On Tuesday morning shocking news broke that state senator Creigh Deeds had been med-flighted from his cousins home in Bath County with stab wounds, attacked earlier by his own 24-year-old son Austin ‘Gus’ Deeds.
Gus Deeds was found suffering from a gunshot wound at the family home, where he died soon after.
Creigh was known as a music lover, and the kind of guy who made a point of saying something warm and positive to friends when their world was a little upside-down.
When he was on the campaign trail he was known to tweet out lyrics to songs, and links to playlists or music videos.
On Twitter, friends and politicos wanted to amplify the well wishes, and began to tweet a collective playlist dedicated to the senator, whose condition has been upgraded from critical to fair.
Around 4:17 p.m. Candace Bryan Abbey (@CBryanAbbey) suggested a round of tunes in honor of Creigh, and Ben Tribbett (@notlarrysabato) helped push out the message.
. @CBryanAbbey suggests a #CreighTunes round on twitter- Creigh tells us all what he is listening to- so tell him yours today: @CreighDeeds
— Ben Tribbett (@notlarrysabato) November 19, 2013
Tweets are tagged #CREIGHTUNES. Click hereto see more.
For Gus: You are pulled from the wreckage Of your silent reverie You're in the arms of the angel May you find some comfort here #CreighTunes
— Jamie Gregorian (@gregorian) November 20, 2013
Wild Horses – The Rolling Stones. #CreighTunes
— Fiddler (@cFidd) November 20, 2013
On the Turning Away — Pink Floyd #CreighTunes
— Dak Hardwick (@DakHardwick) November 20, 2013
Royals- by Lorde #CreighTunes
— Hilary Griffith (@hilarygriffith) November 20, 2013
Keep Me In Your Heart — Warren Zevon #CreighTunes cc @mikegehrke
— Fiddler (@cFidd) November 20, 2013
@notlarrysabato @CreighDeeds #CreighTunes Willie Nelson, Always On My Mind. We take our heroes 2 much 4 granted
— Jane Barcroft (@janebarcroft) November 20, 2013
https://twitter.com/Ramos_C_J/status/402979333675159552
#CreighTunes is perfect – last day of our class was all about music and having passions outside politics/the law. He’s a great man.
— lizzmcnamara (@lizzmcnamara) November 20, 2013
Johnny Clegg – Great Heart. I know I can make it on my own if I try / But I'm searching for a great heart to stand me by. #CreighTunes
— Jamie Gregorian (@gregorian) November 20, 2013
Crosby Stills Nash – Carry On. The sky is clearing #CreighTunes
— Rebekah Walker (@RebekahwithK) November 20, 2013
Beer Season -Thom Shepherd #creightunes
— Mary Daniel (@daniel4delegate) November 20, 2013
I Thought about You; the Ray Brown Trio (featuring Diana Krall) #creightunes
— Tom Greeson (@tgreeson) November 20, 2013
#creightunes Amazing Grace by Willie Nelson, and anyone else
— Judy Brandt (@JudyBrandt) November 20, 2013
@CreighDeeds Sideway Shuffle @JossStone for #creightunes
— WhittSmiths (@birchbranch) November 20, 2013
Arcade Fire in Porchester Hall – BBC2 http://t.co/Hk5zc6rga1 #CreighTunes
— Julie Hunter (@JulieC_Hunter) November 20, 2013
@CreighDeeds #CreighTunes Listening to Rufus Wainwright Hallelujah.
— Jason Zellman (@JasonZellman) November 20, 2013
Life is Better with you. Mike Franti and Spearhead #creightunes
— WhittSmiths (@birchbranch) November 20, 2013
https://twitter.com/16ElephantRace/status/402948714886483969
@CreighDeeds. Music & prayers. #CreighTunes Gaslight Anthem, The '59 Sound. Springsteen, We Take Care of Our Own; Better Days.
