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I've Gone Down . . . in history, that is . . .
Last Fall, Dan Fiorentino, Music Historian for NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants), came to Ellis Piano to interview owner/presid
Loretta Pritchard
Nov 4, 20242 min read


The $100 Bill: A Tribute to my Beautiful Aunt Dorothy
Go take your brother a hundred dollars; he needs it. This is the message from the Good Lord that Aunt Dorothy McKelvey kept getting.
Loretta Pritchard
Aug 12, 20244 min read


My Oldest Friend
“My Oldest Friend” is probably not the title my dear friend, Eleanor Trafton, would want to proclaim, but I enjoy telling everyone that,...
Loretta Pritchard
Apr 8, 20241 min read


It's A Miracle
In 1987, my hometown friend, Billy Heard, came to our family recording studio, "Studio Z," in Jackson's Gap, AL, and played us a great...
Loretta Pritchard
Aug 9, 20232 min read


God Will Heal
"The South . . . where tea is on ice and folks are nice!" Quote by Sean of the South . . . one reason I love the South AND my beloved...
Loretta Pritchard
Apr 17, 20231 min read


Dad
"Your dad is such a sweet man." "Your dad is such a good man." "Your dad is such a Godly man." "Your dad is a remarkable man." "Your dad...
Loretta Pritchard
Oct 14, 20227 min read


Black History Month - DeFord Bailey
In recognition of Black History Month, I have to target Music History in this category. This photo was taken March 15, 1975, backstage at...
Loretta Pritchard
Feb 22, 20221 min read


The Heart
Despite the wet, cold, dreary weather, the graveside service for my Mom couldn't have been warmer or more beautiful. My Dad and I got in...
Loretta Pritchard
Jan 11, 20212 min read
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