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GRAMMY^® AWARD TO TOM

Tom was honored with a 2009 LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD from the Recording Academy during the 51st Annual GRAMMY^® Awards on February 8th. “This year’s recipients are a prestigious group of legendary performers, creative architects and technical visionaries who have made lasting contributions to the music and global communities,” said Neil Portnow, President/CEO of The Recording Academy. “Their outstanding accomplishments, legendary passion and artistry have positively affected our culture and will continue to influence and inspire generations to come.”

A SPECIAL NOTE

A Lifetime Achievement Award from the Grammys^®–– wow. I hope this means I can continue my lifetime! My daughter, Kate, accepted for me and charmed everyone there, I’m told. People who had grown up with my song about her recognized her and wanted to hang out with her––and so they did! More on this later.

FEATURE ARTICLE IN WASHINGTON POST

Tom was featured in a Washington Post profile which appeared on Saturday, February 7th. [link]

NEW ONLINE STORE

Tom’s NEW ONLINE STORE now allows viewers to preview music from each album. CDs are now available from us online through Nimbit^®, a leading retailer noted for fast and secure service. View Tom’s online catalog.

TOM’S FIRST SIX ALBUMS FOR ELEKTRA HAVE BEEN RE-RELEASED

“Ramblin’ Boy,” is now available on CD in the U.S.! Recorded in 1964, it began a 7-year, 7-album relationship with one of the premier folk music labels of the 60s. Produced in New York by legendary producer Paul Rothchild (Janis Joplin, The Doors), the album instantly established Tom on the international folk music stage. Here are the original recordings of The Last Thing On My Mind, Ramblin’ Boy and I Can’t Help But Wonder Where I’m Bound and 12 others. Order now.

NEW DOWNLOADS

Some of you will recall that back in 1980 I wrote a song about the government’s bail-out of Chrysler. With the current nonsense, I have been bombarded with requests for an update. Arlo Guthrie––who recorded the original version––was among those who wanted a new take. Here it is, together with a song for the pit bull with lipstick, and I don’t mean Tina Fey. Free downloads: Sarah Palin, and I Am Changing My Name to Fannie Mae.

Also enjoy Tom’s Sarah Palin in a short video

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