There never was a doubt in my mind who the singer would be. Due to my relationship with her Mother, I have heard Kimmy sing many many times. One of the best voices I have ever heard. I knew she was a young teen radical who despised Bush, so she was PERFECT. But trying to get her recorded proved to be a chore. Every one who hears her realizes what an outstanding voice she has, but even though she is a strong person, she is a little insecure about her voice.

FINALLY, I get her into a home studio. She has to be at work soon, so we have only a half hour to record. I don’t think we will get much accomplished, but as much work as it took to get to this stage; a half hour? I’ll TAKE it.

We have the rhythm and blues version for her to sing to.
She sees the song for the first time, takes the mic, and what you hear in the video IS THE FIRST TAKE!!
I’ve been in quite a few recording sessions, but I had never experienced this. Someone seeing the song for the first time and belting out magic right outa the gate.
It was kinda like going back in time and being in a room with Patsy Cline when she was a teen and no one had heard of her yet. I had goosebumps.

I wasn’t the one handling the recording equipment, so I stood outside the open door listening and staying out of the way. Brother Aaron and another friend David were there as well. We were just looking at each other with our jaws on the floor.
I started doing a tip-toe dance, punching the air with a silent yeS, yES, YES!

Only things left now is the blues version of the song, shooting the video, and a ton of editing for me.
The musician says we should all get together and decide what the final version of the music should be. I am staying polite and political but sticking to my guns. He agrees to give me the blues version he originally agreed to.

A couple days go by and a mutual friend tells me that the musician says that he is just too busy to continue with this project.
I am fit to be tied. I know damn well, that with his skill level, he could crank it out in under an hour. His feelings are hurt that I wouldn’t use the version that he thought worked best for the video, so he is taking his ball and going home. Not only have we just wasted 2 months dealing with him when we could have been looking for the musician who would keep his word, But I am of firm opinion that there is only one thing in life that is of real value and that no one can take from you. Your word. I have no regard for someone who cannot keep his word.

Time to shoot the video.

Story to be continued. Tune in next week.