There's a dirt floor underneath here
To receive us when changes fail
May this shovel loose your trouble
Let them fall awayNow the mist shall be your blanket
While the moss shall ease your head
As the future soon forgotten
As the dirt shall be your bed
Cause there's a dirt floor underneath here
To receive us when changes fail
May this shovel loose your trouble
Let them fall away
― rogermexico (rogermexico), Sunday, 20 November 2005 18:56 (twenty years ago)
Though I know of him, I don't know his music at all but that's a sad fate -- good to hear he's receiving the best of care and is being helped by family.
― Ned Raggett (Ned), Sunday, 20 November 2005 19:17 (twenty years ago)
Whitley has died.
Words from Trixie Whitley:
My father took his last breath last night the 20th of November. I would like to make it clear that the people he needed and loved the most were with him while and when he left in peace. Those were Dan, Susann, my beloved mother Helene and me.
I would also like to ask you guys to understand there is a very fine line between Chris Whitley the legendary musician and Chris Whitley the Father, Brother, and Lover.
This was my Dad's favorite line from the first song I ever wrote, this is for you Daddy:
"Like the feather we blow away, in the thoughtlessness of words others say."
All faith and peace,
Trixie Whitley
Words from Dan Whitley:
I just wanted to add Chris passed over surrounded by lots of love. The time we spent with Chris in these last days were something I'll never forget and these women whom I shared Chris's last moments with were just amazing.
Susann Buerger who was by his side nonstop (Chris planned to marry Susann) held him in his arms the moment he passed in absolute and total peace, the reason I mentioned this is I always felt being held by someone you love while you passed over was a truly special thing.
Trixie my niece is one of the strongest young woman I have ever met and Chris was always so proud of her whenever we spoke, Im also incredibly proud to be her uncle and love her beyond words.
Corinne gave her home to Chris and the rest of us in this time of need and didnt stop taking care of things that needed to be taken care of the entire time, she gave us all a sanctuary to take care of Chris in and went way out of her way to help from the beginning and is still helping.
Me, I pretty much just cried my ass off when I wasn't helping Susanne with Chris....still crying.
I hope you all will mourn my brothers death but more important celebrate his life as Chris was all about life and living... I started the celebration by cranking up Dirt floor in his honor...crying still.
Chris Whitley's Legacy will no doubt transcend all time.
Love and Light,
Daniel
― shookout (shookout), Saturday, 26 November 2005 15:52 (twenty years ago)
Well, see, if you spell words like 'function' wrong, that might be the answer.
― Ned Raggett (Ned), Saturday, 26 November 2005 16:06 (twenty years ago)
two weeks pass...
It was a cool winter's morning in Melbourne,1992 when I discovered a copy of Living With The Law in my mailbox. I put it in my tape deck, and started driving. That tape did not leave my cassette player for a very long time, it was the road trip music I needed to have.
I was lucky enough to see Chris in the early 90s in a club in New York.
I was very sad to hear this news.
― Trudi Aitken, Tuesday, 13 December 2005 07:08 (twenty years ago)
Trudi, I was probably at that show. And yes, anyone he saw him then was hooked. An exceptional live performer, with or without a band.
And for future generations of googlers: RIP Chris Whitley 1960-2005
― rogermexico (rogermexico), Tuesday, 13 December 2005 18:59 (twenty years ago)