Will McLean

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Will McLean
Image:Will McLean.JPG Will McLean
Born	1919 Chipley, Florida, U.S.
Died	January, 1990
Occupation	Singer-Songwriter

Will McLean (1919-1990) was a well-known Florida Folk singer-songwriters and an idol to many people.

Will McLean was thought of as the "Father of Florida Folk." Throughout his life, Will wrote over 3,700 songs and stories. He always said, "My Soul Is a Hawk." Three of his most important songs were Hold Back the Waters, Wild Hog, and Ballad of the Green Turtle. Some of his good friends included Margaret Longhill, Gamble Rogers, Cousin Thelma Boltin, Dale Crider, Donna Green-Townsend, Kate Bostrum, Paul Champion, Red Henry, Murphy Henry, David Beede, and Bobby Hicks.

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picture(s): http://www.willmclean.com/; http://www.willmclean.com/about/wills_music.html; http://fpc.dos.state.fl.us/folklife/fa4001.jpg; http://fpc.dos.state.fl.us/folklife/fa4000.jpg