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     Snowblind Friend - Hoyt Axton

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   Hoyt Axton performs Snowblind Friend on his album, My Griffin is Gone. Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such...

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   Jun 9, 2016 · Provided to YouTube by Columbia Nashville Legacy Snowblind Friend · Hoyt Axton My Griffin Is Gone ℗ Originally released 1969.

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   Why did Axton write 'Snowblind Friend'?

   • Axton's songs weren't all doom and gloom: He wrote the song " Joy To The World ," which Steppenwolf passed on, choosing "Snowblind Friend" instead. In a Songfacts interview with the group's lead singer, John Kay, he explained: "That song spoke to me because I knew the person that the song was written about.

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   Who wrote Snowblind Friend?

   • "Snowblind Friend" was written by Hoyt Axton, who first released it on his 1969 album My Griffin Is Gone. The song is about one of his friends who succumbed to a drug overdose.

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   Did Hoyt Axton have a drug addiction?

   • Axton had his own problems with drug addiction, and did what he could to warn of the dangers. Steppenwolf recorded the most popular version of this song in 1970 on their Steppenwolf 7 album. In 1968, they covered another anti-drug song written by Hoyt Axton, " The Pusher ," on their debut album.

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   Who is Hoyt Wayne Axton?

   • Hoyt Wayne Axton (March 25, 1938 – October 26, 1999) was an American singer-songwriter, guitarist and actor. He became prominent in the early 1960s, establishing himself on the West Coast as a folk singer with an earthy style and powerful voice.

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5. oldtimemusic.com › the-meaning-behind-the-songThe Meaning Behind The Song: Snowblind Friend by Hoyt Axton

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   Aug 29, 2023 · Snowblind Friend is a poignant and thought-provoking song written and performed by Hoyt Axton. Released in 1971, the track captures the essence of the social and political turmoil of that era. Despite its age, the song remains relevant and resonates with listeners due to its powerful lyrics and emotional delivery.

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   Feb 24, 2022 · Snowblind Friend. Provided to YouTube by Universal Music Group Snowblind Friend · Hoyt Axton Snowblind Friend ℗ A Geffen Records Release; ℗ 1977 UMG Recordings, Inc. Released on:...

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   Axton struggled with cocaine addiction, and several of his songs, including "The Pusher", "Snowblind Friend" and "No No Song", partly reflect his experiences with the drug. He was a proponent of medical marijuana use, but he and his wife Deborah were arrested in February 1997 at their Montana home for possession of about 500 g (1.1 lb) of ...

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   "Snowblind Friend" was written by Hoyt Axton, who first released it on his 1969 album My Griffin Is Gone. The song is about one of his friends who succumbed to a drug overdose.

10. genius.com › Hoyt-axton-snowblind-friend-lyricsHoyt Axton – Snowblind Friend Lyrics | Genius Lyrics

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    Snowblind Friend Lyrics: You say it was this mornin' when you last saw your good friend / Lyin' on the sidewalk with the misery on his brain / Stoned on some new potion he found upon the wall /...