Huge Pop Bedtime Story #40: The Execution of a Singer/Songwriter

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Originally released April 10, 2010

Summary: It's pretty much there in the title

Which of his songs should he be singing as the bullets riddled his body?

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS:
1. If this story is about dying for the sake of art, could it be any less thought-
provoking?
2. If an oppressive government decided to execute you tomorrow for a song you wrote, how much satisfaction would you get tonight out of the thought of
future generations revering your sacrifice?
3. If you were Glen, which song would you have sung? "Growing Down?" "Tired Bird?" "Boo Hoo?" "Grand Old Column?" "Tea for Twenty?" A brand new one written in your cell the night before the execution?
4. Would you buy one of Glen’s albums based only on what you’ve learned
about his music from this story? What sold you/repelled you?
5. What’s so bad about being enthusiastic about your own work?
6. What’s so bad about caring how you’re remembered?
7. What’s so bad about wanting to go out in style?
8. Do you think Glen’s dance was actually really good and the soldiers saw
nothing artful or memorable in it because they’re philistines? What makes
you think that? Deeply-rooted preconceived notions about the ability of
soldiers to perceive and appreciate artistic excellence? Get over it!

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