Mother Dear
BY: Sandra (Rusty) Colwell
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Performed in Manchester, NH at Songpull 12
About the Song
I went to fort Sill, Oklahoma to see my son graduate from basic training in the Army. As I was waiting for him to go on pass I went to visit Geronimos’s grave & started to chant a tune I had been hearing. The Cherokee word for she wolf or wolf woman, somehow became the chorus & I wrote the last two verses. After seeing a young native American flag – thoughts turned to my son & I finished the song. I dedicate it to all the young men & women who serve. And to Black Elk a great healer & medicine man of the Olga Souix.
About the Songwriter
Singing for a long time professionally last 8�?9 years. Was in a band for about four years toured New England, RI, Maine, MA, etc.. Mostly country and oldies rock & roll. I love my music and can basically sing any genre with a good range of about 3 to 3 ½ octaves. So getting back to me and writing again.
Songwriter's Occupation
Medical Secretary
Songwriter Resides in…
Raymond, NH
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29 Comments
Lori F. Says:
Aug 24, 2008Rusty, your Mother Dear is awesome. Wow, blew me away. Love, Lori xo
Patricia D. Says:
Aug 25, 2008great job!!!!
Sandra C. Says:
Aug 25, 2008I just want to thank everyone for encouraging me to write, I believe Angels were with me at Ft. Sill and this song is a message of love. Rusty
Debra C. Says:
Aug 25, 2008Deb C.
I love the way you did this song. The words are strong enough to stand alone. GOOD JOB! I've never heard you sing before. You have a beautiful voice.
vicky b. Says:
Aug 25, 2008can you say "chills"??
Kenny W. Says:
Aug 25, 2008Rusty - thanks for the kind words about my song, and right back at ya! Singing a capella is tough enough, but you made it look so easy. Great stuff!
Marty D. Says:
Aug 25, 2008Sandy; powerful voice, powerful message. 'Chills' is right. Really cuts through the crazy world we live in and gets our feet on the ground again. Thanks for coming to our open mike. You were well recieved.
Dan D. Says:
Aug 25, 2008Sandy Taht was the Bomb! can't wait until the next one. You go girl!
Eric C. Says:
Aug 25, 2008Being her husband I am kind of bias. I have herd this song practiced for the previous few weeks, due to work hours I have not been able to go to the songpulls to watch the live performances. This was an OUTSTANDING!!! performance. My ear tells me that it should ONLY be performed Acapella
Traci Y. Says:
Aug 25, 2008I was fortunate to hear this song in person at the Raymond Open Mike - I got double chill bumps from the live performance! While a flute would be a nice touch, I have to say your voice is beautiful enough to carry the song just the way it is - keep 'em coming!
Ken L. Says:
Aug 25, 2008Sandy…that was absolutely ethereal, causing one to let the mind soar above all that is, allowing the psyche to move back through time and experience what was…both wonderful and tragic. Life lost in the past, gone yet lingering. Pushing the present forward to transcend and accomplish real peace and harmony.
dina m. Says:
Aug 25, 2008Sandy that was the best!!!!!!!! I still have chills from that song! Your voice is so powerful and beautiful, always was....Just keep them coming girlfriend and keep composing your own material. YOU ALWAYS WERE ONE IN A MILLION AND STILL ARE! Love, Dina xo
jim b. Says:
Aug 25, 2008hey ya kiddo this your #1 fan form illinois :O) like always your awesome huggggss to ya hun ......JIM
Sandie C. Says:
Sep 01, 2008Sandy you are fantastic!! Kyle & Michael were not surprised to see you on here at all!!! "Hey Mom, it's Sandy singing again"!!!! Yup, they remembered seeing you in Manchester for sure!! The words, melody and artist fit together so beautifully!!~ Your dedication to music is inspiring!! Go girlfriend~!
Hugs & love,
Sandie, Jeff , Kyle & Michael
XXXXXXX
LouAnn M. Says:
Sep 02, 2008Mother Dear truly came from your spirit. Thank you for sharing your gifts with us. This is beautiful.
Best wishes and all success,
LouAnn
Salete T. Says:
Sep 05, 2008AWSOME!!! Trinity and I love you. Your voice was soothing, just beautiful!!!
Keep the faith,
Salete
Antonio R. Says:
Sep 05, 2008I'm posting a link to this on some websites i go to and on my Myspace page.
--Baby Tony--
John S. Says:
Sep 08, 2008I remember the quiet which immediately overtook the room as you began this song. Everyone was captured by the words and the tone. It was difficult to get up afterwords, shake off the emotion brought on by this and get into mine own silly song. Powerful.
diane g. Says:
Sep 08, 2008You are a gift of healing!
Diane
Cameron C. Says:
Sep 09, 2008You sing it so well that I don't even think that you would need any background music. This tune is going to stick in my head all day. Great job.
Cameron Billy
Silky N. Says:
Sep 09, 2008Silky Smooth
Hi Sandy Great JOb, I know acapella is not easy, but you made it look easy.
Will lokk for others in the future:)
Sandra C. Says:
Sep 10, 2008Thanks everyone for all your wonderful comments, I feel very humbled! Make sure to rate me and check out the first one I did on songpull # 9, please rate that one as well. Hugs to all and many blessings , Rusty
Cindy D. Says:
Sep 12, 2008I just came upon this e-mail from the group I attended awhile back and all I can say is WOW! I hope you make a cd so I can order it. You have such a beautifull voice it doesn't matter what you sing I would buy it!! Thanks Cindy D
Dianne K. Says:
Sep 17, 2008Beautiful,absolutely Beautiful.
Kenny W. Says:
Sep 28, 2008Rusty,
Thanks for the nice words about "Loser". The lyrics sort of dicated a country style. I'll see what I can do with some blues next month. I did write a retro-blues tune that was covered by a great singer on the west coast named Ava Dupree. You can hear her version on my website www.swunk.com. Scroll down to the bottom of the page. Maybe we could try a duet if you'd like to sing it.
Kenny
Debra W. Says:
Oct 02, 2008Sandy,
You were great! What a voice you have and you didn't even have any background music. Simply Splendid Dear! Keep up that great voice!
Debbie
Thomas D. Says:
Oct 03, 2008Sandy, It was so good to hear your singing voice again after all these years . The story was wonderful your singing was perfect . Thanks so much for sharing and sending it to me . I am now an official songpull fan of yours. Tom unca2qt@aol.com
Susan S. Says:
Oct 03, 2008This song should be recorded for the world to enjoy. Your voice is pure and golden and you make people stop and listen. The melody and words are haunting and very special. Thank you, Rusty, for sharing this with me. Susan
Patrick C. Says:
Oct 05, 2008Patrick C. Says:
Oct 5, 2008
This song is really a heart breaking moment in my life to hear you sing with great & happy word, from the heart.
Patrick