From a peaceful resting place near the water
Rene Ricard was a youth born to run
Run to Boston in 1964 to be wild
It was a good time to be young
Walk Away Rene Don’t Run
Down to New York
Down to be someone
Down with Warhol
Down with the scene
Walk Away Rene Don’t Run
He spoke in poetry
He helped people to fame
He was loved by many
Many loved him back
Walk Away Rene Don’t Run
His words were sweet
His words were harsh
He survived his hardness
Without ever becoming too hard
Walk Away Rene Don’t Run
The artist aged a gentleman
His mind remained a keen 15
He was a runaway at heart
They never go home
Walk Away Rene Don’t Run
Your friends are close at hand
Walk Away Rene Don’t Run
There is no God with a revolver.
Rene Ricard was also involved with the AVATAR, Boston’s hippie newspaper.
I have a copy of it somewhere.
Probably stashed with my last jar of Quaaludes.
I didn’t know Rene Ricard well, but the grand master made me laugh and I love anyone who can tell a good story.
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