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Captain Fantastic: Elton John’s Stellar Trip Through the ’70s
The other day Charlie and I were out Window Shopping. Charlie saw a book called Captain Fantastic: Elton John’s Stellar Trip Through the ’70s Charlie said I needed because the story line covered Elton John and his career. I told Charlie I would like to have the book and that we could use it in our Homeschool Music Class but I didn’t want to spend any money so we put it back and kept on walking. Later on Charlie said mom I need to go back inside the store I wanted to ask the Clerk a question. Charlie had me sit down outside on a Bench to wait for him.…
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THE STORYTELLER, TOM T. HALL, IS REMEMBERED BY HIS PEERS BOBBY BARE, JERRY LEE LEWIS AND MICKEY GILLEY
“I’m devastated at the loss of one of my oldest friends of 57 years, Tom T. Hall. We were more than friends, he called me ‘Brother Bob’ and we had so much in common. We were both from the same part of the country with a similar childhood – but he was a brilliant storytelling songwriter, a trait I always recognized and admired. I think I recorded more Tom T. Hall songs than anyone! I just miss him a whole lot, there will never be another,” said Bobby Bare, fellow Country Music Hall of Fame member, Grand Ole Opry member and friend for over six decades. Tom T. Hall played…
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Country Roads Take Me Home
As we finish up the living room I was blessed when I found Blacknot Farms who had a sign that says Country Roads Take Me Home John Denver’s song. I tried to decide if I wanted to hang the new sign on my Music Wall or in my office when The John Denver movie came on TV. I knew my grandmother was telling me to follow my heart and I would find the right place for the sign. Before you ask me how I knew this was a message from my grandmother its because John Denver was her favorite singer and Take Me Home Country Roads is her favorite song.…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
