I have tried to create theme part series on this site, such as Travels with Phil. I had a very long and deep relationship with many folks in the recording industry for over 30 years.  That is the motivation for this series.

The Dutchman by Michael Smith

I had the good fortune to be in the audience at The Flick, a famous Miami coffeehouse during the folk-era, the night Mike premiered the song. It is one of those songs that almost everyone has covered.  Here is Mike singing it: