Tom Orecchio
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Hi,
This is Ron Gletherow introducing you to my good friend Tom Orecchio. I will be "caretaking" Tom's site, due to his ill health. Tom suffered a stroke last year, leaving him partially paralysed and almost totally blind. That's a pretty hard blow to take for a 43 year old family man, but Tom has the courage to carry on, "With A Little Help From My Friends", and also the devotion of his loving wife, Chris.
Tom and I have been friends since 1998, when I met him at a Jim Croce fan gathering that he organized. I now help Tom to run the Jim Croce Tribute Page at www.jimcrocefans.com.
Some time ago, Tom sent me a rough "Real Audio" file of a song he'd written called "Who Knew". I was knocked out by the song, and it appears as the acoustic version on Tom's music page (I've added a little piano and harmony vocal).
Recently, another tape came into our possession, of some of Tom's other compositions, recorded by himself, and VERY ably assisted by his friends, themselves great musicians:-
Frank Rokob - Lead Guitar
Dave Kondas - Lead Guitar
Anthony Nittoli - Bass / Keyboards
Chris McIntosh - Tenor Sax / Flute
Sit back and enjoy some great music by Tom Orecchio and his friends. I know you'll be as impressed as I was.Your musical influences
Jim Croce, Jimmy Buffet, Maury Muehleisen, James Taylor, Gordon Lightfoot, John Mellencamp, Huey Lewis, Journey.What equipment do you use?
Dave uses a "home made" Fender Strat with modifications. I use an Ovation acoustic guitar and Roland keyboard. Most of these tracks were originally recorded on an eight track Tascam reel-to-reel.dawnsinclair's station
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Hi Tom
If you are able to see this message, I just want to let you know we are all thinking about you here on SC and wish you a speedy recovery.
You have some beautiful songs on here and I so enjoy coming over for a listen, your page is what real music is all about, classic, moving, beautiful songs that folks can relate to and listen to for many years to come.
Thank you for being you.
Love and hugzz
Dawny D xxGday Tom and Ron,
Finally got my fat butt moving again and listening to "Come On" and get a very Segerish feel from it. I also think it is sentiments expressed by many guys and gals that have jammed together at any given stage and the wish to have that easy unfettered time back at hand. Another pearler.Hi Tom and Ron,
Sorry it's taken me a while to get back to you Ron about "Voices"
It sure is a lovely track with nice words and vocals...voted Hot..
Thanks for bringing it to my notice ...and well done Tom...(thinking about you, and hope you're doing ok)
Carol.xGday Tom&Ron,
Taken me too long to get back but listen to "So Far Away". Have yet to hear something I didn't like . Many thanks againAll comments (45)
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Simply a wonderful refreshing song that brings emotional reaction to the listener. Nicely done.