Beautiful done, Duane ( and the rest of the production team!) This is so important. Very few people are aware of just how much damage Walmart has done on this planet. And it's getting closer and closer to home. It's a big fight you have on your hands, but a necessary one. I'll be there to help any way I can!
Duane, this is really wonderful. Music, lyrics, production values, all first rate. And it is sooooooo important. You do in a song what so many feel but don't know how to express...... thank you!
Thanks to all involved for this touching and beautiful video! Please share it far and wide and help us keep Walmart out of Altadena! The Save Altadena website is undergoing some construction and will be back up in a couple of days. To be able to sign the petition, you must live in Los Angeles County. Thank you, everyone, for your efforts!
Duane...Thank you for sharing this beautiful video! I grew up at 4293 Canyon Crest Road, in Altadena, during the 60-70's My grandfather lived just a few blocks away from where you were at during the conclusion of your song. Just around that corner, to the left, was Loma Alta Elementary School...unsure if it is still there?? I used to play Little League Baseball at Loma Alta Park. From my house, we used a horse trail to hike down to JPL, right up to the front gate. I don't know how many of any of the original businesses are left. I was saddened to hear that the Altadena Public Library was having some major physical infrastructure issues, and that funding was in question...I spent most of my childhood in that very special place. Ralph's used to be right across the street from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's substation. The last damn thing Altadena does NOT NEED is Wal-Mart. Keep up the fight, my brother! Even though Michigan is now my home, Altadena will always be in my heart and soul! Please keep me posted...penkoffdan@gmail.com. Peace and love...Dan.
wonder who/why the one dislike? country-type music isn't my personal choice, but I like this piece because it is very well done and the message is IMPORTANT...
Nicely done! Have never read about a Walmart that goes into any community and makes a long-term positive impact on the people living there. They do make small, philanthropic gestures, but none that outweigh how they damage a community's existing businesses. They are non union, and employees have long talked about how they are horrible to work for--from wages to hours.
There are 5 Walmarts in my city. Hamilton Ontario Canada. It's has definately impacted our local economy. Many small "Mom and Pop" shops have closed their doors for good.
Imagine it wasn't 2 walmart stores, but a huge industrial field of solar panels. That's what is happening on farmland near Kingston Canada and the Ontario government has given Samsung billions of $ to make it happen with no recourse from people who will have to live next to these fields, which also threaten water safety, a marshland, house values, and the health of the people who will leave feet away from this disaster. It is really sick how these things happen. Good luck in your fight!
I am a small business and know the struggle just because the city (Arcadia) is not interested in helping us. The bunch of beurocrats who's jobs are secure, so they are being a last stand of Government police to protect Gov. , not a citizens interests.. However more people would react on this movement if they will understand this 'math" of promised jobs versus lost existing jobs. I rely on people like me , my customers. I will be under water with them too. I need more info to act pro or against
Walmart is like cancer. And how is it that the entire population of a town wasn't consulted about this? Who is Walmart paying off? In my town, Walmart was approved by the city council despite objections by a majority of citizens and local businesses.
When I go to the SaveAltadena website it takes me to a GoDaddy page. :/ Is the website a dot org or net or is the site just not set up yet? Course I am in Florida, so not sure if my signing petition would help anyway.
Thank you, Very Nice Video! I love Oh Happy Days! John is feeding half the town alright!, Out of his own Pocket, come on People ..John is a very generous person. Please dont take advantage of him, pay your TABS! He would never say it.. BUT I WILL!
SaveAltadena site isn't happening - link takes one to a vague place. Cool song Duane - if you ever need a pedal steel player let me know. I'd do this gig for free.
Once the Waltadena beast rears it's ugly head, I'll be one of the first to join the protest, boycott, etc. Thx for the lovely song, it's strikes a cord. Count me in for the fight!
I am sorry, but Altadena is not some small town. It's a few miles from Los Angeles and this song claims that Ralphs will be shut down? Ralphs is another large corp store too.. Give consumers a choice, Walmart has that choice. I have to drive all over LA sometimes because stores are out of stock of things I need. I welcome a Walmart if it will carry the things I need.
Beautiful done, Duane ( and the rest of the production team!) This is so important. Very few people are aware of just how much damage Walmart has done on this planet. And it's getting closer and closer to home. It's a big fight you have on your hands, but a necessary one. I'll be there to help any way I can!
Duane, this is really wonderful. Music, lyrics, production values, all first rate. And it is sooooooo important. You do in a song what so many feel but don't know how to express...... thank you!
