I like to listen to music from the 60’s. My son Brian used to call that music … rockin to the oldies. His description of me doing high school pick up went something like this:
“huge sunglasses … rockin to the oldies blaring … Suburban barreling down the road … kids jumping out of the way as I screeched to a halt.”
Phuft!
At least I stopped so the kids could get in.
Recently, my eleven year old grandson (son of said son Brian) exclaimed to his dad after riding in the car with me, “Dad! She makes me listen to 60’s music!”
Again … Phuft!
Like I was forcing him to stand on an ant hill or something.
Yesterday I drove to the market. I was alone in the car. Rockin to the oldies, 60’s music to be specific, was filling the air. Then it happened. I tired of Cousin Brucie. (He’s the DJ that seems to talk more than play music.) I switched to the 50’s channel. I switched just in time to hear Rosie and the Originals singing ‘Angel Baby’.
I mentioned last week that there’s music I avoid. Music that reminds me so much of Britt … it hurts. ‘Angel Baby’ is one of those songs. I have no idea how or why it was one of her favorite songs but it was.
Today I listened.
I looked in the rear view mirror.
I looked for Britt.
I looked for her smile and her laughter as she belted out the words to the song in the back seat.
As I listened for her voice, I sang. I sang as loud as I could.
I cried and I sang …
… It’s just like heaven being here with you,
You’re like an angel too good to be true.
But after all, I love you, I do,
Angel Baby, my Angel Baby …
I didn’t turn the radio off. I didn’t change the channel.
I listened to the song. And I sang my heart out.
Ruth says
oh, cathi, i cried… <3<3<3
Beth @ TheAngelForever says
No doubt Britt was singing along with you. Now to find a tissue to wipe my eyes.
Debra @ A Frugal Friend says
Beautiful….just beautiful.
Pattie says
This hurt my heart. Sending big hugs to you. xox
Jaime says
Love this…she was singing with you for sure!! Gosh. I need a tissue now. I’ll never forget when I got the call. I was 8 1/2 months pregnant with Ryan who is almost 23 now. I can’t believe it’s been that long. Miss her!! Hugs to you Monma! ♥️