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A Forgotten American Folk Song’s Powerful Message

Posted on September 26, 2011 by Steve Simms

I live in Nashville, Music City; however, we don’t hear songs like this old American folk song in Nashville or on MTV: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NtlxoRAAHVU Our culture has changed and the message of this song is no longer heard (or even tolerated). … Continue reading →

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When Freedom Broke Out — My 7th Greatest American

Posted on February 23, 2011 by Steve Simms

(Read about all of my Top Ten Greatest Americans by clicking here.) Freedom is breaking out in the Middle East as multitudes take to the streets to courageously demand their right to liberty. In colonial America, one man gave freedom … Continue reading →

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