Uncle Lloyd's Farm

First Take Friday - Episode #25
Uncle Lloyd's Farm
Written by Jonathan Brader

Tale of the Tune:
My great uncle had a huge farm in Odessa, MO when we were growing up.  It was over 1,000 acres if I recall correctly.  We always had a blast there. The house had a wonderful smell to it. Pickin’ the mustard and feeding the pigs, a verse I left out of this version, which I will add to another version of this song that I hope to record when I have more time, was only of fraction of the fun times we had there. It was a beautiful place.
 
I wrote this song back in 2003 soon after I heard the news that my uncle had passed away. He was a good man.  I wish you all could have heard the stories he told my dad, my brother and me (I’m sure my mom and sister heard the stories too), but I remember some stories that he told only me, my dad and brother.  Hope you enjoy!