Sing a spiritual for Studs.
I'm so glad I called him the other day. He sounded so good.
Not long ago, I posted this on Studs.
"It will be always howdy howdy
It will be always howdy howdy
It will be always howdy howdy
and never goodbye."
-One of Studs' favorites - "Move on Up a Little Higher."
With love,
to Studs.
It's a shame Studs didn't get to see Obama president. Studs did take us close to the Promised Land.
Bottom photo: Chicago Tribune /Chris Walker. With a lovely remembrance by Rick Kogan.
The last interview
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When I heard today of Studs' death, the first thing I thought was how heartbreaking it is he didn't live 5 more days. I hadn't heard anything from him on this election, I realized, but it just made obvious sense that Studs would be loving the possibilities of an Obama presidency.
So I googled "Studs Terkel" "Barack Obama" and I got your interview from the other day. I just wanted to thank you for making that phone call and sharing it with us. "Joe McCarthy in drag..." it's more reassuring than I can say to know that the old guy still had it. Thank you so much.
Thank you Michelle, Your words make me feel better.
This evening I was thinking about the various kinds of music Studs introduced me to over the years. Music from all over the world. Starting maybe with Miriam Makeba. Ah, the contrast of their voices! As their hearts sang in unison.
Thank you.
I did the same thing Michelle did and found your post on the recent call. I, too, wish Studs could have been here for a few days more. But he was a man of hope and he believed in America, so I think he knew we have a good chance. I just got back from a day of canvassing in NH, and it was very bracing to read your account of the conversation you had!
--Susan in MA
Thank you for your beautiful writing about Studs, an American great. I'm glad to have now found your blog and will check in now and then! You write lovely stuff.
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