Make Believe

This is a recording that my Grandma Rita and I made back in July 2007 of the song "Make Believe" from "Showboat". She said it was one of her favorite songs that her husband, my grandfather, used to sing for her.

It was recorded on a tape (remember those) and I just set my camera down in front of my speakers, but it's still pretty good quality considering all that.

You can hear her tell me "Come on" at the beginning because we had just finished recording the song once, so I figured we were done. No, no, Grandma wanted it one more time. Also, you can hear her tell me to "open up" because she said I never opened my mouth wide enough when I sing. She was right. =)

Lyrics
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We could make believe I love you
Only make believe
That you love me
Others find peace of mind in pretending
Couldn't you?
Couldn't I?
Couldn't we?
Make believe our lips are blending
In a phantom kiss
Or two or three?
Might as well make believe
I love you
For to tell the truth
I do.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• piano
• makebelieve
• showboat
• singing
• grandma
• memories

[Treelvr2]

Oh so very nice! How sweet that you did this for your grandmother. I could detect a little bit of Al Jolson in your voice and enjoyed your singing. I love this song.

[klinsha8]

Very moving.

Thanks

[ntrimm]

Thanks. It's pretty. Makes me feel like I was there with you.