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Old 02-01-2020, 06:50 AM
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I met Gerry many years ago. His wife was having computer problems and he brought her laptop to me. I recognized him and told him how I loved his music.

He was quite floored that he had been recognized by some random dude in a computer repair shop in Virginia (he told me they owned a house a little ways away). He was very humble when I thanked him for all of the music.
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Old 02-01-2020, 08:11 AM
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This group undoubtedly started my love of acoustic guitar. When a friend got me started playing at 15, we bought the songbooks for the 1st three albums and wore them out. So much fun and I've reaped the benefits of a lifetime of guitar journey.

Really should get the vinyl out and listen to the early ones again with old man ears. hehe
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Old 02-01-2020, 08:11 AM
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Sister Golden Hair is one of my all time favorite songs.
One of those songs that made me want to learn to play. I'm guessing I'm not alone there. Also one of the first songs I could play along with.
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Old 02-01-2020, 08:16 AM
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One of those songs that made me want to learn to play. I'm guessing I'm not alone there. Also one of the first songs I could play along with.
sorry, off topic, does your screen name suggest a lacrosse player in the house?
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Old 02-01-2020, 08:18 AM
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About six months ago there was an AMERICA concert on TV (I believe it was The asxTV channel). It was filmed when the band was young but already established with their big hit songs in circulation, probably in the early 1980’s.
Now, I’ve always been a huge fan of AMERICA’s music, (Sister Golden Hair being one of my all time favorite songs), But seeing the video and finally putting faces to the voices was a very enjoyable experience! I promptly grabbed a guitar and learned the song. The chord progression is very pleasing to my ear.
YouTube is a great source for some Old School AMERICA.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oNULFXLuMc

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Old 02-01-2020, 08:59 AM
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sorry, off topic, does your screen name suggest a lacrosse player in the house?
Nothing that clever I'm afraid. I'm a Friggin Old Guy (#01) in a young man's game. Kinda like rock and roll I suppose, despite what Bob Seger says.
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Old 02-01-2020, 09:00 AM
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The song “Riverside” is one that I usually play first when trying out an acoustic.
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Old 02-01-2020, 11:42 AM
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I might take this to Antiques Road Show. Rode hard and put away wet.

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Old 02-01-2020, 11:59 AM
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Don't get me started on why they're not in the Hall of Fame yet.
They just needed a better producer....
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Old 02-01-2020, 03:54 PM
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Ventura Highway was always my favorite by them.
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Because there ain't no one for to give them no fame.
Excellent. Thank you for this.........
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Old 02-01-2020, 05:12 PM
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In about 1976 or so they played a show in Arlington, Tx. My college room mate bought tickets so he could take a date.

That morning, i tried to jinx him. "I hope she gets sick and can't go," i told him.

Later that day she did. And I got to see one helluva show! He still enjoyed it, but sure had an ugly date.
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Old 02-02-2020, 01:21 AM
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Heard the first album playing in my local record store - remember them? I knew Horse With No Name but was totally captivated by the album and had to have it. The assistant looked really disappointed, turned out it was his favourite album and that was the store’s only copy. Anyway, we came to an arrangement; I stayed whilst he had a final listen and then took it home. Still a favourite 40 years on.
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Old 02-02-2020, 10:06 AM
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Sister Golden Hair was one of the songs that made young Master Fly fall in love with the sound of the acoustic guitar. See also: Jim Croce, Seals and Croft.
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Old 02-02-2020, 04:55 PM
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The song “Riverside” is one that I usually play first when trying out an acoustic.
Me and you both! I had friends that played it together and I always loved it!
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