This Unhappy, Angry World

[HiDesertHal]

They're rioting in Africa, (la lalalala la)

They're starving in Spain. (la lalalala la)

There's hurricaines in Florida, (la lalalala la)

And Texas needs rain. (la lalalala la)

The whole world is festering with unhappy souls,

The French hate the Germans, the Germans hate the Poles,

The Italians hate the Yugoslavs, the South Africans hate the Dutch,

And I don't like anybody very much!


To hear the rest of this 1960's song from the Kingston Trio, go to YouTube and select "The Merry Minuet".

Hal

 

[MarkinPhx]

The more things change.....
Although I'm sure parts of Texas has had their share of rain for awhile !

 

[RadishRose]

I remember that song!

 

[SLB]

The more things change, the more they remain the same.

 

[Ruthanne]

I'm with you on that Hal.

 

[HiDesertHal]

Hey Ruthanne.....

That song was not my composition, although I realize there are constant conflicts going on between people and nations.

Upon reading your Profile, I have Green Mile and Shawshank Redemption in my video collection too!

Hal

 

[SeaBreeze]

I like to try and focus on the good things.

 

[Macfan]

I like to try and focus on the good things.

Such a beautiful song, one that will remain one of my favorites for the rest of my days. Thank you for sharing it here, SeaBreeze .

 

[Iodine]

I'm with you SeaBreeze. Love that song.

That was a pretty song though, Hal, I just wish they'd change the words.

 

[Manatee]

I remember the Kingston Trio singing "Tijuana Jail" when I was putting in Navy time in San Diego. T-Town was only 17 miles away.

 

[Ruthanne]

Hey Ruthanne.....

That song was not my composition, although I realize there are constant conflicts going on between people and nations.

Upon reading your Profile, I have Green Mile and Shawshank Redemption in my video collection too!

Hal

Those are excellent movies! Yes, you are right about the constant conflicts in the world. I like the funny way you told it. You tell it like it t-i-s with humor; at least I saw the humor in your post and appreciate that! Here is a song for you: