Great singer songwriter he had a great album out in the early 70's called "Striking it rich" it had " I scare myself" and canned music playing him last night.
Sorely missed died of cancer.
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Dan Hicks R.I.P
Great singer songwriter he had a great album out in the early 70's called "Striking it rich" it had " I scare myself" and canned music playing him last night.
Sorely missed died of cancer.
Regards,
Martin
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Sad news!
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Christ, what a year already....
Sad, sad news.
Striking it Rich is a perfect record, no fillers, every track a gem. Beautiful, original and witty music of the highest calibre.
We're losing them faster than we're replacing them.....
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Didn't know of him or his music, but still sad news...
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Mmmm... never really heard of him but I certainly do know "I Scare Myself" and yes, they are passing on quicker than we are replacing them. I worry about the future and I am not talking global warming.
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Heard of him, but not heard him. Still another one of the old guard musicians passing, sad news.
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Ah yes, I know that song! However, the Thomas Dolby version is the one I'm familiar with (from my era):
Didn't know that Dan Hicks did the original. Interesting
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Paul Hynes MC head amp/SR5 PSU. Also modded Lentek head amp/Denon AU-310 SUT.
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Claire Martin does a fabulous version as well.
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