“Love me like a river does; cross the sea…love me like a river does; endlessly”

Those were the lyrics that introduced me to Melody.  That was in 2007 in the basement bar of the Dolphin Striker in Portsmouth, NH.  I recall the night very well, I was celebrating the fact that I had been in the Navy for 5 years.

Virgin Vinyl Sunday this week is Melody Gardot – The Absence.  Her third album and one that I’ve had in my waiting to open backlog for about 6 months.  After listening, I don’t know how I let it sit there unopened for so long.

I find her story to be heartwarming and a true inspiration.  The same year I joined the Navy she was run over by a car while riding her bike.  That accident left her unable to speak and walk.  She also suffers from photosensitivity (as do I) and hyperacusis (extreme sensitivity to normal sounds).  It’s amazing that she when on to record so much great music.

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Keep Spinning,

–Tom