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Legend has it that Apache Chief Wautonomah was nearing the end of his time on earth and was troubled by the question of who would succeed him as ruler of the tribe. In a classic portrait of love and competition, his two finest braves, Tonopah and Tocom, were not only rivals and sworn enemies of one another, but were both vying for the hand of Kari, Chief Wantonomah's daughter. Kari knew her heart belonged to Tocom. Chief Wautonomah beckened Tonopah and Tocom to his side and announced, "Soon I must die and one of you must succeed me as chief. Tonight you must take your long knives and meet in combat to settle the matter between you. He who survives shall be the Chief and have for his wife, Kari, my daughter."
As ordered, the two braves met, with knives outstretched, in mortal combat. Unknown to either brave was the fact that Kari was hiding nearby. When Tonopah's knife found the heart of Tocom, the young squaw rushed from her hiding place and used a knife to take Tonopah's life, as well as her own.
When Chief Wautonomah was shown this tragic scene, heartbreak enveloped him and he buried his daughter's knife deep into his own heart, crying out in agony, "Tocom-Kari"!

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I left my life in Tucumcari
but I'll be back again
tell my lover that I'm sorry
she's still my best friend

Kari my love
soon you'll be my queen

dig up my bones 'neath highway 40
end this Apache curse
my father raised me to be a warrior
my blood stains the earth

Kari my love
soon you'll be my queen

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from Life is Beautiful, track released January 1, 2011

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Michael Silversmith Center Point, Texas

"Great folk rock doesn't have to mean a drive into Los Angeles to the Hotel Café.
Michael Silversmith has crafted an album born of the Inland region, a driving album that could fill the space of the Badlands with its thoughtful lyrics, pretty melodies and a pedal steel..."

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