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“In its power, clarity and shear beauty, Mack Bailey's voice reminds me of no one more than my friend, the late John Denver. I love to hear this man sing.”

Quote by Tom Paxton

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Tom Paxton is an American folk singer-songwriter, born on October 31, 1937. His musical career began in the 1950s, and he is known for his unique folk style and profound lyrics. Paxton's songs cover a wide range of themes, including social politics, love, humor, and everyday life. more

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“In a small village near Calcutta, in 1998, a villager who could not speak English sang me What Did You Learn In School Today? in Bengali! Tom Paxton’s songs are reaching around the world more than he is, or any of us could have realized. Keep on, Tom!”

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Author:Tom Paxton

“I saw satan laughing with delight The day the music died.”

Evil Laughing Saws Died Delight Satan American Pie

Author:Don McLean

“Because of an off-hand funny comment I made backstage at a concert years ago, a story circulated that the song has been a burden and even that I didnt sing it for a while. Thats completely false. I am very proud of American Pie and the many satellites that grow from it and revolve around it. For many years I carried my songs around and now they carry me around. I have always sung American Pie for my audience and would never think of disappointing them since it is they who have given me a wonderful life and untold affection for almost 30 years.”

Thinking Years Has Beens Made Stories Hands Song Given Grows Audience Wonderful Proud Years Ago Affection Burden Concerts Comment Pie Disappointing Satellites Wonderful Life American Pie

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“When people ask me what 'American Pie' means, I tell them it means I don't ever have to work again if I don't want to.”

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“Drove my chevy to the levee but the levee was dry.”

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Author:Don McLean

“In the streets the children screamed. The lovers cried, and the poets dreamed”

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Author:Don McLean

“Bad news on the doorstep;I couldn’t take one more step”

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“If we are going to teach the world to stop hating the different, the other, then we’re going to have to start with children.”

Ifs World Children Different Hate Teach Stop Hating

Author:Mary Travers

“It is one thing to read about the world, but quite another to see and hear for oneself.”

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“We’ve always been involved with issues that deal with the fundamental human rights of people, whether that means the right to political freedom or the right to breathe air that’s clean.”

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Author:Mary Travers