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THE DAYS GONE BY introduces children to the poetry of some of the world's most treasured poets, blending their whimsical verse with gentle acoustic music. Producer and multi instrumentalist Ted Jacobs chose poetry that captures the wide-eyed adventures of youth, while at the same time maintaining a simplicity
that children will gravitate towards. Included are the poetry of Emily Dickinson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, James Witcomb Riley, Eugene Field and Edgar Allen Poe. Musically, Jacobs' arrangements perfectly fit the material, giving each song a breezy, timeless quality that simultaneously echoes Pooh corner and Mark Twain. Soft guitars, mandolin, harmonica and rhythm meld with a
diverse array of vocalists, for a sound that any child will find endearing.