Thank You, from Nadirah

SchoolGirlHeart · Post by **SchoolGirlHeart** » September 4, 2007 9:27 pm

drunkpirate66 wrote:And on a side note - you were so great during the Labor Day Weekend show! Looking forward to seeing you this saturday . . . the way you sang "Redemption Song" with Pirate Looks at 40 was very special!

what dp66 said!!

finz2oob · Post by **finz2oob** » September 4, 2007 9:30 pm

Nadirah it sounds like you have whipped up a
perfect Callaloo! It's wonderful that you want
to put your spin on the songs while still honoring
Jimmy and Mac. We can't wait to hear it! Best of
luck!(not that you'll need it.....)

conched · Post by **conched** » September 4, 2007 9:46 pm

Soulsingah wrote:I said Crazy World was the title of Mac's first CD. Thanks for making that correction of course it's simply "Mac McAnally" and I'm probably the last to hear it.

from me too.

I wish I was more familiar with all of Mac's albums and I wouldn't have had to google and ask.

pojo · Post by **pojo** » September 4, 2007 10:49 pm

Nadirah...

You have fantastic choice in songs... Wonder Why We Ever Go Home got me through my Middle East Deployment.

I know you sing this live... how about Cairo?

Shannon

UpstateNYPH · Post by **UpstateNYPH** » September 4, 2007 11:04 pm

Wow, I cant wait for this. Best of luck Nadirah, I am really looking forward to the CD!

Tequila Revenge · Post by **Tequila Revenge** » September 5, 2007 12:39 am

Soulsingah wrote:Wow! Thank you all so much! Everyone here at Buffett News has been so welcoming! I really appreciate all the thought you are putting into this and the sharing of your personal experiences.

Here is the latest.
Mac and I recorded demos of three songs while we were in Alabama.
They are:

1. Wonder Why We Ever Go Home
2. Son of a Son of a Sailor (duet w/Jimmy)
3. Why you Wanna Hurt My Heart ( by Art Neville).

In my humble opinion, they came out great! How lucky am I to have a Song Writers Hall of Fame inductee who is nominated for Musician of the Year producing my CD?

I left the studio with a new confidence and a real sense that I can truly do this! Any singer can sing a song but it is important to me that I present these songs in a way that (a) honors Jimmy as a songwriter (b) allows me to be me, and (c) doesn't p*** off his fans

If you saw Tiki Bar's post in which she was nice enough to put your suggestions in order by popular vote, you know I have to do Pirate Looks at 40/Redemption Song and Creola! Believe it or not, you also have me seriously considering Somewhere Over the Rainbow! Cindi, of the Balcony Girls reminded me about another song and when I mentioned it to Mac he told me that Jimmy wrote it with me in mind, so I'm definitely doing "Callaloo".

I can't reveal everything. A girl has to have a little mystery about herself, but I will share one other thing today. Jimmy suggested I check out Mac's very first album "Crazy World" which he released at the tender age of 19. Mac just happened to have one lying around the studio and gave me a copy. If you're not familiar with the album may I say that it is definitely worth listening to. The very first song Mac ever wrote is on there. It's a special collection from the heart and soul of an innocent young country boy from Mississippi. I find it be beautiful, heartfelt and pure. I'm glad Jimmy brought it to my attention (that's why he gets the big bucks). I've already got my heart set on one of the songs and I'm thinking about a 2nd one.

Mermaid in Disguise mentioned trying out some songs at Meeting of the Minds unfortunately I won't be able to go this year. It is however, a fantastic idea that I am going to be brave and run with. We have decided to debut a few of the songs live at Margaritaville in Las Vegas on Friday October 26. It's the Friday before Jimmy's 2nd show at the MGM Grand. I hope at least some of you can "Meet me at Margaritaville.
That's all for now, thanks again for being so welcoming and for participating in my journey. I will check in with you again soon and keep you in the loop.

Nadirah

I'll go out on a limb here............The Flamingo will have serious traffic/people issues

Conolulu · Post by **Conolulu** » September 5, 2007 4:56 am

Loving these choices!

Thank you , Nadirah.....

flipflopgirl · Post by **flipflopgirl** » September 5, 2007 6:04 am

Can't wait to hear them all Nadirah! and thanks again! I won't be in Vegas

but i am lucky enough to have a ticket to see Mac when he is in NYC!(want to join him?!?

