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Desperate Fools Overture

May17

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Yesterday I was driving home.    This next song came on my iHeart radio station.  I had to pull over and look at the name and artist because it was SO BEAUTIFUL!  To my amazement – it was Eric Carmen – you know, the same one that did the mega hit “All by Myself” in the 70′s!  I came home and looked this up – it was released on “Change of Heart” album from 1979.  There was the actual ballad called “Desperate Fools” which is amazing – and then just the music version called “Desperate Fools Overture” – which is the one I heard.  When I was listening to it – I was reminded of some of the drama productions I was involved in years ago – and something you might see in a live stage production or an old musical.  It’s funny how music – especially orchestral music can transport to another time and place.  musicman036

This is simply beautiful – hope you enjoy it!

God Bless

Dan Fogelberg

May7
Cover of "Souvenirs"

Cover of Souvenirs

I’ve been hearing a song many times lately on my iHeart radio station.  It is a song with a very recognizable voice – Dan Fogelberg.  On my custom station playing all the oldies from the 70′s and 80′s, he appears many times throughout my day with all the old familiar songs from my youth.   If you grew up and came of age in that time period you will remember Dan  and all his great music, with hits like “Longer”, “Same Old Lang Syne”, “Leader of the band”, “Souvenirs”, “Hard to say” and many more. Dan passed away in 2007, but his music will live on and be appreciated by  many other generations.
If you appreciate a great vocal talent as well as beautiful arrangements for both guitar and orchestra – you will love Dan’s music. Here is a wonderful tribute song.  It is one of my personal favorites  :)

 

 

 

God bless!

 

 

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What Wondrous Love Is This?

Mar24

On this beautiful Palm Sunday, this hymn closed our service.  It is beautiful.

Enjoy and God Bless!

What wondrous love is this, O my soul, O my soul,

what wondrous love is this, O my soul!

What wondrous love is this that caused the Lord of bliss

to bear the dreadful curse for my soul, for my soul,

to bear the dreadful curse for my soul!

When I was sinking down, sinking down, sinking down,

when I was sinking down, sinking down;

when I was sinking down beneath God’s righteous frown,

Christ laid aside his crown for my soul, for my soul,

Christ laid aside his crown for my soul!

To God and to the Lamb, I will sing, I will sing;

To God and to the Lamb, I will sing.

To God and to the Lamb who is the great I Am;

While millions join the theme, I will sing, I will sing;

While millions join the theme, I will sing.

And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on;

And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing on.

And when from death I’m free, I’ll sing and joyful be;

And through eternity, I’ll sing on, I’ll sing on;

And through eternity, I’ll sing on.

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My Life Is In Your Hands

Feb25

We had a wonderful “blast from the past” yesterday as our signing choir performed this song. Great song – inspiring lyrics. And you may be having one of those days today and really need to hear this.    If so – then this is for you.

God Bless

Rocket Man

Feb23

It should be no surprise that I have chosen a song by Elton John and from the 70′s as my favorite pick from American Idol the other night, sung by Charlie.

It’s not so much Charlie, as the song.  His vocal performance was by no means the best one of the evening – but he is a great performer!  And that song!  Anything from the 70′s brings back a wonderful time of innocence for me.  And they just don’t write songs the same way anymore.  There was something simple and magical about those tunes – whether we’re talking about Elton or Simon and Garfunkel.  As soon as the first notes play from one of those classics – I am immediately transported back to my teenage years.

This last week a young voice student told me that she liked “Sunshine on my Shoulders” from John Denver.  My heart soared!  Another convert to 70′s classics!  Whether you are referring to Joni Mitchell, Billy Joel or The Carpenters – there is no better or heart-felt era of music.

So here is Charlie’s version of that great 70′s song.  Thanks Elton for the memories.

God Bless

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Straight No Chaser – Indiana Christmas

Dec12

Last year I posted “The Twelve Days of Christmas” by this great a cappella group. This year I was looking for additional music for my 4th Christmas CD.  The hand picked music that I make for my car. I stumbled upon this group again. I listened to all their wonderful music  – and chose three to use. This one is my favorite. If you have never heard anything from this group, look them up – you won’t be disappointed. They are a class act.
I also suggest “Carol of the Bells” and “God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen”.

God Bless you on this rare day of 12-12-12.  I hope all your Christmas wishes come true this season.

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Somewhere In My Memory

Nov28

I would be remiss if I did not include this musical treasure from the movie “Home Alone”. It never gets old, year after year – and some of my best memories of this song are singing it in a “Singing Christmas Tree” production at our church years ago. I sing it with students every year at this time of year – and it’s always fresh and beautiful. I found this HD video with the song and think it is just lovely. Hope you enjoy it!

God Bless

Christmas Lights by Coldplay

Nov27

I LOVE this song.  I don’t know why – but I do.    Coldplay is a class act – there isn’t anything from this band that I don’t like.  The piano player that I am always appreciates piano driven music – and all of their music is this way.  Flawless vocals and amazing chord structures.  That’s Coldplay.

Hope you enjoy it as much as I do.  “May all of your troubles soon be gone”

God Bless

It Came Upon A Midnight Clear

Nov26

I love this arrangement of the old classic by Josh Groban. It’s fun to play and I have even had some of my male voice students sing this.

Don’t you just love hearing these great songs again throughout the years?  When a song is well written, it stands the test of time.
Enjoy and God Bless

 

The New Nat King Cole

Sep27

My favorite moment from last night’s X-Factor – when Simon said that Daryl Black was like a young Nat King Cole. If you missed this amazing audition, here it is again.

Enjoy and God Bless!