A little something regarding the Venable situation...

Ben E Lou · 01-23-2004, 03:55 PM

EDIT: No longer rough and raw....new link: http://www.younglifenorthdekalb.com/y.wma

I'll be sharing this with the kids this weekend, and perhaps in another more public venue next week. Hope y'all enjoy.

--Ben

Ben E Lou · 01-23-2004, 03:59 PM

That recording is awful, and my voice is struggling right now (lack of much sleep lately), so in case you can't understand all the lyrics, here ya go:

Two heros fell one winter night, as dark as we have had

A man protects his family, a son defends his dad.

And now a widow weeps for shattered dreams and for two who won’t grow old

How can she warm her heart again in a world that is so cold?

A phone call came. We saw the news. Mom or dad shook us awake.

We cried right then. Our jaws did drop. We said, “No! There’s some mistake!”

We lost a friend. We lost a coach. Two big smiles forever gone.

Some were shocked, some angry, some disbelieved, but we all cried out as one.

CHORUS

Why, oh why did such an awful day come here?

God where are you??? How we need to know you’re near!

Let your mercy fall. Let your grace come down. Lord, please let us feel your touch.

We believe they’re in a better place, but we miss them oh so much.

I’ve seen the love of Jesus in the way you’ve cared for them

To fix a house, to give a hug, or light candles by the gym

We’re black. We’re white. We’re young. We’re old. We’re yellow. We are brown.

But we all together stand with love in this little Tucker town.

CHORUS

In time we’ll heal. We’ll carry on, but their memories will endure.

We’ll take life less for granted, of that we can be sure

Because the loving hearts of two great men, will remain with us so true

Venables, Winterstein and friends here! Good night, and we love you.

CHORUS

Ben E Lou · 02-13-2004, 06:36 PM

Wow. Over 100 views and no comments. Either it sucked, or drew no comment.

At any rate, it is a lot closer now...

Linky

There are a couple of places where my voice goes flat, and background vocals need to be added in a few key spots, but I'm pleased so far.

Vegas Vic · 02-13-2004, 07:21 PM

Those are very moving lyrics, Ben. I'm sure that the song will touch all of those who were close to them.

Ksyrup · 02-13-2004, 07:52 PM

I must have missed the original post and bump. Nicely done.

TLK · 02-13-2004, 08:05 PM

I was having trouble with the first link, but the second is downloading fine.....

Ben E Lou · 02-14-2004, 09:38 AM

Surprising and humbling development.

The Area Wrestling Tournament is at Tucker this weekend. They're going to do a memorial/remembrance right before the finals, and I've been asked to sing this song there.

I feel both nervous, and honored to do it, at the same time.

Cuckoo · 02-14-2004, 10:11 AM

Congrats SD. Break a leg, as they say.

BishopMVP · 02-14-2004, 12:09 PM

Nice song, very touching. Good luck tomorrow.

01-23-2004, 03:59 PM	#2
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	That recording is awful, and my voice is struggling right now (lack of much sleep lately), so in case you can't understand all the lyrics, here ya go: Two heros fell one winter night, as dark as we have had A man protects his family, a son defends his dad. And now a widow weeps for shattered dreams and for two who won’t grow old How can she warm her heart again in a world that is so cold? A phone call came. We saw the news. Mom or dad shook us awake. We cried right then. Our jaws did drop. We said, “No! There’s some mistake!” We lost a friend. We lost a coach. Two big smiles forever gone. Some were shocked, some angry, some disbelieved, but we all cried out as one. CHORUS Why, oh why did such an awful day come here? God where are you??? How we need to know you’re near! Let your mercy fall. Let your grace come down. Lord, please let us feel your touch. We believe they’re in a better place, but we miss them oh so much. I’ve seen the love of Jesus in the way you’ve cared for them To fix a house, to give a hug, or light candles by the gym We’re black. We’re white. We’re young. We’re old. We’re yellow. We are brown. But we all together stand with love in this little Tucker town. CHORUS In time we’ll heal. We’ll carry on, but their memories will endure. We’ll take life less for granted, of that we can be sure Because the loving hearts of two great men, will remain with us so true Venables, Winterstein and friends here! Good night, and we love you. CHORUS __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'! Last edited by Ben E Lou : 01-23-2004 at 04:00 PM.

02-13-2004, 06:36 PM	#3
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Wow. Over 100 views and no comments. Either it sucked, or drew no comment. At any rate, it is a lot closer now... Linky There are a couple of places where my voice goes flat, and background vocals need to be added in a few key spots, but I'm pleased so far. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

02-13-2004, 07:52 PM	#5
Ksyrup This guy has posted so much, his fingers are about to fall off. Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: In Absentia	I must have missed the original post and bump. Nicely done. __________________ M's pitcher Miguel Batista: "Now, I feel like I've had everything. I've talked pitching with Sandy Koufax, had Kenny G play for me. Maybe if I could have an interview with God, then I'd be served. I'd be complete."

02-14-2004, 09:38 AM	#7
Ben E Lou Morgado's Favorite Forum Fascist Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Greensboro, NC	Surprising and humbling development. The Area Wrestling Tournament is at Tucker this weekend. They're going to do a memorial/remembrance right before the finals, and I've been asked to sing this song there. I feel both nervous, and honored to do it, at the same time. __________________ The media don't understand the kinds of problems and pressures 54 million come wit'!

02-13-2004, 07:21 PM	#4
Vegas Vic Checkraising Tourists Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cocoa Beach, FL	Those are very moving lyrics, Ben. I'm sure that the song will touch all of those who were close to them.

02-13-2004, 08:05 PM	#6
TLK Pro Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Allen Park, MI	I was having trouble with the first link, but the second is downloading fine.....

02-14-2004, 10:11 AM	#8
Cuckoo College Starter Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Edmond, OK	Congrats SD. Break a leg, as they say.

02-14-2004, 12:09 PM	#9
BishopMVP Coordinator Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Concord, MA/UMass	Nice song, very touching. Good luck tomorrow.

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