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James Ron's avatar

Well, I heard the July 4th version first. This one is also outstanding. Great song - great vocal, Barry!

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Helen Whelchel's avatar

Thanks James. Barry was on The Voice a few years ago. His style and interpretation are brilliant. He’s also a master chef and all-around great guy.

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Kee's avatar

Thank you for this precious creation of yours.

I found it stirring, evocative, and it had great quality vocals!!!

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Helen Whelchel's avatar

Barry, the singer, has a website: barryminniefieldofficial.com. He's a super cool guy and a professional chef. What a voice he has.

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Helen Whelchel's avatar

Thanks so much for taking the time to comment. It is great to feel appreciated. The people who contributed to this recording are some of the best in the music business.

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Thalia Toha's avatar

Happy Memorial Day to you, too, Helen. Hope you'll have a chance to spend it outside. :)

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Helen Whelchel's avatar

Thanks, Thalia. Also, thanks for the prompt to spend more time outdoors. I will make sure to enjoy nature more this weekend.

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Thalia Toha's avatar

Definitely, Helen- So important. And such an underrated thing. Hope you're well. Cheers, -Thalia

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

Thank you so much for sharing this song, really uplifting.

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Helen Whelchel's avatar

Thank you for commenting Heidi. I'm happy you found the song uplifting!

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Heidi Zawelevsky's avatar

I did indeed!

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Ira's avatar

Thank you, Helen.

In these troubled times

We need AS MANY PEOPLE

as can possibly be gathered,

to embrace our wonderful country

and we need to exclude from our lives

those who actively work

and even those who aid and abet in any manner

those who are actively working

to destroy our homeland.

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Helen Whelchel's avatar

I agree we need a gathering of those who understand the opportunities available in our democratic republic. Great idea, Ira. Hmmmm, now how could we do that?

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