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Tom O'Brien
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12/18/2012 6:36:08 PM
A song about my childhood?
I was 6 in 1969 near Berkeley, California, where the hippies were busy changing the world. I looked up to them and wanted to be like them. But at the same time, we were little kids who played with army men who carried make-believe bazookas and make-believe machine guns and saw Vietnam on the news every night.
I'd love to hear your reactions. Let's Play War
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Richard Scotti
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12/21/2012 4:37:14 PM
Great story telling, Tom. The words are top notch as always. and the vocal and music are also compelling. The song evokes an era in very visual terms and would make a great video. I also played with toy soldiers a lot, never knowing the horror of what war actually was. Keep up the good work!
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Tom O'Brien
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12/22/2012 8:43:05 PM
So far, only 16 people have even looked at this post, which leads me to believe that there was something off-putting about the title, "A song about my childhood," and now that I look at it, that sounds pretty lame. Take a listen, You may be surprised!
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Chandra Moon
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12/23/2012 3:17:57 AM
I certainly took a listen and in fact added it straight away to Over The Moon - great track Tom. Happy Christmas!
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The Dorroughbys
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12/24/2012 6:58:57 PM
another catchy one tom, awesome. You're voice is getting real good too, and nice jangly twanging on the guitar
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Stoneman
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12/26/2012 11:27:21 AM
You are a master of words and one of the best songwriters here at IAC. This song was so nostalgic for many reasons. I loved the lyrics, vocals and a very nice guitar solo which gave this era piece a feel of authenticity. I applaud your work and your dedication to making a song real and purposeful. You told the story of a time when the rebellious nature of a people actually changed the course of a nation. But you told it from the perspective of a child whose only reality of war was plastic army men he played with. I loved the uniqueness and innocence of that perspective. As one who was there when the Orange sunshine gave meaning to a cause worth going to jail for. I thank you. As one who put on the uniform and trudged through the jungle of death, I thank you! Thanks for the memories. Dude, YOU ROCK!
Much Respect!
Stoneman
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