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Newz Sept. 25, 2008 NEW CD -- LIVIN' IT!
Throughout
the past two summer months, we've been recording our third CD.
The recording consists of thirteen new tunes written by Debbie
Fleming (2 have been cowrites with ChoirGirlz). We've entitled it
"Livin' It" because the material is all about life -- the ups and
downs, the laughter the tears, the changes.....
Our CD Release Launch falls on November 9th, a day when there will be many Remembrance Day services throughout the world. One of the songs on the CD entitled "Ode to a Vet" was written by Debbie to honour her late father - Major William A. Duncan, who fought with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders in WWII. "My father was so proud about his role in the war, and sometimes I think that was the most important part of his long life. He never tired of talking about WWII and his military experiences overseas - he was one of the first soldiers to enter Holland to liberate the Dutch at the end of the war" says Debbie. Another heart-wrenching song "Moving Day" involves the experience of moving elderly parents from their family home, to assisted living facilities -- inspired not only by Debbie's experience, but also by similar experiences of friends. But then -- we have humorous songs -- usually a tongue-in-cheek look at the frustrations of this changing world around us -- "ComFTRble" (a fashion statement about the changing body); "Five Remotes" (looking at technological challenges); "Summer in the City" (winner of the Sentimental Songs award at the Flying Cloud Folk Club - exploring the noises and distractions that make city summers so.....interesting..); and "Dream Baby" -- all about that purrrrfect man! We have wedding songs -- two of which were sung by the ChoirGirlz at Debbie's son Gordon's wedding to Sara -- "My Beautiful Boy" and "Will You Stay With Me". We have a couple of easy singalong folk tunes -- Peace on Earth and The Earth Hour Song (which was featured on the Toronto Star website in March 2008, in honour of the first "Earth Hour" day). Other songs -- Simple Life, Tormented Soul and The 505 cover pleasure, displeasure and riding the streetcar. The CD will be available to order through our Shopping Cart as of October 20, 2008.
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