Comments on: Dirt Pile http://www.samphillips.com/blog/2008/04/11/dirt-pile/ Wed, 20 Aug 2008 11:57:27 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 By: Jim Y http://www.samphillips.com/blog/2008/04/11/dirt-pile/#comment-65 Jim Y Wed, 09 Jul 2008 17:52:41 +0000 http://www.samphillips.com/blog/?p=15#comment-65 I know exactly what you mean about being the king of the dirtpile. I too recently went through a divorce and decided NOT to be king and squabble over a pile of useless trinkets and baubles. Sometimes it's better to be a prince of a fellow rather that the king of dirt. Anyway, I'm so happy you have a new CD out - I still love Cruel Inventions best but am digging what I've heard of the new one. WELCOME BACK SAM! I know exactly what you mean about being the king of the dirtpile. I too recently went through a divorce and decided NOT to be king and squabble over a pile of useless trinkets and baubles. Sometimes it’s better to be a prince of a fellow rather that the king of dirt. Anyway, I’m so happy you have a new CD out - I still love Cruel Inventions best but am digging what I’ve heard of the new one. WELCOME BACK SAM!

]]> By: Connie Sygitowicz http://www.samphillips.com/blog/2008/04/11/dirt-pile/#comment-64 Connie Sygitowicz Wed, 09 Jul 2008 02:17:00 +0000 http://www.samphillips.com/blog/?p=15#comment-64 Hi Sam! I am a fan of your music who loves God and you! I know this is a very risky question. I am so passionately connected to your music I just have to ask. What was it exactly that put you off Christianity? Did some one hurt you? Was the church judgmental? I ask because I went through a lot in and out of the church. I was abused as a kid and came to the church after years of doing my own thing having found God and somehow found your music and listened to it incessently! I love it! I still love it. I have had abortions and slept with men prior to finding the Lord (which was in Jan 1992). When I started opening up in church it wasn't met with the grace and mercy the Lord had given me. I eventually made my way through the unsafe people in church to the safe ones, but it was a very painful struggle. I know this is a dangerous thing to write/ask, but I really care about you and I'd hate to see you lose that precious relationship with the Lord over judgemental/hypocritical people. For what it's worth. One christian out here isn't judging, but loving you and praying God's best in your life! Especially for healing from your divorce. Your music has brought so much joy to my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Hi Sam! I am a fan of your music who loves God and you! I know this is a very risky question. I am so passionately connected to your music I just have to ask. What was it exactly that put you off Christianity? Did some one hurt you? Was the church judgmental? I ask because I went through a lot in and out of the church. I was abused as a kid and came to the church after years of doing my own thing having found God and somehow found your music and listened to it incessently! I love it! I still love it. I have had abortions and slept with men prior to finding the Lord (which was in Jan 1992). When I started opening up in church it wasn’t met with the grace and mercy the Lord had given me. I eventually made my way through the unsafe people in church to the safe ones, but it was a very painful struggle. I know this is a dangerous thing to write/ask, but I really care about you and I’d hate to see you lose that precious relationship with the Lord over judgemental/hypocritical people. For what it’s worth. One christian out here isn’t judging, but loving you and praying God’s best in your life! Especially for healing from your divorce. Your music has brought so much joy to my life. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

]]> By: Aimee http://www.samphillips.com/blog/2008/04/11/dirt-pile/#comment-63 Aimee Mon, 07 Jul 2008 01:11:34 +0000 http://www.samphillips.com/blog/?p=15#comment-63 Please come to Chicago or Indianapolis for a show... I have wanted to see you live for years. "Now I Can't Find the Door" was the first song to hook me, when I was 13, and I have admired your work ever since. Please come to Chicago or Indianapolis for a show… I have wanted to see you live for years. “Now I Can’t Find the Door” was the first song to hook me, when I was 13, and I have admired your work ever since.

]]> By: M, Under the bed http://www.samphillips.com/blog/2008/04/11/dirt-pile/#comment-51 M, Under the bed Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:26:11 +0000 http://www.samphillips.com/blog/?p=15#comment-51 ......I miss you.......... Come back to Louisville. ……I miss you………. Come back to Louisville.

