Tom Paxton has become a voice for his generation, addressing issues of injustice and inhumanity, laying bare the absurdities of modern culture and celebrating the tenderest bonds of family, friends and community. In describing Paxton's influence on his fellow musicians, Pete Seeger said: "Tom's songs have a way of sneaking up on you. You find yourself humming them, whistling them and singing a verse to a friend.
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