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Tracy Bonham — Something Beautiful
Album: Blink The Brightest
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Released: 2005
Length: 4:15
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Lightweight
Too straight no reaction
I don't care if I'm not in fashion
I will follow you
I will follow you
Its hearts up heads down puddle of red wine
You get back up and you face the crime
I will follow you
Something in me almost breaks but I wait
(I'm sinking in my skin)
Yeah, I wait
(My heart is wearing thin)
'Cuz I'm looking for something beautiful
You cut me up and you make me bleed
A sad stained heart hanging on my sleeve
I'll still follow you
I will follow you
And you say look up look up look all around you
Can't you see the love that surrounds the very soul of you
Something in me almost breaks but I wait
(I'm sinking in my skin)
Yeah, I wait
(My heart is wearing thin)
'Cuz I'm looking for something beautiful
And I wait
(For it to go right in)
Don't come all day
(My heart is wearing thin)
That I fall upon something beautiful, something meaningful
You still your soul, I'll risk it all
Your fearless beauty breaks your fall
Something in me knows there's something more
And it's so close I wanna run, but I wait
(I'm sinking in my skin)
And I wait
(My heart is wearing thin)
'Cuz I'm looking for something beautiful
And I wait
(For it to go right in)
And I wait
(My heart is wearing thin)
That I fall upon something beautiful
Something beautiful, something meaningful
Something beautiful, something beautiful
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Joan Osborne/sheryl crow hybrid 
Posted 2 hours ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
 radiotoe wrote:

My wife and I attended a Blue Man Group Concert in Houston, approx. 15 yrs years ago. I remember a group named "Venus Hum" was an opening act, along with Tracy Bonham. When she played this song -- I was hooked! Great song.

I think we saw the same tour - in Austin. Tracy Bonham really brought the goods - she's a lot more than one song.
c.

Posted 10 months ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
This song us something beautiful.
Posted 11 months ago by bufallo    [ Reply ]
Brooklyn girl can seriously bring it. Great vocals.
Posted 1 year ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
 diannemck56 wrote:
This song makes me so happy.  {#Bounce}

Me too!
Posted 1 year ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
Love this one. It's a 10 as of today!
Posted 1 year ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
 Synth80s wrote:

This is better than a 6.9, folks. Makes me feel guilty for only having it rated an 8. I saw Tracy open for Catherine Wheel ~15 years when she was touring her 2nd album - great show!


You’re right, bumped 8-10. I loved this song when I first heard in here on RP, bought the album and it still stops me in my tracks. It’s fucking brilliant!
Posted 1 year ago by Delawhere    [ Reply ]
There are some fabulous modalities here.

EDIT - have moved it 8 -> 9.  It's both immediately accessible and slightly weird.  That's my jam.
Posted 1 year ago by Edweirdo    [ Reply ]
My wife and I attended a Blue Man Group Concert in Houston, approx. 15 yrs years ago. I remember a group named "Venus Hum" was an opening act, along with Tracy Bonham. When she played this song -- I was hooked! Great song.
Posted 1 year ago by radiotoe    [ Reply ]
 Synth80s wrote:

This is better than a 6.9, folks. Makes me feel guilty for only having it rated an 8. I saw Tracy open for Catherine Wheel ~15 years when she was touring her 2nd album - great show!


An average rating of nearly 7 is fine for this pleasant track. 
Posted 1 year ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
She created something beautiful there!
Posted 1 year ago by longliverp    [ Reply ]
The closest I get to believing in divinity is when a shuffled song comes on that fits my mood perfectly. This is so often that song. 

I have been contemplating next moves - both in my relationship and residentially. How appropos in my current state. Looking for that “something beautiful” to quell my searching…

But I wait.  
Posted 2 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Love me some Tracy!
Posted 2 years ago by jjbix37    [ Reply ]
 Synth80s wrote:

This is better than a 6.9, folks. Makes me feel guilty for only having it rated an 8. I saw Tracy open for Catherine Wheel ~15 years when she was touring her 2nd album - great show!


You can always change your rating, although it would only be a drop in the bucket, with so many other votes.
Posted 2 years ago by a_geek    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:
Jeez, I put on RP to hear some **music** -- instead got this whiney screeching BS {#Stop} No bueno. But like always, you compensate fully by following this with U2  "Red Hill Mining Town."  I'm OK now...


Maybe you just have a problem with women.
Posted 2 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
I can definitely hear some of the Pink / KT Tunstall vibes of the mid-2000s in this song.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
 misterbearbaby wrote:
Jeez, I put on RP to hear some **music** -- instead got this whiney screeching BS {#Stop} No bueno. But like always, you compensate fully by following this with U2  "Red Hill Mining Town."  I'm OK now...


