Been thinking about Jack. A lot of you know Jack (I know I should say "a lot of you knew Jack" but for those that do, they "know" what I mean). So, I offer you this "rough" audio recording that I came across recently. I was teaching Jimmy (my 11-year old) how to play this Beatles song on guitar and it reminded me of Jack. The attached is a recording of Jack from the early '80s. Jack's life on Earth ended not too long after this was made. Decades later, Jack's life and soul live on.....still, I miss him.
I am transferring this on to Jimmy's iPod so he can learn the song from Jack.
Peace............Joe
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John B:
Priceless! I am thinking now of sitting in the basement, listening to Buddy Holly, Sam Cooke and, of course, The Beatles. We sang many a duet over Budweiser and Harris pizza. Riding in The Marauder to go hit softballs in the park. Lonesome letters from Denver. The Stray Cats...thanks, Joe.
August 22 at 11:11pm
Cheri S
Thank you, Joe. Jack & I sat sext to one another when we had class together (think alphabetical seating) and, like you, I think of him often. I'll be sharing this with my sons too. Now where's a tissue when I need one?
Sun at 1:08am ·
Michele M
i am crying here...joe. priceless doesnt even cover it. What a gift you gave. Jack taught us alot, yes? Humble, smart, wise beyond years....takin too soon. Grab life. All you can. Cheers Joe....and Jack
Sun at 1:11am ·
Norman O
I am a friend of Joe's via Minneapolis and I didn't ever know Jack but these eulogies raised my interest. If you follow the URL you'll see a touching article from 2001 on how his mother regained her faith after the loss of 2 sons.
http://www.celestialperspectives.com/fromeulogytojoy/scrap13.shtml
Sun at 2:47am ·
Joe R
I just played this for Jimmy for the first time. He loved it and asked about the guitar in the foreground of the photo. It was my first guitar (and still my favorite) and also the one he has in his room and plays every day. The boy now has a teacher in Jack's recordings.
Sun at 8:34am ·
Todd R
stunning, joe. thanks much for sharing.
Sun at 9:41am ·
Lori EG
Wow...there are just no words. A wonderful, beautiful soul gone much much too soon.
Sun at 10:05am ·
Julie M
Pass the tissues, please. Joe, thank you for sharing & Norm, thank you for the link.
Sun at 12:03pm · Delete
Jenny SB
My parents are good friends with Jo. Love this recording.Listened a couple times, have goose bumps.Will play for the boys and tell them the story..
Sun at 4:13pm ·
Brian W
Wow. Josephine...you are the man. And I can hear him saying "Willie, you dick" right now. Tears in my eyes...miss him a bunch...
Sun at 11:26pm ·
Dan H
Thanks, Joe.
Mon at 6:48am ·
Joy MW
Incredible Joe - thanks for posting.
Mon at 9:34am ·
David B
What everybocy else already said. Great guy who I think of quite often. Usually when "Leader of the Band" is playing.
Mon at 2:34pm ·
Debbie RB
Or any Neil Young song...sitting at my desk with tears in my eyes thinking of Jack. Many a night in many a basement listening to him play and sing...Thanks Joe.
Mon at 4:02pm ·
Jenny SB
ALWAYS when "Leader of the Band" is playing...
Yesterday at 10:24am ·
Melissa S
Just beautiful. Very nice Joe..
Yesterday at 1:14pm
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