05.20.11 He gave, but I hope it's not gone  by Big B  He did it
again. Give Till It's Gone is another example of a true artist -
someone tapping into something that is so personal on one hand
and so universal on the other - giving his fans something more
special than just music. With this album, he gives us insight
into stories that are so personal that I feel almost like I
shouldn't be listening. I feel sadness with many of the best
songs on this album, but also great joy because this is lasting
music that 'gets it.' And that's the thing, really - Ben Harper
might be personally going through tough times - I don't know. I
won't pretend to. If he is, and THIS is the album he gives us -
something so truthful and pure that it's haunting - than I have
to feel like it's FOR SOMETHING. This is the burden that all
great artists - especially the best
musicians/vocalist/songwriters who provide a soundtrack to all
of our lives - must bear. They must. It's essential. So my
question is - Do they understand this? Or do th