— Dan Press (@Press_Dan) November 19, 2013
Ophelia and Cripple Creek – The Band a favorite #CreighTunes
— Lincoln Saunders (@LincolnSaunders) November 19, 2013
The playlist from the last time I saw @CreighDeeds has to include @springsteen – "No Surrender" and "We Take Care of Our Own" #CreighTunes
— isaacsarver (@isaacsarver) November 19, 2013
Gotta go with some Steve Earle for my friend Creigh: 'The Revolution Starts Now.' The entire album. #creightunes
— Gene Hart (@genehart) November 19, 2013
High on a Mountain Top-Loretta Lynn #CreighTunes @creighdeeds
— Jac WhoDat Obama (@jacbrubaker) November 19, 2013
On the Road Again-Willie Nelson-In honor of Creigh's love of listening to music on the road. @creighdeeds #CreighTunes
— Jac WhoDat Obama (@jacbrubaker) November 19, 2013
Wings' Band on the Run, remembering the time Creigh, Gus, Antonio and I were at the same Paul McCartney show #creightunes
— Hannah Wiegard (@HannahWM09) November 19, 2013
The Carolinian – Chatham County Line http://t.co/VJBYYBbRpg #CreighTunes
— Andrew T. Lamar (@andrewtlamar) November 19, 2013
"All Right Now" #CreighTunes "It's all right now"
— Valerie Garner (@ValerieInRke) November 19, 2013
Lucinda Williams' Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. #CreighTunes
— Brian Pace (@Pacen8r) November 19, 2013
"Sweet Virginia Breeze" #creightunes
— Samuel Conner (@samkcon) November 19, 2013
Old Old Woodstock – Van Morrison #creightunes
— Raymond Rieling (@RaybabyIV) November 19, 2013
https://twitter.com/BowlingLA04/status/402939536017457154
Patty Griffin – Rain #CreighTunes @CreighDeeds
— Cleo Smackya (@CleoSmackya) November 19, 2013
Wish You Were Here – Pink Floyd #creightunes
— Adam Sharp (@AdamSharp) November 19, 2013
Baker Street – Gerry Rafferty "And you know he'll always keep moving…Cause he's rolling, he's the rolling stone." Be strong. #creightunes
— Chris Katella (@senatorCK) November 19, 2013
Whenever God Shines His Light on Me by Van Morrison #CreighTunes
— Kathleen Murphy (@MurphK89) November 19, 2013
Shake It Out by Florence + The Machine! It's always darkest before the dawn. #creightunes
— Ellen Qualls (@QuallsComm) November 19, 2013
Listening to Ella Fitzgerald sing Too Darn Hot on Pandora. Wishing @creighdeeds health & recovery at UVA Medical Center. #creightunes
— Catherine S. Read (@csread) November 19, 2013
http://t.co/PiWFwfRuok #creightunes #bobdylan
— Jacob Downer (@downerjm) November 19, 2013
Santa Ana Winds – Sons of Bill #CreighTunes
— Sarah Peck (@SarahPeckVA) November 19, 2013
November Blue – The Avett Brothers #CreighTunes
— Holly Johnston (@hollyjjohnston) November 19, 2013
I Will Rise Up-Lyle Lovett #creightunes For better days ahead
— Cary Randolph (@CaryVabreeze) November 19, 2013
Salt of the Earth by The Rolling Stones #CreighTunes
— Senator Tim Kaine (@timkaine) November 19, 2013
"Down to the River to Pray" from "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou" #CreighTunes Praying for @CreighDeeds and his family!
— Karen (@vtktorg) November 19, 2013
Listening to 'Benson, Arizona' tonight (John Carpenter / Dark Star) #CreighTunes – @CreighDeeds and Deeds family in our thoughts today.
— Esther Ferington (@happyvoter) November 19, 2013
You've got a long list of #creightunes to hear Sen @creighdeeds. I hope you will get that chance. Try RVA All Day by No BS Brass Band.
— Angela Kappus (@kappuae) November 19, 2013
Listening to "Carry On" – Fun @CreighDeeds #creightunes"
— Ricky Blanco (@RickyBlancoVA) November 19, 2013
Into the Mystic – Van Morrison #creightunes
— David Mills (@davemillsVA) November 19, 2013
Getting the Led out Ramble On #creightunes
— Joe Montano (@joe8track) November 19, 2013
Listening to "Anna Sun" – Walk The Moon praying for @CreighDeeds and familly #creightunes
— Tvar Spinks (@teevirus) November 19, 2013
All we need is love #CreighTunes
— Tyler Spires (@HRVAGentleman) November 19, 2013
Now, listening to Dixieland Delight by the Old Crow Medicine Show #creightunes
— Krystle Gabele (@LadyKrystle) November 19, 2013
Carbon Leaf – “Let Your Troubles Roll By” #Creightunes
— Cathleen Grzesiek (@CathleenGrz) November 19, 2013
Racing in the Street – Bruce Springsteen. #creightunes
— David Mills (@davemillsVA) November 19, 2013
"Time Out of Mind" and "FM" by Steely Dan. Also "Touch of Grey" by Grateful Dead "I will get by/I will survive" @CreighDeeds #CreighTunes
— VAYD Campaigns (@VAYDCampaigns) November 19, 2013
Better Days -Bruce @springsteen #CreighTunes sending thoughts & prayers to @CreighDeeds #Virginia
— YMS (@yvonison) November 19, 2013
I Really Am Grateful – Lamar Campbell and the Spirit of Praise #CreighTunes @notlarrysabato
— Chris Saxman (@saxman8091) November 19, 2013
In honor of @CreighDeeds's favorite baseball team the @CincinnatiReds! http://t.co/kh4FMLvvrk #creightunes
— NOVA Young Dems (@NOVAYDs) November 19, 2013
After the Storm – Mumford & Sons #Creightunes
— Joel Meister (@MeisterWorks) November 19, 2013
Believe- The Bravery #CreighTunes
— Frank Garvey (@FrankGarvey) November 19, 2013
https://twitter.com/onlyamaka/status/402923768332288000
Comes and Goes (In Waves) #CreighTunes
— Carolyn Needham (@CarolynNeedham) November 19, 2013
Jason Isbell and some DBT #CreighTunes
— Tom Anstrom (@tanstrom) November 19, 2013
Red Wine – UB40 #CreighTunes. Praying for @CreighDeeds and his family. Virginia is grateful to your service.
