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Tamara's avatar

What a glorious, sun-drenched scene, Billy!… Erasure on the speakers, salt in your hair, joy so unfiltered it almost costs you an exit. That’s one of those moments that makes memory feel like music, hooked, harmonic, and a little off-beat in the best way.

Thank you for weaving reverence with rhythm, grief with groove. That lyric — “make love, not war” — has been chanted, worn, faded… and yet, in your voice, it sparkles anew. Maybe that’s what remembrance needs sometimes: not solemn silence, but a chorus of aliveness sung into the wind.

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Billy Mann's avatar

Thank you T for listening and commenting as only you can! ❤️

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𝔼𝕞𝕞's avatar

Aww this is great, Billy. 💕

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Billy Mann's avatar

Thank you Emm!

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Libertarian's avatar

I appreciate your tribute for Memorial Day; four of my brothers and I served active duty US military. We have been pro-peace and anti-war for a long time now. Btw the chick above indicate she’s trying to contact you.

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Billy Mann's avatar

Thank you and your family for your service!

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Dusk Daughter's avatar

Omg L, you're hilarious.

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Rebecca Cook's avatar

It's lovely, Billy. I haven't heard the original, but I'm tending to like your covers more anyhow.

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Billy Mann's avatar

❤️🙏🏻

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Samira Wyld's avatar

Love your version the best! Got me all in my feels 🖤🎵

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Billy Mann's avatar

I’m really glad you liked it!!

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Samira Wyld's avatar

Loved it!

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Susan MacNeil, PhD's avatar

A tear gently slid down my cheek. Beautiful Billy thank you.

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Billy Mann's avatar

❤️

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Keith Aron's avatar

Also, I did listen to the original several times on repeat yesterday, thanks to this nudge from you. Still. So. Good.

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Billy Mann's avatar

It’s hard not to get excited when it comes on!

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Keith Aron's avatar

Wow, thanks so much, Billy - your thoughtfulness in dedicating this one to me really got me in the soft squish of my heart space. I really appreciate the connection we've made here, and I see your soul in all you bring here, across genres. I feel the respect, I feel the love. Right back at you, friend. I hope you felt comfort in the memories of loved ones lost as we marked Memorial Day yesterday, too. Special shout-out to Roberto Clemente and the Pirates past. 💞🫶🕊️

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Billy Mann's avatar

Love you friend!!

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Billy Mann's avatar

You’re kind to re-stack Rebecca! ❤️

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