In Joe's last few days, in his hospital bed, his nephew Vince visited him and asked how many tunes he had composed. At the time, Joe couldn't speak (he had throat cancer) instead he confidentially held up 10 fingers. When asked how many he had named, Joe held up two fingers - after which he wrote the titles on a piece of paper - Miss Grace MacKenzie and Peter MacKay. from - The Cape Breton Scottish Collection
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