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01/24/22 • 36 min

A Heartbeat & A Guitar: Johnny Cash & the Making of Bitter Tears

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Discussions regarding the folk movement that was resistant to folk music on behalf of Native issues.

Native population numbers that the US Census states are not accurate.

The Termination Policy and problems that have been challenged for generations.

Alcatraz protests with audio from Howard Zinn and about a Native Ironworker, Richrd Oakes.

Basis of self-determination

Audio clips from Johnny Cash, Rhiannon Giddens, Rickey Medlocke, & Joanne Shenandoah.

Links:

Lyrics of Vanishing Race: https://genius.com/Johnny-cash-the-vanishing-race-lyrics

A Heartbeat & A Guitar Book: https://www.amazon.com/Heartbeat-Guitar-Johnny-Making-Bitter/dp/156858637X

We’re Stii Here Documentary: https://www.kinolorber.com/film/We're%20Still%20Here:%20%20Johnny%20Cash%20Bitter%20Tears

Johnny Cash-Bitter Tears LP: https://www.amazon.com/Bitter-Tears-Ballad-American-Indian/dp/B000002AU0

Look Again to the Wind LP: https://www.amazon.com/Look-Again-Wind-Johnny-Revisited/dp/B00KLOCQIE

Sing Out Article on Bitter Tears: https://singout.org/various-look-wind-johnny-cashs-bitter-tears-revisited/

Bitter Tears Article by Antonino D’Ambrosio: https://www.salon.com/2009/11/09/johnny_cash_2/#

Before the Lights Podcast: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/

Before the Lights Bitter Tears Webpage: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/bittertears

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Discussions regarding the folk movement that was resistant to folk music on behalf of Native issues.

Native population numbers that the US Census states are not accurate.

The Termination Policy and problems that have been challenged for generations.

Alcatraz protests with audio from Howard Zinn and about a Native Ironworker, Richrd Oakes.

Basis of self-determination

Audio clips from Johnny Cash, Rhiannon Giddens, Rickey Medlocke, & Joanne Shenandoah.

Links:

Lyrics of Vanishing Race: https://genius.com/Johnny-cash-the-vanishing-race-lyrics

A Heartbeat & A Guitar Book: https://www.amazon.com/Heartbeat-Guitar-Johnny-Making-Bitter/dp/156858637X

We’re Stii Here Documentary: https://www.kinolorber.com/film/We're%20Still%20Here:%20%20Johnny%20Cash%20Bitter%20Tears

Johnny Cash-Bitter Tears LP: https://www.amazon.com/Bitter-Tears-Ballad-American-Indian/dp/B000002AU0

Look Again to the Wind LP: https://www.amazon.com/Look-Again-Wind-Johnny-Revisited/dp/B00KLOCQIE

Sing Out Article on Bitter Tears: https://singout.org/various-look-wind-johnny-cashs-bitter-tears-revisited/

Bitter Tears Article by Antonino D’Ambrosio: https://www.salon.com/2009/11/09/johnny_cash_2/#

Before the Lights Podcast: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/

Before the Lights Bitter Tears Webpage: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/bittertears

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Whites Only Democracy

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This episode is loaded with audio clips from:

Singer, songwriter, producer-Joe Henry, Musician Rhiannon Giddens, Milk Carton Kids (Kenneth Pattengale & Joey Ryan) perform “White Girl” and offer their perspective of recording the song with singer/songwriter Steve Earle giving his opinion.

Josh Dunson who is a social justice activist/artist lets u hear his take on Peter LaFarge. Native American singer, composer, and citizen of the Oneida Indian Nation-Wolf Clan: Joanne Shenandoah talks along with Johnny Cash’s daughter-Rosanne. Storyteller Bob Reiser speaks regarding understanding the human mind. Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist ends the show with his thoughts on violence to women and girls.

Topics in this episode include-

The meaning behind the song- White Girl, the lyrics from Peter Lafarge

Native women pay vs the white men

Interracial relationships

Sex/Rape on Native Land

Missing Native Children

Links:

White Girl Lyrics: https://lyrics.az/peter-lafarge/-/white-girl.html

Bob Reiser You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Ammti3FLrM

A Heartbeat & A Guitar Book: https://www.amazon.com/Heartbeat-Guitar-Johnny-Making-Bitter/dp/156858637X

We’re Stii Here Documentary: https://www.kinolorber.com/film/We're%20Still%20Here:%20%20Johnny%20Cash%20Bitter%20Tears

Johnny Cash-Bitter Tears LP: https://www.amazon.com/Bitter-Tears-Ballad-American-Indian/dp/B000002AU0

Look Again to the Wind LP: https://www.amazon.com/Look-Again-Wind-Johnny-Revisited/dp/B00KLOCQIE

Sing Out Article on Bitter Tears: https://singout.org/various-look-wind-johnny-cashs-bitter-tears-revisited/

Bitter Tears Article by Antonino D’Ambrosio: https://www.salon.com/2009/11/09/johnny_cash_2/#

Before the Lights Podcast: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/

Before the Lights Bitter Tears Webpage: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/bittertears

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The Wrap Up

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This docuseries is concluded with discussions on how producer, Don Law backed Johnny Cash, the poor indoor air quality, modifying/removing conditions that produce poverty, and a great conversation about a recent school lawsuit that leads to offensive sports mascots.

Audio clips from folklorist Archie Green, Rosanne Cash, John Trudell, Nancy Blake, Bob Resier, Rickey Medlocke, and Joe Henry.

Listeners are encouraged on how to get involved by rating/reviewing the show and clicking the following links:

The National Indian Education Association: https://www.niea.org/

Native Women’s Wilderness: https://www.nativewomenswilderness.org/

Apache Stronghold: http://apache-stronghold.com/

Native Action Network: https://nativeactionnetwork.org/

Seeding Sovereignty: https://seedingsovereignty.org/who-we-are/

Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women USA: https://www.facebook.com/mmiwusa/

Honor the Earth: https://www.honorearth.org/about

Indigenous Environmental Network: https://www.ienearth.org/

National Indian Youth Council: https://niyc-alb.com/

Native Movement: https://www.nativemovement.org/