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Music Appreciation

3Hotdogs

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2. The one for me was Sweet Baby James ..... "And so was the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston."

Reply to MarineCombatEngineer (Original post)

Tue Nov 4, 2025, 12:07 AM

Nov 4

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.

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I truly don't know why this song always brings tears to my eyes: [View all] MarineCombatEngineer Nov 3 OP

It was a 'going home' song. Back then. OAITW r.2.0 Nov 3 #1

The one for me was Sweet Baby James ..... "And so was the turnpike from Stockbridge to Boston." 3Hotdogs Nov 4 #2

Wow! Roy Rolling Nov 4 #4

I encourage you, go on Youtube and play Sweet Baby James cover by The Seldom Scene. 3Hotdogs Nov 4 #6

Me too! played it often after daughter was born and before elleng Nov 4 #5

I love it Roy Rolling Nov 4 #3

Can't remember the last time I heard this beautiful song. KS Toronado Nov 4 #7