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Matt Gourley Wrote A Song About His One-Eyed Great Great Grandfather

Matt reluctantly shares the story of his great great grandfather, Elmer Ellsworth Gourley, whose eye was pecked out by an "overzealous rooster." Plus, hear the Townland track inspired by the incident, "Eyesore."

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