As we continue our PFC 20th Anniversary celebration, join us on a journey back to 2004, during the creation of our first Song Around The World, “Stand By Me,” featuring the legendary Roger Ridley, our beloved Grandpa Elliott, Clarence Bekker and 25 musicians from all over the world. Enjoy our co-founder, Mark Johnson, sharing memories from this amazing production that transformed hearts around the globe. No matter how many things, in life, divide us, they’re never going to be as strong as the power of music to bring us together. We are all so connected and with music we become one family all over the world. —Mark Johnson

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Grandpa Elliott

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