]]> By: Patrick http://www.samphillips.com/blog/2008/04/11/dirt-pile/#comment-47 Patrick Thu, 19 Jun 2008 20:15:07 +0000 http://www.samphillips.com/blog/?p=15#comment-47 Hey Sam, Just discovered you wrote "Sister Rosetta..." the day after I saw Krause and Plant performed it in Detroit. Great, Great song. Though I've appreciated your music since "What you don't want to hear" and "lying." Also, I wanted to say that the oddest thing after losing my marriage of 30 years was being tossed outside of the story of your life. It is--in the truest sense--an agony of loss and being lost. Who are you if you are not a part of that story anymore? Hang in there. Life intervenes:) Patrick O Hey Sam,
Just discovered you wrote “Sister Rosetta…” the day after I saw Krause and Plant performed it in Detroit. Great, Great song. Though I’ve appreciated your music since “What you don’t want to hear” and “lying.” Also, I wanted to say that the oddest thing after losing my marriage of 30 years was being tossed outside of the story of your life. It is–in the truest sense–an agony of loss and being lost. Who are you if you are not a part of that story anymore? Hang in there. Life intervenes:)

Patrick O

]]> By: Jodie http://www.samphillips.com/blog/2008/04/11/dirt-pile/#comment-43 Jodie Mon, 16 Jun 2008 18:42:29 +0000 http://www.samphillips.com/blog/?p=15#comment-43 I got the wonderful chance to see the performance at Borders Books in Tigard, OR. I was the awkward, tall, red-headed man who spoke to you first, after the performance. I mentioned my thoughts about the Buddhist philosophy of "the raft" and what it means to me about how the structure of organized religion is that raft but what you do once you've reached the shore is up to you. Does that ring a bell? Anyway, I was simply awestruck. I've been listening to your music for so very long. I have probably purchased twenty copies of The Indescribable Wow over the years, for myself and as gifts. It's on my "deserted island disc" list. That's a game my friends and I used to play with each other. "If you were stuck on a deserted island and could only have five with you, what would they be?" My list of CDs has changed over the years, of course, but one album has been on every iteration. Yours. Thank you, for three things, that mean the world to me. 1) Your performance last Thursday was heartfelt and so personal. I would have loved to see you fill a stadium but was glad that I got to enjoy watching you work in such an intimate venue. Thanks for giving it all you could and for the things you shared, even though you didn't have to. 2) Thank you for so many years of making fantastic music that didn't compromise, apologize or fit any stereotypes. That almost makes this geek cool because I enjoy it so much. Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it. 3) Thank you for being so kind while a very awkward, star-struck fan gushed at you and fought for the right words to say. You talked to me for longer than I'd ever have expected and made me feel really special. That's a rare thing and a wonderful gift. What really made the day for me? I got to share your performance with my wife and youngest daughter (we have three). You have two new fans. I wish you love, light, peace and abundant joy. I got the wonderful chance to see the performance at Borders Books in Tigard, OR. I was the awkward, tall, red-headed man who spoke to you first, after the performance. I mentioned my thoughts about the Buddhist philosophy of “the raft” and what it means to me about how the structure of organized religion is that raft but what you do once you’ve reached the shore is up to you. Does that ring a bell?

Anyway, I was simply awestruck. I’ve been listening to your music for so very long. I have probably purchased twenty copies of The Indescribable Wow over the years, for myself and as gifts. It’s on my “deserted island disc” list. That’s a game my friends and I used to play with each other. “If you were stuck on a deserted island and could only have five with you, what would they be?” My list of CDs has changed over the years, of course, but one album has been on every iteration. Yours.

Thank you, for three things, that mean the world to me. 1) Your performance last Thursday was heartfelt and so personal. I would have loved to see you fill a stadium but was glad that I got to enjoy watching you work in such an intimate venue. Thanks for giving it all you could and for the things you shared, even though you didn’t have to. 2) Thank you for so many years of making fantastic music that didn’t compromise, apologize or fit any stereotypes. That almost makes this geek cool because I enjoy it so much. Well, that’s my story and I’m sticking to it. 3) Thank you for being so kind while a very awkward, star-struck fan gushed at you and fought for the right words to say. You talked to me for longer than I’d ever have expected and made me feel really special. That’s a rare thing and a wonderful gift.

What really made the day for me? I got to share your performance with my wife and youngest daughter (we have three). You have two new fans.

I wish you love, light, peace and abundant joy.

