Pacem In Terris Delaware, an organization dedicated to the attainment of peace with justice, has announced their annual Peace Maker Among Us Award recipients. This award is given to local people who have worked to promote peace and justice. This year's recipients include:
• John Flynn, whose writing, music and, volunteer work and family life have focused on justice issues.
Radio giant, WXPN, celebrates the Boss' 60th Birthday with a bash!
John was honored to be invited to participate in the festivities, especially since he recently had the honor of meeting and speaking with Bruce at another great birthday bash, Pete Seeger's. Due to previous obligations he couldn't perform at the concert but was glad to work up a song, "She's the One", for the compilation of musical tributes that XPN put together. Hear it now and for the next month on XPN's site. It is number 7 on the player.CLICK HERE to listen to the tribute.
August 28, 2009
John's Upcoming CD Release / PTSD Benefit show at the Tin Angel on Saturday night, August 29., gets some attention. Buy tickets at the box office or for online, Click Here
Philadephia City Paper makes the show it's Music Picks"Even more important than his impressive songwriting, or his fine, strong voice, or the fact that he's awfully cute and often very funny, remember first that John Flynn is a man of peace...." To read the full article Click Here
THE MORNING CALL places the show in it's Top 3 Concerts This Week saying "Philadelphia folk singer John Flynn has been an outspoken critic of the Iraq War, but he's also been a supporter of those who have fought.
He'll continue by donating proceeds of a show marking the release of his eighth album, ''America's Waiting,''.... to read the full article Click Here
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August 26, 2009
A story about John's song Semper Fi appeared on CBS 3 news in the Philadelphia area today. We've been told it may be picked up by othere CBS affilitates, watch for it. In the meantime, you can see it online.
John played his annual concert at Camp Dreamcatcher on Monday night. His friend Bow was there from Thailand and they were both delighted to see each other.
She had a surprise for John and sang him a beautiful song. Next week she heads to Texas for her facial reconstruction surgery. Thanks to all who have supported her through this both with money and good thoughts.
Help is still needed as we haven't yet met our goal. For more information check out www.campdreamcatcher.org
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August 3, 2009
BOW NEEDS OUR HELP
Bow is John's friend from Thailand. She was featured in the movie Tiny Tears. John met her last summer when she went to Camp Dreamcatcher for a week. She asked for his autograph, he got hers. She will be back at Camp Dreamcatcher again in two weeks. Her dream of looking like other children has a chance to happen. We are currently involved in helping raise the $40,000 needed to pay for Bow's facial surgery. There is a wonderful doctor willing to donate his work, but the facility needs to be paid. Help if you can. Watch this video and meet Bow. Anything you can do to help will be greatly appreciated. For more information check out www.campdreamcatcher.org
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July 6, 2009
America's Waiting gets a great review in the July/August issue 142 of the great music magazine, DIRTY LINEN.
Available on finer newstands everywhere or to order a copy or get it electronically
Click Here .
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July 1, 2009
You are cordially invited to attend the release concert and PTSD benefit for John's newest CD AMERICA'S WAITING. We hope to see you there! To buy tickets.... Click Here
May 3, 2009...
Backstage at Pete Seeger's 90th Birthday Bash, John has the chance
to talk with one of his heroes.
March 25, 2009...
John Flynn gets blogged!! PhoulBallz.com interviews John about his Philadelphia Phillies history.
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Feb 28, 2009...
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Feb 27, 2009...
Feb 7 ...
COMING SOON Check back soon for more details.
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Dec 23 ...
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!!
Dec 20 ...
If you missed the great Holiday XPN live concert yesterday, don't despair! The full show is available at the NPR music archives.
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Dec 4 ....
Each weekday from December 8-23, XPN will showcase a different original holiday song from one of 12 local artists. Listeners can tune in to hear the song presented on air weekday mornings at 9:40 a.m. during XPN’s My Morning Download on the Morning Show with Michaela Majoun and again at 1:00 p.m. during Helen Leicht's XPN Local Pick of the Day feature.
