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As I was preparing for this CD, I knew I wanted to make it a mix of Pop and Country. And I wanted to choose from my list of favorites over the years. They needed to be songs I loved, that pulled at my heartstrings, brought a tear to my eye, or were just plain fun to sing! After I narrowed them down, I realized that although I hadn’t done it on purpose, if put in a certain order, the songs I’d chosen would, in a way, tell the story of a relationship... a love story in song... the beginning when your heart beats wildly each time they’re near you, cherishing all the moments and things you do together, unforeseen heartaches and doubts, breaking up, and getting back together, then accepting, sadly, that this time it’s just not going to work out, saying good-bye, thinking you’ll never love again (but of course you will!) and finally letting go.... If you’re one of those fortunate people who have found love of the true and lasting kind, how wonderful! And if you’re someone still searching for that elusive love, remember, with each new day comes the renewed possibility that at any moment that special someone may just walk in the room and your own love story will begin.... ....I hope you enjoy listening.
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MUSICIANS: Piano/Keyboards: Todd Hildreth, Scott Anthony Guitar: Scott Henderson, Jim Schweickart, Dale Sharre, Matt Hurley Bass: Danny Kiley, Mark McCulloch Drums: Paul Culligan, Darryel Cotton HARMONY, BACKGROUND VOCALS: Melissa Combs, Matthew Chappell MUSIC AND VOCAL ARRANGEMENTS: Melissa Combs RECORDED AND MIXED AT: TNT Productions, Louisville, KY ENGINEER: Tim Haertel ASSISTANT ENGINEERS: Adam Copelin, Catherine Parman ART DIRECTION: Melissa Combs PHOTOGRAPHY: Matthew Chappell GRAPHIC DESIGN: Ken Atkins PRODUCED BY: Melissa Combs www.MelissaCombs.net facebook: Melissa Combs melacom57@hotmail.com
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My deepest thanks to all those who helped in the making of this album. To the musicians who strived to give me what I wanted, I thank you so very much... Todd— what would I have done without you! Dale— I don’t know how I would have gotten through some days without your words of encouragement... Cathie— for patiently helping me narrow down song selections—so many to choose from! Donna— “D,” your phone calls meant so much when I needed someone to talk to... Chappy— thank you for sharing your talent and positive spirit. I love singing with you. Tim— thanks for all your input, and help through the set-backs. Very special thanks to Tony and Linda Schuler. I’m sure those Florida oranges helped me through my sinus issues! Most importantly, thank you my dear God, for granting me the fruition of yet another dream.
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All These Things
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(Last Night) I Didn’t Get To Sleep At All 3:10
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All These Things
MELISSACOMBS
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MELISSACOMBS
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When You Walk In The Room 2:39 All These Things 3:26 Devil Woman 2:33 It’s Only Make Believe 2:28 Love Hurts 2:33 (Just Like) Starting Over 3:49 Have You Ever Seen The Rain? 2:51 I Started A Joke 2:33 It’s A Heartache 3:37 Take It Like A Woman 3:12 Crying 3:19 (It Looks Like) I’ll Never Fall In Love Again 3:50 Let Go 4:18
I recorded this in one take at the end of a long day and not feeling well (the good old “Ohio Valley crud”). While it’s rough, it is heartfelt. I’ve always loved the lyrics to this song and, unfortunately, can relate to them so very well. The sparseness of just the vocals and a lonely piano reminds me of those “3 O’clock in the morning pacing the floors” I’ve been through in my own life. Perhaps, you’ve had some yourself. So, I decided to go ahead and tag it onto the album, as a bonus and let’s have a good cry together.
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The Footnotes: Michelle Johnson,Sandra Rivera, Janet Essenpreis, Tina Jo Wallace, Bill Hanna, Jesse Barfield, Lem Jackson, Cary Wiger Orchestra: Ron Breedlove - piano, Scott Bradley - bass, Tony Owens - drums Recording, mixing, mastering: Scott Bradley Audio engineer: David Gerena CD jacket design: Ken Atkins Producer: Cary Wiger Š 2011
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With Love... from T he Footnotes 4.719”
The Footnotes: Michelle Johnson Bradley, Sandra Rivera, Janet Essenpreis, Tina Jo Wallace, Kevin Crain, Matthew Chappell, Lem Jackson, Cary Wiger Orchestra: Ron Breedlove - piano, Tony Owens - drums Recording, mixing, mastering: David Nelson CD jacket design: Ken Atkins Photography: Scott Bradley Producer: Cary Wiger
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With Love... from The Footnotes was recorded live on September 9, 2013 at Derby Dinner Playhouse © 2013
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WITH LOVE... FROM THE FOOTNOTES
Lean On Me
Once Upon A Time
Joyful, Joyful
Just In Time
Down To The River To Pray
They Can’t Take That Away From Me
Over The Rainbow
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square
Home
You Make Me Feel So Young
For Good
Young At Heart
Come Fly With Me
Stand By Me
Fly Me To The Moon
In My Life
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Lean On Me
Words and Music by Bill Withers
Joyful, Joyful
Words by Henry Van Dyke Music by Ludwig van Beethoven
Down To The River To Pray Traditional
Over The Rainbow
Words by E. Y. Harburg Music by Harold Arlen
Home
Words and Music by Charlie Smalls
For Good
Words and Music by Stephen Schwartz
Come Fly With Me
Words by Sammy Cahn Music by James van Heusen
Fly Me To The Moon
Words and Music by Bart Howard
Once Upon A Time
Words by Lee Adams Music by Charles Strouse
Just In Time
Words by Betty Comden and Adolph Green Music by Jule Styne
They Can’t Take That Away From Me Words by Ira Gershwin Music by George Gershwin
A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square Words by Eric Maschwitz Music by Manning Sherwin
You Make Me Feel So Young Words by Mack Gordon Music by Josef Myrow
Young At Heart
Words by Carolyn Leigh Music by Johnny Richards
Stand By Me
Words and Music by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller
In My Life
Words and Music by John Lennon and Paul McCartney
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