Some things are beautifully simple…I discovered this song when my father was dying. It helped.
Waiting on an Angel, Ben Harper
Music, the healer.
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wompuss
July 28, 2009 at 4:42 pm
Absolutely one of my faves! Beautiful music from a beautiful soul.
wompuss
July 28, 2009 at 4:45 pm
This one with Blind Boys of Alabama still makes the hairs on my arms stand up.
Ben Harper & The Blind Boys From Alabama
music maven
July 28, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Yes, Wompie, that version of Shall Not Walk Alone is one of the most touching, emotional songs I’ve ever heard/seen. Again, my old friend, Music the Healer.
Thanks for posting that. It’s been on my favorites bar forever and it’s like an old friend.