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John Cowan Hartford (December 30, 1937 – June 4, 2001) was an American folk, country, and bluegrass composer and musician known for his mastery of the fiddle and banjo, as well as for his witty lyrics, unique vocal style, and extensive knowledge of Mississippi River lore.
Sep 20, 2009 · John Hartford -- Gentle On My Mind. This is the absolute best version of "Gentle On My Mind" (and there are many excellent versions!). This is what started my Hartford obsession!...more.
Jun 5, 2001 · As a songwriter, dancer, top-notch string-musician, and — most of all — as an entertainer, John Hartford was one of acoustic music’s most versatile, talented and engaging iconoclasts. Hartford died...
steamboat pilot, author, artist, disc jockey, calligrapher, dancer, folklorist, father, historian, and frustrated librarian. John Hartford won Grammy awards in three different decades, recorded a catalog of more than 30 albums, and wrote one of the most popular songs of all time, Gentle On My Mind. He was a regular guest.
John Hartford was an American original. He was a musician, songwriter, steamboat pilot, author, artist, disc jockey, calligrapher, dancer, folklorist, father, and historian. Born John Cowan Harford in New York on December 30, 1937, John grew up in St. Louis.
" Gentle on My Mind " is a song that was written and originally recorded by John Hartford, and released on his second studio album, Earthwords & Music (1967). Hartford wrote the song after watching Doctor Zhivago in 1966, as he was inspired by the film and his own personal experiences.
Oct 13, 2015 · From September 1988, John Hartford performs his song "Gentle on My Mind", and Glen Campbell joins him on the final verse.
John Hartford was born on December 30, 1937 in New York City, New York, USA. He was a writer and actor, known for O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000), The Peanut Butter Falcon (2019) and Lady Bird (2017). He was married to Marie Hartford.
Dec 30, 2019 · John Hartford. Year Inducted: 2010 Born: December 30, 1937 in New York, New York, United States Died: June 4, 2001 in Nashville, Tennessee, United States Primary Instrument: Banjo and fiddle.
Jun 6, 2001 · John Hartford, a versatile musician known for mastering banjo, playing violin, performing comedy on television and writing one of country music's most recorded songs, ''Gentle on My Mind,''...