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Glenda Thompson's avatar

So much fun. Looking forward to the next version of name that tune.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Name that tune is my M.O. 🤓

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K.C. Knouse's avatar

My folks bought the Glen Campbell album with Wichita Lineman on it when I was in high school. I still find myself singing it to this day. Of course, I was born and raised in Kansas. Loved the ending to the story.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

It is a great song. I got to see Glen Campbell on his last tour.

Thanks K.C.

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John K Adams's avatar

Ah, Poco! So good.

BTW, curious that your explanation is longer than the story itself.

Thanks for the trip down the times.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

The kids nowadays call that "added value." I think they used to call it "fluff." 🤣

Thanks, John.

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John K Adams's avatar

Right. Familiar with the concepts.

Have traveled within them at times.

Of course, Mark, even with fluff, you always deliver.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Thanks, John.

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Richard Ritenbaugh's avatar

So groovy, man. It makes me want to get my LPs out of the attic and listen to some Kansas or Lynyrd Skynyrd.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Rock the vinyl! Thanks, Richard.

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Rebecca Rhoads's avatar

I’d forgotten the Poco rendition but once loved that song. Thanks for the deep dive into the past.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

My pleasure. It is a great song.

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David Perlmutter's avatar

That Wichita Lineman is no longer on the line.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Sad, but true.

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Tell Me a Mystery's avatar

Knew the first two, but not the third. Really glad you shared the Poco song. I like it. Thanks for the fun music-lyric story quiz. Very fun and good for the gray matter!

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Yes, the Poco song lyric was very hard. But it is a great song.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

Your ending was electrifying! Really cracked me up. Classic Starlin. Thanks

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Talk about a shocker. 🤪

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3musesmerge's avatar

A donut addiction seems safer. 🍩

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Definitely. Which is why I rarely climb power line towers.

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Sharron Bassano's avatar

right on.

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Mark Starlin's avatar

Groovy. Pass a glazed.

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