was sitting on the organ bench beside my Dad. He would play such tunes as Spanish Eyes, Please Release Me, and Green green grass of Home. I was about 3 or 4 years old. He would play the chords and the foot pedals, and would hold my hand in his and play the melody. Sometimes, Mom & Dad would sing, but mostly it would just be Dad & I, in front of that big, beautiful Hammond. I can play a bit, can't read a lick of music, all by ear, and all transposed into the key of C.
Dad could read music and play by ear. He played really well. I miss hearing him play.
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make today GREAT, only you can ~poet
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Aww that is a lovely post. It is awesome that you can remember spending time with your dad so long ago!
ReplyDeleteHi Annie- yes I have a number of memories, I think I will post more of them.
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