Tom T. Hall - RIP

[FlaGator]

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/2021/08/21/1030...t-hall-writer-of-harper-valley-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

 

[Murf2]

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

 

[Bamaman]

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.

 

[Stormy Kromer]

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.

 

[Koolau]

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.

 

[Montecfo]

Just realized Harper Valley PTA was his first really big hit. Great song.

He will be missed.