"I play what I live" - McCoy Tyner
Sunday, September 29, 2013
John Raitt was far more than Bonnie's daddy
John Raitt helped set the standard for tenor/baritone strong voiced, granite chinned leading men on Broadway in the late 1940's and 1950's. He originated the lead roles of Curley in Oklahoma, Billy Bigelow in Carousel and Sid Sorokin in the Pajama Game, among others.
Raitt was unable to translate his stage success to films with his only major big screen triumph coming in Pajama Game opposite Doris Day. His career continued, however, in national touring companies and he remained popular for many years as a concert singer.
He is, perhaps, best remembered today as the father of Bonnie. This collection may help rectify that oversight.
Raitt was unable to translate his stage success to films with his only major big screen triumph coming in Pajama Game opposite Doris Day. His career continued, however, in national touring companies and he remained popular for many years as a concert singer.
He is, perhaps, best remembered today as the father of Bonnie. This collection may help rectify that oversight.
Sunday, September 22, 2013
My Darling Children
My Darling Children
May your most precious memories be of
brilliant morning suns rising to greet you on
days filled on with never ending promise.
Of adoring parents to love you,
families to embrace and care for you,
One day, your own children returning
through a welcoming door.
through a welcoming door.
Friends and comrades to walk
alongside on your journey.
Those who will take pause to
note your presence,
admire your visage,
respect your integrity
and trust your judgment,
those true few who will remain
admire your visage,
respect your integrity
and trust your judgment,
those true few who will remain
until the end of time.
Forever gentle gloamings
to usher you through nights
to usher you through nights
filled with sheltering peace.
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