"Over the Rainbow" - Judy Garland, 1939
My good friends know a secret about me. And God bless him, John's learned about it, too...over the years.
Whenever I hear the strains of "Somewhere, over the rainbow..." sung by anybody and sung in any context, I cry. It's guaranteed. I don't know why. The song just touches something very deep inside me...something I can't explain.
I've chosen it for tonight's title because I feel like I'm headed off to finally find what's over the rainbow for the first time in my life. John and I get married next week, in New Mexico, and we leave here tomorrow to spend the night at the airport before our early-morning January 1st flights to and within the US.
We both feel that our lives are getting a fresh start. We can't wait!
I'll try to write from the road, if I can. But please forgive me if Lord Celery's a little silent until our return in a few weeks.
Be good, everybody! And HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Janet
posted by Janet @ 9:56 pm
6 Comments
6 Comments:
There's a version of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' played on ukelele by Hawaiian performer Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole (yeah, I had to look it up) which almost has ME blubbering. If you haven't heard it before, I'd recommend you hunt it down.
Anyhoo, have a splendid time in NM - I'll give you a wave from Bailey. Congrats on the nuptuals and hi to Mr Janet.
I myself prefer the Sarah Vaughan version. Best wishes.
Have a lovely wedding. What a nice way to start the year.
I am so, so happy for you both.
Have a very special day. Hope to meet with you both in 2006.
Iain "Oiled Soup" Cameron
Not only Happy New Year, Janet, but congratulations and best wishes on your wedding day to you and Mr. Janet. Have a wonderful trip.
Sorry I am late - had to make a last minute trip to NYC. All the best to you and John. I still prefer the Judy Garland rendition.
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