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Music Appreciation

John Coktosten

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6. OMG THANK YOU!!!

Reply to steelyboo (Original post)

Sun Oct 5, 2025, 12:22 AM

Sunday

Spider John has always been a favorite of mine but I only knew of the Jimmy Buffet version. Never had any idea who W. Ramsey was on the album credits! I've been playing this song on guitar for 25 years and never knew. THANK YOU!
Just purchased the Ramsey album off of ebay.

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It is a great album, I think you will like it. steelyboo Sunday #7