Thank god you're ok. 
Posted 2 years ago by bc    [ Reply ]
Well I probably posted this before, but, this song is a beautiful thing!
Posted 2 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
One of my all-time favorites.
Posted 3 years ago by cannand186    [ Reply ]
Jeez, I put on RP to hear some **music** -- instead got this whiney screeching BS {#Stop} No bueno. But like always, you compensate fully by following this with U2  "Red Hill Mining Town."  I'm OK now...
Posted 3 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
 unclelonghair wrote:

Ok, this song is officially stuck in my head.



Posted 3 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
i'm picking up swimmer vibes here
which is a good thing


{#Music}
Posted 3 years ago by miamizsun    [ Reply ]
This song always makes me stop what I'm doing and crank it up... I love how she dives into and through the intense, passionate vocal stylings I dig in the voices of Poe, Chrissy Hynde, and Gwen Stefani, and hey, the music and arrangement here are top-notch too!
Posted 3 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
Very nice song

And we all need something beautiful in our lives
Posted 3 years ago by idiot_wind    [ Reply ]
I finally figured out what the opening lines remind me of.  The song "Lucky" by Bif Naked.
Posted 3 years ago by bctreefarmer    [ Reply ]
Nice segue from Slowdive.  : )
Posted 4 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
This song makes me want to give Tracy a hug and tell her it's going to be alright. Poor broken hearted angel, thank you for this beautiful song.
Posted 4 years ago by a_genuine_find    [ Reply ]
 radiotoe wrote:
My wife and I saw Tracy Bonham + Venus Hum in Houston, not too long after "Blink the Brightest" had been released. Going on 15 +/- yrs now.

She (and VH) were fantastic, have been a fan of hers ever since.

Talk about an eclectic show....
 
Look after the king of R n R please
Posted 4 years ago by 69Grace_M    [ Reply ]
And today, March 16, is the Bonham's birthday.  Nice tune, Tracy. 
Posted 4 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
Mellow mix? Tracy? B&G stretch the definition of mellow.
Posted 4 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
My wife and I saw Tracy Bonham + Venus Hum in Houston, not too long after "Blink the Brightest" had been released. Going on 15 +/- yrs now.

She (and VH) were fantastic, have been a fan of hers ever since.

Talk about an eclectic show....
Posted 4 years ago by radiotoe    [ Reply ]
Love  this song so much.  Surprised it wasn't more popular.    My voice cracks when I try to hit those high notes.  LOL
Posted 5 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
I like this song, should have been a hit...
Posted 5 years ago by neptunejeff    [ Reply ]
I only know this song by Ms. Bonham, from RP (thanks!) - but it KICKS ASS!  
Posted 5 years ago by SpencerAR    [ Reply ]
I enjoyed this version with TB on her own on the piano https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kp5jZ1-h4Os

this is refreshing I think - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7BLLRY3l34 
Posted 5 years ago by rtrt    [ Reply ]
I keep thinking Stevie Nicks is on this. Not a bad thing.
Posted 5 years ago by maggiebh    [ Reply ]
 khardog145 wrote:
I love this song, but I am unfamiliar with her work.  Any suggestions on where to start.
 
I always start with the first album when I learn about a new-to-me artist.
Posted 5 years ago by Droidac    [ Reply ]
I love this song, but I am unfamiliar with her work.  Any suggestions on where to start.
Posted 5 years ago by khardog145    [ Reply ]
 diannemck56 wrote:
This song makes me so happy.  {#Bounce}
 

Me too!
Posted 5 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
Thank you Tracy Bonham
for  Something Beautiful

This is to me 7 Quite Likeable but only barely for me

 
Posted 7 years ago by Tomasni    [ Reply ]
 freddyfender wrote:
When she breathes between lines it makes my heart all a-flutter.

 
Yes I get that feeling too... There are other parts that give me goosebumps 
Posted 7 years ago by rtrt    [ Reply ]
This song makes me so happy.  {#Bounce}
Posted 7 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
This is better than a 6.9, folks. Makes me feel guilty for only having it rated an 8. I saw Tracy open for Catherine Wheel ~15 years when she was touring her 2nd album - great show!
Posted 7 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
When she breathes between lines it makes my heart all a-flutter.
Posted 7 years ago by freddyfender    [ Reply ]
 Segue wrote:
See, if that Coldplay song had guts like this .........

