Exactly how I felt John. Don's involvement in bringing joy to his listeners comes shining through in his presentation.

God Bless,
Don R.

Great job on that song Don. Cal.

Thank you guys. I think I will go ahead and put it on a CD for the man's son. I think he will enjoy having it.

Don ... very soulful and heartfelt ... you are a true artist and a true GENTLE-MAN ...
I'm sorry you had to experience this ...

Tonight we're having a memorial and celebration of Pop's life. I will provide music of course, and Ernest will provide food. I have made a couple of CDs with the song on it. Not sure if I'll play it for the family at this point, but I will decide if the circumstances and atmosphere seem to call for it. I think in years to come they will appreciate having it though.

You truly are the "Southern Gentleman"........ We are all proud to have you as a friend.... And I am sure that I can speak for all of "SZ" Members..

What a voice you have! Very pleasing and comforting. Great song, too. I am sure that the family and friends will appreciate it very much.

Don, I am sure they will fully appreciate the song whenever they hear it ...

Thank you so much for the kind comments!
The family was all gathered at the club again tonight. Most have to go back to distant destinations tomorrow. I played the recording for them and they loved it. Each one thanked me for doing it and they all want a copy of it. They, and I, were smiling through the tears. It was very emotional but seemed to really please them as they will have this to help remember their loved one.
I thought long and seriously about redoing the recording, cleaning up the chords and melody and making the words fit better, shortening it a little, etc., but I decided to leave it exactly as it "came to me". I think for them it was the right choice.
Thank you all for your support and encouragement! Something like this makes what we do seem worthwhile after all.

Don,

"As it came to you" was exactly the right choice. Straight from the heart with no edits is what inspired me to write "Old Songs Again".

God Bless,
Don