I have been a Bruce Hornsby fan for a long time and have seen many a Bruuuuuuuce show. I was just listening to some Bruce today and recollecting on one of my all-time favorite shows that Tricia and I went to up in Asheville on the grounds of the Biltmore Estate in 2005. The last song in the 3 song encore was "Across the River" into "Morning Dew" then back into "Across the River". It was such an incredible version and still puts goosebumps on my arm with intensity and feeling. I listened again today as I was driving home from a meeting at $tarbucks with the Africa 2009 team. I found myself thinking about what Bruce is up to these days and went to his site. I was floored to see that an integral part of that band and those concerts, Bruce's nephew, R.S. Hornsby, was killed in a car accident on January 15th. He was 28 years young and was an amazing talent. He had a very "Jerry" sounding guitar sound and played with great technique and transparent feeling. I still can't believe I am writing about him being gone and the July 2009 show at the Biltmore (or Biltmo' as Bruce calls it) just won't be the same with R.S. there over Bruce's shoulder. This is a tragic loss for the world and I really feel hollow right now.
Here's some sites to check out about R.S. and hear some tunes (some of the ones posted are my recordings) and watch this video he and Bruce doing "Standing on the Moon".
May you forever rest in Peace R.S and thank you for some of the most incredible nights under the Carolina stars at the Biltmo' that I won't soon forget. That night in 2005 with the moon coming out from behind those dark clouds and the sky clearing by the time that magical encore started will forever be a moment in time for me and Tricia. Thank you!
"Across The River" by Bruce Hornsby
She moved back around here
thirty-five weeks ago today
Oh down the lane
At night she walks on the banks
and remembers how she
Dreamed of rowing away
And how she left one day
She left with a driven look in her eyes
Came back around with it still inside
They said give it some time and
you'll forget about it too
We know they always do
Well I know
Some fine day
You will find your way Across the river
Row down slow
There's a long way to go
Across the river
She was proud and so strong
And she tried not to listen to idle talk
Downtown where she walked
They sit around and they say
That she came back with her
tail between her legs
Like they always said she would
Well I hear it's better on the other side
They say you'll never do it
so don't even try
Well you may be beaten down
thirty-five weeks ago today
Oh down the lane
At night she walks on the banks
and remembers how she
Dreamed of rowing away
And how she left one day
She left with a driven look in her eyes
Came back around with it still inside
They said give it some time and
you'll forget about it too
We know they always do
Well I know
Some fine day
You will find your way Across the river
Row down slow
There's a long way to go
Across the river
She was proud and so strong
And she tried not to listen to idle talk
Downtown where she walked
They sit around and they say
That she came back with her
tail between her legs
Like they always said she would
Well I hear it's better on the other side
They say you'll never do it
so don't even try
Well you may be beaten down
with your closed mind
But don't try and make it mine
Well I know
Some fine day
You will find your way Across the river
Row down slow
There's a long way to go
Across the river
"Your wild days are
through" is what they said
I dreamed she came, when I was down and
I walked where she led
Standing on the shore
She looks to the west with a look of longing
To where the grass seems greener
There's a hard and distant prize
It probably won't happen
but I think I'll try
Well even if it doesn't happen for me
It still beats hanging around here
Well I know
Some fine day
You will find your way Across the river
Row down slow
There's a long way to go
Across the river
But don't try and make it mine
Well I know
Some fine day
You will find your way Across the river
Row down slow
There's a long way to go
Across the river
"Your wild days are
through" is what they said
I dreamed she came, when I was down and
I walked where she led
Standing on the shore
She looks to the west with a look of longing
To where the grass seems greener
There's a hard and distant prize
It probably won't happen
but I think I'll try
Well even if it doesn't happen for me
It still beats hanging around here
Well I know
Some fine day
You will find your way Across the river
Row down slow
There's a long way to go
Across the river
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