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“As I went walking That ribbon of highway I saw above me The endless skyway I saw below me The lonesome valley This land was made for you and me.”

Quote by Woody Guthrie

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Woody Guthrie was an influential American folk singer and songwriter, born on July 14, 1912, and died on October 3, 1967. His music, reflecting social realities and advocating for civil rights and equality, had a profound impact on American folk music. more

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