Johnny Copeland verses in VINELAND

[Ted Samsel]

Here 'tis. Got 'em from Johnny Copeland's manager....

> 
> The song was originally recorded with the Jazz Crusaders for Kent and
> released on a single around 1971-72,  That version is included in the Kent
> compilation "Dedicated To The Greatest" Kent 067, which was released in
> 1987..  Because of the use of the quote in the book, it inspired us to record
> it again - on "Catch Up With The Blues" on Verve 314 521 239-2 in 1994.  It's
> a very emotional, very moving song.  
> 

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