Thanks to all involved for this touching and beautiful video! Please share it far and wide and help us keep Walmart out of Altadena!
The Save Altadena website is undergoing some construction and will be back up in a couple of days. To be able to sign the petition, you must live in Los Angeles County. Thank you, everyone, for your efforts!
Duane...Thank you for sharing this beautiful video! I grew up at 4293 Canyon Crest Road, in Altadena, during the 60-70's My grandfather lived just a few blocks away from where you were at during the conclusion of your song. Just around that corner, to the left, was Loma Alta Elementary School...unsure if it is still there?? I used to play Little League Baseball at Loma Alta Park. From my house, we used a horse trail to hike down to JPL, right up to the front gate. I don't know how many of any of the original businesses are left. I was saddened to hear that the Altadena Public Library was having some major physical infrastructure issues, and that funding was in question...I spent most of my childhood in that very special place. Ralph's used to be right across the street from the Los Angeles County Sheriff's substation. The last damn thing Altadena does NOT NEED is Wal-Mart. Keep up the fight, my brother! Even though Michigan is now my home, Altadena will always be in my heart and soul! Please keep me posted...penkoffdan@gmail.com. Peace and love...Dan.
Great job, Duane. Made me so homesick.
wonder who/why the one dislike? country-type music isn't my personal choice, but I like this piece because it is very well done and the message is IMPORTANT...
Nicely done! Have never read about a Walmart that goes into any community and makes a long-term positive impact on the people living there. They do make small, philanthropic gestures, but none that outweigh how they damage a community's existing businesses. They are non union, and employees have long talked about how they are horrible to work for--from wages to hours.
Emotional to see both Jules' and Duane's names in the credits. R.I.P. Both men were larger than life. Thanks for everything.
This is why poets lead revolutions. I believe this is the most important song of 2012.
There are 5 Walmarts in my city. Hamilton Ontario Canada. It's has definately impacted our local economy. Many small "Mom and Pop" shops have closed their doors for good.
Imagine it wasn't 2 walmart stores, but a huge industrial field of solar panels. That's what is happening on farmland near Kingston Canada and the Ontario government has given Samsung billions of $ to make it happen with no recourse from people who will have to live next to these fields, which also threaten water safety, a marshland, house values, and the health of the people who will leave feet away from this disaster. It is really sick how these things happen. Good luck in your fight!
I am a small business and know the struggle just because the city (Arcadia) is not interested in helping us. The bunch of beurocrats who's jobs are secure, so they are being a last stand of Government police to protect Gov. , not a citizens interests.. However more people would react on this movement if they will understand this 'math" of promised jobs versus lost existing jobs. I rely on people like me , my customers. I will be under water with them too. I need more info to act pro or against
Walmart is like cancer. And how is it that the entire population of a town wasn't consulted about this? Who is Walmart paying off? In my town, Walmart was approved by the city council despite objections by a majority of citizens and local businesses.
When I go to the SaveAltadena website it takes me to a GoDaddy page. :/ Is the website a dot org or net or is the site just not set up yet? Course I am in Florida, so not sure if my signing petition would help anyway.
Thank you, Very Nice Video! I love Oh Happy Days! John is feeding half the town alright!, Out of his own Pocket, come on People ..John is a very generous person. Please dont take advantage of him, pay your TABS! He would never say it.. BUT I WILL!
I love Altadena!
SaveAltadena site isn't happening - link takes one to a vague place.
Cool song Duane - if you ever need a pedal steel player let me know. I'd do this gig for free.
You have a beautiful voice. :)
Once the Waltadena beast rears it's ugly head, I'll be one of the first to join the protest, boycott, etc. Thx for the lovely song, it's strikes a cord. Count me in for the fight!
Looks like unfortunately the Walmart again, won in Altadena....but don't give up the fight. The meek shall inherit the earth one day!
Haunting
Altadena is just fine thank you.
I've been informed it's up now: Save Altadena dot Com
I am sorry, but Altadena is not some small town. It's a few miles from Los Angeles and this song claims that Ralphs will be shut down? Ralphs is another large corp store too.. Give consumers a choice, Walmart has that choice. I have to drive all over LA sometimes because stores are out of stock of things I need. I welcome a Walmart if it will carry the things I need.
When all the Websters shut down that's when the oh s*** moment will happen.
lol i love atladena :)
BOYCOTT WALMART!
Lol, you alarmists are hilarious. Walmart came and nothing changed.
I've been informed it's up now: Save Altadena dot Com