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08-23-2021, 09:44 PM
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Tom T. Hall - RIP
Sorry to see his great life has ended at 85, glad he had a good run.
He did a lot as a songwriter and his solo work in the 70's-80's still holds up for me. The guy could tell an entertaining story in 3 minutes 
https://www.npr.org/2021/08/21/10300...pta-dies-at-85
My music tastes run from from rock to country and his best work shows up on my headphones often.
Here are just two of my favorites:
The Cowboy and the Poet
Salute to a Switchblade
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08-24-2021, 05:28 AM
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He was a true American treasure. I loved how he could write songs that were very moving but very relatable too.
One of my favorites.
https://youtu.be/UJQZeYHXI3I
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08-24-2021, 10:35 AM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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As a native Nashvillian, I've seen Tom T around town--at the malls, etc. He was a very nice, laid back guy with a great outlook on life.
He and Dixie were famous for opening their home to big Christmas parties for charity. My godmother was friends of his wife, and often visited her.
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08-24-2021, 08:08 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Loved his music and his quiet, respectful demeanor. Great gentleman.
I used to watch his show Pop Goes the Country back in my youth. I would loved to have been his friend and neighbor.
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08-26-2021, 09:35 PM
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I didn't get into Country until about 1975. Tom T. Hall was one of my favorites - probably because of the stories he told in his songs. RIP Tom.
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08-27-2021, 07:17 AM
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Just realized Harper Valley PTA was his first really big hit. Great song.
He will be missed.
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