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This was one of the "sexiest" singers alive - not in looks, but in song. It's been said that more children have been conceived while potential parents listened to his music.
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Today In History - Barry White died
May 1, 2003…While being treated for kidney failure, singer/songwriter/producer
Barry White suffered a stroke that affected his speech and the right side
of his body. He died two months later.
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This was one of the "sexiest" singers alive - not in looks, but in song. It's been said that more children have been conceived while potential parents listened to his music.
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This was one of the "sexiest" singers alive - not in looks, but in song. It's been said that more children have been conceived while potential parents listened to his music.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Written For Corey...
I realize from time to time there are things that I want Corey to know about me, about his father and me, about our life together. They may not be profound things to anyone other than me, but they are part of who I am. There are moments I remember about my 23 years with Les that have made me who I am at this point in my life - some good moments and some bad moments. Without Les there would be no Corey and without Corey there would be no Derek. So, I've decided that there are things I want my son to know. I want him to know that I too was once young. (At this moment in his life, Corey is now the same age that I was when I married his father). I want him to know that I was truly in love with his father. I want him to know that I experienced the same feelings of love for Les that he feels for Nikki.
So, every once in a while, a blog will come along that says "Written For Corey". It's his mother relating something personal, maybe something deeply personal that I want him to know. Whether anyone else reads it, it matters not to me. However, others need to remember, this is my blog and my posting for and to my child.
This all came about this morning as I was cleaning off my desk and I came across an old piece of paper where I had written a song title on it. I sat down at the computer, googled the title, asking for the video and a rush of emotions came towards me. It was a song sung by Kathy Mattea in 1991. You were 9 years old at the time. Every time this song came on the radio, I had to stop and listen to it. The first time I ever saw the video, I thought it
was one of the most beautifully choreographed dances and I thought it was so tender and loving. It always reminded me of your father and I for the first years of our marriage. Every time I heard the song, it made me think of one occasion when we had gone to Louisiana to visit your grandmother. It was in the winter time, because I can remember lying in your father's bed with crisp, clean white sheets and wrapped in your father's arms with the window slightly opened letting in the cool night air. I won't go into any more details, but suffice it to say that that is the night which always comes into my mind when I hear this song.
It also makes me think of the nights that your dad and I would sit in almost total darkness, holding hands or snuggling up together on the couch, and listen to some record on the stereo with the music turned up. It was almost as though you could actually feel the love between us.
Listening to this song again made me cry. It made me cry because of my loss of young, true real love. It made me cry for things that didn't work out. It made me cry because of some many unfulfilled dreams, needs and wants during the demise of my marriage. It made me cry because of a loss of youth and what could I have done differently?
So, when you listen and watch the video, you will most likely not have the same feelings as I do when watching it, but then, isn't that why music is so special? It makes persons react in different ways and it caters to our emotional needs.
So, every once in a while, a blog will come along that says "Written For Corey". It's his mother relating something personal, maybe something deeply personal that I want him to know. Whether anyone else reads it, it matters not to me. However, others need to remember, this is my blog and my posting for and to my child.
This all came about this morning as I was cleaning off my desk and I came across an old piece of paper where I had written a song title on it. I sat down at the computer, googled the title, asking for the video and a rush of emotions came towards me. It was a song sung by Kathy Mattea in 1991. You were 9 years old at the time. Every time this song came on the radio, I had to stop and listen to it. The first time I ever saw the video, I thought it
was one of the most beautifully choreographed dances and I thought it was so tender and loving. It always reminded me of your father and I for the first years of our marriage. Every time I heard the song, it made me think of one occasion when we had gone to Louisiana to visit your grandmother. It was in the winter time, because I can remember lying in your father's bed with crisp, clean white sheets and wrapped in your father's arms with the window slightly opened letting in the cool night air. I won't go into any more details, but suffice it to say that that is the night which always comes into my mind when I hear this song.It also makes me think of the nights that your dad and I would sit in almost total darkness, holding hands or snuggling up together on the couch, and listen to some record on the stereo with the music turned up. It was almost as though you could actually feel the love between us.
Listening to this song again made me cry. It made me cry because of my loss of young, true real love. It made me cry for things that didn't work out. It made me cry because of some many unfulfilled dreams, needs and wants during the demise of my marriage. It made me cry because of a loss of youth and what could I have done differently?
So, when you listen and watch the video, you will most likely not have the same feelings as I do when watching it, but then, isn't that why music is so special? It makes persons react in different ways and it caters to our emotional needs.
