My inspiration for this post came from my dear, longtime blogging friend, Debbie @ Musings by an ND Domer's Mom, who is not only a gifted...
So I'm sitting in the park one day last week, when on my smartphone I noticed a recommendation on my YouTube feed: A Special Performance of "Rainbow Connection" by Kermit the Frog.
I thought it ironic because it's a song I've always loved, but haven't heard it in many years. I believe the last time I heard it was when I was living in Orlando, Florida and a friend of mine and I went to a small recording studio located in the downtown Church Street District, and recorded that song. She recorded it in one booth, and recorded it in the other. And, oh how I wish I still had my copies of those cassette tapes because from what I remembered, the recordings turned out really well. My friend had a smooth, beautiful voice, but was shy about singing onstage in public. So, every so often we would get together at this studio and record songs. Some of them we sang as a single, and others we sang as duets. As I recall, the price was $10.00 per recording, which included two rehearsals before you actually recorded it. We would often go in there after work with $30.00 each (our tip money) and come out with three or four cassettes. The women who owned the recording studio took a liking to us and would frequently allow my friend and I to record extra songs for free. The whole experience was so much fun because it really made you feel like a recording artist.
I thought it ironic because it's a song I've always loved, but haven't heard it in many years. I believe the last time I heard it was when I was living in Orlando, Florida and a friend of mine and I went to a small recording studio located in the downtown Church Street District, and recorded that song. She recorded it in one booth, and recorded it in the other. And, oh how I wish I still had my copies of those cassette tapes because from what I remembered, the recordings turned out really well. My friend had a smooth, beautiful voice, but was shy about singing onstage in public. So, every so often we would get together at this studio and record songs. Some of them we sang as a single, and others we sang as duets. As I recall, the price was $10.00 per recording, which included two rehearsals before you actually recorded it. We would often go in there after work with $30.00 each (our tip money) and come out with three or four cassettes. The women who owned the recording studio took a liking to us and would frequently allow my friend and I to record extra songs for free. The whole experience was so much fun because it really made you feel like a recording artist.
Anyway, back to my story...
When I spotted the song on my smartphone, I immediately listened to it. And let me tell you, midway through I realized that I was sitting there in tears. I couldn't help myself. I'm one of those people who can be moved by the simplest of things and have no problem allowing my emotions to be felt. I'm Italian, for God's sake! I can sometimes just look at a sweet, little baby sitting in a stroller and get teary-eyed because babies are the most precious things. I adore them.
Rainbow Connection is one of those songs that goes straight to your heart. It's such an innocent and touching song. And for me, there is also something spiritual about it.
I sat there and listened to it THREE times.
And I'm sure anyone who was walking by me at that moment probably thought I was delirious--a grown man sitting on a park bench, crying and wiping his eyes with a Bounty paper towel sheet.
After the third time, I collected myself and walked home.
Now, here is the beautiful synchronicity of this story.
As I was walking down a street several blocks away, I turned my head to the right and saw this drawing which was done by a child, taped to a store window.
Amazing, hu?...
Today, I would like to share this song with you because I think we all could use some rainbow magic right now.
"Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection...the lovers, the dreamers, and me."
When you have time, please take a moment to enjoy this clip to the end. And notice how sweet, pure, and simple Kermit delivers the song, yet it's so powerful. You actually begin to forget that he's a puppet...
When I spotted the song on my smartphone, I immediately listened to it. And let me tell you, midway through I realized that I was sitting there in tears. I couldn't help myself. I'm one of those people who can be moved by the simplest of things and have no problem allowing my emotions to be felt. I'm Italian, for God's sake! I can sometimes just look at a sweet, little baby sitting in a stroller and get teary-eyed because babies are the most precious things. I adore them.
Rainbow Connection is one of those songs that goes straight to your heart. It's such an innocent and touching song. And for me, there is also something spiritual about it.
I sat there and listened to it THREE times.
And I'm sure anyone who was walking by me at that moment probably thought I was delirious--a grown man sitting on a park bench, crying and wiping his eyes with a Bounty paper towel sheet.
After the third time, I collected myself and walked home.
Now, here is the beautiful synchronicity of this story.
As I was walking down a street several blocks away, I turned my head to the right and saw this drawing which was done by a child, taped to a store window.
Amazing, hu?...
Today, I would like to share this song with you because I think we all could use some rainbow magic right now.
"Someday we'll find it, the rainbow connection...the lovers, the dreamers, and me."
When you have time, please take a moment to enjoy this clip to the end. And notice how sweet, pure, and simple Kermit delivers the song, yet it's so powerful. You actually begin to forget that he's a puppet...
Wishing you a magical week, y'all!
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