"LUV_VUE" Perspectives

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1. Love Is The Cure - (Gerald Veasley)

2. Afro Blue - (Oscar Brown Jr. & John Coltrane)

3. Goodbye Again (I Smile) - (Barry Sames)

4. Love In The Afternoon - (Gerald Veasley)

SONG BITES…
Listen to recent vocal recordings of the “Love Journey,” CD, and a holiday selection from “Celebrate!”by Barry Sames. It is a pleasure to offer you a taste of some of the music I have enjoyed working on for the past two years. I hope you feel it…

“LOVE JOURNEY” Only God and I know how long awaited this adventure has been.A work of Love and dedication! A lifeline that speaks to my spirit…“Love Journey” is just that! It is a project that I have longed to complete for quite awhile.
I knew at nine years of age that I wanted to become a vocalist; a professional entertainer. And while my parents would forbid me to do “that music,” I yearned even more to beckon to its call. As I sneaked every week to the Uptown Theater to witness some of the most phenomenal performers that this world has EVER seen, I imagined that I too would have my opportunity.
Each time I practiced like every other little girl who aspired to be Diana Ross, Nancy Wilson, Sarah Vaughn, Mary Wells, or Martha & the Vandellas, I, too so desperately wanted to have my just do on stage. Did anyone owe me anything? No! Was I entitled to this career? No! But, as I stood as a back-up vocalist, and marveled behind Billy, and Teddy, I thought, “will I ever get an chance to give my spirit’s testimony about life?” Still, I would raise a family, complete an undergraduate and masters degree, work in various other fields while continuing to perform and record with many others…evenings & weekends, and even teach voice with the same passion I hold for my own professional world. I kept my eye on the prize, and then...it would fade inadvertedly… in the shadows, but I would pray, and catch a glimpse. Then, reach out to other passing stars while “that music” played dodge ball with my heart and spirit. Still, I am not one to give up very easily. I may venture off to focus on my immediate target for a moment when I am preoccupied, but I NEVER leave anything undone. It is just not in my spirit. So, as I stand on the threshold of this my first CD project, I am anxious like an expecting mother…choosing the right doctors to assist me with delivery, Gerald, Barry, Dr. Gibbs, Warren, “Wretched,” and others who are “Practicioners” along the way. I realize I am the only one who can deliver this project. But, it is difficult… I have never done this before. Still, I believe this is a part of my purpose, my life work, a part of my journey through life, to Sing and Teach. So, the labor pains are TOUGH,( minimal funds for great musicians and production, limited time, and material,) but I am just about at full term now…Thank you, Lord for letting me get this far. I will wait on your promise…

DISCOGRAPHY:
RECORDINGS~
• “Love Journey”-Sherry Butler 2006
• “Celebrate” CD (Breath of Heaven; Come Thou Long Expected Jesus) with Barry Sames 2003
• “Awaiting The Spirit” (A Love Supreme) Barry Sames 1998
• “Brown Skin Baby” (a film documentary and CD release) Harmony Image Productions “Moving With The Dreaming” 1999.
• “Cry Earth” (a film documentary and CD release) Harmony Image Productions
“Moving With The Dreaming” 1999
• “A Love Supreme” Barry Sames “Awaiting The Spirit” 1998
• “People Make The World Go Round” Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble “Zanzibar Blue” 1995
• “You Left Me Your Smile” (by Lamont King) the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble “LeLe” 1987
• “Wet Walnuts and Whipped Cream” the Arpeggio Jazz Ensemble “LeLe” 1987
• “You Can’t Hide From Yourself” medley-Teddy Pendergrass “Teddy Pendergrass Live” 1982
• “I Can’t Leave Your Love Alone”Teddy Pendergrass “Its Time For Love” LP 1981
• “Keep On Loving Me” Teddy Pendergrass “Its Time For Love” LP 1981