David Lowe, an opera singer who is a native of Joplin, Mo., composed this song after the tornado destroyed much of his hometown on May 22.
The song is part of a CD, titled “Back to My Roots,” of which proceeds of its sales will go the Bright Futures program at Joplin High School. The album includes a version of Bobby Troup’s “Route 66.”
“My Hometown” can also be downloaded for $1. Everything can be ordered online here.