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Music Appreciation

moniss

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3. This is the last gig from Gene and

Reply to George McGovern (Reply #2)

Sun May 25, 2025, 02:28 PM

Sunday

the song is about his wife finally leaving him due to his long struggle with demons. He was gone less than 2 months later. It is one of the most personal songs I have ever heard.

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The Byrds: Chestnut Mare -- The Bells of Rhymney -- Full Circle [View all] George McGovern Sunday OP

Full Circle is so well done and moniss Sunday #1

Love It moniss!!! Thanks!!! The Byrds were and still are the best! George McGovern Sunday #2

This is the last gig from Gene and moniss Sunday #3

Pretty dark and deep. Wouldn't have wanted to be him . . .Thanks! George McGovern Sunday #4