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Remembering John Prine – “Plant a little garden, eat a lot of peaches”

Posted on April 8, 2020 by Ralph Hanson

And I always will remember these words my daddy said He said, “Buddy, when you’re dead, you’re a dead pecker-head” I hope to prove him wrong… that is, when I get to heaven –John Prine, When I Get to Heaven … Continue reading →

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The Dutchman & Hello in There: Songs about growing old

Posted on January 31, 2018 by Ralph Hanson

“If you don’t do anything wrong for a period of three minutes, then the spirt of the music rushes in there and occupies it full time.” – Songwriter Michael Peter Smith discussing his song “The Dutchman.” Michael Peter Smith’s classic … Continue reading →

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