Cherie Donovan and Martin Guitar
~in collaboration with Tami Stamper ~
Thanks to Tim Miller for his - kind giving of time - nearby the cozy heat of fire within his Laughing Buddha Studio ~
Influences
I've heard it in my head - like a rhythm drum, a beating -
to the top and overflowing - I'm a spill of endless word.
Influences ...?
...the ordinary. A walk outdoors - hello to strangers -
If someones holds my hand - making me laugh and sometimes cry -
it hits me in the heart - making these lasting indentations -
as I sit at home alone - pick up a pencil and a paper -
it all comes tumbling forward -
like I said -
it has a rhythm ~
Influences ...? Everyday ~
I've been told - and yes, I hear resemblance - for I've been 'influenced' from my birth. Even tho I hunker-like a hermit - it's been a never ending listening ~
I started singing nursery rhymes - then harmonizing with lawn mowers - so sure of operatic stages ... with volumed lungs - I let it fly - a voice - belting ~
Then Joan - I loved her warble - and I sang along, pretending - a little girl of the 60's when Joni penned her many words ~
Billie - and of course - Ella - and Ed Sullivan, I thank you ...for bringing Louie into my living room - I sat a child in wait and yearning - for the wide world ~ I had this feeling ~
Niel and Cat - and yes, Sean Phillips - in splendid vocal - he sucked his breath completely and filled the room - he drew me in!
There was this fellow - still a mystery - that I found upon a hill - Queen Anne to be specific - now "that" man, surely made me dream. His name was Paul Parish - a vinyl record rummage sale - I knew his every word - and I can sing his long song still ... "He" ...still a mystery ~
I 'could' go on and on - for the music's always pulled me - the first words of rap, I heard ~ my soul - a fast ball flame - it had me spinning -
for I spit, sometimes - so quick - not brisk enough for all the telling - Blue Scholars and the like - they have me proudly grinning ~
...Carole King and Tapestry - and now, I sing of wings ~
This last long year seems a lifetime lived ~ a first "Collaboration" -
gaining a friend ~
A comfort - to find another who loves the back and forth as much as I - to write in depth - of feelings - to twist and delve through memories - in the flesh - as allegory ~
All songs written by either Cherie Donovan and/or in collaboration with Tami Stamper - some solo, while others circled, in accord - and I love the words and meanings - I thank you Tami ~ it was a 'good thing' ~ Synergy ~
I continue, on the chase -
away from lone - toward a dream - that is togetherness ~ a harmony.
Altho solo singing suits me - in concert with vibrating strings -
I lean into the fantasy - as motivating mania - gathers speed ~
One day - in want - I aim - another collaboration -
for I love the back and forth -to tell a word - to gather meanings ~
Hi Cherie, How are you? I hope the week has started out wonderfully for you. It's been a long time, just wanted to say hi to you and sending you a wish as we enter a new season... I hope the autumn breezes will bring you much warmth and peace, and that the coming days for you will be most beautiful and filled with lots of smiles.
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Hi Cherie, got some show info. and Videos to share....
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Hi Cherie, I hope you're having a lovely day. It's been a few months since our last hello and before I knew it, we're already mid way into the year. I hope you've been happy and well. Just wanted to say hi. With warm thoughts.... wishing you a beautiful weekend.
You are truly one and only. I can't think of a voice that's like yours! Maybe a little Emmylou? But it's so cool. It was great to hear you live again. The little ones in your life are so lucky! If I had had a live, in the flesh, songstress influence when I was so small my world would have looked brighter. Well, until next time, eh?!
Hello Cherie, sorry to answer so late; back on your page...i do quite often visit it! it's true i've been quite busy these few days, and when i log in i don't see your light on anymore as it used to before (oh not sure that's really clear!).
How have you been? I promise to come back on your page pretty soon and listen again to all your new songs! (except "circle song", i know this one quite well already!). A bientôt
Nice to meet you too, Cherie! Loved your beautiful song. You have a great voice, very unique. Hope to see you again at the songwriters circle. Thanks for your positive comments about my song!
Hi Cherie. Thank you for the friendship. You have a very beautiful voice! Circle Song is my favourite song here so far. But I really like all of them. Take care! /Helena
Hi Cherie, I Love your new songs! Thank you for sharing the beautiful music with us all. I especially thought Talk To Me spoke directly to me. Very warm and personal sounding song. Keep it up--
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