Laurie wrote this song in 1985, thinking of a dear friend of hers who had gone through a difficult divorce from his wife. So originally the song had that perspective. Then in 1999 the song was re-dedicated to a wonderful bluegrass musician named Charles Sawtelle, who passed away from leukemia. I created this version from the perspective of two of my cousins, who lost their dear sister to cancer earlier this year. My cousin Karen is a bird lover, and she picked out the bird pictures for this video. Thank you Laurie for a beautiful song.
Lead vocals: Laurie Lewis and Kate Brislin
High harmony: and mandolin: Tim O'Brien
B##$%: Tony Marcus
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