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Farrah Fawcett windswept...

On the third anniversary of Farrah's passing(June 25th, 2012). Thought I would once again post a photo. I first saw this pic a few months ago... looks like it might be from a Herb Ritts photo shoot from 1986(Extremities) or 1991. But I'm guessing on that one(turns out,1982).

 

Also, how about a little trivia as well...

 

Who inspired the song "Midnight Train To Georgia"?

 

answer... "Farrah Fawcett"

 

Jim Weatherly wrote the song. He was a friend of Lee Majors at the time. One night he called Lee. Farrah answered the phone... when inquiring about Lee. Farrah stated that they were packing. Getting ready to catch a "Midnight Plane To Houston"... the quote stuck with him and he wrote a song to it. Using Farrah and Lee as his muses.

 

By the time it got to Gladys Knight & The Pips. The title had already been altered to "Midnight Train To Georgia". As previously recorded by Cissy Houston(Whitney's mom).

 

Gladys Knight & The Pips...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9xIlHsbbBk

 

Cissy Houston's version...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TlU66WEeV4

 

Jim Weatherly version...

www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO6fNn-sXAc

 

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