Harry Dean Stanton: An Appreciation

[the ringo kid]

BTW, to possibly get in touch with him, try: WWW.fanbiz.com they publish loads of adresess and most are good.

Links not the correct one but Google his name and some contact site should appear. Fanbiz used to be a good working site. A friend of mine in calif, used it toget many an address aand subsequent autograph. Its how I got signatures from Ernest Borgnine, Clint Walker and Brad Dexter.

 

[Chuck24]

Things aren't working out for me today.

 

[Watchdog]

Does anyone know the name of that song he sang in Cool Hand Luke?

Stanton sang "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" in Cool Hand Luke.

In the song, the author is seeking guidance from Jesus, it's a plea for help in getting through life in order to achieve salvation. Or that's the way I see it. The author is unknown, and the song is in the public domain.

Patsy Cline did a heart-stopping version of it.

"Just a closer walk with Thee
I am weak but Thou art strong
Jesus keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee
Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it Jesus, is my plea
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be dear Lord, let it be
When my feeble life is over
Time for me will be no more
Guide me gently, safely over
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore
Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it Jesus, is my plea
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be dear Lord, let it be"

 

[Watchdog]

Things aren't working out for me today.

A classic understatement by Stanton in Dillinger, undoubtedly one of the most underrated films I've ever seen.

 

[Cleveland48]

Dillinger is one of my favorites.

 

[Kanewpadle]

I put him the same category as Earnest Borgnine. Outstanding co star that's essential to every movie.

 

[wnwitzell]

He IS the star in Repo Man.

 

[Watchdog]

He IS the star in Repo Man.

I figured I was the only guy around here who even remembered Repo Man.

And surely it hasn't really been thirty-four years since the film was released? How is this possible?

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[Watchdog]

PS, Bo Hopkins.

I almost didn't recognize Bo Hopkins! I saw the face, and I'm like, "That guy looks familiar." You know? He's in my mind from The Wild Bunch and The Getaway. I reckon we all get old, don't we?

Harry Dean Stanton's thoughts on singing lessons: "I don't believe in 'em. You can either sing or you can't."

 

[the ringo kid]

Stanton sang "Just a Closer Walk with Thee" in Cool Hand Luke.

In the song, the author is seeking guidance from Jesus, it's a plea for help in getting through life in order to achieve salvation. Or that's the way I see it. The author is unknown, and the song is in the public domain.

Patsy Cline did a heart-stopping version of it.

"Just a closer walk with Thee
I am weak but Thou art strong
Jesus keep me from all wrong
I'll be satisfied as long
As I walk, let me walk close to Thee
Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it Jesus, is my plea
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be dear Lord, let it be
When my feeble life is over
Time for me will be no more
Guide me gently, safely over
To Thy kingdom shore, to Thy shore
Just a closer walk with Thee
Grant it Jesus, is my plea
Daily walking close to Thee
Let it be dear Lord, let it be"

Much thanks. That is a beautiful song. Its one I always think of when I hear someone pass away. Just saw that George Kennedy passed away. Good song for a tribute to him.