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Some things are too good not to share. This is two members of a five-member Nashville based group called Orlinda (Previously known as "Wabash"). “Take It With Me” was recorded in an empty grain silo. Brandon McDuffee doing the vocal and Quinn Bible on the guitar. The song was composed by Brandon McDuffee.
Turn your speakers up, and headphones are even better.
Mr. Michael McDuffee, Brandon’s father, wrote this in 2019:
Wanted to let anyone who enjoyed this song, that the singer and writer of this song lost his almost life long battle with depression and severe anxiety on June 20th, 2019 at the age of 32. He was a kind, loving , immensely talented person. He was my son and we will miss him very much.
From television station WTVF, Gallatin, Tennessee:
A woman was indicted for second degree murder for allegedly giving fentanyl to a Gallatin man. She is charged with the murder of Brandon McDuffee under Tennessee law.
Depression is an insidious companion for all too many people. If anyone is depressed, do not be shy about reaching out for help. Or KosMail me.
Wednesday Lagniappe:
The Christmas season approaches. This was released just a few hours ago by the acapella group Home Free.
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