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The Song Of Graduation Season
ResumeIf you've attended a high school or college graduation recently, you may have heard Tom Rush's version of "Child's Song."
It's become a classic, with its lyrics about a child moving on.
In 2011, Here & Now host Robin Young spoke to Rush about his performance of Canadian Murray McLauchlan's tune, which he says bowled him over when he first heard it.
“I knew that I had to sing it, but I couldn’t get through it from top to bottom for about six months,” he said. “I had to toughen up so that I didn't burst into tears...somewhere around the third verse.”
Lyrics to "Child's Song" by Murray McLauchlan
Guest:
- Tom Rush, folk and blues singer, songwriter and musician.
This segment aired on June 12, 2013.