— Andrew Goodwin (@andrewg4us) November 19, 2013
Listening to the Grateful Dead and some George Strait #creightunes
— Krystle Gabele (@LadyKrystle) November 19, 2013
The Rising – Bruce #CreighTunes
— Chris Saxman (@saxman8091) November 19, 2013
Had to listen to some Gram Parsons today 4 @CreighDeeds, one of the finest men in VA #CreighTunes
— Jeff Price (@jeff_price) November 19, 2013
#CreighTunes When You Believe/Mariah Carey
— marydotson (@marydotson) November 19, 2013
#CreighTunes, eh? Nice job, @notlarrysabato. I'm a little late to it, but I like it.
— Fiddler (@cFidd) November 19, 2013
New Virginia Creeper – Old Crow Medicine Show #CreighTunes http://t.co/jG9FesWZ4G
— Lily Adams (@adamslily) November 19, 2013
Show @CreighDeeds support & tell him what UR listening to. #CreighTunes @MarkWarner @notlarrysabato @timkaine @TerryMcAuliffe @LevarStoney
— Candace Bryan Abbey (@CBryanAbbey) November 19, 2013
"Wagon Wheel" by Bob Dylan http://t.co/gQYDqwQ6G3 Get well @CreighDeeds! #CreighTunes
— Mark Giangreco, Jr. (@GNgreco) November 19, 2013
Fall Out Boy – My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark #CreighTunes. My 3-yo can't get enough of this song.
— Jamie Gregorian (@gregorian) November 19, 2013
DMB Busted stuff. #CreighTunes
— Evan Macbeth (@Paradox13VA) November 19, 2013
"Silver Raven" – Gene Clark #CreighTunes @CreighDeeds http://t.co/7K9Xb08VtG
— W&M Young Democrats (@WMYoungDems) November 19, 2013
@notlarrysabato @JustinTEarle – The Ghost of Virginia. #CreighTunes
— Ashton Gilmore (@AshtonGGilmore) November 19, 2013
"Not With Haste" Mumford and Sons #CreighTunes
— Joe Abbey (@Joe_Abbey) November 19, 2013
The Virginia @VirginiaPepBand only studio album, "Unzipped." #CreighTunes – Because yes, I am a band geek through and through.
— Evan Macbeth (@Paradox13VA) November 19, 2013
Alabama Shakes – Hold On #CreighTunes
— Anna Scholl (@Acscholl) November 19, 2013
Driving Creigh around Virginia in '05, there was only one rule… don't touch his radio #CreighTunes
— Lincoln Saunders (@LincolnSaunders) November 19, 2013
@notlarrysabato "Girl on Fire". – Alicia Keys. #CreighTunes #kidslikeit
— Matt Demlein (@Mattdemlein) November 19, 2013
R.E.M. – Begin the Begin (My fave!) #CreighTunes
— Kathy Chamberlain (@KathC) November 19, 2013
The Sands of Iwo Jima – Drive By Truckers – #CreighTunes
— Lincoln Saunders (@LincolnSaunders) November 19, 2013
@CreighDeeds @charliehaden #CreighTunes Haunted Heart
— Lauren (@laurenlkeim) November 19, 2013
Listening to Gram Parsons' 'In My Hour Of Darkness' as recommended to me by @CreighDeeds. Wishing him strength. #CreighTunes
— aimee perron seibert (@grrlpwr) November 19, 2013
OOPS 2X -Wherever I May Roam -Metallica (VERY LOUD) #CreighTunes @notlarrysabato – praying for @CreighDeeds, his family, and the soul of Gus
— Chris Saxman (@saxman8091) November 19, 2013
The Head and the Heart "Cats and Dogs" #CreighTunes @CreighDeeds
— Jason Kenney (@jasonkenney) November 19, 2013
Wherever I May Roam #CreighTunes @notlarrysabato @CreighDeeds
— Chris Saxman (@saxman8091) November 19, 2013
Born to Run- Bruce Springsteen #CreighTunes @CreighDeeds
— Joseph Figueroa (@jaldenfig) November 19, 2013
#CreighTunes … http://t.co/9n8NIBdf2L @CBryanAbbey @notlarrysabato @CreighDeeds
— Mike Gehrke (@mikegehrke) November 19, 2013
We Love You – Rolling Stones. #CreighTunes
— Quentin Kidd (@QuentinKidd) November 19, 2013
R.E.M., Man on the Moon- #creightunes @CreighDeeds
— Ben Tribbett (@notlarrysabato) November 19, 2013
Three Little Birds, Bob Marley. #CreighTunes Holding you close in my prayers tonight @CreighDeeds, stay strong!
— Jamie Nolan (@nolanjd) November 20, 2013
Will the Circle Be Unbroken #CreighTunes
— susanswecker (@SusanRSwecker) November 20, 2013
"You've Got A Friend" -James Taylor http://t.co/toGzA2hNpK #CreighTunes On behalf of all our staff & volunteers, Get well soon @CreighDeeds
— RedCrossRichmondVA (@RedCrossRVA) November 20, 2013
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