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My Old Dad
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A tribute to my late, and much admired, Dad, and to all those like him, who didn't make it to the Hall of Fame, but were still mighty fine fathers, anyway.
rock acoustic folk blues country americana roots bluegrass
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Primarily acoustic music in a folk, blues, light rock or country flavor. Guitar, banjo, mandolin, percussion
Hog Time Music is the creative outlet of Ralph Goff. I write most of the songs and record them in my home based studio, Hog Time Studio. I'm backed up on many songs by my long time musical partner and friend, John Jett, playing banjo and resonator guitar. John is also the artist of the Hog Time Music drawing. I primarily play acoustic guitar (1969 Martin D18, Taylor 812C and 1963 Gibson Southern Jumbo), and add some fills with mandolin on some songs. In addition, most vocal work is by me. Computer generated drum and bass is also used on some songs.
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Country • Country General
Charts
Peak #189
Peak in subgenre #67
Author
Ralph Goff
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2001 Ralph Goff
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April 21, 2010
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MP3 2.9 MB • 128 kbps • 3:11
Story behind the song
I wanted to write a "tribute" song for my Dad, who was a mighty fine one. He got to listen to a preliminary version about a year before he passed away. He wasn't in very good shape at that point (with Alzheimer's), but I think he still "got the message". I'm hoping he hears this final version played on that Heavenly radio station (KHVN) and enjoys it.
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(c) 2000 Ralph Goff www.HogTimeMusic.com MY OLD DAD ========= [VERSE 1] My old Dad didn't make it to the Hall of Fame But he made it into mine just the same He was always there for me, when I needed him But, my old Dad didn't make it to the Hall of Fame [VERSE 2] My old Dad didn't win no Academy award But he was still my favorite actor of them all Always there with a joke and a big old grin But, my old Dad didn't win no Academy award [CHORUS] Well you can't choose your Dad and that's just a fact But , the one I got dealt me Yeah , the one I got dealt me Yeah , the one I got dealt me I ain't giving back. [LEAD] [VERSE 2] My old Dad didn't win no Nobel Prize But he was still in first place in my eyes Food on the table and the bills were always paid But, my old Dad didn't win no Nobel Prize [CHORUS] [LEAD] [repeat VERSE 1]
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