Photo by David Keeler
Angst-out for weeks anticipating my first one-woman show at Kulak’s – 2 acts/2 hours! Wow, what an ice-breaker to hold my new mic – a Shure Beta 87A – and begin a musical journey with the first song I ever learned at age 2, Your Cheatin’ Heart. Having a peddle steel and violin to set the tone, my five-piece band traveled with me beginning in 1949 and culminating in 1968 with a song (Little) Steven Van Zandt plays on his Underground Garage satellite radio show… So, Do The Zonk. The second act was just yours truly and the Yamaha Grand Piano. For me, this took the most courage since I have only stretched my vocal chords and written my songs in solitude for the past four decades.
You all made me feel so welcomed. Thanks a million, trillion, infinity…
Now I’m motivated to iron out the wrinkles and keep on connecting with more and more of you Beautiful People. I Love You.
Donna,
It’s obvious from your performance at Kulak’s Woodshed that you are without a doubt better than ever before. How fortunate are we that you have afforded us the privilege to behold rare beauty and fill our ears with the sound of sweet music throughout our lives. For me it began in 1960. Since then I have gone many times to cloud nine. Thanks for sharing and please know we love you too. And, happy mother’s day.
Matt
Oh Me, Oh My, Donna!!!
I am bewitched by you Donna.
You still sing and look like an angel.
I am still under your magic spell.
Steve Lawrence “Bewitched” 1964
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O9hr5LBeWg
Steve Lawrence “Pretty Blue Eyes” 1958
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_RbbT7FazGU&feature=related
Steve Lawrence “Footsteps” 1960
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZJbH0c0qYY&feature=autoplay&list=MLGxdCwVVULXcLa26CDBuTx9HwEnjorBEr&index=5&playnext=3
Steve Lawrence “Portrait Of My Love” 1961
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yNqLZ0KlUpQ&feature=autoplay&list=MLGxdCwVVULXcLa26CDBuTx9HwEnjorBEr&index=4&playnext=2
Steve Lawrence “I Will Wait For You” 1964
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2BQxj2llmE&feature=related
Dear Donna,
We think that your songs are very good,
and we love your website.
We’re glad to know that your still singing and performing and
you make us very happy.
Love,
Dana and Danny, Matt’s kids
Hi Kids,
Thank you for bridging the generation gap!
dl
Wish we could have been there Donna! You look gorgeous in the pics – my heart is full and I am inspired by your energy.
much love to you and Jered,
Val and Jerry