The Political Environment: Desperado Takes His Desperate Measures

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

This 1986 high school photo of Scott Walker, a.k.a. "The Desperado," is circulating on the Internet.

Betsey said...: That is truly frightening. But I can't put my finger on the reason why: dead look in eyes? spotty beard? sneery smirk?; March 8, 2011 at 11:11 PM
Anonymous said...: The lyrics to The Eagles' "Desperado" are fitting:

Desperado, why don't you come to your senses
You've been out ridin' fences,
for so long - now.
Ohh you're a hard one.
I know that you've got your reasons.
These things that are pleasin'you
Can hurt you somehow.

Don't you draw the queen of diamonds boy
She'll beat you if she's able.
You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet.
Now it seems to me, some fine things
Have been laid upon your table.
But you only want the ones
That you can't get.; March 9, 2011 at 9:59 AM
JB said...: And this was after he had "accepted Christ" at age 13! He's just looking toward the horizon for guidance.; March 9, 2011 at 11:19 AM
Pique said...: Anonymous,

You and Scott Walker (but mostly Scooter) may have ruined 'Desperado' for me forever--it was truly one of my favorites.

Now if I can hear those lyrics and the familiar tune without his horrible picture creeping in . . . I may begin to love 'Desperado' - THE SONG!- again.; March 10, 2011 at 10:08 AM