Drops , Above and Below

The ocean stirs the heart , inspires the imagination and brings eternal joy to the soul.

Robert Wyland

Pops: Satchmo The Great

" What we play is life. " 

Louie Armstrong



music is such a large part of my life , whether I'm playing horribly or listening I can't think of a time when it wasn't the center of my universe.  
growing up I can remember my friends and I waiting for the next new Beatles release , sitting in the music booth making sure there was no skips in the 45 before I brought it. Side A and B. 

there is something magical walking the streets and a song coming from some store front  , passing car or an apartment window playing a forgotten song from years younger. 

there are artist that will always be at the top of my collection even if I never listen to them anymore , such as the Beatles , because they are so embedded within my mind I don't have too. Neil Young who carried me through my teens years and beyond but at this point I find just to depressing to spin anymore. 

of course there is Van Morrison whom I still can't stop listening to. there are always at least 3-4 cds of his in the player of my car. the other slots are used to shift artist in and out.and of course there is always Roy Buchanan when I need a change of pace. 

all timeless. but there is one artist , Louie Armstrong , that I could listen too forever. the voice of God. from children to the eldest statesmen there is comfort listening to songs like:

What a wonderful Life
Dream a little dream of me
Our love is here to stay
Mack the Knife
Moon River

They don't have an age , they are just classic and will live on forever. sitting on a beach , watching the stars and listening to old Pops , life doesn't get any better.