Turning Toward the Morning - Gordon Bok's Song of the Soul

what joy to hear Gordon Bok sing Song of the Soul and Turning toward the Morning, or whatever it's called! I have always loved his voice. Thanks, dear one, for making this afternoon so rich. By the way, he talks about his travels with Valentine Doyle. I just saw her recently at Hartford Quarterly Meeting. I met her in my former life when I was on the trail of grant money. She manages some kind of family foundation. You should track her down and send her this link. Who knows, maybe she'd like to make a donation.

What an amazing singer, songwriter, and most of all story-teller. Thanks for this interview.

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I have loved Gordon Bok's music for years, and it's a delight to hear him talk of his family and life's experience, his caring for the environment, and his beliefs. Good to hear him laugh, too, after the seriousness of his songs. Thank you very much for putting this program on the internet!

Listening to this interview was a wonderful treat, Gordon. As well as hearing your own story, I was touched by your mother's story of building the children's chapel. A quick search on the web lead me to the Vesper Hill Children's Chapel and some lovely photographs – it looks very peaceful. In reading her dedication, it is obvious where your gift of words came from. Thank you for sharing your gift of music and for always setting the good example. I hope to one of these days be able to purchase one of your woodcarvings.

Hello Mark-- I had the privelege of doing three joint concerts with Gordon and the one thing he rarely did during our time together was talk about himself. So it was wonderful to hear a bit about his past and the things that have contibuted to making him the man he is today. I have met a lot of people in my travels as a folk musician, but none finer than Gordon Bok.

Have a listen to this man sing and share his stories--it will be time well spent. I had the privelege of doing 3 joint concerts with Gordon and one of the things he rearely did was talk about himself, so it was great to hear some of his fascinating background. During my days as a folk musician I met a lot of people, but none finer than Gordon Bok. A gentleman to both people and the earth.

And songs by Valentine and Mary, lovely. Nice to hear a bit of your history.