Peggy O

MoonSpiral

Peggy O

9×12 pastel on Tiziano paper

This is a tribute to Jerry Garcia. I was recently watching a video of him singing “Peggy O” in 1994. He gets very emotional during the song and it brought tears to my eyes. This show was about one year before he died. By 1994 The Grateful Dead had become a money-making machine. My generation was kind of the last generation Jerry sung to (those of us in our thirties now).
Jerry Garcia became a musician at a very crucial time in American history. He was part of the whole folk music movement that included Woody Guthrie, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, and a host of other greats. These musicians were discovering the wealth of music that came from the past and they only wanted to share the songs with the world.
“Peggy O” is one of those old ballads that probably made Jerry fall in love with music. The oldest version being an old Scottish ballad. As Jerry sings it in 1994 I think he is feeling some regret for what was lost. Whatever he was feeling, when I watch this video I feel the beauty of the song.
This is Peggy O, a woman like a dove. She wouldn’t marry sweet William because he was only a soldier. William gets angry and dies in battle. I really love folk music because it is mythical in nature.
I hope you are still singing this song somewhere Jerry!!!!!

link to Jerry singing Peggy O

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Peggy O by MoonSpiral
Peggy O by MoonSpiral
  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Beautiful !!!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Sylvia!!!

  • Barbara Glatzeder

    Barbara Glatzeder

    It’s a dream, Tammy – I love it :-)))))

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou dear Barbara!!

  • Lynsye Medalia

    Lynsye Medalia

    He will always be singing this song…...this is an absolutely lovely translation!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thanks Lynsye…I am kind of taking a break from the faerie realm right now….in a women that inspire song phase, I am so glad you like it!

  • Barbara Glatzeder

    Barbara Glatzeder

    What a nice phase to be in!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    not so bad I guess :)

  • Dawnsky2

    Dawnsky2

    love the warm colour, beautiful art work :)

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thanks so much, I was trying to go for an old photo kind of look!!!!

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

    An amazing tribute to Jerry and the folksong Tammy ;) xoxox

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Tammy!!!:o)

  • helene ruiz

    helene ruiz

    beautiful

  • MoonSpiral replied

    thankyou so much sweetie!!!

  • Emma Wertheim

    Emma Wertheim

    This is so beautiful Tammy….I love what you wrote too..
    You’re inspiring me!!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thanks Emma….”Your the meaning in my life, your the inspiration…” okay now I am slipping into Chicago….I am like a 70s rock station these days!!!!!

  • blamo

    blamo

    beautiful painting …..........allways liked Jerry n the Dead

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thanks bro, from what I can tell from your profile there is not a whole lot of bands out there that you do not like….that’s cool!!!!

  • blamo

    blamo

    hahahaha i know 1000’s more

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    I don’t know exactly what it is about your work but somehow I see a reflection of myself in the eyes, quite strikingly so…this is a heartfelt, honest and beautiful work my dear friend

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Okay that’s wierd….actually when I was doing this I thought of some of the paintings you have done of yourself. I am so serious…I was thinking this kind of reminds me of Tahnja…..(enter twilight music here)....

  • Tahnja

    Tahnja

    hahaha, see, I told ya lol…..(weird music continues) hehehehe

  • marak

    marak

    wow love the warm colors as always beautiful work.

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou, as always you are a sweetheart!!!

  • JenLand

    JenLand

    Wonderful painting and lovely tribute to Jerry…......... LOVE it!!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thanks Jen!!

  • Astoreth

    Astoreth

    Great tribute. Beautiful painting, warm and lovely. Love the far away look she has in her eyes.

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much sweetie!!

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

    Oh, I love this…gorgeous!!!!!!!!!! xoxoxoxoxox

  • MoonSpiral replied

    I am so glad you love her, thanks Sally!!

  • Carol Berliner

    Carol Berliner

    Brilliant!!!!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Oh thanks so much Carol!!:)

  • Waleska Luker

    Waleska Luker

    sweet

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou sweetie:o)!!

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Lovely work!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    I appreciate your support, thankyou Helene!!

  • BLYTHART

    BLYTHART

    I like the way the dove’s body echoes the curve of Peggy’s neck … good design.

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Wow, I didn’t even think of that, thanks for pointing that out Dave!

  • PERUGINA

    PERUGINA

    Hi there, i have been meaning to drop in all week… your works are amazing! There are many favourites among these here in your portfolio… that i am drawn to instantly.
    Thank you for your comments and favourites… it has enabled me to discover another wonderful artist here on RB. I look forward to browsing and seeing what new works you add.
    Best wishes and Congratulations.
    :)

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Oh I am so glad you stopped by. I look forward to seeing more from you too!

  • Jan Landers

    Jan Landers

    tammy…..what a beautiful tribute to jerry….i love the dreamy feel of this….the wonderful colors….you have such a gift for capturing the spirit….i really love this!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so very much my deer!!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    so beautiful

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou for your kindness Antanas!!

  • Linda Callaghan

    Linda Callaghan

    this is so beautiful you are very talented!!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    That is a very kind thing to say, thankyou so much Linda!!

  • Sally Omar

    Sally Omar

  • Earthmonster

    Earthmonster

    Very nice Moon!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou so much Monster:)

  • Alice McMahon White

    Alice McMahon ...

    She is beautiful. Love the dove!

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thankyou Alice!!

  • tkrosevear

    tkrosevear

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Yipeee….thanks to everyone who voted for this in the challenge!!!!

  • blamo

    blamo

    congratulations on your MIA feature

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thanks so much Blamo!!!!!

  • cdcantrell

    cdcantrell

    Nice work lovely colors

  • MoonSpiral replied

    Thanks so much, I appreciate your comment!!!!

  • fesseldreg

    fesseldreg

    Beautiful!.......and a fine tribute. Never minded them making loads of money cos I really like their stuff and they gave a lot away to charity you know :)

  • MoonSpiral replied

    That’s true, a lot of it went to charity….Thankyou for your kind words!!

  • Lynette K.

    Lynette K.

    Such a lovely tribut to that song. I believe he would be happy to know his work helped create such a soft and beautiful piece.

  • catherine walker

    catherine walker

    so beautiful..so well done!

  • Robin Brown

    Robin Brown

    I don’t know the song but I know quality when I see it. You should do illustrations for books. This is fine art quality ‘MoonSpiral!!
    By the way if you tried to read my cards you’d find a very confused reading I don’t understand myself & I’ve known me all my life!! xx

  • Gili Orr

    Gili Orr

    WARM, SOFT, DREAMY… Lovely

  • Albert Sellaman

    Albert Sellaman 4 days ago

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