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in 1972,  mr. david gates, after his father’s passing, penned the song “everything i own.” at his father’s funeral, a friend told him that mr. gates’ father was always proud of him and his music.  songfacts.com mr. gates, inspired by these words, penned a song honoring his father.  gates said, “my success would have beenContinue reading “He Honored His Father With a Song: A Ten Commandments’ Tale”