Hive Open Mic #161 - BRIGHTEST STAR - An Original by Our Good Friend GLENN COLE - My Cover
My Original Song
When I saw this theme chosen by our dear friend @fernanblog I instantly thought, oh dear, what should I do?
I don't write songs unfortunately, so it was either giving this week a miss or having a go at creating one; I didn't think that would have been fair on anybody though!
Glenn Cole - Brightest Star
Our dear friend Glenn came to the rescue on this occasion with one of our favourite songs that he wrote many years ago; Some of our Arlesey Jammers have performed it in the past at our outings, but I cannot remember anybody adding a harmonica to it, so this will be my special version here on Hive.
Sadly, Glenn passed away some years ago, which makes the lyrics of this beautiful song very poignant. He is dearly missed by everyone as a person, as the marvellous musician that he was and a pillar of our community, getting everybody involved in our musical adventures.
I won't write much about the song itself, but I will say one thing, that it always brings back happy memories to all of us Jammers.
In Memory of Glenn
The Lyrics
You are the brightest star
In the darkest night
No matter where you are
I know you're burning bright
I don't wanna clip your wings
I'll never tie you down
I just wanna make the most of you
Whenever you're around
You're always on my mind
Wherever I might be
I go to sleep each night
With you in my dreams
I live for your life
I long for your smile
There'll never be a photograph
to replace what's in my mind
You're always on my mind
Wherever I might be
I go to sleep each night
With you in my dreams
I don't wanna clip your wings
I'll never tie you down
I just wanna make the most of you
Whenever you're around
You are the brightest star
Thanks for looking!
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@anna-newkey You are super talented...I really admire what you can do with. Music. I was pleased with your presentation this week 161. I look forward to always seeing your posts. I congratulate you
Wow, thank you so much, my friend!
Hive is giving me wings.. 😄
So glad you like this one!!!
Wow, these are the kind of songs that inspire and touch the heart! The lyrics are so beautiful! So much sweetness, and you obviously interpret it in such a wonderful way! The harmonica is super brutal! It gives it an even more dramatic touch. Excellent my dear friend!
That's so cool that you like the harmonica. I only learned that bit the other day, and it needs a bit of polishing, but I think it does add to the song.. I'd like to be able to bend notes on it, but I've not figured that out yet.. haha
Thank you so much, glad you like it!!!
Have a lovely day!!
I really love this presentation it look and sound so good. Hearing that the real composer is no more but you presented it so well
Hey there, my friend!
Yes, it's sad he's no longer around, but the music lives on..
Thank you so much for giving it a listen, my friend!
Music always in the heart and it won't leave there. I must say that you have done a great job again
It is good that yo did not miss out this week Just because you did not prepare an Original song, because if So, We would have missed this Beautiful peace you Rendered.
I confess, my best moment is listening to How beautifully you played the harmonica and precisely too. It was simply enchanting, I guess harmonicas have that hold on me, hahahah.
In Essence, Kudos for a nice work! @anna-newkey
Haha, that's so lovely! Thank you, my friend!
It still needs a little polish but I'm quite happy I added it to this one, so thank you for being held by it... lol
Have lovely day! 😍
Hola queridísima Anna.
Que bonita canción de su amigo
Usted la Interpreta muy bien.
Hermosa canción 💓✨💓
Gracias por compartir con nosotros 😊💕✨
Thank you, dear Yulimar, for those lovely words!! 😃
Our dear friend, this song moved us very much, we are sure that Glenn is proud of this incredible version, made with love from a person, as beautiful inside and out as you are.
You are a gem of a person and it is nice that you remember those you love with music that always prevails and leaves a legacy.
thank you for being a star hiver! ✨
Thank you, my lovely friends!! You really honour me.. 😊
Sending hugs from the cold and wet UK.. 😕😄
Ha! Magic as ever. What the hell is that G chord where you slip the third finger on the high E to the second fret.I love the sound but seem to have never seen it before!
Haha, thank you very much indeed!!!
Why can I not believe you don't know about this little trick?
It's a Gmaj7... Lovely, ain't it?
Hope, you have some sunshine up there.. Constantly p... down here.. grrrrr..
I had an inkling it might be a seventh with the F# but for some reason my head wasn't working this morning and I couldn't figure anything out! It is indeed lovely!
We have sun right now, alas the forecast is for rain in a couple of hours, boo hiss. I demand summer!
haha, ME TOO! lol
Anna how are you? we had some time without talking a bit; first of all I must tell you that I was moved by the lyrics in your voice and with the harmonica and even more knowing the history of this beautiful song... you did a great tribute to Glenn so I must applaud you for that 👏👏👏!!!!!
