Quote by Tom Glazer

My Dad died during the flu epidemic in 1918 when I was 4 years old. He left a lot of classical recordings behind that I began listening to at an early age, so he must have been a music lover.

My Dad died during the flu epidemic in 1918 when I was 4 yea

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This quote reflects on the personal experience of the speaker, who lost their father during the flu epidemic in 1918. Recalling their early exposure to classical music through the recordings left by their dad suggests that he had a passion for music. It highlights the speaker's connection to their father's interests and how they were able to embrace and appreciate those interests, even at a young age. This quote captures the impact of loss and the emotional significance of the father's musical legacy in the speaker's life.

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