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Tommy Crumper SO
tommy talks poetry & music
a time when everyone hates rhyme, I will probably- In Closing: So, let’s write good lyrics with meaning
gracefully bow out! I recall one of my favorite artists and substance! Let’s work as hard on our words as I
named David Bowie did his last video whereas he know we do in composing, producing and
secluded into his closet to say thank you and performing. You may not be as accepted as those
goodbye. I don’t think that image was just about his who just throw in loops and make their song but
exit from this world but his music’s exit as well. It’s you will be proud of your creations that you can
a new world these days in music. The old legends confidently put your own stamp of approval for.
shake their heads at the digitally processed music Maybe that is why I have something of value to add
we hear now. Many have said that music has lost it’s to the wonderful world of music.”
soul. I have those same feelings about it because
there was a time when we were almost intimate with No I’m not famous as a paid artist yet but I do have
our instruments and a certain kind of magic a very big following with my musical endeavors
happened. BB King named his guitar “Lucille” be- and most of them are musicians themselves! So I do
causehe loved her like his woman! Others did the think I have lots to contribute for your like minded
same thing. readers. I wish you the best with your online
magazine Jane! Have a great day!n
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