In the wake of DWs "Official Announcement" with our beloved Mothership's future very much in question, Vincent (OMA's 97C that I recently acquired) and I had a bit of conversation, and we came up with a song...sort of a tribute song. Just a simple tune that I thought might be worth sharing. Forgive me for the low quality video and audio, but hoping that the core theme gets across. I recognize being a relative OFC newbie (2012) and living in Asia, could limit the reception of such an articulation, but after reviewing it a couple of times, it felt authentic; so I thought it might be appropriate to share it... Always seem to have trouble embedding videos, so a link is provided below.

https://youtu.be/5H-ARIQhznM

Despite all that's happened since joining the OFC, IMHO I think DW took a good crack at keeping things going at NH. The Mothership won't be the same outside of that historic brick and morter factory. Still, hoping and praying USA production will continue. Although I'm no USA only snob, O without a Mothership is like a pizza without the crust.

Anyway, would love to hear your thoughts on the song; and would surely love to hear any inspiration that is coming your way (meaning please post videos of you all playin' your Os)! Thanks for letting me share and thanks for listening.

Lyrics:
Charlie believed in technology,
But he also loved to play his guitar
An aerospace engineer with music ringin' in his ear
Dreamin' he could somehow pair his passions

Helicopter blades made from fiberglass and spruce
Filled his creative juice
Fast necks with low action, multi-epaulet attraction
And round back design became the fashion

   If you asked me what devotion means
   I'm not really sure what I'd tell ya
   But I'll play my acoustic/electric guitar
   And tell you 'bout a place called New Hartford

Soon Josh and Glen would lend their name to the brand
Melissa, Kaki, Al, Kevin and Nancy
Charlie's guitar was heard near and far
Then Adamas came and really made things fancy

Then Bill took the reigns of his father's domain
And led the Mothership to new heights
The brand expanded for competitive longevity
With Applause, Ultra, Pinnacle and Celebrity

   If you asked me what devotion means
   We could have a lively discussion
   But if you're talkin' acoustic/electric guitar
   The only thing to say is Ovation

Through Kaman Music, FMC, DW eventually
Through all the ups and downs and the changes
One thing remains mighty clear when I strum my round back dear
One thing resonates through all the stangeness

For 50 years great stuff appeared wow'd by their creative gear
Ovation fans just couldn't get enough
The Adamas, Balladeer and Legend, Collector's and Limited Editions
Man! What I'd do for a 1687!

   If you asked me what devotion means
   I guess I could point you to religion
   But if you're talkin' acoustic/electric guitar
   The only brand to play is Ovation

Now, times have changed and the industry is not the same
We're not really sure what devotion even sounds like
Guess that's the reason why I like to hear my round back fly
She reminds me there's somethings more important than playin' expensive guitars...

Like elegance in design with Customer Service beyond sublime
Blood sweat and tears at the factory
That's the resonation that you hear in my Ovation
Quality, excellence; and Yes, devotion

   So, if you wanna know what devotion means
   All you've gotta do is take a listen
   And hear my acoustic/electric guitar...
      My New Hartford born Charlie Kaman engineered
      Craftsman quality so rare
      Proudly made in the US of A
      Ovation!
   Now that's devotion!