Magical Moment 284, "My Anthem"

This is a video taken at Riverside State Park in New York City's West Side. I always liked the song "Lodi" by CCR, but when I moved to northern NJ to be a struggling musician in NYC, it took on a brand new meaning. I now refer to it as my anthem.
"If I only had a dollar for every song I sung. Every time I had to play while people sat there drunk!"
The whole song applies to my life here so far but I sing the words with pride. The hard work is a badge of honor, and someday it will all pay off! Enjoy the video!

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Comments

Eddie said…

I remember that piano and that park. It was a beautiful day. Lodi is growing on me too.

November 15, 2010 at 9:28 PM

Dawn said…

Wooot!!!! Love it!
You are too cute:))) (Love the end smile too:))))

November 16, 2010 at 5:36 PM

Elizabeth Grimes said…

Thanks Dawn :)

November 16, 2010 at 7:16 PM

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