Tag Archives: Alice’s Restaurant

Better Late Than Never

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Ray V.

Just like many of us play Alice’s Restuarant on Thanksgiving, I am always sure to play Steve Forbert’s January 23-30, 1978 sometimes during that week. First mentioned on this blog five years ago: January 23-30, 1978 (original studio version in link. … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving, Kid.

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Ray V.

Twas the night before Thanksgiving. . . What song is it you want to hear? Steve Layman knows… he has heard it live. Nothing else to add.

Posted in Alice's Restaurant, Thanksgiving | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alice's Restaurant, Alice's Restaurant Masacree, Anderson Layman blog, Arlo Guthrie, Nancy Hartmann, Ray Visotski, Steve Layman, Thanksgiving traditions, Thomas E. Hartmann, Warren Twp Rescue Squad | Leave a comment

…Or To Die For A Cause Somewhere

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Ray V.

I was home the last few days while my wife and daughters were up visiting family (and building snowmen) in NJ. I’ll be making the trip to visit in two weeks and hopefully the weather will cooperate. Tending to the … Continue reading →

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Look No Further

Posted on November 26, 2014 by Ray V.

‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving….”What song is it you want to hear?” No, it’s not Freebird. “Kid, it is the Alice’s restaurant Masacree”. You can find it here, along with a dedication to the man … Continue reading →

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Happy Thanksgiving #3

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Ray V.

OK, I have posted a prayer, Washington’s Proclamation and now, I give you the song that made Thanksgiving famous. Dedicated to the memory of one of the most special people in my life, Tom Hartmann, who introduced me to this … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Kid.

Posted on July 10, 2013 by Ray V.

Today, Arlo Guthrie turned 66 years old. He is famous for an 23 minute-long song and our friends at Wikipedia have this to say about him. Happy Thanksgiving….in July.

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alice's Restaurant, Alice's Restaurant Masacree, Arlo Guthrie, Ray Visotski, Thanksgiving | 1 Comment

Yes, Thankful

Posted on November 22, 2012 by Ray V.

Today is the one day we are supposed to be Thankful. Although I do not constantly tell those around me, I really live my days in a constant state of thankfulness. I am fortunate on so many levels that it … Continue reading →

Posted in Thankful, Uncategorized | Tagged Aiken Bloggers, Aiken SC, Alice's Restaurant, football, George Funeral Home & Cremation Center., Macy's Parade, Ray Visotski, Thanksgiving, turkey, wwii poster | 3 Comments

What Were You Expecting, Jingle Bells?

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Ray V.

I give you a song for the Thanksgiving Holiday……a day early to beat the rush. Some call it a movement…..some call it a cult. Either way, I am a card carrying member. Thanksgiving just is not Thanksgiving with out listening … Continue reading →

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Same Time Next Year….

Posted on November 24, 2011 by Ray V.

…as it was last year and will be forever. Happy Thanksgiving And since I’m home alone tonight, I just might have to pull out the DVD and watch the movie….

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It’s Thanksgiving, What Else Could I Post?, Oh, I Know….

Posted on November 24, 2010 by Ray V.

For me, I can’t get through Thanksgiving without listening to Alice’s Restaurant at least three times. (Just ask my wife and daughters). Yes, it is a harmless cult of sorts, but be that as it may…. Here is the “Kid”, … Continue reading →