I got word from my assistant on the first day of my vacation that my friend and client had passed away. He and I were close friends for at least 35 years. His sons are also my friends and clients.
Well, he is Lyle Lovett's uncle. I am not a fan big of country music, although I do have some artists I like. As it turns out, I had never heard Lyle's music.

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