So many of the late Al Jarreau’s songs touched and healed my heart; his music had a tremendous impact on me during that time of my life. It’s interesting to realize that this was all happening long before the Internet. There was no “googling” to get information about an artist, no going on line to look up the lyrics. I knew Al Jarreau through his music and that was enough for me. And, my goodness, what positive music it was!
Mornin’
Mornin’ Mr. Radio
Mornin’ little Cheerios
Mornin’ sister Oriole
Did I tell you everything is fine
In my mind
Mornin’ Mr. Shoe Shine Man
Shine ’em bright in white and tan
My baby said she loves me and
Need I tell you that
Everything here is just fine
In my mind
‘Scuse me if I sing
My heart has found its wings
Searchin’ high and low
And now at last I know
Mornin’ Mr. Golden Gate
I should walk but I can’t wait
I can’t wait to set it straight
I was shakin’ but now I am
Makin’ it fine
Here in my mind
My heart will soar
With love that’s rare and real
My smiling face will feel every cloud
Then higher still
Beyond the blue until
I know I can
Like any man
Reach out my hand
And touch the face of GOD
Alonzo
And when I think of Alonzo-
He was king around the bay
He’d come sporting and flashing
Hearts would drift away
Could be-he had a dream-
Came upon the scene where the
Lamb and lion play
How could he start to school her
Or rule her with feet of sand and clay
Alonzo declared that he must
“Reach to heaven-for heaven”