]]> By: Cory in Chicago http://www.samphillips.com/blog/2008/04/11/dirt-pile/#comment-42 Cory in Chicago Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:29:24 +0000 http://www.samphillips.com/blog/?p=15#comment-42 Sam, I have been star struck, ever since I was a teenager. My youth minister brought back your very first "Leslie" cassette, from a music conference in Estes Park, CO. It was love at first listen for me. I have purchased every recording I could get my hands on since. In my opinion, your talents are severely under-exposed. I love all kinds of music, but your version of "pop" music was effervescent and gritty... reflecting a real life. The more folk transition in the later years, has been a more soulful perspective, but with the same powerful introspection. Thank you for the intimate portrait you have painted with your songs. I do want to share with you, that your music has been an oracle to me, over these years. It was inspiring to me, that you stood so boldly for what you believed. I came out as a gay man, several years ago. It was a difficult thing to do, having been closeted for many years and being deeply rooted in the church. I struggled with a deep desire to express myself fully, through my faith and through my sexuality. I am on the journey, but have felt the rushing wind of spirit at my back many times, as I listened to your lyrics. I know that we do not share the same story, per se, but I resonated with yours and the bold stand for your own personal truth. It was a powerful example for me...listen to your heart, reflect that back in a prayer, and truth is the key to unlocking freedom. Faith. Hope. Love. Libera me. Cory P.S. Please come to Chicago for a concert! It has been my life's dream to see one of your live performances. Sam,

I have been star struck, ever since I was a teenager. My youth minister brought back your very first “Leslie” cassette, from a music conference in Estes Park, CO. It was love at first listen for me. I have purchased every recording I could get my hands on since. In my opinion, your talents are severely under-exposed. I love all kinds of music, but your version of “pop” music was effervescent and gritty… reflecting a real life. The more folk transition in the later years, has been a more soulful perspective, but with the same powerful introspection. Thank you for the intimate portrait you have painted with your songs.

I do want to share with you, that your music has been an oracle to me, over these years. It was inspiring to me, that you stood so boldly for what you believed. I came out as a gay man, several years ago. It was a difficult thing to do, having been closeted for many years and being deeply rooted in the church. I struggled with a deep desire to express myself fully, through my faith and through my sexuality. I am on the journey, but have felt the rushing wind of spirit at my back many times, as I listened to your lyrics. I know that we do not share the same story, per se, but I resonated with yours and the bold stand for your own personal truth. It was a powerful example for me…listen to your heart, reflect that back in a prayer, and truth is the key to unlocking freedom.

Faith. Hope. Love. Libera me.

Cory

P.S. Please come to Chicago for a concert! It has been my life’s dream to see one of your live performances.

]]> By: Chris Murphy http://www.samphillips.com/blog/2008/04/11/dirt-pile/#comment-41 Chris Murphy Sun, 15 Jun 2008 06:23:34 +0000 http://www.samphillips.com/blog/?p=15#comment-41 Hello, Sam! Congratuations on the new record. I picked it up (physically---the cd---I’m old-fashioned—ha ha) today and am enjoying it now. I've been a fan for at least 17 years. I can’t begin to thank you for all the great songs you’ve written---not just pleasing to the ear but speaking to the soul. If you tour, I hope you come my way to Kansas City! Thanks for the music, Chris Hello, Sam!
Congratuations on the new record. I picked it up (physically—the cd—I’m old-fashioned—ha ha) today and am enjoying it now. I’ve been a fan for at least 17 years. I can’t begin to thank you for all the great songs you’ve written—not just pleasing to the ear but speaking to the soul. If you tour, I hope you come my way to Kansas City!
Thanks for the music,
Chris

]]> By: Tee http://www.samphillips.com/blog/2008/04/11/dirt-pile/#comment-39 Tee Fri, 13 Jun 2008 08:57:18 +0000 http://www.samphillips.com/blog/?p=15#comment-39 Sam, So touching to hear you talk about the pain of your divorce. The stereotype of famous people is they breeze through these things. It is a terribly painful thing and it seems you are through the worst of it. I think you must be a sweet and sensitive woman. Sam,
So touching to hear you talk about the pain of your divorce. The stereotype of famous people is they breeze through these things. It is a terribly painful thing and it seems you are through the worst of it. I think you must be a sweet and sensitive woman.

]]> By: Sam Moore http://www.samphillips.com/blog/2008/04/11/dirt-pile/#comment-34 Sam Moore Tue, 10 Jun 2008 04:24:30 +0000 http://www.samphillips.com/blog/?p=15#comment-34 Hi Sam...just listened to your new CD and it is really fantastic. I am going straight to the store tomorrow to buy it. I hope you have great success with it...without necessaryily being "king of the dirt pile", I see you're already out working the woodshed. Do you have any tv spots lined up to promote your new work? I sure hope you get close to ol' "Cowtown" on your tour this summer...I'll even run to Angelo's for you and the band again...Harriett sends her love....Sam Hi Sam…just listened to your new CD and it is really fantastic. I am going straight to the store tomorrow to buy it. I hope you have great success with it…without necessaryily being “king of the dirt pile”, I see you’re already out working the woodshed. Do you have any tv spots lined up to promote your new work? I sure hope you get close to ol’ “Cowtown” on your tour this summer…I’ll even run to Angelo’s for you and the band again…Harriett sends her love….Sam

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