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Grow Old With Me
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(Mary Chapin Carpenter cover) The second of two songs for the CBC February 2011 Challenge. I sang this John Lennon song (yup, he wrote it) many years ago at my younger sister's wedding. (Karaoke BT, my lead vocal; final mix by Wayne Dwyer)
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Queen of the Cover Songs...
This is something I'm doing just for fun -- to live out a lifelong dream since the age of around 7 or so when I realized that I could carry a tune (without the use of a bucket!) and it didn't sound bad. Much love and thanks go to those in my SoundClick family (and now beyond!) who helped to encourage/challenge me to spread my wings to try this out and continue to take it to the next level. Without your kind support I'd still be just a listener (not that there's anything wrong with that).
Song Info
Genre
Acoustic Cover Songs
Charts
Peak #135
Peak in subgenre #2
Author
John Lennon
Rights
HFA Lic #1124269728
Uploaded
February 11, 2011
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.1 MB 128 kbps 3:22
Story behind the song
Dedicating this song to Doug, my husband and Valentine for over 7 years now (he even proposed to me, via his six-year-old daughter, on Valentine's Day in 2004)... NOTE: Karaoke BT used with permission of Karaoke Version (http://www.karaoke-version.com/mp3-backingtrack/mary-chapin-carpenter/grow-old-with-me.html)
Lyrics
GROW OLD WITH ME =============== Grow old along with me The best is yet to be When our time has come We will be as one God bless our love God bless our love Grow old along with me Two branches of one tree Face the setting sun When the day is done God bless our love God bless our love Spending our lives together Man and wife together World without end World without end Grow old along with me Whatever fate decrees We will see it through For our love is true God bless our love God bless our love
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Heleana Maria
Apr 17, 2011
Hi Mary, Grow Old With Me is a beautiful Song indeed! I love the emotion you showed througout the song! It is so peacefilled and the music is Perfect! Many Abundant Blessings, Your friend, Heleana Maria
Tony DeLecce
Mar 19, 2011
Well have to admit I thought I knew every Lennon song in existence and I learned something today. From the same vintage as real Love came on a Tape Yoko gave Paul. I can see why the other Beatles did not finish it the song John left was too rough to even work with. This is a beautiful song. You have done a great job bringing this to life. I will have to check out Mary Chapins version. Very good! Glad to hear you are tackling the Music Man. I have seen Shirley Jones sing it and she does a great job. But... I was a fan of MA Partridge!
Ralph Atkinson
Feb 22, 2011
MC, you have a voice like a bell and you really rung this one. Beautiful!
littlegreenman
Feb 18, 2011
Couldn't help shedding a tear or two listening MC. Beautifully sung, thank you for this one :)
Jiri Hajek - composer
Feb 18, 2011
Amazing song, amazing performance, so emotional, you are outstanding artist, Mary!! Jiri
Beautiful emotional singing, Mary. This old song has such a wonderful message for us all - and you delivered it with brilliance! Thank you for this song on CBC Valentine's Challenge, and for the dl to our JBBQ Music Player.
Rodrica Rudge
Feb 16, 2011
Beautiful song - I didn't know it was by Lennon until now. Lovely vocals!
Jonsson
Feb 15, 2011
I must admit that I am quite a Lennon fan, but I never noticed this one before now. But beautiful song and beautiful performed ! Wonderful in all aspects.
DHW
Feb 15, 2011
emotion all over this song! :)
VMP (USA)
Feb 15, 2011
So romantic and beautifully sung. A very special tune, wonderful choice!
Harry Edgar
Feb 15, 2011
John who ha ha great vocals on this Mary loved it
The Smivets
Feb 14, 2011
Beautifully sung MC - a great song and I never knew it was by Lennon til now!
Michael Bennett
Feb 14, 2011
Another terrific rendition with really nice vocals and timbre!!!
Finnski
Feb 13, 2011
another great track from you - well done!
Michael R7 GT
Feb 12, 2011
My heart is melting! Fabulous vocals MC!!
Michael Duran
Feb 12, 2011
lovely vocal MaryC very nice control & delivery
Carlo D'Anna
Feb 12, 2011
Wonderful delivery and sweet tune!