Ugh - I apologize to anyone listening to this for the horrendous quality of the recording. I either need a better DAW, more memory for my computer, or both. Kept getting an error message with my condenser mic, so I had to just use my laptop mic to finish the job. I was in the groove and just wanted to get some kind of ghost track up for this project.

It?s About Love
By Michelle Caminos

Verse 1
Jessie and Tina been together for nearly 20 years
Best friends, where one was the other always was near
One day Tina had an accident, put her in critical care
They told Jessie ?family only? you can?t go in there
You see, Jessie is a woman that?s her only crime
Maybe if they lived in another time?
It?s about love
That?s all there is

Verse 2
Bennie came home from college last summer full of fear in his heart
Knew he had to tell his parents the secret that was tearing him apart
He bravely sat them down in the living room and tried his best to explain
As he looked in their eyes, it broke his heart ?cause he could see their pain
Son we only want what?s best for you, his father said
And his mom was worried for him about the hard road ahead
But it?s about love
That?s all there is

Chorus
No matter what you think, how you vote, who you love, I hope we can all agree
One thing?s for sure: we should all be allowed to live free
Fear, hate, judgment, intolerance
None of it really makes any sense
?Cause it?s about love
That?s all there is

Verse 3
J.D. has two daddies and the boy is just as bright as can be
His teacher at school says she?s never seen a kid who?s so happy
Secretly some folks in town may think it?s a little weird
But once they get to know the family they quickly get over their fear
J.D. has a loving and secure home
When so many less fortunate are left alone
It?s about love
That?s all there is

Chorus
No matter what you think, how you vote, who you love, I hope we can all agree
One thing?s for sure: we should all be allowed to live free
Fear, hate, judgment, intolerance
None of it really makes any sense
?Cause it?s about love
That?s all there is

WOW Michelle. What a great voice!!!

Thank you! Thankfully, I've fixed the problem with my condenser mic now, so I can properly re-record this. Now I just need quiet and time! ;-)

This is my first listen to you. What a beautiful, emotion-filled voice you have. I live in NY, and this topic affects a few friends I have, so it really hits home. Powerful message, and sung so beautifully. Thank you. Loved this! ;-)

Thanks, Dani! I've been checking out your stuff, too, and wowza!! :)

I think we had the first NY same-sex marriage in NY here in Albany the other day (if I have my facts straight) -- one of the people was a guy I work with.

Outstanding vocal Michelle. Your voice is beautiful and strong and it really sends your message straight to the heart. Your lyrics are really cool and you can really see the vision in your mind of the story.

Looking forward to hearing your song in conclusion.

Beautiful work.

Thanks, Deb! What a wonderful compliment -- and I really appreciate it. Sorry for the delayed reply...Just getting your message (must be because of the upgrade).

Hey Michelle .. I just bumped into this again after // how long ?// it is still ... outstanding. You are outstanding also sweets. Always your friend - ray

Hey, Ray - thanks! At some point I've got to go back to all these old projects and make something out of them. :)