Friday, January 27, 2012
Monday, January 23, 2012
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Continuation
As part of my book, "What Might Have Been", I will relate a story to you about a friend called Stella Parton yes Dolly's Sister).
When I was touring on the road, one of the places that I perfomed was a club in Winchester, Virginia and the house singer at the time I was there was a girl named Stella Parton. Stella was always sweet and kind but people expected her to be "Dolly" and she was the first to admit she wasn't.
At the time I had a fantastic bass player/front man named Clay Price and we did a lot of Dolly and Porter songs which I must admit were quite good. (A friend of mine told me that it is a poor train that can't toot it's own whistle). Anyway, after the first night performance, Stella came to me and begged me to let Clay perform duets with her (the Dolly/Porter ones of course) because the club owner wanted her to dress like Dolly and sing like Dolly. I, of course told her I could not do that because it would take away from my part of the show and then I told her that she should sing her songs the way she wanted to and forget trying to be someone she wasn't. Stella did just that and was received by the audience very well.
I have not heard from her in a long time but I am sure she is doing well wherever and whatever she may be doing.
When I was touring on the road, one of the places that I perfomed was a club in Winchester, Virginia and the house singer at the time I was there was a girl named Stella Parton. Stella was always sweet and kind but people expected her to be "Dolly" and she was the first to admit she wasn't.
At the time I had a fantastic bass player/front man named Clay Price and we did a lot of Dolly and Porter songs which I must admit were quite good. (A friend of mine told me that it is a poor train that can't toot it's own whistle). Anyway, after the first night performance, Stella came to me and begged me to let Clay perform duets with her (the Dolly/Porter ones of course) because the club owner wanted her to dress like Dolly and sing like Dolly. I, of course told her I could not do that because it would take away from my part of the show and then I told her that she should sing her songs the way she wanted to and forget trying to be someone she wasn't. Stella did just that and was received by the audience very well.
I have not heard from her in a long time but I am sure she is doing well wherever and whatever she may be doing.
Monday, January 16, 2012
To Catch Up!
Well it has been some time since I wrote anything about my life or anybody. I have had some bad months but I know things have turned around. My Faith is stronger and I know that has helped the healing process. I have met a lot of people since August 2011 and a few of them have become friends, with one; a special friend. I hope there will be more on this later.
I have made a few short trips and had some fun but in early November I had a car accident (not my fault thank God) and I was having some medical difficulties and then I took a spill down the hill of the driveway and it delayed my healing but I believe the worst is behind me. Things happen for a reason and I believe the reasons were to strengthen my Faith in God and in my own life. I am a strong person and I have had a good life with a lot of twists no doubt, but overall a good life and I believe I have many more great years ahead of me and a very special someone whom I hope to find if I have not already.
My book will have some new posts within the week so please stay tuned and thanks to all of you who also give me strength.
I have made a few short trips and had some fun but in early November I had a car accident (not my fault thank God) and I was having some medical difficulties and then I took a spill down the hill of the driveway and it delayed my healing but I believe the worst is behind me. Things happen for a reason and I believe the reasons were to strengthen my Faith in God and in my own life. I am a strong person and I have had a good life with a lot of twists no doubt, but overall a good life and I believe I have many more great years ahead of me and a very special someone whom I hope to find if I have not already.
My book will have some new posts within the week so please stay tuned and thanks to all of you who also give me strength.
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