Talking Post-Trauma Blues (PTSD) Talking Post-Trauma Blues (PTSD)
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 219 seconds

© 2007 Tom Smith ~
What's going to happen when our "hidden injuries" run out of places to hide?
A Talking Blues about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Studies suggest that one out of four coming home from Iraq and Afghanistan bring with them PTSD or PTSD related problems. For an online PTSD support forum, see:
http://www.ptsdfo rum.org/

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The Writer The Writer
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 286 seconds

"The Writer" © 1969 Richard Wilbur
Music: © 2007 Tom Smith
Performed at the studios of HCAM-TV, Hopkinton, MA Nov.15, 2008
"Wake Up and Smell the Poetry"
Host: Cheryl Perreault

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Miss Fogarty\ Miss Fogarty's Christmas Cake
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 224 seconds

An old humorous Irish Christmas song which I learned from a recording of Elmer George, North Montpelier, VT (from the Helen Hartness Flanders folk song collection, Middlebury College). The words and music were written by C. Frank Horn in 1883. The tune at the end is "The Irish Washerwoman"

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The Garden Song The Garden Song
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 232 seconds

Performed by Tom Smith
© David Mallet, Cherry Hill Music (ASCAP)
For more information, please see:
http://tomsmithmu sic.com/?p=233

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August 1986 August 1986
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 314 seconds

Reflections upon an August afternoon spent with my young son.
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I\ I'll Sing it Myself
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 207 seconds

Lyrics: © 2008 Tom Smith, Music: Traditional
A song to encourage all to sing their own song. Written in honor of my friend and mentor, Bill Bonyun.
For details about this song, see:
http://tomsmithmu sic.com/?p=303#singi t

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The Jolly Glazier The Jolly Glazier
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 179 seconds

My parody of Larry Hanks' "Apple Picker's Reel". New words copyright 2007 Tom Smith.
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Peabody Hill Peabody Hill
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Video duration: 229 seconds

Peabody Hill is a special place for me.
© 2008 Tom Smith
Please see the October 2008 issue of The Kitchen Musician for more details.
http://tomsmithmu sic.com/?p=288

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Rolling of the Stones Rolling of the Stones
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 187 seconds

Variant of "The Two Brothers", Child #49. Learned from the singing of Joe Hickerson and "Folk Songs of Old New England" by Eloise Hubbard Linscott.
For details, see:
http://tomsmithmu sic.com/?p=294#rolli ng

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Talking Posttrauma Blues Talking Posttrauma Blues
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 254 seconds

Recorded for the Acoustic Music TV program, March 2008, Norwood Public Access TV, Bruce Jones, Host. For the full show, see:
http://tomsmithmu sic.com/?p=235
© 2007 Tom Smith

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Clouds Gonna Roll Away Clouds Gonna Roll Away
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 174 seconds

Recorded for the Acoustic Music TV program, March 2008, Norwood Public Access TV, Bruce Jones, Host. For the full show, see:
http://tomsmithmu sic.com/?p=235
A traditional song learned from Doc Watson and Michael Cooney.

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A Song for Ellen A Song for Ellen
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 251 seconds

© 2008 Tom Smith
Written in honor of my friend and patron of folk music, Ellen Schmidt. For more information, see my March 2008 Newsletter:
http://tomsmithmu sic.com/?p=217

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A Prayer for Peace A Prayer for Peace
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 244 seconds

Recorded for the Acoustic Music TV program, March 2008, Norwood Public Access TV, Bruce Jones, Host. For the full show, see:
http://tomsmithmu sic.com/?p=235
© 2007 Tom Smith

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How Happy I Am How Happy I Am
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 166 seconds

New words to the venerable Reverend Gary Davis classic. Words © 2008 Tom Smith. For details, see TomSmithMusic.com

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The Eensie-Weensie Spider (The Mary Ellen Carter) The Eensie-Weensie Spider (The Mary Ellen Carter)
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 250 seconds

An allegory of hope and encouragement.
Lyrics: © 1994 Bob Blue, Tom Smith and Traditional
Music: © Stan Rogers
Please see my June 2008 Newsletter for details, at:
http://tomsmithmu sic.com/?p=258

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How Happy I Am How Happy I Am
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 171 seconds

Recorded for the Acoustic Music TV program, March 2008, Norwood Public Access TV, Bruce Jones, Host. For the full show, see:
http://tomsmithmu sic.com/?p=235
© Reverend Gary Davis, new words © 2008 Tom Smith

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The Cricket The Cricket
Posted by: TomSmithMusic

Video duration: 187 seconds

© 2008 Tom Smith
Recorded for the Acoustic Music TV program, March 2008, Norwood Public Access TV, Bruce Jones, Host. For the full show, see:
http://tomsmithmu sic.com/?p=235

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