Malisa

[steve@baselines.com]

This is a song written by Paul Van Ness in the late 70's.  I decided to cover it again because I always liked the flow of it and the sentiment.

https://baselines.com/?p=6773

 

[FreeEarCandy]

Don't know the song, but this sounds pretty good. A great song to feature your wonderful vocals.  Very enjoyable and well done!

[Kevin Walsh]

Very sweet, soulful rending of a good old song. Love your playing and your vocals, Steve!

[Bajan Blue]

Hi Steve

Never heard the song before, but your versions sounds good to me - very well played and sung

Cool

Nigel

 

[steve@baselines.com]

On 4/6/2023 at 10:59 PM, FreeEarCandy said:

Don't know the song, but this sounds pretty good. A great song to feature your wonderful vocals.  Very enjoyable and well done!

Thank you for the feedback!

[steve@baselines.com]

22 hours ago, Kevin Walsh said:

Very sweet, soulful rending of a good old song. Love your playing and your vocals, Steve!

Hey thanks Kevin!

[steve@baselines.com]

7 hours ago, Bajan Blue said:

Hi Steve

Never heard the song before, but your versions sounds good to me - very well played and sung

Cool

Nigel

 

Thanks for listening Nigel - I think only about 20 people ever heard the original ?

[Larry T.]

Yeah, really good Steve. Great production and mix. Beginning vocals, piano, bass and organ, moves the song right along so drums aren't needed. Gradual build as strings enter is perfect ????

[steve@baselines.com]

On 4/8/2023 at 12:44 PM, Larry T. said:

Yeah, really good Steve. Great production and mix. Beginning vocals, piano, bass and organ, moves the song right along so drums aren't needed. Gradual build as strings enter is perfect ????

Hey thanks for listening Larry - I appreciate the comment!

[Lynn Wilson]

Another brilliant vocal, Steve!  It's all there, just waiting for an audience.  The mix is polished, but not overly so.  Good vibes!

[steve@baselines.com]

15 hours ago, Lynn Wilson said:

Another brilliant vocal, Steve!  It's all there, just waiting for an audience.  The mix is polished, but not overly so.  Good vibes!

Hi Lynn - thank you very much.  I appreciate all the positive reinforcement.  If you hear anything that is wrong in anything I post, let me know - I can handle criticism as well from people who know what they are doing.

[jack c.]

all around nicely done.jack c.and if people would understand that we all need good/bad comments to grow!!!!

[Wookiee]

He wrote a cool song @steve@baselines.com you appear to have done it justice with this reworking.  

[bjornpdx]

Simple but quite a catchy melody. Could you post the lyrics please?  I only picked up a few words which is probably due to my hearing loss. Thanks
-Bjorn

[steve@baselines.com]

On 4/21/2023 at 9:51 AM, Wookiee said:

He wrote a cool song @steve@baselines.com you appear to have done it justice with this reworking.  

Thanks Wookiee!

[steve@baselines.com]

9 hours ago, bjornpdx said:

Simple but quite a catchy melody. Could you post the lyrics please?  I only picked up a few words which is probably due to my hearing loss. Thanks
-Bjorn

Hi Bjorn - here they are:

 

Malisa - Little Pretty One
Little Asian Child
The new citizen
with the happy smile
May this country be 
Sea to shining sea
Lit with hope and peace
for your lovely eyes

Do you remember
Sounds on the airplane
flying at night Malisa
Do you remember
Do you remember
Voices and Hands Malisa

Malisa - Little Pretty One
Little Asian Child
The new citizen
with the happy smile
May this country be 
Sea to shining sea
Lit with hope and peace
for your lovely eyes

You must have courage 
You must have courage 
You must be tough Malisa
You can be tender
You can take comfort
From those you love Malisa

May flights of angels
May flights of angels
Keep you by night Malisa
May human kindness
May human kindness
Keep you by day Malisa

Malisa - Little Pretty One
Little Asian Child
The new citizen
with the happy smile
May this country be 
Sea to shining sea
Lit with hope and peace
for your lovely eyes

Malisa - Little Pretty One
Little Asian Child
The new citizen
with the happy smile
May this country be 
Sea to shining sea
Lit with hope and peace
for your lovely eyes