Amazing Aretha

Brava! Encore! What a stunning, awe-inspiring performance. I speak of course of the show I saw last night, Miss Aretha Franklin. I foolishly did not bring a camera, but I made some new friends who took pictures and promised to forward them to me. I will post photos and a thorough review later today.

Tonight, I See Re-Re

The fabulous Miss Aretha Franklin, The Queen of Soul. Tonight I will find comfort and solace in beautiful music which I believe is the closest thing we as humans can know to the sound of God's Voice. Please take care of those you love and any others that cross your path today, we could all use a little help and inspiration. Here is Re-Re's Grammy night, last-minute step-in for Pavarotti performance of "Nessun Dorma"

None must sleep! None must sleep! And you, too, Princess,in your cold room, gaze at the stars which tremble with love and hope!

But my mystery is locked within me, no-one shall know my name! No, no, I shall say it as my mouth meets yours when the dawn is breaking! And my kiss will break the silence which makes you mine!(No-one shall know his name, and we, alas, shall die!)

Vanish, o night!
Fade, stars!
At dawn I shall win