Singing
Crossroads in Garwood, New Jersey was a very special destination for me during the first year my son went off to college. Wayne Lyle and his band, The Groove Gangstas, supplied us with a funk, Motown, R&B open jam for musicians. On Tuesday nights, devotees stepped on stage and magic happened. Wayne (bass), along with Mike Moon Reuben (lead), and Lou Petto (percussion) backed me up while I would sing two songs of my choosing. Here, I sing Al Green’s Let’s Stay Together. With such gratitude…
When these lyrics came to me, I laughed. I’m writing a rap song? Here is the white girl’s attempt at sending a message in a completely different way from what she is used to. I think THAT was the entire point! Enjoy.
Thank you, Greg Deppe, for assisting me with putting music down and accompanying me on piano. Thanks to Joey Stann for having us at his recording studio and mastering this piece.
This piece is about abuse. When one’s spirit is beaten down, they look outside themselves to be saved. We must save ourselves and hope that others also hear out
Thank you, Greg Deppe, for assisting me with putting music down and accompanying me on piano. Thanks to Joey Stann for having us at his recording studio and mastering this piece.
Karma is alive and well. This cheeky piece reminds us to play nice. If not, the Universe has a way of correcting us.
Thank you, Greg Deppe, for assisting me with putting music down and accompanying me on piano. Thanks to Joey Stann for having us at his recording studio and mastering this piece.
This song is dedicated to those who have seen bottoms, hardship — have veered off path and found help in the rooms of recovery. Some don’t make it. Others do. I feel blessed to have been a drug and alcohol counselor, and to have spent some time learning about what addiction is all about. There is help for those who need it.
Thank you, Greg Deppe, for assisting me in putting music down and accompanying me on piano. Thanks to Joey Stann for having us in his recording studio and mastering the piece.
…when one questions religion and realizes that the cathedral, the temple, lies within…
Thank you, Greg Deppe, for assisting me in putting music down and accompanying me on piano. Thanks to Joey Stann for having us in his recording studio and mastering the piece.
I have always wanted to sing this Bonnie Raitt hit. It was one more bucket list “check!” Thank you, Joey Stann, for having me at your recording studio. Also, thank you, Greg Deppe, for learning this at the drop of a hat and accompanying me. Joey: You mastered it beautifully. Enjoy!
In 1977, I bought the hit album Rumours by Fleetwood Mac. I played the record into the ground. Christine McVie’s Songbird was my favorite song. In the ‘80’s, I sang this song at two weddings. Today, I record it for you. Thank you, Joey Stann, for having me in your recording studio. Also, thanks to Greg Deppe for learning this piece at the drop of a hat and accompanying me. Joey: You mastered it beautifully.
Do you know about pre-birth planning? Do you know about The Veil of Forgetfulness/Unknowing? We make plans before incarnating and then are touched with not knowing when we are born. It is our journey to then remember we have never been separated from the Matrix — The Oneness.
Thank you, Greg Deppe, for assisting me with putting music down and accompanying me on piano. Thanks to Joey Stann for having us at his recording studio and mastering this piece.
Have you ever had déjà vu? Well, this is my take on it. Enjoy!
Thank you, Greg Deppe, for assisting me in putting music down and accompanying me on piano. Thanks to Joey Stann for having us in his recording studio and mastering the piece.
This is the first track of what will be a 14 song CD. It is a scratch demo and will be professionally recorded. Thank you, Greg Deppe, for assisting in putting music down and accompanying on piano. Thanks to Joey Stann for having us at his recording studio.
This song will be the final song on what will be a 14 song CD.
Thank you, Greg Deppe, for assisting in putting music down and accompanying me on piano. Thanks to Joey Stann for having us record at his studio.
How many women are socialized from a very early age to compete with other girls? Listen to the lyrics. If you are sleeping, wake up. Thank you, Greg Deppe, for assisting me in putting down the music and playing the piano for this piece.
This song was born out of an online dating conversation that plummeted after three minutes. I wrote the lyrics to the beginning of the song right after the argument ceased. Look what came out of it! Voila! Thank you, Greg Deppe, for assisting me in putting down music and playing the piano. Also, thanks to Joey Stann for allowing us to record in his studio and mastering the piece.
May your online dating conversations and meetups be genuine, safe, and successful!
I’ve been singing this song since I was in 6th grade. I am accompanied by Greg Deppe on piano. Greg and Joey Stann as masters. Recorded at Joey’s recording studio.
This is the first version of The Sound of
Krispy Kreme is one of my favorite things… I am accompanied by Stan Dunn on piano. Recorded at Joey Stann’s recording studio.
I have sung this song since I first saw Barbara Streisand sing it in the movie, Yentl. I am accompanied by Stan Dunn on piano. Recorded at Joey Stann’s recording studio.
I have been singing this song since I was in high school. I am accompanied by Greg Deppe on piano. Greg and Joey as masters. Recorded at Joey Stann’s recording studio.
I wrote this song in Central Park by the lake. A jazz trio played while I banged out the lyrics within a couple of hours. Lyrics by Joanie, music by Greg Deppe and Joanie. I am accompanied by Greg on piano. Joanie on vocals. Recorded at Joey Stann’s recording studio. Jazz still smokes whether you are alone or with another… The music was written to the words and recorded on the same day, usually with first take.
Have you ever met someone where you saw their potential, their Light, their everything but they didn’t? This is a prayer to the Universe and to any soul who might not know their greatness. Lyrics by Joanie, music by Greg Deppe and Joanie. I am accompanied by Greg on piano. Recorded at Joey Stann’s recording studio. The music was written to the words and recorded on the same day, usually with first take.
I never learned French, but I “knew” it well. Montreux, Switzerland is one of my favorite places on earth. Paris’ beauty sings in my heart. This song flew through me. Lyrics by Joanie, music by Greg Deppe and Joanie. I am accompanied by Greg on piano. Recorded at Joey Stann’s recording studio. The music was written to the words and recorded on the same day, usually with first take.
On a journey… Aren’t we all? Coming into a lifetime, we’re met with uncertainty. It’s OK to be human and explore. SO many things to learn! Here’s my take on it… Lyrics by Joanie, music by Greg Deppe and Joanie. I am accompanied by Greg on piano. Recorded at Joey Stann’s recording studio. The music was written to the words and recorded on the same day, usually with
Special Thanks
Stan Dunn, Vocal Coach
Joey Stann, Music Master and Recording Studio Owner, and Greg Deppe, Pianist
