May 2008

Just finished a new song called "My Old Buckskin Suitcase". I've included it in the song description page.

Got a few new tunes but no words or storyline yet.

Also remembered I had a new Dublin song and tune from months ago and haven't completed that either.  Ah well lots to keep me busy.

After seeing Tom Paxton in concert for the umpteenth time I sent Tom a song to listen to which had a similar line to one of his songs.  Reply below:

Martin:
I listened with great pleasure to your song. I've plenty of time for 
listening as I'm snowbound in a hotel near the airport in Chicago, 
trying to get home from my tour! For what it's worth, Martin, in my 
book you're a songwriter. I hope you'll continue to write songs. 
There's not much money in this kind of song, as I've learned so well, 
but now and then something strikes a chord with people and your 
efforts are rewarded. But writing this kind of music has always been 
its own reward. Keep it up.
Tom Paxton