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by Steven Stills, Buffalo Springfield 1966

There's something happening here
What it is ain't exactly clear
There's a man with a gun over there
Telling me I got to beware
I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Battle lines being drawn
Nobody's right if everyone's wrong
People speaking their minds
Getting so much resistance from behind
Yeah, stop children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
What a field-day for the heat
Ten thousand people in the street
Singing songs and carrying signs
Mostly say, hooray for our side
I think it's time we stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Paranoia strikes deep
Into your life it will creep
It starts when you're always afraid
Step out of line, the man come and take you away
Stop, children, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's going down
You better stop!
Stop
You better stop!
Stop
You better stop!

Comments (18)

Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Johm,

Definitely describes some of our situation these days, however, there is so much greatness.  I personally think that one should focus on the positive without ignoring the negative.  A

Oct 26, 2018 09:21 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Ron and Alexandra Seigel   Yes, I could mention a lot of greatness too but I have a feeling that it may not sit well in a PC world.  Great song, I heard it on the radio this morning and took a chance here...

Oct 26, 2018 09:26 AM
Barbara Todaro
RE/MAX Executive Realty - Happily Retired - Franklin, MA
Previously Affiliated with The Todaro Team

Hi John Henry nice new mug shot! and I love that song...brings back memories....mid '60's.... psychedelic times....  flashbacks to the days of chemistry lab and blotter acid ...

Oct 26, 2018 11:22 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Hi Barbara Todaro .  I do like to give equal opportunity to the heroines and heroes of the film macabre.  I used to play this song in high school!  Love these guys.  Psychedelic you betcha~!

Oct 26, 2018 11:48 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

John Henry - you crack me up! You write cool comments and blog posts. 

I always loved that song. I remember being worried back then in 66 when that song came out. Compared to today's world, there's no comparison! The lyrics to that song were so well written and sung. Great rhythm too!

By the way, I can't stop staring at your profile. I think... Yes, I'm sure you have "Betty Davis eyes!!!

Oct 26, 2018 01:22 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Hello Patricia Feager -- yes, I DO have Bette Davis eyes for you!!

I thought I'd take a stab at political commentary here and see how it goes.

This post may be gone tomorrow, who knows?  The song is great, one of the earliest I remember from this period other than the Beatles and Stones, etc.  Well, there was a LOT during this time!  Glad you liked that.

For posterity, and since I will be using my real avatar after Halloween, here is the image used on 10 26 2018.

 

Oct 26, 2018 03:45 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Morning John.

Boy, I do remember that song well.  In my younger days I played the drums.  It took me forever to play "Wipe-out".  Once I got that one down the rest was easy.

Oct 27, 2018 01:18 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect

Good morning James Dray  -- Great song and many others from that time.  We used to try to play wipe out on our desks in high school.  I can do the guitar part now.  Glad to know you are a musician.  We need to start a band.  I know a good bass player.  Need a vocalist.

Oct 27, 2018 05:23 AM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

John Henry - Your eyes! Your Bettie Davis eyes? Where are your eyes???? 

Wipe Out! The best place to dance to the band playing Wipe-Out was the beach! And by the way, I can't think of a single teenage girl or pre-teen who didn't fall in love with the drummers during that era!

I hope you get your band and vocalist! It would be fun to see a video of you all playing your instrument and singing oldies but goodies!

Oct 27, 2018 06:09 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

I was a big fan in college and followed the to Poco and CSNY. Still love Neil Young.

Oct 27, 2018 07:11 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect

Joe Pryor  these guys were great.  Poco had some neat songs.  Used to play several CSNY hits.

Oct 27, 2018 08:43 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Patricia Feager Ok Patricia, you do the vocals to Wipe Out and send them to marti garaughty  and he will assemble the guitar and drum tracks with James Dray 

Oct 27, 2018 08:42 AM
Gabe Sanders
Real Estate of Florida specializing in Martin County Residential Homes, Condos and Land Sales - Stuart, FL
Stuart Florida Real Estate

Good morning John.  I'm not sure how many are listening to the voices of reason or to the truth these days.

Oct 28, 2018 06:05 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi John- I love that song but I have to admit, I tend to listen more to the music than the lyrics of a song. These, I do remember, though. I think that being PC is highly overrated. Just be kind, which you are!

Oct 28, 2018 03:10 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Love love that song. But, want go into politics. I keep playing the song as I haven't heard it for some time.

Oct 28, 2018 07:00 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor® , glad you like the song.  A great hit.  A song of its time...

Oct 29, 2018 05:10 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Hi Kathy Streib I also listened mostly to the music in those days and not the lyrics.  A few I do remember.  Don't worry, this is as political as its going to get here from me! ha  Thank you!

Oct 29, 2018 05:11 AM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Hello Gabe Sanders , this is a political climate like I've never seen.  I hope things can get more in line on the Reason Scale...  Thanks.

Oct 29, 2018 05:13 AM
Jon Kolsky
Kolsky Realty & Management - Long Beach, CA
Licensed California Real Estate Broker

John Henry ~ perfect song considering the PC... I wish I had a better feeling about our current conditions (doing my best to stay positive)

Oct 30, 2018 02:15 PM
John Henry, Florida Architect
John Henry Masterworks Design International, Inc. - Orlando, FL
Residential Architect, Luxury Custom Home Design

Jon Kolsky Hey Jon, great song yes.  I don't think it will get like the 60s.  We also had a war finishing up and things were very messy.  Thanks for keeping in touch!

Nov 02, 2018 09:59 AM