Farewell My Friend
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| "Farewell My Friend" | ||
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| Single by Dennis Wilson | ||
| from the album 'Pacific Ocean Blue' | ||
| Released | 1977 | |
| Format | Vinyl | |
| Recorded | Unknown | |
| Genre | Rock | |
| Length | 2:26 | |
| Label | Caribou Records Sony Music |
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| Producer(s) | Dennis Wilson Gregg Jakobson |
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| Dennis Wilson singles chronology | ||
| "Sound of Free"/"Lady" (1969) |
"River Song"/"Farewell My Friend" (1977) |
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"Farewell My Friend" is a song written by Dennis Wilson. It was released as the tenth track for his 1977 début solo album Pacific Ocean Blue. The song was released as a single in Europe as the B-side of the "River Song" single. The single however, failed to chart. The track, as with the rest of the album, was credited as being produced by Dennis Wilson and his close friend Gregg Jakobson. Dennis Wilson sings the lead vocals on this and every other track on the album. The song also features vocals from his brother, Carl Wilson.
The song was written as a tribute to Otto Hinsche, the father of Billy Hinsche and the father in law to Dennis Wilson's brother Carl, who was married to, Annie Hinsche. Dennis wrote this tribute to Otto Hinsche, as he had died in Dennis's arms. Dennis describes the song as "sort of a happy farewell". According to Dennis, "I carry a picture of him everywhere".
This moving and heartfelt tribute to Otto Hinsche was perhaps appropriately played at Dennis Wilson's own funeral.
| Pacific Ocean Blue Track Listing |
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| River Song | What's Wrong | Moonshine | Friday Night | Dreamer Thoughts of You | Time | You And I | Pacific Ocean Blues | Farewell My Friend Rainbows | End of The Show |
