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As a session guitarist Henry performed on many records by other artists including Jim Croce (I Got A Name, ABC Records 1973) Judy Collins (Home Again, Elektra/ Asylum 1984), and Andy Kim (Baby, I Love You, Steed/Dot Records 1970).
As if having her in my life as a friend, a wife and a friend again for the next twenty-three years, until she died of lung cancer in 1995, was not enough, she brought along with her a two-year-old Irish Setter named Shannon. She was an uncannily human-dog whose ability to manipulate her human counterparts cannot be understated.
With over 20 albums spanning a 50 year career, Henry Gross has a song for every occasion and town. His eclectic musicality and hilarious personality makes him one of the most sought after performers. Henry brings nostalgia with his older music and introspection and humor with his latest releases.
Apr 23, 2024 · April 23, 2024 / By Maxine Dixon. The Meaning Behind The Song: Shannon by Henry Gross. Henry Gross’s 1976 song Shannon has been a radio staple for more than four decades. The song celebrates a loveable Irish Setter named Shannon, who belonged to Gross’s friend and bandmate Carl Wilson, who was fatally ill with cancer at the time.
"Shannon" is a 1976 song by Henry Gross. It became an international hit, reaching #6 and achieving gold record status in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and #5 on the Cash Box Top 100. The song reached #1 in Canada and New Zealand. "Shannon" was written about the death of a Samoyed dog in the care of Beach Boys member Carl Wilson.
ely barr. 1.14K subscribers. Subscribed. 561. 37K views 2 years ago. "Shannon" is a 1976 song by Henry Gross. It became an international hit, reaching #6 and achieving gold record status in...
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