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Magical Moment 573, "Drowning"


I've been posting a lot of videos lately because things have been so hectic with the recent storm. I thought I'd post another song from the other night at Gizzi's Cafe. It's a cover that seems to go with the theme of the week....water. Originally recorded by Ray Charles, this is one of my favorites, "Drown in My Own Tears." (What a great lyric, eh? Makes me wish I would have thought of it first!)

Speaking of drowning, that's just what I felt like, singing and playing my guts out that night for about 5 people in the audience!

Ray Charles is a big musical influence of mine, in fact, I named my keyboard after him!

I'll get back in the swing of writing soon. In the meantime, enjoy the video!

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TexWisGirl said…
love that you named your keyboard Ray. what a talent! :)
September 1, 2011 at 10:49 PM
Steve Gravano said…
You and Ray are awesome!
September 1, 2011 at 11:01 PM
Dawn said…
Love this! My favorite this far I think:))
September 1, 2011 at 11:02 PM
Busy Bee Suz said…
I adore this song....I can't believe Ray came up with those lyrics before you. :) He is awesome...and SO are you!
September 2, 2011 at 8:45 AM
Gary's third pottery blog said…
holy cats I would love to see you live :)
September 2, 2011 at 9:39 AM
Anonymous said…
One day when you're famous I'll tell everyone I knew of you when you were playing to an audience of 5. Very cool.
September 2, 2011 at 1:33 PM
laughwithusblog said…
This is about how I feel right now!
September 2, 2011 at 2:57 PM
Out on the prairie said…
I had fun looking over a number of your videos.Last time I saw Ray was for the World Food Prize.
September 2, 2011 at 3:50 PM
Linda at To Behold The Beauty said…
By the applause, it appears that your small audience was duly impressed. You and Ray make beautiful music.
September 2, 2011 at 4:41 PM
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