Wednesday, March 28, 2012

The GUM blog hits 100!! with "New Words" - Brian Stokes Mitchell

After 2 1/2 months in existence, the Good, Uplifting Music blog playlist has reached its 100th song!

As I was deciding what song should receive this honor, I was astonished to realize I hadn't yet posted anything from the fabulous Brian Stokes Mitchell, who is quite possibly my favorite professional singer.*  He has such a rich, powerful voice, and he performs with such animation.

Please enjoy this touching song by Maury Yeston, performed by Brian Stokes Mitchell, and keep listening and recommending!


* Like so many people, I loved the soundtrack to The Prince of Egypt as soon as I heard it, especially the song, "Through Heaven's Eyes."  Later, I discovered the musical Ragtime, and loved several songs sung by the character Coalhouse Walker.  (I'll post those here sometime....)  Still later, I was watching a Christmas special with Brian Stokes Mitchell as the guest singer, and I realized that all of these were the same singer.  I looked up when and where he would be performing, and I discovered that he would be performing in Boston a few months later!  I attended the concert and it was amazing!!  He is a fantastic performer and he makes a strong connection with the audience.  I recently learned that he will be in Houston for the holiday pops concerts, too!  I am really excited....

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