A Request from Nadirah Shakoor

Soulsingah · Post by **Soulsingah** » August 22, 2007 10:42 pm

Hi Everyone,

Will somebody pinch me please I still can hardly believe this is finally happening! Tomorrow I am meeting with Mac Macanally to start pre-production on the CD and we are now shooting for early November to start recording! I have had many opportunies come my way in this life of mine and the opportunity to do this CD is way at the top of the list of " the best moments in my life."

In 1992 I fell in love with a hip hop group called "Arrested Development" after seeing their video "Tennessee". I was attracted to them because their lyrics were positive, their image was down home and friendly, the group included women and men working side by side, they embraced their southern roots as well as their African roots, and the music was a celebration of life. Becoming a member of the group later that same year was a dream come true for me and one that I will forever cherise. When we disbanded the Universe had something else in store for me, the opportunity to sing with Jimmy Buffett. To be honest at the time I thought Jimmy was a jazz singer and when I received his CDs I was a little nervous because it was so different from where I had been musically. 12 years, 13 tours and about 15 albums later I am still here and I have learned soooo much. Watching Jimmy put smiles in the hearts and on the faces of 20 thousand people every time he does a concert is still an amazing experience for me. Getting to know him as a person has been even more amazing. He has been more than an employer to me as well as my family and I consider him to be a friend and one of my teachers in this life of music that I live. For him to offer me a gift such as this is mind boggling and once again I find myself a little nervous. Because YOU are the reason Jimmy continues to do what he does, I am humbly asking for your input.

Jimmy has so many songs to choose from! I really want to know what you would like to hear on this album. I'd also like to know if there are any particular songs that have touched your individual lives in some special way and how. I will check in here at Buffett News over the next few weeks for your thoughts and ideas. If you are more comfortable sending a private message I welcome it.

With Much Appreciation and Anticipation,

Nadirah (aka Soulsingah)

Post by **SMLCHNG** » August 22, 2007 10:45 pm

Good luck, Nadirah!!!!

Love your voice on "Son of a Son Of a Sailor"!!

chippewa · Post by **chippewa** » August 22, 2007 10:49 pm

What a "positive" post! Thanks for asking for input, I've now got a project for the weekend.

Best of luck to you in this endeavor!

surfpirate · Post by **surfpirate** » August 22, 2007 10:51 pm

Now THIS is exciting. Best of luck and I can't wait to hear the final product. I'll echo the words about your voice on Son of a Son of a Sailor. Takes that song to a whole other level. Waves of positive phinpower to you and all involved with the whole effort!

~~~~~ surfpirate

PHAW Webmistress · Post by **PHAW Webmistress** » August 22, 2007 10:52 pm

Nadirah - first of all THANK YOU! for the gift of your talent!

Second of all - I'll put my thinking cap on and give you a couple of songs that have special meaning to me personally

And when the time comes - let us know how we can help pimp it (I am the parrothead pimpette afterall

)

Many blessings and phin power for an awesome experience!!!

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » August 22, 2007 10:54 pm

Congratulations and thanks for dropping in to let us know how the cd is coming.

Good luck with your project!

((((Nadirah))))

Tequila Revenge · Post by **Tequila Revenge** » August 22, 2007 10:58 pm

wow

goose bumps and speachless ......

Background vocals to R E S P E C T

Sweet lady, it's hard to find a "box" to put you in

but I WILL be thinking about it.

Gulfbreeze · Post by **Gulfbreeze** » August 22, 2007 11:02 pm

Whatever you decide...I'm buying it.

And thank you...

If you like/listen to Jonathan Butler...Fire and Rain and No Woman No Cry are pretty powerful...especially live...

Redemption Song

pbans · Post by **pbans** » August 22, 2007 11:05 pm

I've said before that I'd listen to you sing the phone book......but other people may not be as open minded....

Since the first time I heard the "Redemption Song" version of APLA40, I've longed for MORE....I get goose bumps just from the couple of lines....I can only imagine what the whole song would sound like!!

GOOD LUCK....and can't wait to see what happens!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » August 22, 2007 11:08 pm

Holy freakin' cow it's Nadirah! You're awesome chica, thanks for stopping by and doing what you do. I'm SO excited to see what you come up with.

Sincerely,

Tone Deaf in Denver

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » August 22, 2007 11:22 pm

Thanks for stopping here Nadirah! and thank you for sharing your wonderful gift of song with us! It is ALWAYS such a pleasure to hear your voice. I have been blessed this year to here you sing APLA40/Redemption song and it is great! I would love to hear the whole song! and Son of a Son goes without saying! I will have to think about what other input i can give and i will post it here! In the meantime i must tell you YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Elrod · Post by **Elrod** » August 22, 2007 11:28 pm

Thanks for stopping by Nadirah! Best of luck with the album!

No musical suggestions from me, but I can't wait to hear the album!

Migration Michelle · Post by **Migration Michelle** » August 22, 2007 11:29 pm

Thanks Nadirah! What a fantastic post!

I LOVE Son of a Sailor and especially LOVE Trying to Reason with Hurrican Season.

Good Luck with your album....thanks for everything!

Mr Play · Post by **Mr Play** » August 22, 2007 11:34 pm

This is awesome news!! Incoming PM.

pojo · Post by **pojo** » August 22, 2007 11:36 pm

Wow... its actually Nadirah

You are AMAZING!!! You definitely have earned your R.E.S.P.E.C.T. Enjoy recording with Mac and we will be anxious to hear your fabolous voice on the CD.

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » August 23, 2007 12:49 am

Welcome to BN, Nadirah!

Congratulations on this opportunity. I'm soooo looking forward to the results!!

You've already mentioned Pirate/Redemption Song. This sends *chills* down my spine!

I am a Kid of a Kid of a (World War I) Sailor, so that one is special, as well.

I'd love to hear Coast of Marseilles and La Vie Dansante.

Chansons Pour Les Petits Enfants would be awesome, since I heard the story behind it from the families Jimmy wrote about. I was once aboard the yacht Venus (before she sunk) and met Magnus' and "Mr. Moon's" parents.

Creola!

Great Heart

It's so literally true, you almost have to consider Smart Woman (In A Real Short Skirt).

Changing Channels.

Blue Heaven Rendezvous

Just for starters!

jonesbeach10 · Post by **jonesbeach10** » August 23, 2007 12:50 am

Hey Nadirah!!!

I'll echo what others have said with Son of a Son of a Sailor and Pirate Looks at 40 with the Redemption Song.
I'll also add (trying to think outside the box) Banana Republics, One Particular Harbour, Regabilly Hill, Holiday, Off to See the Lizard, USS Zydecolsmobile. Perhaps hearing The Weather is Here from the girl's point of view would be pretty cool.

Dutch Harbor PH · Post by **Dutch Harbor PH** » August 23, 2007 3:11 am

SchoolGirlHeart wrote:Welcome to BN, Nadirah!
Congratulations on this opportunity. I'm soooo looking forward to the results!!
You've already mentioned Pirate/Redemption Song. This sends *chills* down my spine!
I am a Kid of a Kid of a (World War I) Sailor, so that one is special, as well.
I'd love to hear Coast of Marseilles and La Vie Dansante.
Chansons Pour Les Petits Enfants would be awesome, since I heard the story behind it from the families Jimmy wrote about. I was once aboard the yacht Venus (before she sunk) and met Magnus' and "Mr. Moon's" parents.
Creola!
Great Heart
It's so literally true, you almost have to consider Smart Woman (In A Real Short Skirt).
Changing Channels.
Blue Heaven Rendezvous
Just for starters!

jonesbeach10 wrote:Hey Nadirah!!!
I'll echo what others have said with Son of a Son of a Sailor and Pirate Looks at 40 with the Redemption Song.
I'll also add (trying to think outside the box) Banana Republics, One Particular Harbour, Regabilly Hill, Holiday, Off to See the Lizard, USS Zydecolsmobile. Perhaps hearing The Weather is Here from the girl's point of view would be pretty cool.

Nadira!!!!! Welcome! I too echo the above! I would love to hear your twist on "It's My Job"

What do you think of "I wish Lunch Could Last Forever"?
What ever the choice...I can't wait!!!

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » August 23, 2007 5:40 am

pbans wrote:I've said before that I'd listen to you sing the phone book......but other people may not be as open minded....

Since the first time I heard the "Redemption Song" version of APLA40, I've longed for MORE....I get goose bumps just from the couple of lines....I can only imagine what the whole song would sound like!!

GOOD LUCK....and can't wait to see what happens!

ditto here

and one that is only a demo, "Asking Us to Dance". I'd think you could bring a different approach, and with Mac running the boards..

photogal · Post by **photogal** » August 23, 2007 8:27 am

Wow!! Cant wait, this is exciting!
How about Distantly in Love?
Some one else mention Holiday, love your vocals on that one.
My mind is racing here, toooo many songs.

PS. If the band gets on a plane for key west on Nov 2 can ya come with them??!!! I cant remember you being at motm, you'd like it!!