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Blog
October 2008
When I heard from a longtime friend that they were going to tear down our old high school in Groveland, a million memories flooded my brain -- pledging allegiance to the flag, learning how to play the National Anthem and our school's alma mater in band class, ducking under our desks in case of nuclear attack, driver's ed, teen crushes and so much more. It wasn't long before I headed to my keyboard and those thoughts turned into music. The result is my latest song, "Must Be from Mars."
Although my first thoughts were about my high school building being destroyed, the more I thought about it, the more I realized that my memories were tied more to the people who walked those hallways -- childhood friends, teammates, teachers and coaches. Thank God, no one can take those away.
I hope you enjoy the song and it brings back happy memories to you, too. I look forward to hearing from you.
Jack
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March 12, 2008
It’s not that I live in the past and haven’t grown beyond those days. I have a great life now and never want to take it for granted.
But that period in my life, when I was growing up in my hometown, serves as the foundation of who I am. Many of my songs reflect my friends and events from those earlier days.
I don’t know why those relationships remain so very special, but I believe it’s because we shared so many “first-time” events together -- first day of school, first dates, getting our driver's license, and so much more.
I guess it could also be because it was a different time, a Mayberry time, before people ever locked doors to their homes or cars and shut out the world. People spent more time together then, so it's only natural that we formed closer bonds.
That's why I don't think it gets any better than to sing to my long-time friends about the special memories we share.
March 12, 2008
I’m getting really excited about performing at my High School Class Reunion this weekend. I've even written a new song especially for the event.
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Jack Speer is a songwriter and singer based in the Tampa Bay area of Florida. He is a member of the Nashville Songwriters Association International and ASCAP. His musical style has been described as a blend of country music and adult contemporary. Many of Jack's songs have been recorded by some of Nashville's most talented artists and arranger.For more information about Jack Speer as a songwriter or singer, call 407-797-9393 or e-mail info@jackspeersongwriter.com
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