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Magical Moment 605, "Not So Easy Without Pips"

My parents made the trek across country to visit Eddie and I. We were thrilled to have them and I was ecstatic when they were able to come see and hear me play at the Bernards Inn. 



It was a fairly slow night, so I just played all my favorites (and my parents favorites). One of them, was this rendition of "Midnight Train to Georgia." No, there are no Pips to back me up (and I botched the beginning), but if you listen at 3:06, you'll hear a lively guest in the audience give me a, "Woo woo!"
Enjoy!


Ps: I'm headed to the Great White North today! I'm so excited for my first trip EVER to Canada. I'll be a bit out of the loop until next week as I attend a Ballet Accompanist Mentorship Program with Canada's National Ballet School.
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Deborah said…
Beautifully sang Elizabeth, I'd be whooping too if I'd been there :o)
... and is that really your Mum? I thought it was your sister! Lucky girl, talent and good genes :o)
January 22, 2012 at 10:15 AM
TexWisGirl said…
you have your mother's smile! :) eddie is so handsome!

have a great trip!
January 22, 2012 at 10:56 AM
Steve Gravano said…
That was awesome! You look like your mom, you both have a beautiful smile. Have a save trip up north enjoy!
January 22, 2012 at 1:33 PM
Linda at To Behold The Beauty said…
Just lovely. How nice to have your parents in the audience.
January 22, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Unknown said…
Awesome, Elizabeth!
January 23, 2012 at 1:20 AM
Gary's third pottery blog said…
OH!!! What a nice place, nice family, and yaaaaay! I love it when you get to singing! And hey, that's EDDIE and your family, alright!
January 23, 2012 at 7:59 AM
Busy Bee Suz said…
You don't need the pips!!! I love your version. So wonderful to have your biggest fans in the room, huh?
Enjoy Canada!
January 23, 2012 at 10:28 AM
Hilary said…
Do you ever look like your mother.

You're in my neck of the woods! At least Google tells me that your program is in Toronto thesmittenimage@gmail.com if you have some free time. I'm just west of Toronto.. in Mississauga.
January 23, 2012 at 2:16 PM
Jayne said…
Elizabeth- You don't need any pips! You don't need one pip. Seriously, this is just beautiful. Wish my f-i-l was still right in Bernardsville--I'd be stopping by the Inn. Thank you for bringing a snippet of your wonderful work to those who can't be there in person. :)

Good luck in Canada!
January 27, 2012 at 9:05 AM
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