Here I will deviate a bit from the program of songs on this site by including an original tune written and played by me. I am including it because it was truly inspired from the pages of the great novelist Sonora Babb. Her magnificent novel, “Whose Names Are Unknown” tells heartbreaking and realistic stories of migration and loss through the Dust Bowl years. This song and “Prairie Farewell” are dedicated to her. You might say that the songs are hers and I just made them rhyme.
Music from the Depression
Hope you enjoy the music!
Hi, Tom. I’m the writer who met you at Gouldings’ Restaurant in Monument Valley. I love this song of yours, “Foreclosure Blues,” and all the music I’ve heard on this site. The struggles of hardworking people, then and now, are among our great American stories.
Peace,
Bob Eisele
Dear Thomas , I managed to rescue the lyrics to this song on the website : “The Plight of the Farmer – 20th Century History Song Book ” and I’d like to know some biography notes of yours ,if it’s possible , as well.
I’m looking forward to hearing from you .
Thank you very much.
Luigi