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This song was inspired by Fear and Loathing Las Vegas. After reading this book I asked many of my friends, family, students what were their reactions to the book. I found that many people had vivid reactions to Hunter S Thompson himself some thought he was a freak, some thought he was a genius. This is the song I wrote in response. This song will be performed with the Seattle Rock Orchestra on Dec 9th 2011 at Town Hall 7pm. This show is presented by Bushwick Book Club

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                         D      Ebdim
What makes a great man
Em7                         A7
And what makes a fool
D                                  D7       G                               Gmi6
depends on what you think a man like him should prove

D                            Bb7          A7
Is he crazy or just blazing a path
D                                  Bb7   A7         D   D 2/4 bar A hold  
losing his marbles or having the last laugh



                         D      Ebdim
Who calls him a genius
Em7                         A7
Who brands him freak
D                      D7                           G                Gmi6
tell me do you think Dr Gonzo is  ordinary or unique



D                            Bb7          A7
Is he crazy or just blazing a path
D                               Bb7          A7
Act like a weirdo or presenting the facts
D                                  Bb7 2x                             A7      D    
losing his marbles or more likely just having the last laugh
Bb7          A7       D
Having the last laugh


                         Bb7          A7       D
He’s up there Having the last laugh
                              Bb7          A7       D
Smile down on us Having the last laugh
                             Bb7          A7       D 2x
Shot out a cannon way above the sky
                                                         Bb7  A7         D
Hes looking down on all of us just having the last laugh

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from Tai Shan Free Bootlegs 2011, released January 10, 2011

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Tai Shan Seattle, Washington

Tai Shan is an Americana songwriter whose music has been featured in Billboard Magazine, American Songwriter, Americana UK, and on NPR. Based in Nashville, her songwriting focuses on positive messages. Tai Shan and her husband Austin, have toured the United States and Canada and performed for venues such as the Bluebird and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. ... more

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