Through Mark Volman, and the music of The Turtles, I learned how to grow, and “grow past myself.”

It took years, but I learned to stop worrying about my physical appearance, get out of my own way, be a musician, and play for “love of the song.”

I owe a lot to Mark Volman. My confidence boosted when I found out about him, and his history even past the Turtles.

And I will miss him walking around on this Earth.

Cheers and salud, Mr. Volman. 

Hosted by Alex Oliver (the "music man, record guy, host and curator"), The Vinyl Playground Podcast is a series of "mix tape letters to family back home." Also known as "TVP," this podcast is equal parts classic popular music, history, education and "coming of age" stories guided by music and education.

For music fans both young and older, music is the softest shoulder. Tune in, and let's discover some music together. 

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Includes portions of the following songs by the Turtles :

1. "You Baby" (written by P.F. Sloan and Steve Barri)

2.  "Happy Together" (written by Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon)

3.  "Elenore" (written by Howard Kaylan, Mark Volman, Al Nichol, Jim Pons, and John Barbata) 

4.  "She'd Rather Be with Me" (written by Garry Bonner and Alan Gordon)

5.  Outside Chance (song written by Glenn Crocker and Warren Zevon)

6.  You Showed Me (written by Gene Clark and Roger McGuinn)


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Background music: "Animal" by Poppermost. 
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