Each song will be featured as a free download exclusively through the XPN website. Don’t forget to tune in on December 17 to hear John Flynn's Santa Claus & Mickey Malone!. Be sure to take advantage of the free download!
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Oct 27....
With the elections a week and a day away, we put up a brand new song to remind us our country is counting on us to make a difference. Think carefully, exercise your rights, and VOTE!!!
America's Waiting will be on John's upcoming CD but in the meantime, enjoy the acoustic work demo of the song.
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Oct 16....
CONGRATULATIONS PHILLIES!!!!
Proud Philadelphia Phillies fan, John Flynn, was honored to sing at the first 2007 National League Divisional Playoffs game. This year he looks forward to watching them go all the way!!!
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Week of October 27.....
The nationally syndicated radio show, Art Of The Song, will feature an interview with and live performance by John during the week of October 27th. This is a real honor for John to be the featured guest on their 200th show. CONGRATS to John Dillon & Vivian Nesbitt, hosts and producers of the program!!! Thank-you for your passion and dedication to the art of songwriting. We all look forward to your 400th show!
"Art of the Song is a one-hour public radio program heard on over 180 stations nationwide. The show is not just for songwriters and musicians -- it explores the universal truths common to all creative expression. Learn more about our mission to inspire people to find and express their creative voices."
- John & Viv, Host-producers
Check your local station listings to see what time the program will air.
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October 15...
THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS ______________________________________________
WXPN's 885 most essential songs from their library of 10's of thousands of titles, voted for by the listeners. John's children's favorite, A Manatee Sneezed On Me, made the list.
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May 25.....
The Paul Harris Fellowship is named for Paul Harris, who founded
Rotary with three business associates in Chicago in 1905. The
Fellowship was established in his honor in 1957 to express
appreciation for a contribution US1,000 to the humanitarian and
educational programs of the Rotary Foundation. Those programs include
an array of projects that save and invigorate the lives of people
around the world and enhance international friendship and
understanding. Foundation programs provide educational opportunities,
food, potable water, health care, immunizations, and shelter for
millions of persons. These activities are funded, implemented and
managed by Rotarians and Rotary clubs around the globe. Rotarians also
designate a Paul Harris Fellow to recognize another person whose life
demonstrates a shared purpose with the objectives and mission of the
Rotary Foundation to build world understanding and peace.
Presented May 25, 2008, by Robert Fox, Past President, Dover
Capital City Rotary Club, Cooldog Concert, Kenton Delaware
John, you were selected to receive this recognition because I believe
that your life exemplifies the humanitarian and educational objectives
of The Rotary Foundation. We thank you for demonstrating in your life
and vocation a commitment to helping persons in need here and around
the world.
Therefore, it gives me great pleasure to present to you on behalf of
the Trustees of The Rotary Foundation, these three emblems of a Paul
Harris Fellow; the certificate, a lapel pin and medallion. The
certificate state that you have been named a Paul Harris Fellow ,"in
appreciation of tangible and significant assistance given for the
furtherance of better understanding and friendly relations between
people of the world." We urge you to wear the Paul Harris Fellow pin
as a symbol of your appreciation for and support of the programs of
The Rotary Foundation. Please accept congratulations and sincere
appreciation for your commitment to our common goals of world
understanding and peace. Ladies and gentleman, please congratulate and
recognize the newest Paul Harris Fellow, John Flynn.
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April 25....
John and Sarah, his 20 year old daughter, finished the Boston Marathon together on Monday, April 21. Congrats!.
The next morning he gimped onto a plane and flew to New Orelans. Here's a chronicle of that trip. More pics will be added over the next few days, but for now, it starts with ASHE Cultural Art's Center screening of "NOT BROKEN". John performed a 30 minute set before the film. In attendance were several of the people interviewed in the film. It was an evening full of heart.
