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When my Father in Law died, this song became a mix of the feelings I had then, and the feelings I anticipate I will have when my father dies. A soulful, bluesy piece that features guest singer, Karen Wilkens. I have also had listeners interpret Father as a spiritual. It is in the eye of the beholder.

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Father
by John Beccia
Where's the man who was beside me, growing young to old
Where there always was an ear to hear, a hand to hold
And he drove you mad, he made you laugh, and leave you cryin'
And the gift he gave, you will always have inside

Oh Father, Oh Father, how I miss you so
Our son and our daughter, they will never know
Your laughter, and your manner, just a memory
Father you will always
Father you will always
Father, you will always be a living part of me

Where's the graying hair that was almost gone with the passing years
Where's the outstretched arms, and the shoulder catching all these tears
We would argue long into the night, could not agree
But love outlasts any ideology

Oh Father, Oh Father, how I miss you so
Our son and our daughter, they will never know
Your laughter, and your manner, just a memory
Father you will always
Father you will always
Father, you will always be a living part of me

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from Genetically Modified, released March 1, 2007
lead vocal - Karen Wilkens
sax-Larry Hoffmann
trombone- Tom Bruner

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Up in the Air Santa Margarita, California

Up in the Air blends elements of structure and improvisation into musical styles as varied as folk, pop, dixieland, bluegrass, latin, and worldbeat. The result is a fresh and ultimately dancable musical experience with a conspicuously multi-cultural sound. Their original songs center on themes of social equity and justice, environmental consciousness, love, and respect for others. ... more

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