96 Year-Old Man Pens Viral Song After Losing Wife of 73 Years

By Brandon Lowrey

“Oh sweet Lorraine, I wish we could do all the good times over again,” the song goes.

Fred Stobaugh, 96, remembered laying eyes on the prettiest girl he ever saw: It was 1938, and she was a car hop named Lorraine at an A&W Rootbeer stand in East Peoria, Ill.

Two years later, she was his wife. They remained together until Lorraine’s death this year.

“She gave me 75 years of her life,” Stobaugh said in an online documentary.

It was this love story that transformed Stobaugh – not a musician by any means – into a chart-topping songwriter and Internet star.

Soon after Lorraine died, Green Shoe Studio, an Illinois-based music studio, held an online contest for singer-songwriters. Studio employees were sorting through uploaded videos when they received a …….

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About the Author
DEAN OLSON isn't just a songwriter; he's a curator of compelling conversations. As a radio host and producer, he's the driving force behind two acclaimed interview series: "StrongWriter On the Radio" and "Dean Olson Hollywood Interview." "StrongWriter," now a podcast with select episodes gracing the airwaves of iHeart Radio, dives deep into the minds of musicians through insightful, long-form interviews. And for a refreshing change of pace, Dean's "Hollywood Interview" series shines a spotlight on actors, authors, and other captivating personalities from the entertainment world. What threads these two distinct series together? A common theme of faith, hope, and unwavering encouragement. From his base in sunny Orange County, Southern California, Dean crafts audio experiences that resonate and inspire.

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