I have chased my music dreams ever since I can remember, though at times it was half heartily. For years I even left my dreams behind because I believed the lie of “you can’t have a family and your dreams.” I didn’t give up, completely … but I certainly didn’t seek out opportunities, make calls, line up gigs etc. Well, I have been taken serious steps in getting back on track and things are really taking off quicker than I’d imagined. I am beyond thankful!!!

“Move On” has been picked up by iTunes, Amazon & Rhapsody so far. I’m looking forward to finding out who else picks it up. I’m hoping it hits Spotify. There are some other plans in the works & I will definitely unveil them soon. They are BIG though, trust me!

If you’re interested in reading about the Story Behind “Move On” you can either click those words that are linked or go to my Facebook Page & search through the notes section. I hope you “LIKE” the page and will come back often to hear all the latest news.

I was in line to work with a musician that came highly recommended … actually have waited to work with him for quite some time, but for one reason or another it just hadn’t worked out yet. Please be in prayer for him. His name is Dale. I had been waiting to hear from him on a song & got word that he has suffered multiple strokes that have left him having issues with one side of his body.

On a brief side note … the first GiveAway of 2012 has started … kind of. Check it out on my Facebook page. There’s a great item up for grabs

“Move On” is the emotional account of the loss of my son, Samuel as well as the first single released from the upcoming CD “Just me.”

Written by: Loretta Rizzo & C. A. Moon

Composed by: Dennis Piper

Arranged by: Loretta Rizzo & Dennis Piper

The House That Built Me by Miranda Lambert was a favorite of mine … and still is. It speaks to my heart and touches me on so many different levels. I can relate to it and wonder if going home might help me with some things.

On a side note … can you believe it? We made it to the last day of the 30 day challenge. It only took us 8 or 9 months LOL

“You’re So Vain”  comes to mind for this topic. I enjoy Carly Simon’s music a lot and I’m sure it’s because I grew up listening to her. I guess I chose this specific song because it probably carried the most mystery through history. No one knew who Carly was talking about until just recently and the question would come up quite frequently. I personally think it should have remained a mystery … because the answer was somewhat of a let down … but any way … You’re So Vain is a song from my childhood.

Guilty … hmm … about what? I’ll go with guilty because I shouldn’t like the song or be listening to it … meaning that a lot of my friends would wonder why I was listening to it LOL This will shock a LOT of my friends but there are some that won’t be phased.

JUSTIFY MY LOVE by Madonna

Anything by Journey on piano or guitar. Really … ANYTHING! If I really have to pick one song though … I’d go with “Faithfully.”  I’m a die hard Journey fan … but old school Journey; not the new stuff that doesn’t have Steve Perry in it. I mean ya … they’re kool … but it’s just not Journey without Steve!

My instrument of choice is my vocal chords … so as a smart alleck, I could name quite a few songs LOL I won’t though. Some of you don’t know that I also play the drums (have even laid my own tracks in the studio on certain songs). My favorite song to drum to … hands down is: IN THE AIR TONIGHT

As a runner up … when I was about 12 years old, maybe 13 or 14 I wanted to take up guitar. I taught myself how to play “CLOSE TO YOU” on the guitar. I was so excited!

This is another easy one for me! When I was in high school, a friend gave me a tape (yes … they had those back when I was a kid LOL) and it was such fun music! I know you’ve heard of Peter, Paul & Mary … but did you know that they had a children’s “album” under the names “Peter, Paul & Mommy” ? My all time favorite! Every song on the tape is a great one & I have some favorites … but as a parent, this one is my all time favorite just because I know the expressions on my children’s faces when they are filled with wonder & joy. THE MARVELOUS TOY

I don’t want a funeral. I hope that when I die, I’ve lived a life that people can celebrate and remember me happily. Death is so sad for those left behind but for the one who passed, it’s a graduation in to eternal paradise. Celebrate the life I lived, the person I was and the things I accomplished … the silly & crazy side of me. Throw a party … karaoke style and have a DJ there. I would want the music to speak about my life; the good times, the struggles … each song describing every aspect of my life. My playlist would start with: POCKET FULL OF SUNSHINE

I’m thinking a flash mob … yes?