06) What About All These American Flags? - Randall Franks

What About All These American Flags?

AMERICANA YOUTH OF SOUTHERN APPALACHIA
Share America Foundation, Inc.
shareamerica@gmail.com
http://www.ShareAmericaFoundation.org/
Release: May 16, 2019
Crimson Records

Randall Franks
rfrankscatoosa@gmail.com
http://www.RandallFranks.com/

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Recitation:
What About All These American Flags? – Randall Franks (4:54) Recitation with Music


Songwriter: Randall Franks
Publisher: Peach Picked Publishing/BMI

Musicians
Randall Franks: Recitation and Fiddle
Landon Fitzpatrick: Banjo
Phillip Cross: Guitar
Colton Brown: Harmonica and Drums
Matthew Nave: Trumpet
SingAkadamie directed by Sheri Thrower including Jacob Trotter, Grant Lewellen, Nicholas Hickman, Lilly York, Haleigh Grey, Kayla Starks, Chelsea Brewster,and Logan Lynne: Background Vocals

"This recitation focuses on the historic sacrifice of one family revealed in an innocent adventure shared by a grandfather and his young grandson Robbie. It was inspired by the flood of flags displayed across the United States following the September 11, 2001 attacks. I performed it once in conjunction with a continuing patriotic Festival of Flags celebration offered bi-annually in my hometown of Ringgold, Ga. honoring deceased veterans. The youth singers and musicians help me give it a classic Johnny Cash feel." Randall Franks

Producer: Randall Franks
Associate Producer: Ryan Stinson
Studio and Mastering Engineers: Tim L. Witt, Witt Studios, Rocky Face, Ga., and Bradley Powell, Ringgold, Ga.


The Share America Foundation, Inc., a 501-C-3 of Georgia, which fosters the arts and preserves the history of Appalachia while presenting the Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship annually to youth who continue traditional music styles of Appalachia. The organization hosts special events and creates projects that perpetuate the Appalachian experience.

It operates with a five-member volunteer board, and a task force of volunteers. The organization has assisted 28 college scholars thus far and numerous other youth in aspiring towards their musical goals through entertainer mentors, live performances, and creating opportunities for learning and success.

The music featured on this project is distributed to
radio stations thanks to a Round Up Grant from the North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation Foundation, the Kiwanis Club of Ringgold and the Wes and Shirley Smith Charitable Endowment.

Monies raised from the CD benefit the Share America Foundation, Inc. and its Pearl and Floyd Franks Scholarship. The project is distributed by Crimson Records.

Learn more or donate at www.ShareAmericaFoundation.org.