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From: "Jean R." <>
Subject: Re: [Irish-American] Stephen Collins FOSTER-"The Voices That Are Gone"
Date: Fri, 9 Dec 2005 07:25:04 -0800
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Hi Mary Jane - Yes, beautiful lyrics. There is an excellent website called
"The Music of Stephen Collins Foster (1826-1864)" with about 70 of his
songs, both words and music to click on, including "The Voices That Are
Gone." It also has a biography of this gentleman. Jean xx
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From: "Mary Jane Bohme" <>
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Sent: Friday, December 09, 2005 6:54 AM
Subject: Re: [Irish-American] Stephen Collins FOSTER-"The Voices That Are
Gone"


> Dear Jean
>
> Thank you so very much for this beautiful song. My grandmother had the
> Irish sense of humor, and sometimes I succinctly explain my situation by
> saying, "I was orphaned at age 40, and widowed at 49." I have four
children
> and one grandchild so my life is very full, but "The Voices That Are Gone"
> brought tears to my eyes. I have printed the song and I know I will read
it
> often this Christmas nears. Do you know where I could get this song put
to
> music?
>
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Mary Jane

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• Stephen Collins FOSTER - "The Voices That Are Gone" - PA-born w/Derry roots by "Jean R." <>
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    • Re: [Irish-American] Stephen Collins FOSTER-"The Voices That Are Gone" by "Jean R." <>