That song we had discussed and sang earlier in the day, Shule Agra, became the catalyst for another evening of song like last night. Jim handed Pamela the guitar and explained about our discussion this morning in the car. He asked Pamela and Anita to sing their version to Ger. Ger listened attentively as they did and then serenaded them with Call Me Down!
Then Ger passed the guitar to Jim, who came out into the center of the room and asked Ger to sing Curra Road. The entire room liked the song apparently as everyone sang along and we had some nice harmonies going on. So here was Ger, in a room 3500 km away from home and the roomful of people was singing his song. Kinda neat, don�t you think?
Mike Hanrahan took out his bouzouki and played along with everyone, like the other night. Darrell sang On the Road Again and then every musician in the room had an opportunity with the guitar. After the guitar was put away, we sang a capella Beach Boys stuff and Doo Wop songs in as many parts harmony as we could. We reluctantly left at 4 AM and basked in the afterglow of a magical night outside on Water Street. And I had the privilege of driving Ron Hynes home after he visited with Jim and Lillian a bit at home. I considered it a supreme honor on that night when he showed what a perfect magician he is. The magic he helped to create there at Erin�s was a priceless gift.
Had the camera with me and took a shot of the harbour from the Battery above Ron's house and then went home and sent out the rest of the emails before I went to bed. |
