Piano Man Tim! by Andra Webb
I thought your performance at the Shelby Library went well, considering the amount of time you(we) had to prepare. ONE DAY! It was because you just had too many "arrns in the farr"! (or, "irons in the fire")
But I enjoyed myself. It was fun.
I was glad the singing event was moved inside the library instead of outside in the pavillion area, where it was originally scheduled to take place. I couldn't imagine the response you'd have gotten if more people had heard your "I'm Alive and Alone" song. Only a handful of people showed up to listen, since everyone else was at a Shelby High School ball game. Lucky for you!
I thought the song was supposed to be a humorous one, as you started out. The fellow sitting in the front even chuckled. Me too. Then as you sang on, we all realized you were serious! Oh my gosh! I don't know how everyone else was feeling, but I was really starting to feel bumbed out! I noticed the little girl that came with her mother to hear you sing, had laid down, with her head on her mommy's lap! Ready for bed I'm sure by then! After you finished, no one said a word at first. Then the librarian, with a sense of humor thank goodness, spoke up and said "Maybe you need to talk, Tim, instead of singing." As in "therapy", was what she meant. That broke the depressed atmosphere! We all had a good laugh after that.
Tim, you're an outstanding musician and singer. You can also be a hoot! Without even trying! I enjoyed the performance. You've written some beautiful songs, minus "I'm Alive and Alone", of course. I still laugh about that.
I had a good time there at the Shelby Library. Thankyou for inviting me to sing a couple of my songs with you that evening.
Oh, and one other thing... Please feel free not to recite anymore of your poetry! I agree with the guy in the front row; it'd be best to just stick with the singing!