Many thanks to Michael Paz for supplying a guitar for John and running the sound. He was just back from several weeks out on the road with The Preservation Hall Jazz Band, so to come out on his first night home meant a lot.
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April 21....
WXPN 88.5, the Philadelphia AAA station, will feature John's song "Dover" on their the station's MY MORNING DOWNLOAD, Tuesday April 22.
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April 22....
Earth Day - Free Screening of NOT BROKEN
by Pluma Pictures
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 7:00 pm Ashé Cultural Arts Center
1712 Oretha Castle Haley Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70113
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April 9....
Today, The Inquirer, one of Philadelphia's major newspapers, ran this photo of John at WXPN's Beggar's Banquet where he was a celebrity host.
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April 7....
Just out, the newest edition of Sing Out! Magazine, with a feature article about John. Available at your favorite news stand or online at www.singout.org
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March 28....
Here's a shot of John and Patty Hillkirk of Camp Dreamcatcher at the United Nations before the premier. The night, a success, the film, amazing.
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March 27....
Tonight John will be at the United Nations in NYC to attend the private screening of the film Tiny Tears. This documentary which looks at the global epidemic of pediatric AIDS, feautures four of John's songs. He and METTA|four Records donated the songs to the project. John is proud to be a part of this beautiful and heart-wrenching film.
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March 24....
With the news of four more troops killed in Iraq yesterday, we felt it was time we moved this very powerful video here. Be warned, it evokes a very emotional response and though difficult to watch, is also a reminder of the price we have to pay for war. RIP to all the angels......
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March 19....
Had to share this. Dover is number one on Delaware's GREAT station, The River 92.9 fm Tune in. This is so great we had to take a picture.
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Feb 27....
The 2008 International Folk Alliance Conference was held in Memphis, Feb 20-24. It was a busy couple of days for John. He appeared on a panel concerning the power of song with former US Attorney General Janet Reno, Ed Petterson (producer of the Song Of Americaproject), Sonny Ochs, Kathy Mattea, Eric Schwartz, and Eliza Jane). He also performed on the Children's Showcase. He recorded a live interview for an upcoming program of "Art of the Song". He also performed at the Local 1000 Peace Concert and the Dave Siglin Retirement Party. He ended the conference in a private showcase for METTA|four Records with friends Cheryl Prashker, Greg Greenway, and Ben Wisch. A good time was had by all. After 2 very busy days, John headed off to Chattanooga for a couple of shows.
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Feb 14....
HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!!
John Flynn appeared on Country music station WDSD 94.7 fm this morning, transmitting to 4 states from Delaware. Seeing as it was Valentine's Day and they already had him in the studio, they also had him play "Fat Naked Angels" in a separate web exclusive. :) Now they have it all up on their website.
Hear it all, interview, "Dover", and "Fat Naked Angels" at......
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Big thanks to Doug Stremmel and all the crew at WDSD 94.7 fm for their hospitality and support.
Feb 13....
John will appear tomorrow on-air on the New WDSD 94.7 radio station. February 14th in the 7am drive time period on the Doug Stemmel show. We've been told it will be around 7:10 am. So tune in on your car radio or stream it live at www.wdsd.com He'll be singing "Dover". PLUS Word has it the gang at WDSD enjoy a singalong with John on "Fat Naked Angels" for Valentine's day and you'll hear it tomorrow. ______________________________________________
Feb 9....
LIVE from Eugene, Oregon on KLCC's "Saturday Cafe"..........
John appeared on Frank Gosar's acclaimed Saturday morning folk music program, "Saturday Cafe". You can hear it again here at the KLCC archives link: www.klcc.org/OnlineAudio.asp
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Feb 3....
DOVER is 4 on the charts at The River!!! It also is getting play on Country station WDSD 94.7 Stream them at www.wdsd.com . John will appear live Feb. 14th around 7:15 am. Listen up all you drive-timers. :)
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January 18....
