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The Preparation With A Little Help From Creative Talents  Dad's 82nd Birthday 2019 I'm trying to write a letter to my father. It's an All The Things I Want/Need to Say To You Letter I don't want to feel like we didn't take the time given to us and use it productively. In this epic written communication, I have included the things I learned from Dad, the moments happy or painful we shared, and convey my appreciation for the values and talents he gave me. It's an undertaking, to say the least. I come from a long line of musicians. Dad taught me to embrace music when I was young. Guitar and voice were my thing, Oboe and Clarinet was his thing, and my grandpa was a ragtime piano player in a speakeasy. Dad taught me to love Jazz, R&B, and the Blues. The first concert we attended was B.B. King & Bobby Blue Bland. He took me to see Carlos Santana, Jonny Lang, and La Boheme. He taught me to appreciate Quincy Jones, Ella Fitzgerald, Etta James, Muddy Waters, Ray Charles and Miles Davis. So while I write my letter, a list of music is being compiled to play at his memorial party. I feel these playlists should be curated so people that attend may be reminded of that person when listening. Of course I am in charge of that and the vido editing as well. That's what I get for being the creator. I don't mind actually, as I know he will enjoy seeing the results. Enjoy Dad's Playlist That's The Way Of The World - Earth Wind and Fire (when he was feeling good) Nip Sip - The Clovers (taught me to Western Swing Dance to this song) My Girl - The Temptations (Dad and I would Carolina Shag Dance to this one) The Girl From Ipanema - Astrud Gilberto (Mom and Dad dance song) That's The Way Love Is - Bobby Blue Bland (Concert with Dad) You Bring Me Joy - Anita Baker (One of his faves) Lowdown - Boz Scaggs (groove Song while High) Samba Pa Ti - Carlos Santana (Concert with Dad) Me & Mrs. Jones - Billy Paul (Skipping school with Dad and going to lunch together) Blues Boys Tune - B.B. King (Concert with Dad) Breezin' - George Benson (One of Dad;s faves) Night Time Is The Right Time - Ray Charles (He played this so much with my she knew it by heart) I'll Take Care of You - Etta James Cheek to Cheek - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong (Dad says I stopped and stared at TV at 4 ) Smoke Gets In Your Eyes - Platters (My mom and Dad dance song) I only Have Eyes For You - The Flamingos (same Dad and Mom Song) Unforgettable - Nat King Cole (Jazz Sundays) Life Without You - Stevie Ray Vaughn (Blues is one of his favorites) Nothing Can Come Between Us - Sade (Jazz Sundays) Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me - Gladys Knight & The Pips (Well, she's just a classic) Woman's Work - Kate Bush |
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 That smile....
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Pray God you can cope I'll stand outside This woman's worth This woman's world Oh it's hard on a man Now his part is over Now starts the craft of the father I know you've got a little life in you left I know you've got a lotta strength left I know you've got a little life in you left I know you've got a lotta strength left I should be cryin' but I just can't let it show I should be hopin' but I can't stop thinkin' All the things we should've said that are never said All the things we should've done that we never did All the things we should've given, but I didn't Oh darlin', make it go Make it go away Give me these moments Give them back to me Give me your little kiss Give me your... Give me your hand baby (I know you've got a lotta strength) Give me your pretty hand (I know you've got a little life in you left) Ooo show me you understand (I know you've got a lotta strength left) Your lovechild (I know you've got a little life in you left) Whatever you need baby (I know you've got a lotta strength left) Give me your hand (I know you've got a little life in you left) Give me your love (I know you've got a lotta strength left) I should be cryin' but I just can't let it show baby I should be hopin' but I can't stop thinkin All the things we should've said that we never said All the things we should've done that we never did All the things that you wanted from me All the things that you needed from me All the things we should've given, but I didn't Oh darlin', make it go away now, Just make it go away.
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Beautiful
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Oh my gosh, such a wonderful playlist. The memories attached to some of those must be wonderful! The Girl from Ipanema is one of the best.....the bossa nova of it's time.
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8/27/2023 8:53 am |
Perfection at its BEST! A playlist for the ages, great job, prayers to you and your family, and extra prayers for your Dad!
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such a great idea and tribute to your father and what a list!!! I'm sure he would and will enjoy this because he will always be with you.
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thats very good for the soul & cathartic my sympathy’s!
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😎 Howling at the moon and mal ad osteo.
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so good you're saying it now.
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