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My Mother Wanted Me To Learn How To Read Music. She'd Given Fiddles To My Two Older Brothers, But They'd Rebelled. I Came Along And My Father Said, "oh, Let Peter Enjoy Himself." What She Did Was Leave Musical Instruments All Around The House. Whistles, Marimbas, Squeeze Boxes, A Piano And Organ. By Age Six Or Seven, I Could Bang Out A Simple Tune On Almost Anything. I Developed A Good Ear, So I Didn't Learn To Read Music Until I Taught Myself At Age Eighteen, 'cause I Was Hearing So Many Good Songs I Couldn't Possibly Remember Them All.

Honest Songs Aren`t Written For Money.

I Think These Are Very Improper Questions For Any American To Be Asked, Especially Under Such Compulsion As This. I Would Be Very Glad To Tell You My Life If You Want To Hear Of It.

John Mccutcheon Is Not Only One Of The Best Musicians In The Usa, But Also A Great Singer, Songwriter, And Song Leader. And Not Just Incidentally, He Is Committed To Helping Hard-working People Everywhere To Organize And Push This World In A Better Direction.

The Good And Bad Are All Tangled Up Together. American Popular Music Is Loved Around The World Because Of Its African Rhythm. But That Wouldn't Have Happened If It Wasn't For Slavery.