- "And the Rock Cried Out, No Hiding Place" - Babylon 5
Warning: this episode from the third season will likely spoil you if you haven't watched up to that point. - "Sinnerman" - Nina Simone
My father introduced me to her work at an early age, but I was reminded of this classic when it was used in the S2 finale of Sherlock. - "On the Pulse of Morning" - Maya Angelou
I have the audio tape of this, and on the B side, Angelou explains the imagery of the rock, the river, and the tree, and cites "No Hiding Place" as an influence (she even sings a few lines). In retrospect, I'm assuming that the "Sinnerman" was the person being inaugurated. ;) /snark
Note: Although you normally hear it as a gospel rendition, I linked the first video because it clearly shows the connection with "Sinnerman."
I just thought it was kind of interesting that Maya Angelou, Babylon 5, and Nina Simone apparently shared a most recent common ancestor in terms of being inspired by this song.
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when did this song first enter your consciousness? and why has it come up again now?
and why am i asking all these questions? LOL!
Hmmm, when did the song first enter my consciousness ... I guess it would be the inauguration poem in January of 1993, since I bought the audio tape shortly afterward, which includes the musical excerpt. In a way, it's surprising that it didn't come sooner, as I grew up in the deep South.
I'm glad you're asking these questions! I appreciate someone expressing an interest in my random navel-gazings. :D
Edit: I hit "Post" before I realized I neglected to say that I love your Fran Kranz icon. :)
Edited at 2012-05-30 07:49 pm (UTC)
i have huge gaps in my author/works knowledge for sure.
in fact i love hearing about reading groups just to get some outside suggestions:))
i enjoy the navels of others, my own - not so much!
glad you like Cabin Fran :)
Edited at 2012-05-31 06:41 am (UTC)