[pct-l] re: Favorite Song

[d111 at infostations.com (David Paulson)]

My favorite song is one I wrote in '95 during my first attempt at a PCT
thru-hike. Sung in a finger snapping, mid tempo pop/jazz style ala
Frank Sinatra (and OF COURSE I sound just like him):

chorus -   It's  a wonderful thing, it's a wonderful life,
                   It's a wonderful dream I could dream all night.
                   It's a wonderful thing to be free, to have no chains 
on me,
                   It's  a wonderful thing, it's a wonderful life.

vs 1 -        Folks back home just have no understanding,
                   They don't know what's going thru my mind.
                   I was born to live the life of ramblin',
                   Just point me down the trail and I'll be fine.

vs 2 -         Climbing up or down don't really matter,
                    Any time of night or time of day.
                    Weather ain't good or bad - it's just weather,
                    and Life's a state of mind any way.



       WalkOn  ( which comes from the Neil Young song of the same name)



----- Original Message -----
From: "Tom Magee" <luv2hike@earthlink.net>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 6:11 AM
Subject: [pct-l] favorite song


> I went out hiking yesterday, and as I was walking along, I started
humming, and then singing a song.  After a few times through, I started 
to
reflect.  If I remember correctly, I sing this song every time I go out
hiking.  Some time during my hike, long or short, I sing this song.  So 
here
is my question:  Do you have a "hiking song" and what is it?
>
> Mine song is from the movie Tarzan, and is called 'Go the Distance' :
> I will find my way, I can go the distance.  I'll be there someday, if I
can be strong.  I know every mile, will be worth my while.  I would go 
most
anywhere to feel like I belong.
>
> Anyone else?
>
> Simply Tom
>