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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. (WPVI) – An organization of musicians has come together to magnify the musical talents of our former Chopper 6 photographer, Chris Dougherty.
Dougherty uploaded a video of her song “Candy Cane Lane” to her YouTube channel the week before her passing. The song is broadcast across a street in Oreland that has a Christmas attraction.
Tommy Conwell, frontman of local band Tommy Conwell and the Young Rumblers, had met Dougherty last year while performing at the Oreland Swim Club.
According to Conwell, Dougherty asked if he could perform an original song for the audience.
“Everyone liked it and I thought. . . that I wanted to be friends with this guy,” Conwell said. “You know what I mean, I can’t wait to see him again. “
When Conwell learned of the Chopper 6 crash in December that claimed the lives of Dougherty and pilot Monroe Smith, he tried to do his best with his talents.
He called on fellow musicians David Uosikkenen, Kenny Aaronson, and his daughter, Chloe Conwell, to record a version of ‘Candy Cane Lane.’ Studio 4 Recording in Conshohocken donated the studio time and resources.
Conwell uploaded the recording to his online page where he can download the track with a “pay your own price” template. He pledged to donate the proceeds to Chris Dougherty’s family.
“At least it’s a loving tribute,” Conwell said.
To download the Conwell edition of Candy Cane Lane, visit their website.
Listen to Chris Dougherty’s original edit of Candy Cane Lane, his YouTube channel.
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