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Folksingers

There once were some Weavers Who taught many of us to sing. But it wasn't until much later in life That their music would be my thing. I never followed Pete Seeger As his words with me didn't gel. It would not be until years later That others would finally tell. Peter, Paul, and Mary grabbed my attention With their skill, their courage, their art. Of all the groups that I have listened to They are closest to my heart. Others garnered my attention Donovan, Dylan, and Kingston Trio too. I'd love to listen and sing along As if every note was new. Steve Goodman was a true artist In his words of truth and form. Folksingers come in every age Croce's works were not the norm. How I do love to listen to them singing Or in some cases just strumming away. The one regret I have in all of this... I never learned how to play.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2015




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Date: 9/29/2015 12:55:00 AM
Dan let your passion take you to your passion. It will bring you joy. Go for it. It is better to try and fail, then to fail to try. Learn to play!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I play drums I love it, Its my outlet.
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Dan Cwiak
Date: 9/29/2015 4:24:00 PM
My age and arthritis won't let me do it anymore. I can't even sing in the shower because the guy in there doesn't like it that I can't hit the high notes as I once did. (The guy is ME) I appreciate your comments and keep banging on the drums and the typewriter/computer keys.
Date: 9/28/2015 6:15:00 PM
Don't feel too bad about not learning to play. I practiced diligently in my 40's trying to learn guitar to play these kinds of beautiful songs. Two years an hour a day. and now just turned 60 I can barely remember the three key notes on the guitar. It's so embarrassing. Mama Mia!! anyway, I enjoyed this walk down memory lane.
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Date: 9/28/2015 8:55:00 PM
I did learn a few chords on the> guitar when I was in college, but never could read music and so gave up on the venture. I guess I felt I couldn't walk and chew gum at the same time. Thanks for the read
Date: 9/28/2015 11:07:00 AM
You may not have learned to play, but you learned to write. I am not aware of folksingers enough to know if you included all the main ones, but I know the ones you have included and I enjoyed the read. In my opinion, you have done it again, another warm, interesting and nostalgic beauty from your pen ... CayCay
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Date: 9/28/2015 9:00:00 PM
I have written a few songs, even though I don't read or write music. However, I have had a few of them scored by someone else. My C&W song is "I was really hung up on you, until you hung up the phone." I was going to send it to someone like Dolly Parton, but they like more than just one to select. I may go for it anyway. I'll let you know. Your comments are always appreciated.

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