VERY SPECIAL ALERT..... DOVER ON CLEAR CHANNEL
"Dover" is being played on "The River 92.9" , a Delaware Clear Channel radio station.
You can stream it live at ..... www.wrdx.com ..... Many thanks to Bob, Max, John, and all the gang at Delaware Clear Channel for the commitment they have to getting this song heard and all the support they have for John. You're the best!!!
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Jan 1, 2008
HAPPY NEW YEAR!! This year John welcomed it in at a wonderful First Night Celebration in Leesburg, VA. Below are photos and video from the night. And a good time was had by all.
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Oct 1....
Here's a slideshow of some of the summer and fall tour this year. Starting at the Philadelphia Folk Festival which turned rainy on Sunday, then on to Wisconsin, Illinois, Massachusetts and more. Still going!
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Influences
Kris Kristofferson, Arlo Guthrie, Phil Ochs, Woody Guthrie, Pete Seeger
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John's CDs are available in most of the usual online places like Amazon and CD Baby, and in real "hard copy" stores too, like Borders. You can digitally download lots of his music at all the usual online services too, like iTunes, Rhapsody, etc. When all else fails, check out www.johnflynn.net or drop us an e-mail and we'll let you know where to go. Thanks for asking.
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John Flynn writes from the heart. His powerful, memorable songs and live performances are known for their
straightforward honesty and disarming humor. He is not just singing to us, he is singing of us.
John began writing professionally in 1980 after graduating from Temple University with a degree in political
science. He intended to study law, but a brief sojourn to Nashville’s Music Row led to a change of plans. A
publishing contract with Combine Music, and a Billboard Magazine Top Forty country recording of his song
“Rainbows and Butterflies” by Epic recording artist, Billy Swan (“I Can Help”)
convinced John to settle in
Nashville and write.
Flynn’s writing, however, proved too introspective and poetic for country music. One early hit
notwithstanding, he eventually concluded that the only category he wanted his songs to fit neatly into was the
one called “From the Heart”. Despite, or perhaps because of this, John’s songs have been recorded by a wide
range of artists, from Chris LeDoux to Full Frontal Folk.
In the early 90’s, Flynn returned to his native Philadelphia where his first self-released CDs began to receive
extensive airplay by AAA radio giant, WXPN. A standing ovation for his first main stage appearance at the
1995 Philadelphia Folk Festival cemented John’s reputation as a dynamic original contemporary folk artist.
During these years, songs Flynn wrote for his four children became the basis of two highly acclaimed family
CDs. These garnered Flynn repeat appearances on the Peabody Award-winning children’s radio program
“Kid’s Corner”, the American Library Association’s Notable Recording Award, and an ever increasing
number of requests to visit and perform at schools. He continues to perform hugely popular assemblies and
conduct creative writing workshops. The following video is from one of John's two children's sets at the Philadelphia Folk Festival, August 2007.
...... John Flynn (1997, Sliced Bread Records) was produced by Grammy winner Ben Wisch. It yielded John
critical acclaim and a national top-fifteen slot on the Americana charts. A live album followed that
showcased not only Flynn’s songwriting, but his growing gifts as a performer and entertainer as well.
In the new millennium, John Flynn, has begun to speak and write on political and social justice issues. Dragon (2004, MettaFour Records) he again teamed with producer Ben Wisch. It features backing vocals by
Kris Kristofferson. Dragon was among the twenty most played albums in folk music in 2004. It continues to
receive extensive international airplay. One track from the CD, “Angel Dawson,” was included in the 2005
season finale of the CBS network television show Joan of Arcadia.
