Dylan ended up the evening with a soulful wish that we all stay "Forever Young".
Amen to that, amen.

What a night!
i thank You, God, for placing this on my radar.
I am truly grateful.