This was first posted in April, 2015. I still see her over there packing groceries. Click on the word “Blogfinger” below.
By Paul Goldfinger, Editor @Blogfinger
SCENE: Wegmans under 15 checkout line. An African-American woman, perhaps age 40, was at the register. She had a pink flower in her hair.
Me: So, you’ve got the Billie Holiday look today.
She: (smiles) Do you like Billie Holiday?
Me: Very much.
She: What song of hers do you like?
Me: Uh (remembering my last blogpost) “April in Paris.”
She: How about “Good Morning Heartache?”
Me: Sure–that’s beautiful.
She: Begins singing a verse of that song. She is wonderful! The lady behind me and I stand there mesmerized. Then she finishes the verse and smiles, resuming her packing.
Me: That was so good! Thank you. (It was the first time I was ever mesmerized in a grocery store )
Billie Holiday
GOOD MORNING HEARTACHE: Diana Ross played Billie Holiday in the movie “The Lady Sings the Blues”…
View original post 18 more words
15 years ago or so, Pegi and I had the pleasure of dining in a small, wonderful restaurant in South Philly. All of the waitstaff were opera singers and so every 20 mins someone would ring a soft bell and everyone would stop eating for a few minutes to listen to a genuine opera solo by one of the waiters or waitresses. It was truly unique and amazing dining experience. Almost like being in an actual opera except nobody died.
LikeLike
Thanks Tom.
Paul Robeson used to be a singing waiter at Days. I’m not sure if it was at their venue in Asbury or OG. He performed “Old Man River” in the London debut of Show Boat.
LikeLike