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Grandpas and Little Boys
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A beautiful song that came as the result of a real life tragedy. Love and triumph are celebrated with a vision of hope and that the effects of love are long lasting and eternal.
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TROV, a New England band, recorded the featured song for The Tyler Fund, a child abuse cause when asked to do so by the family of a 6 mos.old baby who was murd
OVER 3000000 VISITORS TO THIS SITE. THANKS FOR YOUR SUPPORT. FIGHT CHILD ABUSE THROUGH MUSIC! BUY A CD OR TAPE FROM THIS SITE OR PURCHASE A DOWNLOAD!! 2009 was the 10th Anniversary of the murder of Tyler Shanabarger! He is not forgotten nor will be. Prevent child abuse and support causes that work on prevention. Also, support cancer charities as well that can cure and prevent cancer in men and women. The Tyler Shanabarger Memorial Fund is dedicated to preserving the memory of this 6 month old baby through the funds raised by sales of the music or donations that help fight Child Abuse in his name. Please take time to honor his short life and contribute or at the very least, listen to the song and reflect on what you can do to prevent violence to children and provide a Safe Environment.. CLICK ON " Get our CD " link on the right or click below: Leave a message, visit the links, or send a donation. This band site is designed to interact with you. We hope you participate. There is a link to return you to this site or click the BACK button. Thank you. Three Citeis Entertainment LLC is the publishing company for Trov. Contact information is provided on this page. CALL YOUR LOCAL RADIO STATION AND REQUEST THAT THEY PLAY THIS SONG! Music has always been a vital part of the lives of TROV members. Band involvement started in high school and continues to today. In the 1980's, Darcy and Tom Troville co wrote many songs that were recorded and performed by the original TROV band that began in Massachusetts from the retro band " Feedback" .The song," Grandpas and Little Boys" is starting to get national exposure because of the story from which it derived. The song has been played on several tv shows and radio stations in the midwest and New England.The band recorded the song in Londonderry, New Hampshire at West Sound and Video. Although this song is not typical of what bands are putting out right now, it's melodic orchestration and simple but powerful words tell a story that needs to be presented. The band made a serious decision to do something good and help the family of Robert Parsons in their endeavor to memorialize their deceased infant grandson and do something positive for the public at large. The family transferred their grief into action and the band supported them..
Song Info
Genre
Pop • Dance-Pop
Charts
#18,993 today Peak #27
#8,300 in subgenre Peak #14
Author
Troville & Parsons
Rights
1999 All RIghts Reserved
Uploaded
November 11, 2003
Track Files
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MP3 3.6 MB • 128 kbps • 0:00
Story behind the song
The murder and death of 7 month old Tyler Shanabarger by his father on Fathers Day 1999. The funeral was normal and no one knew until that night when the father confessed to his wife Amy that Tyler was murdered in a bizarre revenge plot. The story was so bizarre and the motive and premeditation years in advance, that it captured worldwide attention. News, radio and TV from everywhere decended and as a result, an obscure little song, and the memory of a little baby were pushed into the mainstream of society. The poem was written by Grandfather Robert Parsons as a result of his mourning, and attempt to not have Tyler forgotten. The poem was read as part of the funeral service. After it was revealed that the baby had been murdered, Darcy Troville, close friend of Bob's and officiant at the service collaborated with Bob and placed the poem to music after several revisions. It was done to not only remember Tyler, but also to help raise money and awareness of child abuse.
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Grandpas and Little Boys, Intro: Hi Grandpa I love you (Little boys voice) I wish for the things that Grandaps and little boys do Like hours of fishing and talking under skies of deep blue I wish for the things, I wish for the things I wish for the things, that Grandpas and Little Boys do Verse 1: Like pushing on yourswing way up high You think that your toes will touch the sky Like sharing your very first ice cema cone And hoping its you with each tring of the phone Bridge: I miss you so much that my tears fill the air but I'm happy to know that you're in God's tender care Refrain: I wish for the things that Grandpas and Little Boys Do! Verse: 2 Like having you show me how fast you can run and playing with you under warm summer sun I guess that my wishes were not part of God's plan but I'll see you again, my little man Bridge: I miss you so much that my tears fill the air, but I'm happy to know you're in God's tender care. Refrain: I wish for the things that Grandpas and Little Boys Do ! Outro: (spoken) We'll be together again buddy, just me and you, because love lasts forever and I love you. Then we'll do all those things, yes, we'll do all those things, that Grandpas and Little Boys Do !
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