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Walk Like A Man


Today is my Dad's birthday and so I have to dedicate today's song to him!  I picked today's song because when I think back to being in the car with him, or staining the stupid house with him (the staining was stupid not him...just clarifying! Haha!), or going on our dates, or traveling to his job sites with him I can hear him singing along to this song!  And I was amazed at how he hit the high notes like Frankie Valli does.  My Dad and Mom raised me on this music.  It is as familar to me as a old favorite blanket! :) 
Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons were a favorite for us.  As I was YouTub"ing" them and taking a trip back through memory lane I was amazed at how many of their songs I know by heart. A broadway show came out a few years back, "The Jersey Boys" and it is the story of Frankie and the Four Seasons.  Of course my Mom and Dad have seen it, they loved it!  I bet I would too.
Happy 63rd birthday Daddy.  Thanks for walking like a man all these years - it set a great example for Paul, Brad, and myself.  I love you!

Walk Like A Man

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