"Together" genre: Bossa Nova
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	Tender love song describing no matter how far apart, they will be "Together"
	CD: An Aging Sailor's Dream   Label: Wildstone Audio Credits: Ellen C. Ranney: lead vocal, co-author; Elliott Ranney: backup vocal, co-author, classical guitar; Billy Engle: engineer, backup vocal, bass guitar: Bill Murphy: Grand Piano; Pat Rodriguez: Percussion
	Story Behind the Song Elliott began writing this piece of music after listening extensively to A.C. Jobim. His wife, Ellen was humming along with the music as Elliott was working on the vocal arrangement. Ellen's vocal melody was superior to what Elliott was working on and it was immediatly decided that Ellen should also write the lyrics. Ellen wrote some great lyrics and Elliott did a small bit of editing. In the studio, the tracks were painstakingly recorded one at a time leaving the vocals last. At a small party, Ellen and Elliott trotted out the song to sample reaction. On the chorus, Billy added a third part harmony which was incredible. Later in the studio while adding the vocals, Ellen assisted Billy in relearning his part for a reprise and successful session. the song came about from a very dark and hard time, during which Ellen successfully completed surgery, radiation and Chemo from breast cancer. For Elliott, this song is a celebration of life; every day is a gift. This particular song is the most beautiful piece of music on the CD. When recording this piece, Elliott was not very careful keeping new and good strings on his Alvarez/Yari. Billy Engel had to tune the guitar so it would not sound out of kilter with the rest of the instruments. That was an interesting session. Lyrics Moonlight in your eyes, Opalescent pools holding your dreams Like a coveted prize, promising things to come As we go on, Together. Your hand holding mine, Trust the treasure gently offered, Leaving sad times behind. True love is waiting Anticipating, our life, Together. chorus: Together, we can make the dream come true, Somehow we'll muddle through. Together, solve the riddle save the day, Find our own way. Solo/bridge Longing in the night, Missing you so far away from me, Only your voice is right. A thread across the miles Draws us as ever, Together. Standing where the roads cross, Open to a world of choices Some to take, others lost. Knowing we'll find our way, As long as we stay, Together, Together. Chorus: Together, We can make the dream come true Somehow we'll muddle through. Toghether, solve the riddle save the day, Find our own way. vamp/fade

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