Gems . . .
The Lead Belly, Cisco Houston, and Woody Guthrie songs are phenomenal. Can't wait to use them for teaching!
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My Father's Favorite Song
My Dad grew up on a ranch in Arizona. "Little Joe" was one his favorite records when he was a kid. He told me that when the needle for the record player wore out, he would replace it with a cactus needle. My iPod is long way from his record player; but I will be thinking of my Dad when I'm listening to "Little Joe" though my headphones.
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