Thank You, Dad

I will always remember the day. It was a day that forever changed my life. My dad, without any reason or pretext, brought me a most wonderful gift: my first jazz cd. It was the greatest hits of one Mel Torme. This was my first introduction to the genre. I fell in love with the music of Mel Torme, his smooth vocals and wonderful lyrics. It pulled me away from other bands like NSYNC. Thank you, Dad! After Torme, many other greats were soon to follow. The cds were given without any fanfare. I would often be sitting in the living room, reading a book, and a jazz cd would show up at my side. Among the treasures were Bobby Darin, Ray Charles, Louis Armstrong, Billie Holliday, and Frank Sinatra. 

Sitting in my cozy apartment in China tonight, I put on that first Mel Torme cd, and it brought such sweet memories. Thank you, Dad, for giving me such wonderful music, and such wonderful memories.

This is one of the infinity of reasons that I love my Dad. He's the best in the world.

And now, for your listening pleasure:

Mel Torme

Bobby Darin

Maybe I'm such a hopeless romantic because I grew up listening to songs like this. :)