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    THE STORIES IN MY MIND, recorded live at a New York revue of Dennis Livingston’s songs, reaches back to the American Songbook to offer multi-genre, contemporary-based tales of life, relationships and the unexpected chanciness of existence in our time. Comes in a CD jewel case.

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Lyrics adapted from words placed on a 19th century Shaker “spirit” drawing are set to a lilting, hymn-like original melody treated here as a lullaby.

Sheet music available by request from dennis@dennislivingston.com

Watch a performance of this song from the original Stories revue at youtu.be/pvtchJutRNI

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THE PATH TO MY KINGDOM

Words adapted by Dennis Livingston from a text by Polly Ann Reed included on a “spirit” drawing c. 1850 at the Shaker community of New Lebanon, NY
Music by Dennis Livingston


The path to my kingdom is pleasant and sure.
Be faithful my child all trials to endure.
I’ll watch you by day.
I’ll watch you by night.
I’ll make you a star to shine clear and bright.

Step forward, step now
with courage all new.
Thy words are good.
Thy faith is true.

Step forward, step now
with courage all new.
Thy words are good.
Thy faith is true.

The path to my kingdom is pleasant and sure.
Be faithful my child all trials to endure.
I’ll watch you by day.
I’ll watch you by night.
I’ll make you a star to shine clear and bright.

© 2008 Hallmark Music Co.

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from The Stories In My Mind: The Songs of Dennis Livingston [Live at the Metropolitan Room], released November 13, 2016
First performed at the Metropolitan Room, New York, NY
Ensemble vocal arrangements: Scott Coulter & Kenneth Gartman
Recording: Jean-Pierre Perraux
Mixing & mastering: Doug Hammer, Dreamworld Productions, Lynn, MA

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Stories offers an intriguing group of original songs by Dennis Livingston from a variety of genres, rooted in the sophisticated lyrics and story-telling tradition of American Songbook standards. Performances feature the harmonies and passionate singing of (l to r in the photo) Kenneth Gartman, Julie Reyburn, Alex Goley, Christina Connors & Scott Coulter, plus Matt Scharfglass (bass) & Dennis. ... more

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