To kick off the holiday season, Diane of Good Mourning, Glory! will be hosting a week long blog carnival complete with guest bloggers and giveaways to celebrate diversity and coexistence. Yours truly will be a guest blogger on Saturday, November 21.
Therefore, to celebrate the Coexist Blog Carnival, Diane (also our Musical Monday host) has requested this week’s participants pick a song with a coexist theme. I chose From a Distance by Bette Midler.
Several years ago during my teaching days, my elementary students sang From a Distance for our holiday concert. The words are much more meaningful when you hear a choir of young children from different ethnicities sing the song. I still get choked thinking about their sweet voices.
As I searched for the video, I stumbled upon a Christmas version of From a Distance. It’s a nice twist to a song already about peace, harmony and love for everyman.
I hope you watch the Christmas version. The images are truly stunning.
12 Comments
November 16, 2009 at 6:47 am
really REALLY nice post!!
November 16, 2009 at 8:47 am
Congrats! What a great song choice! I love Bette Midler’s voice. Have a peaceful life
November 16, 2009 at 9:33 am
Lovely song and that 2nd video is gorgeous. Great post!
November 16, 2009 at 12:50 pm
Great post. Thanks for stopping by my guest post today at Diane’s..
November 16, 2009 at 2:07 pm
Hi mom. Nice song! Have a good day. =)
November 16, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Bette Midler has a great voice!
November 16, 2009 at 3:13 pm
Ok I have always loved Bette Midler!! I don’t care what she sings!! Loved your choice and both videos!
November 16, 2009 at 3:20 pm
Bette is one of my ALL TIME favorites. I so love her. Her singing, acting everything. What a wonderful choice for this
Have a great week ahead and happy MM
November 16, 2009 at 6:28 pm
Great song & I love the second version!
November 17, 2009 at 3:24 am
I like Bette Midler. This is a great version. It’s great you found one that’s christmas style
November 18, 2009 at 12:57 am
Congrats and love the videos!
November 20, 2009 at 11:36 pm
You just never know what Denise will select next for Musical Monday…