)

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » September 5, 2007 6:39 am

conched wrote:Was this Mac's first album?

http://www.macmcanally.com/index.php?page=disco

wow.. that looks familiar.

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » September 6, 2007 11:31 pm

Soulsingah wrote:That's all for now, thanks again for being so welcoming and for participating in my journey. I will check in with you again soon and keep you in the loop.

Nadirah

Thank you for inviting us, and sharing some highlights!

Very exciting developments already, and you've barely just begun!

Take it all in, it's as big as it seems!!

springparrot · Post by **springparrot** » September 6, 2007 11:35 pm

Wonder Why We Ever Go Home!
WOW---one of my favorites

can't wait to hear it

chippewa · Post by **chippewa** » September 6, 2007 11:40 pm

springparrot wrote:Wonder Why We Ever Go Home!
WOW---one of my favorites

can't wait to hear it

I'm hearing this one on the soundtrack in my mind, and it's sounding pretty good already.

popcornjack · Post by **popcornjack** » September 7, 2007 1:40 am

chippewa wrote:
springparrot wrote:Wonder Why We Ever Go Home!
WOW---one of my favorites

can't wait to hear it
I'm hearing this one on the soundtrack in my mind, and it's sounding pretty good already.

Like I mentioned---can't be there on the 26th, it's my birthday, WWWEGH would still be awesome, cause one of these crazy friends of mine will be there

phjrsaunt · Post by **phjrsaunt** » September 7, 2007 8:49 am

East Texas Parrothead wrote:You go, girl. We're all so excited.

Great choices so far. Am glad to see the Aaron Neville in the mix. Saw him for years at Tipitina's before anyone ever heard of him *or* his brothers.

Keeping my phins and pheathers crossed for "Creola."

Keep us posted.

Exactly what ETP said! Your voice will SOOOOOOO fit with "Creola," which is one my favorite songs of ALL time! It's just seven minutes of "ahhhhhhh"

Tiki Bar · Post by **Tiki Bar** » September 7, 2007 9:25 pm

Soulsingah wrote:We have decided to debut a few of the songs live at Margaritaville in Las Vegas on Friday October 26. It's the Friday before Jimmy's 2nd show at the MGM Grand. I hope at least some of you can "Meet me at Margaritaville.

Nadirah

Had no plans to go to Vegas this year... til you posted this!

Seems a couple balcony girls and a tiki bar will be meeting you in Margaritaville!

Phoned into a chum
with my bottle of rum
and wound up booking a flight!!

STL PARROTHEAD · Post by **STL PARROTHEAD** » September 7, 2007 10:21 pm

Oh!!!
thanx for sharing with us all that is developing.....(well not ALL) we do need some surprises.....

Can't wait until the finished CD comes out!!!!

I anxiously await!!!!!!!

bravedave · Post by **bravedave** » September 7, 2007 11:02 pm

Ms. Shakoor is my new favorite Reefer.
(Sorry Josh)
I just love it!

conched · Post by **conched** » September 9, 2007 4:58 am

Nadirah on Youtube

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m5i0I9Lf0uI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5RHZLrvrZKI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pohSRHwMcSY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnZ46wbYMOw

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lDAz5vXoXI

geekiegecko · Post by **geekiegecko** » September 10, 2007 3:59 pm

Tiki Bar wrote:
Soulsingah wrote:We have decided to debut a few of the songs live at Margaritaville in Las Vegas on Friday October 26. It's the Friday before Jimmy's 2nd show at the MGM Grand. I hope at least some of you can "Meet me at Margaritaville.

Nadirah

This Makes me so sad

I will miss you by one week. But at least I will get to see you on stage on the 20th. Good Luck Nadirah! Can't wait for your CD to come out

Jollymom21 · Post by **Jollymom21** » September 10, 2007 6:39 pm

Hey Nadirah - Wow!! I am so excited for you (and us!!). Sounds like things are going really well. Thank you for asking our input and also keeping us posted!! I can't wait to hear it all. One of my favorite parts of Jimmy's concerts are the songs where we really get to hear you sing -- I love your voice! Good luck to you as you continue this journey and don't forget to enjoy every minute of it!!! Have fun!

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