From: owner-basia-digest@smoe.org (basia-digest) To: basia-digest@smoe.org Subject: basia-digest V13 #62 Reply-To: basia@smoe.org Sender: owner-basia-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-basia-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk X-To-Unsubscribe: Send mail to "basia-digest-request@smoe.org" X-To-Unsubscribe: with "unsubscribe" as the body. basia-digest Monday, April 6 2009 Volume 13 : Number 062 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Re: Some impressions [John Flood ] lyrics to "oh mama" ["Thelma & Lonnie" ] Re: lyrics to "oh mama" ["Dennis J. Majewicz" ] ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Date: Sun, 05 Apr 2009 10:21:23 -0400 From: John Flood Subject: Re: Some impressions I gotta say I pretty much am on the same page as you Dennis. Thelma, I like to see those lyrics also! Thanks. JOhn Lonnie & Thelma wrote: > > Beautiful Dennis... Where did I get the lyrics for "Oh Mama?" Were > they posted and then taken down? I have them but don't see them now > on the lyrics page.... ummm.... anyone know? I will send them to you > if you want Dennis. I have been thinking something like "more > cowbells"... but with "more Peter !" I love his guitar playing and > was hoping that there was even more on the CD. Thanks for all who > sent thoughts about my brothers death. Life has interesting timing. I > seriously thought about Basia overcoming the deaths in her life as I > went through this time and I felt really strong. My family is very > funny and there was much laughter in the eulogy about my brother. > Thanks again, Thelma (who had a busy day learning of a son who will > serve 2 years in Romania as a missionary) > > ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis J. Majewicz" > > To: > Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 9:12 PM > Subject: Some impressions > > >> >> Well, I've been listening off and on for over a week now and I just >> wanted to >> put a few thoughts down on (virtual) paper. >> >> My first impression is that the CD feels a bit like an extension of The >> Sweetest Illusion. And that's not a bad thing at all. Sure there is >> much new >> on it but it has that feel for me. We all know that it was quite >> underpromoted. Who knows what would have happened if it was a smash >> and she >> kept recording? Were some of these songs already kicking around? >> Whatever the >> case, I'm very happy with ITGA and it was well worth the wait. (Was >> it really >> 15 years?) I also hear flashes of LWNY on it. Makes me happy. >> >> What I keep listening to: >> >> If Not Now Then When - Have you ever heard a more perfect beginning >> of a song >> or for that matter beginning of an album? That song just grabs me and >> won't >> let go. When I first got the CD I decided to pop it into the player >> in the car >> while I ran some errands. I was alone and could crank it up. Those >> opening >> lyrics, that sweet voice, Peter's guitar tapestry woven around Basia, >> the horn >> section, the rhythm, the whole package makes it just about my all time >> favorite track by her. And Paul Booth did a masterful job channeling >> Ronnie >> Ross. Man, it sounded like he was there in the studio. >> >> Blame It On The Summer - A perfect C-Jazz track. Great lyrics, ideal >> tempo, >> fine solo work by Danny. It's a track made for radio. I've heard it >> on Sirius >> on the car radio and the mix and processing sound great. It should >> have a long >> life on the smooth jazz playlists. It's a very enjoyable song. >> >> Oh Mama - I wish the lyrics were on the website. I'm having trouble >> with a few >> parts. It's an intriguiging song. The young lady's voice is a perfect >> match >> for Basia. There's a lot of feeling in the track, real or otherwise, >> and it's >> kind of haunting to me. I'm glad I got the Border's version. This >> track was >> totally unexpected and absolutely made the purchase worthwhile. >> >> Clear Horizon - I always like this song and I like it even more now. >> I had to >> compare the original to this new version and, while similar, the latest >> recording sounds better to me. It's a bit more up tempo and less, I >> don't >> know, clunky. I'm not sure how to describe it. It seems to flow better. >> Another pleasant surprise on the Border's release. >> >> Those are the tracks I'm drawn to. I will listen more to the others >> and I'm >> sure appreciate them more over time. Now, about that tour... >> >> >> Dennis >> >> Join me on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/7/482/6b6 > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.41/2040 - Release Date: > 04/03/09 17:54:00 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 12:21:45 -0400 From: "Thelma & Lonnie" Subject: lyrics to "oh mama" oh mama oh mama, trust me please mama, listen i know you love me i know you worry (i do) but this is my life can you accept it i'm not a baby so let me live it my rebel-baby you play with fire trust my experience quit your resistance these times are different this world can thrill and scare you too i see the danger let me protect you oh mama, help me don't try to fight me i need to stumble i have to falter do you remember (today, why today?) you were in my place i'm your creation learnt from the master this independence is overrated (mama, trust me) nothing to wish for nothing to rush to it's so much safer under the wings of mother's love that's where i want you i'd like to be there too why does it have to be today? - ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Flood" To: Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 10:21 AM Subject: Re: Some impressions > > I gotta say I pretty much am on the same page as you Dennis. > Thelma, I like to see those lyrics also! > Thanks. > JOhn > > Lonnie & Thelma wrote: >> >> Beautiful Dennis... Where did I get the lyrics for "Oh Mama?" Were >> they posted and then taken down? I have them but don't see them now >> on the lyrics page.... ummm.... anyone know? I will send them to you >> if you want Dennis. I have been thinking something like "more >> cowbells"... but with "more Peter !" I love his guitar playing and >> was hoping that there was even more on the CD. Thanks for all who >> sent thoughts about my brothers death. Life has interesting timing. I >> seriously thought about Basia overcoming the deaths in her life as I >> went through this time and I felt really strong. My family is very >> funny and there was much laughter in the eulogy about my brother. >> Thanks again, Thelma (who had a busy day learning of a son who will >> serve 2 years in Romania as a missionary) >> >> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis J. Majewicz" >> >> To: >> Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 9:12 PM >> Subject: Some impressions >> >> >>> >>> Well, I've been listening off and on for over a week now and I just >>> wanted to >>> put a few thoughts down on (virtual) paper. >>> >>> My first impression is that the CD feels a bit like an extension of The >>> Sweetest Illusion. And that's not a bad thing at all. Sure there is >>> much new >>> on it but it has that feel for me. We all know that it was quite >>> underpromoted. Who knows what would have happened if it was a smash >>> and she >>> kept recording? Were some of these songs already kicking around? >>> Whatever the >>> case, I'm very happy with ITGA and it was well worth the wait. (Was >>> it really >>> 15 years?) I also hear flashes of LWNY on it. Makes me happy. >>> >>> What I keep listening to: >>> >>> If Not Now Then When - Have you ever heard a more perfect beginning >>> of a song >>> or for that matter beginning of an album? That song just grabs me and >>> won't >>> let go. When I first got the CD I decided to pop it into the player >>> in the car >>> while I ran some errands. I was alone and could crank it up. Those >>> opening >>> lyrics, that sweet voice, Peter's guitar tapestry woven around Basia, >>> the horn >>> section, the rhythm, the whole package makes it just about my all time >>> favorite track by her. And Paul Booth did a masterful job channeling >>> Ronnie >>> Ross. Man, it sounded like he was there in the studio. >>> >>> Blame It On The Summer - A perfect C-Jazz track. Great lyrics, ideal >>> tempo, >>> fine solo work by Danny. It's a track made for radio. I've heard it >>> on Sirius >>> on the car radio and the mix and processing sound great. It should >>> have a long >>> life on the smooth jazz playlists. It's a very enjoyable song. >>> >>> Oh Mama - I wish the lyrics were on the website. I'm having trouble >>> with a few >>> parts. It's an intriguiging song. The young lady's voice is a perfect >>> match >>> for Basia. There's a lot of feeling in the track, real or otherwise, >>> and it's >>> kind of haunting to me. I'm glad I got the Border's version. This >>> track was >>> totally unexpected and absolutely made the purchase worthwhile. >>> >>> Clear Horizon - I always like this song and I like it even more now. >>> I had to >>> compare the original to this new version and, while similar, the latest >>> recording sounds better to me. It's a bit more up tempo and less, I >>> don't >>> know, clunky. I'm not sure how to describe it. It seems to flow better. >>> Another pleasant surprise on the Border's release. >>> >>> Those are the tracks I'm drawn to. I will listen more to the others >>> and I'm >>> sure appreciate them more over time. Now, about that tour... >>> >>> >>> Dennis >>> >>> Join me on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/7/482/6b6 >> >> >> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >> >> >> >> >> No virus found in this incoming message. >> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >> Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.41/2040 - Release Date: >> 04/03/09 17:54:00 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.42/2042 - Release Date: 04/05/09 10:54:00 ------------------------------ Date: Sun, 5 Apr 2009 19:03:13 -0400 From: "Dennis J. Majewicz" Subject: Re: lyrics to "oh mama" Thanks Thelma, simple but effective lyrics. Dennis Join me on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/7/482/6b6 - ----- Original Message ----- From: "Thelma & Lonnie" To: Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 12:21 PM Subject: lyrics to "oh mama" > > oh mama > > oh mama, trust me > please mama, listen > i know you love me > i know you worry (i do) > but this is my life > can you accept it > i'm not a baby > so let me live it > my rebel-baby > you play with fire > trust my experience > quit your resistance > these times are different > this world can thrill and scare you too > i see the danger > let me protect you > oh mama, help me > don't try to fight me > i need to stumble > i have to falter > do you remember (today, why today?) > you were in my place > i'm your creation > learnt from the master > this independence is overrated (mama, trust me) > nothing to wish for > nothing to rush to > it's so much safer > under the wings of mother's love > that's where i want you > i'd like to be there too > why does it have to be today? > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Flood" > To: > Sent: Sunday, April 05, 2009 10:21 AM > Subject: Re: Some impressions > > >> >> I gotta say I pretty much am on the same page as you Dennis. >> Thelma, I like to see those lyrics also! >> Thanks. >> JOhn >> >> Lonnie & Thelma wrote: >>> >>> Beautiful Dennis... Where did I get the lyrics for "Oh Mama?" Were >>> they posted and then taken down? I have them but don't see them now >>> on the lyrics page.... ummm.... anyone know? I will send them to you >>> if you want Dennis. I have been thinking something like "more >>> cowbells"... but with "more Peter !" I love his guitar playing and >>> was hoping that there was even more on the CD. Thanks for all who >>> sent thoughts about my brothers death. Life has interesting timing. I >>> seriously thought about Basia overcoming the deaths in her life as I >>> went through this time and I felt really strong. My family is very >>> funny and there was much laughter in the eulogy about my brother. >>> Thanks again, Thelma (who had a busy day learning of a son who will >>> serve 2 years in Romania as a missionary) >>> >>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Dennis J. Majewicz" >>> >>> To: >>> Sent: Saturday, April 04, 2009 9:12 PM >>> Subject: Some impressions >>> >>> >>>> >>>> Well, I've been listening off and on for over a week now and I just >>>> wanted to >>>> put a few thoughts down on (virtual) paper. >>>> >>>> My first impression is that the CD feels a bit like an extension of The >>>> Sweetest Illusion. And that's not a bad thing at all. Sure there is >>>> much new >>>> on it but it has that feel for me. We all know that it was quite >>>> underpromoted. Who knows what would have happened if it was a smash >>>> and she >>>> kept recording? Were some of these songs already kicking around? >>>> Whatever the >>>> case, I'm very happy with ITGA and it was well worth the wait. (Was >>>> it really >>>> 15 years?) I also hear flashes of LWNY on it. Makes me happy. >>>> >>>> What I keep listening to: >>>> >>>> If Not Now Then When - Have you ever heard a more perfect beginning >>>> of a song >>>> or for that matter beginning of an album? That song just grabs me and >>>> won't >>>> let go. When I first got the CD I decided to pop it into the player >>>> in the car >>>> while I ran some errands. I was alone and could crank it up. Those >>>> opening >>>> lyrics, that sweet voice, Peter's guitar tapestry woven around Basia, >>>> the horn >>>> section, the rhythm, the whole package makes it just about my all time >>>> favorite track by her. And Paul Booth did a masterful job channeling >>>> Ronnie >>>> Ross. Man, it sounded like he was there in the studio. >>>> >>>> Blame It On The Summer - A perfect C-Jazz track. Great lyrics, ideal >>>> tempo, >>>> fine solo work by Danny. It's a track made for radio. I've heard it >>>> on Sirius >>>> on the car radio and the mix and processing sound great. It should >>>> have a long >>>> life on the smooth jazz playlists. It's a very enjoyable song. >>>> >>>> Oh Mama - I wish the lyrics were on the website. I'm having trouble >>>> with a few >>>> parts. It's an intriguiging song. The young lady's voice is a perfect >>>> match >>>> for Basia. There's a lot of feeling in the track, real or otherwise, >>>> and it's >>>> kind of haunting to me. I'm glad I got the Border's version. This >>>> track was >>>> totally unexpected and absolutely made the purchase worthwhile. >>>> >>>> Clear Horizon - I always like this song and I like it even more now. >>>> I had to >>>> compare the original to this new version and, while similar, the latest >>>> recording sounds better to me. It's a bit more up tempo and less, I >>>> don't >>>> know, clunky. I'm not sure how to describe it. It seems to flow better. >>>> Another pleasant surprise on the Border's release. >>>> >>>> Those are the tracks I'm drawn to. I will listen more to the others >>>> and I'm >>>> sure appreciate them more over time. Now, about that tour... >>>> >>>> >>>> Dennis >>>> >>>> Join me on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/pub/7/482/6b6 >>> >>> >>> -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> No virus found in this incoming message. >>> Checked by AVG - www.avg.com >>> Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.41/2040 - Release Date: >>> 04/03/09 17:54:00 > > > -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- > > > > No virus found in this incoming message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.42/2042 - Release Date: 04/05/09 > 10:54:00 - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com Version: 8.0.238 / Virus Database: 270.11.42/2042 - Release Date: 04/05/09 10:54:00 ------------------------------ End of basia-digest V13 #62 ***************************