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“The guys that I played with, Hollis Dixon and the Keynotes - just about all the great musicians from Muscle Shoals.We played fraternity parties and kids' dances. They were called "lead outs" for kids in high school. We played wherever we could - in the down time when you weren't recording, people had to make money.”

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Donnie Fritts is an accomplished American country music songwriter, born on November 8, 1942. His work is deeply influenced by country music and blues, and he has written numerous classic songs for many renowned artists. more

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