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There were entertainers in all branches of the service who seemed to escape the day to day routines by practicing among buddies while recluses disappeared to read book or write home.

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Dale Finney, 1968, Dau Tieng: Above.    photo by Bobby Tony    Click image to expand.

    There were entertainers in all branches of the service who seemed to escape the day to day routines by practicing among buddies while recluses disappeared to read book or write home.

    They were happy alone or with listeners and not expecting applause or admiration. No effort was made to create a band or seek a stage or organize backup singers.

    Some tried to write songs, and I remember some strange lyrics.

    Soon a crowd would gather and some joined in.
From left to right, Unknown, Mac Seay, Bill Hauser, Dale Finney, Gary Asher, Rafeal Ontaviarous, Unkown, Back Doc Murry: Above.     All made it back to the world. - Bobby Tony

    I wish we had digital recorders instead of tape machines.

    Or some modern electronics or cell phones for selfies: just cameras with 35mm film to send for developing. Good ole days.
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( August 14th, 2015 @ 9:09 am )
 
SD: Why is BT able to change my article? (joke) Just do not change the author although it is his photo and details.
( August 14th, 2015 @ 3:04 am )
 
Thanks Bobby Tony.

I'll make that change now.
( August 14th, 2015 @ 3:00 am )
 
It is funny how I cannot remember what I had for dinner yesterday but:
Left to right, Unknown, Mac Seay, Bill Hauser, Dale Finney, Gary Asher, Rafeal Ontaviarous, Unkown, Back Doc Murry
All made it back to the world.



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