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Of all the groups to emerge during the folk era of the 1960's, first the Chad Mitchell Trio and later The Mitchell Trio were unequivocally the best. Their complex harmonies, sense of comedic timing and stage presence were unique to the folk movement. They didn't enjoy the commercial success of other groups because their material made political and social statements that radio and television refused to play. They were wildly popular, though, on college campuses throughout the country during this turbulent time and fostered political and social awareness among thousands of young men and women as they faced the challenging era ahead. But as Mike, Chad and Joe Frazier raced along a frantic treadmill of rehearsals, recording sessions, nightclubs and concerts, Mike and Chad began to realize the demand for musical perfection was the only thing they had in common. Their personalities were and remain polar opposites. When Chad left in 1965, neither mourned the parting. John Denver replaced Chad. Two years later, Joe's demons caught up to him forcing Mike and John to fire Joe. When folk reunions became popular, fans and folk historians agreed that The Trio was the one group that would never take the stage again. Their schism was just too great. Mike and Chad and Joe hadn't spoken in twenty years. Then came a call. I will if he will. Their mentor and music director Milt Okun worried they were making a mistake. They couldn't possibly be as good as their fans remembered. They were. Mike and Chad kept their day jobs, and their distance. But once again, they shared the music.

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...The elements of the folk movement are brilliantly captured in the narrative and the author's gift for exquisite, lyrical prose combines with his keen ear for dialogue to create a fascinating reading experience... What is most compelling in this narrative is how the author writes about the power of shared passion trumping individual differences and the ebullient atmosphere it creates, making characters in the midst of conflict create a harmony that strikes infinite chords in the heart of the audience... --The Book Commentary Five Stars ...Murphey evokes the 1960s eclectic music scene with skill and conviction, expertly capturing the band's raw, infectious energy. Readers will gladly immerse themselves in Murphey's rich and complex tale of hopes, dreams, and complicated relationships... --The Prairies Book Review From their earliest moments, the group demonstrated strong musical intuition in rehearsals and perfect synergy onstage, but their behind-the-scenes differences eventually pulled the fan-favorite ensemble apart, making for some tense and awkward moments, along with years of regret. Murphey's novel fills in the gaps of what transpired in those pivotal years but is also like a where-are-they-now look that lovers of folk music are sure to appreciate. Folkies the world over will be transported back in time in this nostalgic backstage glimpse at an iconic folk trio. --Indies Today Five Stars

"""...The elements of the folk movement are brilliantly captured in the narrative and the author's gift for exquisite, lyrical prose combines with his keen ear for dialogue to create a fascinating reading experience... What is most compelling in this narrative is how the author writes about the power of shared passion trumping individual differences and the ebullient atmosphere it creates, making characters in the midst of conflict create a harmony that strikes infinite chords in the heart of the audience..."" --The Book Commentary Five Stars ""...Murphey evokes the 1960s eclectic music scene with skill and conviction, expertly capturing the band's raw, infectious energy. Readers will gladly immerse themselves in Murphey's rich and complex tale of hopes, dreams, and complicated relationships..."" --The Prairies Book Review ""From their earliest moments, the group demonstrated strong musical intuition in rehearsals and perfect synergy onstage, but their behind-the-scenes differences eventually pulled the fan-favorite ensemble apart, making for some tense and awkward moments, along with years of regret. Murphey's novel fills in the gaps of what transpired in those pivotal years but is also like a where-are-they-now look that lovers of folk music are sure to appreciate. Folkies the world over will be transported back in time in this nostalgic backstage glimpse at an iconic folk trio."" --Indies Today Five Stars"

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Mike Murphey is a native of New Mexico and spent almost thirty years as an award-winning newspaper journalist in the Southwest and Pacific Northwest. Following his retirement, he enjoyed a seventeen-year partnership with the late Dave Henderson, all-star Major League outfielder. Their company produced the Oakland A's and Seattle Mariners adult baseball Fantasy Camps. He is author of the award-winning novels Section Roads and The Conman... a Baseball Odyssey along with his Physics, Lust and Greed time travel series. We Never Knew Just What it Was is his first effort at non-fiction. Mike loves books, cats, baseball and sailing. He splits his time between Spokane, Washington, and Phoenix, Arizona where he enjoys life as a writer and old-man baseball player.

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