Hank Wlliams (20,000 at his funeral)


	Hank Wlliams (20,000 at his funeral)

abailart

2-23-2008 6:06 AM

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abailart says:

"I said to Hank Williams
'How lonely does it get'
Hank Williams hasn't answered yet"

- Leonard Cohen, Tower of Song

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2-23-2008 6:57 AM

abailart

Whoops! Thanks alan. Should be 20, 000. I have added that to title!

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