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Related: About this forumI truly don't know why this song always brings tears to my eyes:
I just can't figure out why, but it is a very beautiful song.
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I truly don't know why this song always brings tears to my eyes: (Original Post)
MarineCombatEngineer
Nov 3
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The one for me was Sweet Baby James ..... "And so was the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston."
3Hotdogs
Nov 4
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OAITW r.2.0
(30,960 posts)1. It was a 'going home' song. Back then.
Boston was pretty much anywhere in New England.
3Hotdogs
(14,805 posts)2. The one for me was Sweet Baby James ..... "And so was the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston."
We were a pair for two years and we alternated every two weeks, between Somerville and N.J.
She was one of the many "ones that got away." but her going, hit me hard. That was 30 years ago and I still think about her.
I actually didnt see your comment until I had posted below. That was the exact phrase that was dancing in my head also.
3Hotdogs
(14,805 posts)6. I encourage you, go on Youtube and play Sweet Baby James cover by The Seldom Scene.
elleng
(141,537 posts)5. Me too! played it often after daughter was born and before
I returned to work.
Roy Rolling
(7,353 posts)3. I love it
New England songs touch me, too. James Taylors description at 1:25 are why.
KS Toronado
(22,071 posts)7. Can't remember the last time I heard this beautiful song.