1. Dragon (4:59)
2. She Moves Me (4:11)
3. Big Boat Comin’ (4:31)
4. Minnie Lou (3:26)
5. Ambush (The Death of the Myth) (3:48)
6. Hey Vicente (4:56)
7. Angel Dawson (4:15)
8. Hope Sleeps (3:34)
9. Full Circle (4:12)
10. Not With My Jesus (3:18)
11. Benediction (5:34)
12. Only One (3:29)
Produced, Recorded, & Mixed by Ben Wisch at Bailey Building & Loan, NYC,NY
Mastered by David Glasser at Airshow Mastering, Boulder, CO
Joining John are:
Kris Kristofferson (vocals), Jane Kelly Williams (vocals, flute), Ben Wisch (vocals, keyboards, melodihorn), Duke Levine ( National steel guitar, mandola, electric guitar, baritone guitar, lap slide), Stephanie Winters (cello),
Shawn Pelton (drums and drum loops), Jim Gilmour (bass),
Steve Elson (recorder, penny whistle, saxophone
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John continues his journey with his newest release, Two Wolves (2006, MettaFour Records), produced by Ben Wisch. John has never before put the pieces together with the insight reflected on this CD. The wonder of this album is that it speaks to listeners as if it had emerged from their own inner world. Here are songs of faith, songs of hope, songs that measure our tolerance for hypocrisy and our capacity for savoring the
pleasures of love. With subtle metaphor and the plain poetry of common speech, with simple incantation and
snapshot imagery, these songs convey essential messages, wrapped like gifts in the colors of music. Two Wolves is receiving excellent reviews. It was included on several 2006 individual DJ Top 10 lists and was
number thirty overall for 2006 on the Folk DJ List. A song from the CD, "Dover" is receiving a lot of airplay in Delaware on Clear Channel Radio. Two songs from the CD are in the documetary "Tiny Tears".
1. Two Wolves (4:56)
2. There’s No Them There (Nomreu‘s Anthem) (4:34)
3. Dover (4:05)
4. My Father’s Chapel (3:13)
5. Blink (3:12)
6. Put Your Freedom Where Your Mouth Is (5:07)
7. Azizulla (3:20)
8. No More War (4:12)
9. Pleasures of the Harbor (6:01)
10. Sunflower (3:54)
11. Hall of Angels (4:06)
12. Trust the Rope (3:14)
Produced, Recorded, Mixed and Mastered
by Ben Wisch at Bailey Building & Loan, NYC,NY
Joining John are:
Kris Kristofferson (vocals), Kathy Mattea (vocals), Jane Kelly Williams (vocals, finger snaps, hand claps, whistling), Ben Wisch (vocals, Wurlitzer, piano, harmonium), Amy Helm (vocals), Kim and Reggie Harris (vocals), Duke Levine (electric guitar, National steel guitar,electric mandolin, mandolin, lap slide), Larry Campbell (baritone electric guitar, electric guitar, banjo, violin, pedal steel, dobro, citern, acoustic guitar, mandolin), Stephanie Winters (cello), John Conte (electric bass, double bass), Denny McDermott (drums, dumbek, shaker), Marianne Osiel (oboe)
The following clip is from an acoustic performance of "Dover" off of "Two Wolves" at the Austin, TX International Folk Alliance in 2006.
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...... Arlo Guthrie invited John to join his “Train to New Orleans” tour in 2005. Arlo says, “More than just a good song
writer, performer, or guitar player, John Flynn is a friend because he actually does the kinds of things to help make the world a little better, that other people write and talk about.” Profoundly affected by the city and circumstance, John wrote the searing “The
Passunder (New Orleans).” It will be featured in an upcoming documentary, "Not Broken", concerning New Orleans and Katrina. For this song, John (along with Kris Kristofferson and Michael Paz) was awarded a Shining Star Award for his artistry and social commitment. The film will premier in New Orleans on Earth Day, April 22, 2008 at the Ashe Cultural Center. In this film trailer, the opening of John's song can be heard at the end of the clip.
