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I
have been Mike's lyricist consistently since we met in
Winnipeg in 1986. When I first heard him perform his own original
material, I was immediately drawn to his stylings. I loved his
guitar playing and singing. I clearly remember telling Mike that I
was a lyricist, and that when I asked him if he'd like to try writing
some songs with me, he immediately agreed. As soon as we got down to it,
I think we both knew that we were a good fit. We just knew it was God's
will that we should write together.
The
amazing thing too is that our partnership has continued - let
alone flourished - even though I left Winnipeg less than a
year and a half later. From then until now, Mike and I have always
lived in different cities in western Canada. And yet the songs have
kept on coming.
As
often as possible, we try to get together at least once a year just to
write and record. And each year, we just know that our songs
are still getting better and better. We also know that our
partnership is as rewarding - and as much fun for both of us - now as it
was when we first got together. Maybe even more so, and as long as the
Lord grants both of us life and inspiration, I foresee Mike
and me continuing to write many more songs together to His glory.
Frank
Stirk
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