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    EACH OTHER’S STORY (2011)
    Here is an interesting blend of genre: a collection of original songs spanning 30 years in the careers of Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, with a bonus track of a song Elwood wrote in 1966. Some were previously recorded, and on those we’ve added more instruments and voices.

    Thanks to all the fine musicians who added immeasurable depth and warmth to this recording, to whom Aubrey and Elwood are forever grateful: Cathy Clasper-Torch on violin, cello, piano and vocals; John Cerrigione on bass; Heidi Cerrigione on autoharp; Kevin Doyle on percussion; Paul Dube on accordion; Morgan Santos on cello; and Alex Krepkikh on harmonica and tambourine.

    Also thank you to the musicians who were with us during the original recording of some of these songs: Everett Brown on piano accordion; Steve LaValley on djembe; Rick McKinney on mandolin; Cari Norris on guitar and vocals; and Lisa Schmitz on guitar and vocals.

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Forgiveness
Words and music by Elwood Donnelly, BMI ©1996

Originally recorded in 1997, this song is about how Elwood's mother seemed trapped in a relationship with his father, always attempting to circumvent his anger and mood. Their relationship helped teach Elwood to be forgiving.
We've added violin, bass, percussion and more vocals for this updated version.

lyrics

He never told her he loved her
Leastwise while I was around
Well he seldom spoke, but his message was clear
And besides he could hardly be found

And he held the privilege of power,
While she circumvented his will
Each day a challenge, and a chance to gain ground
Never quite conquering still

Chorus: There's a hole in his heart,
where love should have been
And I don't think it'll ever be filled
There's a hole in his heart,
where love could have been, instilled

Look all around you; your destiny taunts you
You never had even the slightest of chances
Had you foreseen what would be your lean portion
Could you have even improved circumstances
It's mostly behind you now; see the result
You're standing within while he wanders without.

And he never asked for forgiveness
Though I'm sure he wishes he did
Cause there's a hole in his heart
Where love should have been
When I was his loyal young kid…Chorus

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from Each Other's Story 2011, released May 9, 2011
Aubrey Atwater: vocals, guitar
Elwood Donnelly: lead vocals, guitar
Cathy Clasper-Torch: vocals, violin
John Cerrigione: bass
Kevin Doyle: chimes, djembe
Rick McKinney: mandolin
Lisa Schmitz: vocals

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Atwater-Donnelly Warren, Rhode Island

Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly, present delightful programs of traditional American and Celtic folk songs, a capella pieces, old-time gospel songs, dance tunes, and original works, blending gorgeous harmonies with guitar, Appalachian mountain dulcimer, mandolin, tin whistle, harmonica, banjo, bones, spoons, limberjacks, and Appalachian clog dancing and French Canadian footwork. ... more

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