 
Coldplay has no guts, no emotion.
Posted 7 years ago by jnesser    [ Reply ]
Love this. Great tension just before the chorus.
Posted 8 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Glad to hear it back in rotation, she has a fairly unique voice and a great range which she uses to good effect. Songwriting, instrumentation and mix on this track is fab too.
Posted 8 years ago by christopherwoods    [ Reply ]
This is a really beautiful melody...and that's a testament to real musical talent—not just technical prowess, but just being able to make a really great song.
Posted 8 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
What an amazing song. Tracy at her best. 
Posted 8 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Nice song.
I don't know what I would do with out RP. Nuff said.
Posted 8 years ago by Orangeman    [ Reply ]
This is so pretty. 
Posted 8 years ago by mamahoneymeow    [ Reply ]
 Zocket wrote:
Not my favorite tune, but love the seque from Godless by the Dandy Warhols.  Bill is indeed a master.

 
I concur. 
Posted 9 years ago by theralph    [ Reply ]
 Segue wrote:
See, if that Coldplay song had guts like this .........

 
apples and oranges...{#Cheesygrin}
Posted 9 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]
Lovely.
Posted 9 years ago by DocStrangelove    [ Reply ]
{#Cheesygrin}
Posted 9 years ago by DeeCee1109    [ Reply ]
 FourFortyEight wrote:

Excellent post. i enjoy her too. Makes me feel good.
 
Makes feel good too!
Posted 9 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
See, if that Coldplay song had guts like this .........
Posted 10 years ago by Segue    [ Reply ]
 Crow wrote:
She's an amazing talent, I was lucky to see her live several times, her voice has an amazing range, she plays piano, violin,  guitar, something beautiful indeed, love her songs

 
Excellent post. i enjoy her too. Makes me feel good.
Posted 10 years ago by FourFortyEight    [ Reply ]
She's an amazing talent, I was lucky to see her live several times, her voice has an amazing range, she plays piano, violin,  guitar, something beautiful indeed, love her songs
Posted 10 years ago by Crow    [ Reply ]
 chris_the_man wrote:
Her voice is Just horny
 
Oh yeah.
Posted 10 years ago by dragon1952    [ Reply ]
 AbileneTexas wrote:

My thoughts, exactly!
 
For sure. The kind of song that inspires gratitude for having RP.
Posted 10 years ago by xanda    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
This is one of those songs — coming along in a stellar string of masterfully arranged songs in a truly fab Bill G RP set — that SOARS!

 
My thoughts, exactly!
Posted 10 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
Her voice is Just horny
Posted 10 years ago by chris_the_man    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
This is one of those songs — coming along in a stellar string of masterfully arranged songs in a truly fab Bill G RP set — that SOARS!
 
{#Clap}
Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
This is one of those songs — coming along in a stellar string of masterfully arranged songs in a truly fab Bill G RP set — that SOARS!
Posted 10 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
I've heard this on RP before but I never fully locked on to those lyrics. Which are mighty fine. The song can grow on you. 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 019177 wrote:
Hearing her brings back such fun 90's memories. Mother Mother...enough said.

 

Posted 10 years ago by mrhughsmith    [ Reply ]
 019177 wrote:
Hearing her brings back such fun 90's memories. Mother Mother...enough said.

 

Ggg gbbtt htgyg
Posted 10 years ago by mrhughsmith    [ Reply ]
Hearing her brings back such fun 90's memories. Mother Mother...enough said.
Posted 10 years ago by 019177    [ Reply ]
 MassivRuss wrote:
Is it just me or is Tracy Bonham one of THE most underrated rockers ever?

Love this shit. {#Good-vibes}

 
I agree - I think it is her full-tilt singing.
Posted 10 years ago by NeilBlanchard    [ Reply ]
 Zocket wrote:
Not my favorite tune, but love the seque from Godless by the Dandy Warhols.  Bill is indeed a master.

 
That does sound fine... hearing in my head right now... yeaaaahh...
Posted 11 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Is it just me or is Tracy Bonham one of THE most underrated rockers ever?

Love this shit. {#Good-vibes}
Posted 11 years ago by MassivRuss    [ Reply ]
Love this song.  Makes me happy!{#Sunny}
Posted 11 years ago by asusinskas    [ Reply ]
Not my favorite tune, but love the seque from Godless by the Dandy Warhols.  Bill is indeed a master.
Posted 11 years ago by Zocket    [ Reply ]
too vanilla.......that's just me.
Posted 11 years ago by Philly_Joe    [ Reply ]
Love it! Happy and FUN!  {#Kiss}
Posted 11 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
Wonderful!  
Posted 11 years ago by asusinskas    [ Reply ]
 FluorideFreeMN wrote:
Sadly, I have to agree.  This song was a dandy, but the only standout from this album.
 
