Larry
Gray
acoustic bass Howard Levy harmonica
Jon Lindenberg keyboards
A closing benediction wherein the composer/singer
wishes for the listener all that he wishes for
himself.
Howard Levy has distinguished himself among many
things as one of Bela Fleck's Flecktones, and is
the most gifted and musical player that I have the
privilege to know; he is also one of the the most
generous.
I was fortunate indeed to snare him for this
session, and I feel even more blessed that this
cut survived the loss/destruction of most of the
master tapes from my initial Chicago sessions.
It's worth noting that after a practice pass,
Howard nailed the solo on the first take -
complete with modulation - with but a single
diatonic harmonica!
I wish you clear sailing, I wish you calm seas
May your sails come to life on the sweet billowed
breath of a breeze
I wish you safe harbor, I wish you sweet dreams
May your tempest be never so troubled and tossed
as it seems
I wish you clear vision, I wish you strong voice
May you walk straight and tall down the
well-lighted path of your choice
I wish you good lover, I wish you true friend
May you find 'neath the guise of one person a
balance and blend
I wish you full dance card, I wish you full moon
May the band know the music and words to your
favorite tune
I wish you full belly, I wish you square meals
May you only know hunger for knowledge and thirst
for ideals
I wish you bold venture, I wish you bright star
May you know someone loves and appreciates all
that you are
I wish you rich harvest, I wish you glad heart
May your work in the world transcend work and come
closer to art
I wish you good evening, I wish you Godspeed
May your journey through life be focused and
purposeful
Rich and rewarding, enobling in spirit
In thought, word and deed
In thought, word and deed
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