Music Video:ASKING US TO DANCE (by Kathy Mattea)
(The picture is our engagement picture taken in the spring of 1978).
(The picture is our engagement picture taken in the spring of 1978).
Sunday, April 27, 2008
For Dad: It's Kermit the Frog
What a special time I had singing this song with Dad this morning and in the past. We've always shared a love of the Muppets and this has always been one of our favorite songs.
However, Dad, you'll do much better if you have the words, so here they are. Just click on the title and the song will begin. Minimize the music and sing along with these words. And, who knows, it might become a favorite of others too.
Written by Paul Williams and used by Kermit the Frog of The Muppets
Why are there so many songs about rainbows
And what's on the other side?
Rainbows are visions, but only illusions,
And rainbows have nothing to hide.
So we've been told and some choose to believe it
I know they're wrong, wait and see.
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
The lovers, the dreamers and me.
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
when wished on the morning star?
Somebody thought of that
and someone believed it,
and look what it's done so far.
What's so amazing that keeps us stargazing?
And what do we think we might see?
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
the lovers, the dreamers and me.
All of us under its spell,
we know that it's probably magic....
Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?
I've heard them calling my name.
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
The voice might be one and the same.
I've heard it too many times to ignore it.
It's something that I'm supposed to be.
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
the lovers, the dreamers and me.
La, la la, La, la la la, La Laa, la la, La, La la laaaaaaa
However, Dad, you'll do much better if you have the words, so here they are. Just click on the title and the song will begin. Minimize the music and sing along with these words. And, who knows, it might become a favorite of others too.
Written by Paul Williams and used by Kermit the Frog of The Muppets
Why are there so many songs about rainbows
And what's on the other side?
Rainbows are visions, but only illusions,
And rainbows have nothing to hide.
So we've been told and some choose to believe it
I know they're wrong, wait and see.
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
The lovers, the dreamers and me.
Who said that every wish would be heard and answered
when wished on the morning star?
Somebody thought of that
and someone believed it,
and look what it's done so far.
What's so amazing that keeps us stargazing?
And what do we think we might see?
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
the lovers, the dreamers and me.
All of us under its spell,
we know that it's probably magic....
Have you been half asleep and have you heard voices?
I've heard them calling my name.
Is this the sweet sound that calls the young sailors?
The voice might be one and the same.
I've heard it too many times to ignore it.
It's something that I'm supposed to be.
Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection,
the lovers, the dreamers and me.
La, la la, La, la la la, La Laa, la la, La, La la laaaaaaa
Wednesday, January 23, 2008
I Hope You Dance
I was sitting here this afternoon listening to music while working on the computer. Then the song "I Hope You Dance" came on. And, as usual I had to stop and listen to the song and the words. They always make me think of you Corey and the song always makes me cry. I guess the reason is that the song was popular around the time that your dad and I were in the mist of our divorce. And, the song said so many things that I wished I could say to you, but couldn't since I'm not a poet or songwriter.
Leann Womack said somewhere that "The thing about this song is it can be so many things to so many different people. Certainly, it can be everything a parent hopes for their child, but it also can be for a relationship that's ending as a fond wish for the other person's happiness. It can be for someone graduating from school or embarking on some new path...It fits almost every circumstance I can think of."
Leann Womack said somewhere that "The thing about this song is it can be so many things to so many different people. Certainly, it can be everything a parent hopes for their child, but it also can be for a relationship that's ending as a fond wish for the other person's happiness. It can be for someone graduating from school or embarking on some new path...It fits almost every circumstance I can think of."
That's why when I hear the words I wanted you to not be discouraged in love just because your dad and I didn't stay together. I wanted you to have faith that all would be well and that you would trust people and continue to feel the excitement of what life could offer you and that you would find your real love. And, thank goodness you did. You got Nikki and aren't we all lucky!
"I hope you never lose your sense of wonder, May you get your fill to eat but always keep that hunger, May you never take one single breath forgranted, God forbid love ever leave you empty handed.
I hope you still feel small when you stand beside the ocean. Whenever one door closes I hope one more opens. Promise me that you'll give faith a fighting chance, And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
I hope you dance...I hope you dance.
I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance. Never settle for the path of least resistance. Living might mean taking chances, but they're worth taking. Loving might be a mistake but it's worth making.
Don't let some hell bent heart leave you bitter, When you come close to selling out reconsider. Give the heavens above more than just a passing glance, And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance.
I hope you dance!" And, just in case you ever want to listen to the song, just click on and listen...
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