As mentioned below, her "The Burdens of Being Upright" CD has some really good material. 
Posted 12 years ago by treehugger    [ Reply ]
 terrapin52 wrote:
That's some horrible crap right there, bo.   I ain't lyin'
 
"something beautiful, something meaningful" 
Something very different than this song 
Posted 12 years ago by :+:_DL    [ Reply ]
 coding_to_music wrote:
This is a great song:

https://www.google.com/search?q=Euphoria+-+Anyone+Can+Lose+(With+Tracy+Bonham)
 
THIS IS A Great Song!      {#Bananajam}
Posted 12 years ago by dew34    [ Reply ]
This is a great song:

https://www.google.com/search?q=Euphoria+-+Anyone+Can+Lose+(With+Tracy+Bonham)
Posted 12 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
Her work is inconsistent but here's another two songs I recommend from her "The Burdens of Being Upright" CD.

"Mother Mother"

and

"Navy Bean" 
Posted 12 years ago by The_Enemy    [ Reply ]
 FluorideFreeMN wrote:
Thanks you guys.  Been a long time RP listener/supporter, but this was my first time hearing this tune.  My M.O. would be to go get more of this artist, but I'll stop at "Something Beautiful" based on your leg work!  Thanks.

Sadly, I have to agree.  This song was a dandy, but the only standout from this album.
 

Posted 12 years ago by Captain_Nickles    [ Reply ]
 This is one of the songs that hooked me on Radio Paradise.  
Posted 12 years ago by dsd    [ Reply ]
 BikeCoachDave wrote:
I think this song is a gem. And by that I mean i discovered it on RP, gave it a 9, and have searched the Tracy Bonham catalog for others, but have found only rocks. Great song, but for me its a one-off from this artist. Have yet to hear another from her I cared for.
 

Sadly, I have to agree.  This song was a dandy, but the only standout from this album.
Posted 12 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
Right, right, turn off the lights
We gonna lose our minds tonight


Posted 12 years ago by dingleberry    [ Reply ]
So good, so wonderful
Posted 12 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
I was pleased when she left her opening voice register and found her 'real' voice
Posted 12 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
That's some horrible crap right there, bo.   I ain't lyin'
Posted 13 years ago by terrapin52    [ Reply ]
I think this song is a gem. And by that I mean i discovered it on RP, gave it a 9, and have searched the Tracy Bonham catalog for others, but have found only rocks. Great song, but for me its a one-off from this artist. Have yet to hear another from her I cared for.
Posted 13 years ago by BikeCoachDave    [ Reply ]
Moving this up to 8 which it deserves...must have been in a bad mood on the first listen.
Posted 13 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
LOVE this song. 
Posted 13 years ago by jnesser    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

tracy bonham by ~kmdailey
Karin Dailey  ©2005-2010 ~kmdailey

TRACY BONHAM

COPLEY PLAZA - July 2005

In that pose looks a lot like KT Tunstall, also a good singer/songwriter.
 


Posted 13 years ago by Foot    [ Reply ]
Very nice
Posted 13 years ago by salzburg4321    [ Reply ]
I like it - and I even checked out  the lyrics.  Nice! ;^)
Posted 13 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
So sweet
Posted 13 years ago by michaele    [ Reply ]
Ahhhhhhh, that hit the spot...
Posted 13 years ago by shutter    [ Reply ]
the E guitar is not simply an instrument
it is rather a body
alike body formed itself in space and time
this represents a relationship with you
same with the E Bass Guitar
sane teaching the some bodys
to renew
a clue in music

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to have a thing to do with it
the shape of it
appears male or female
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and even with a moral
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or not at all
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of rather selfs  or made with the philosophies of adhearend
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and therefore matters an awfull boredom
pretending to have moral and knowledge
of the stealthy circumstances - while listening to it.
the instrument liquouered
in colors of some radiance
later on it vanished in the spheres
an consequently the statistic is with the one
who is to find a measureable price in it all
if sane or not sane
music live on
blog or unblog the informational world

maybe for me and my daughter..
Posted 13 years ago by Det    [ Reply ]
I love this tune. It always makes me stop what I'm doing so I can give it my full attention. {#Clap}
Posted 13 years ago by diannemck56    [ Reply ]
 Bosami wrote:
Some songs just make you stop and pay attention. This is one for sure.