...... John is commited to social issues and walks his talk. He volunteers for a men's discussion group in a maximum security prison in Delaware. He has also been involved for almost 10 years with Camp Dreamcatcher, a program and camp supporting children living with HIV/AIDS. March 2008, a documentary by Robert Corna, Tiny Tears, concerning this epidemic which is still too prevalent in the world, will premier at a private screening at the United Nations in NYC. Camp Dreamcatcher is one of the focuses of the movie. John and his song "The Web and the Feather" will be included in that documentary. A second Flynn song, "Blink" is also used in the film. The following is the trailer for that film.
...... John continues to tour extensively, playing festivals, theaters, churches, coffeehouses, and house concerts.
Presented simply, with an old Martin D-28 and harmonica, John’s compelling songs, strong voice and open
hearted approach to his audiences are turning strangers into believers, and believers into friends.
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D I S C O G R A P H Y
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Two Wolves
(2006) METTA|four Records
Produced by Ben Wisch.
With studio legends Duke Levine, Larry Campbell, and Denny McDermott.
Kathy Mattea, Kris Kristofferson and Jane Kelly Williams provide backing vocals.
Folk DJ Choice Top 30 CDs of 2006
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Dragon
(2004) METTA|four Records
Produced by Ben Wisch.
Shawn Pelton, Duke Levine, Stephanie Winters, and Jim Gilmour in an all-star cast of musicians Kris Kristofferson, Jane Kelly Williams, and Ben Wisch on backing vocals.
Folk DJ Choice Top 30 CDs of 2004
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To the Point
(2001) John Flynn
Recorded live at “The Point” in Philadelphia
Recorded and produced by Ed Williames
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A Manatee Sneezed on Me
(1999) Sliced Bread Records
Recorded and mixed by Ed Williames
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John Flynn
1997 (Sliced Bread Records)
Produced by Ben Wisch
Received airplay on over 65 AAA/Americana radio stations
Achieved Top 15 Gavin Americana Chart nationally
Guest appearances: Larry Campbell, David Broza, Ben Wisch, Dar Williams
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Love Takes a Whole Box of Crayons
(1995) Sliced Bread Records
Recorded and mixed by Ed Williames
American Library Association’s Notable Recordings for Children List, 1996
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Haunted By the Ghost of a Chance
(1993)
Produced and arranged by Ed Williames and John Flynn
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From This Hard Box of Time
Produced and arranged by Ed Williames
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Hello John, how are you ? Have a great day, peace and love for you and your family my dear friend, I love your music, song, magnificent !! in concert in France a day John, please..... Hugh for you !!!
Hey John, how are you, well ? sorry a problem with my computer, you are in concert, bravo and good luck my dear friend !! peace and love for you and your family !!
The true test of character is not how much we know how to do, but how we behave when we don't know what to do.
All men and women are born, live, suffer and die; what distinguishes us one from another is our dreams, whether they be dreams about worldly or unworldly things, and what we do to make them come about... We do not choose to be born. We do not choose our parents. We do not choose our historical epoch, the country of our birth, or the immediate circumstances of our upbringing. We do not, most of us, choose to die; nor do we choose the time and conditions of our death. But within this realm of choicelessness, we do choose how we live. We need to teach the next generation of children from day one that they are responsible for their lives. Mankind's greatest gift, also its greatest curse, is that we have free choice. We can make our choices built from love or from fear.
Pacem In Terris Delaware, an organization dedicated to the attainment of peace with justice, has announced their annual Peace Maker Among Us Award recipients. This award is given to local people who have worked to promote peace and justice. This year's recipients include:
John was honored to be invited to participate in the festivities, especially since he recently had the honor of meeting and speaking with Bruce at another great birthday bash, Pete Seeger's. Due to previous obligations he couldn't perform at the concert but was glad to work up a song, "She's the One", for the compilation of musical tributes that XPN put together. Hear it now and for the next month on XPN's site. It is number 7 on the player.
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Each song will be featured as a free download exclusively through the XPN website. Don’t forget to tune in on December 17 to hear John Flynn's Santa Claus & Mickey Malone!. Be sure to take advantage of the free download!
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Hugh for you !!!