Something that I loved is that the song even though you didn't write it, you took ownership of it and made it so personal that if you didn't put that it was Glenn's I would have assumed that it was yours... I loved your work Anna 🌹😍💖!!!
I leave very happy with this presentation, thanks for coming to the call this week, you are simply great 🙌😀💛 and never forget that.... You Rockkk!!! 👍😉🔥🎙️🎸🎶❤️🌟🥂💥💫💯
No, thank you for such a lovely theme, although, I almost shied away from it.. haha.
I might feel inspired to write something myself one day.. who knows...
Thank you, my friend!!!
Su amigo está orgulloso de usted amiga @anna-newkey con esta hermosa interpretación que hizo de su canción👏👏👏👏😊🌹, la letra y melodía es hermosa y usted le dió su toque personal con la armónica. Me encantó, aquí hay derroche de talento. Bendiciones y éxitos🙏🎵🎵🌻🤗🌺🥰🎤🎤💛🧡❤️💕
Your friend is proud of you friend @anna-newkey with this beautiful interpretation you did of your song👏👏👏👏😊🌹, the lyrics and melody are beautiful and you gave it your personal touch with the harmonica. I loved it, there is a waste of talent here. Blessings and success 🙏🎵🎵🌻🤗🌺 🎤🎤💛🧡❤️💕
Thank you so very much for your beautiful comment!! 🙏😍
Exactly my sentiment Anke as I don't have the capacity to really write a song.
And so I'm definitely skipping this week. 😅
So sorry for your loss and I bet Glenn is smiling up there watching you do your song.
A superb one I must say as the harmonica perfectly went well with it.
👏😍
Well, thank you!! I'm glad you say that it works!
Needs a little polish on the edges, but it's coming along nicely. 😃
🙏
I really felt the longingness and sadness in this song. Glenn must be hearing you from heaven and very proud of your version. That harmonica part made this song extra special.
Thank you! He wrote a beautiful song indeed!
Really glad you like it, that's awesome. 😊
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It was a splendid presentation my dear friend. And adding that harmonica gave it a very special touch in my opinion. You did a great job and I'm glad you didn't miss this week's Open Mic.
Thank you very much! I'm glad too I didn't.. 😄
I'm certain Glenn would have lived this..
Thank you! Glad you say that!
Nice chords, I could totally imagine having a good jam with this! 🙏🤘🏼Gives me campfire festival vibes after the stage has closed and everyone has a good sing song 🎵 !
Nice “mouthy” playin too 👍
Haha, thank you very much!! 🙏
I can't compete with you, but it's always good for that, a campfire.. 😂
Aw c’mon there’s no competition here! Lol just friendly competition if anything! ;) haha.
All in good health my friend 🙏
I enjoyed this song and especially the mouthy solo
Well, one can always strive to improve, which is so me.. 😁
It is very friendly here for sure!!
And one can always improve to strive :) I used to lock myself in my bedroom for 9 hours a day as a teenager just playing the guitar and making all sorts of sounds, that’s how I learned! Haha.
We sometimes don’t know our talents until someone points them out :)
Think I am realising that now with all the kind comments and I have started locking myself in that room.. Hope, it's not too late.. 😂🤣
Take care, you totally rock!! 😍
It’s never too late, no matter how short life may seem, there’s always time to learn something new and apply it to our passion and lifestyle. Keep going, don’t let the journey stop! After all what is the true destination? We only come back to our roots in the end 🙏
I love it!
Thank you very much!! 😀
Glenn was an excellent songwriter and that was one of his best. I think I may have been the first to cover it at the White Horse.
I see you shifted the key to fit your voice and the harmonica is a nice addition. I'm happy more people will get to hear the song.
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It had to go up for me, but I had to find a key that would both suit my voice and make the harmonica work. G was a compromise for that.
I'll sure take it out in future.. it's a marvellous tune.
Even so, you brought this song with all the memories of your friends. I like this song.
😃 Thank you! 🥰
A very heartfelt song friend. The harmonica arrangement sounds great. I'm sure that friend enjoyed your rendition very much.
A big hug for you 🤗
Thank you, I'd like to think so! 😃
I loved the addition of the harmonica solo and it was great to hear you play it live yesterday. Good job, I think Glenn would have enjoyed hearing you play this too.
Thanks! I hope he would have!
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