Love it.
 
I agree. Makes the heart stop a bit before going on.

Posted 14 years ago by Kimberly8    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:

{#Clap} It's evocative stream-of-consciousness posts like this that make it worth looking at the song comments. Makes a nice change from 'it sucks/blows/rocks'...
 
whathesaid.
Posted 14 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
Why doesn't this song end?
Posted 14 years ago by cirruss    [ Reply ]
 passsion8 wrote:
So, it's 11:52 here in the NY suburbs, and I've been sitting in my backyard with my iPhone headphones playing RP for over 40 minutes. I'm wondering if I should've instead gone to the Tracy Bonham show down in Manhattan this evening rather than opting to park myself in a chair, with mosquitoes circling, to search the heavens for the just past-peak Perseid meteor show. She's probably on stage right now & I have a sheet wrapped around me to stave off the feeding frenzy. It's getting cooler and damp.

Where are the shooting stars? Am I too late? Are they over? Not one? I hate second guessing my decisions. I crane my neck skyward. My arm is going numb from the awkward position needed to keep the sheet from unravelling. I am losing faith in the moment.

Suddenly, a streak of cosmic dust blasts across the sky in a long, but fading blaze of light - just as "Something Beautiful" begins playing.

I smile slowly.

Her lyrics say,

"But I wait 
I’m sinking in my skin 
And I wait 
My heart is wearing thin 
‘Cause I’m looking for 
Something beautiful"

Saw one. Something beautiful. I'm done. Time for bed. Thanks Tracy. Maybe next time.

Thanks RP.

Thank God. SLAP!!
 
{#Clap} It's evocative stream-of-consciousness posts like this that make it worth looking at the song comments. Makes a nice change from 'it sucks/blows/rocks'...

Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Really like this...very nice harmonies.
Posted 14 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Ok, this song is officially stuck in my head.
Posted 14 years ago by unclelonghair    [ Reply ]
This song is something beautiful.  ; )
I'm surprised it only rates a 6.9.

Posted 14 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
Fine
Posted 14 years ago by arserocket    [ Reply ]
great. just great.
Posted 14 years ago by weez    [ Reply ]

tracy bonham by ~kmdailey
Karin Dailey  ©2005-2010 ~kmdailey

TRACY BONHAM

COPLEY PLAZA - July 2005




Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
So, it's 11:52 here in the NY suburbs, and I've been sitting in my backyard with my iPhone headphones playing RP for over 40 minutes. I'm wondering if I should've instead gone to the Tracy Bonham show down in Manhattan this evening rather than opting to park myself in a chair, with mosquitoes circling, to search the heavens for the just past-peak Perseid meteor show. She's probably on stage right now & I have a sheet wrapped around me to stave off the feeding frenzy. It's getting cooler and damp.

Where are the shooting stars? Am I too late? Are they over? Not one? I hate second guessing my decisions. I crane my neck skyward. My arm is going numb from the awkward position needed to keep the sheet from unravelling. I am losing faith in the moment.

Suddenly, a streak of cosmic dust blasts across the sky in a long, but fading blaze of light - just as "Something Beautiful" begins playing.

I smile slowly.

Her lyrics say,

"But I wait 
I’m sinking in my skin 
And I wait 
My heart is wearing thin 
‘Cause I’m looking for 
Something beautiful"

Saw one. Something beautiful. I'm done. Time for bed. Thanks Tracy. Maybe next time.

Thanks RP.

Thank God. SLAP!!


Posted 14 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Sounds like she's developed more range and depth. Pleasant surprise.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
I think Tracy and Poe must have gone to different schools together.
Posted 14 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
 Inamorato wrote:

A new album, Masts of Manhatta, is supposed to be released this summer.

 
Fantastic news!  Can't wait to hear it.

Posted 14 years ago by Bridieboo    [ Reply ]
 mrmonkey wrote:
Is she still making music?
 
A new album, Masts of Manhatta, is supposed to be released this summer.

Posted 15 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
 fishogynist wrote:
Stevie Nicks?
 
Don't insult Tracy like that!
Posted 15 years ago by bbHappy    [ Reply ]
Stevie Nicks?
Posted 15 years ago by fishogynist    [ Reply ]
Is she still making music?
Posted 15 years ago by mrmonkey    [ Reply ]
Some songs just make you stop and pay attention. This is one for sure.

Love it.
Posted 15 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
Great song.
Posted 15 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
Wonderful song for a wet and cold day in California.
Posted 15 years ago by Curley24    [ Reply ]