Through a mutual group of friends I had met Nancy a few years ago. Once she had given me a CD, of John Martyn, and I'd liked it. I'd liked it in the seventies too.
Lately, whenever I've run into Nancy she had suggested some music I might want to listen to. And today her husband and family allowed her to take the afternoon off and come over to my house and play guitar and sing songs.
Now, that's more or less normal. Aging rock-star wannabees. But, it was FUN! And, we instantly hit it off musically. She plays guitar at about the same level as I do, which is to say at a minimum we're fairly competent finger-pickers, and we both have a musical ear, so we can find tunes almost immediately. And there's that certain sort of musical chemistry that allows us to fall into harmonies instantly, no preparation, just right after the first four beats.
It was magic for me, and I hope for her. I've been waiting thirty years for this.
So, we put together some basic tunes, found that we could perform well together, and now we've got a musical future out in front of us that looks like a ton of fun.
More to come.
Here she is sitting by my fireplace..
Thanks to her husband and children for the trust, and the afternoon.
