Comments on: FAWM Track 3: Oakridge

By: Brian Nielsen

Brian Nielsen — Sun, 08 Mar 2009 02:58:05 +0000

Favorite lyrics:
“I want to believe in a God who will save
But the breath of the devil is blowing my way”

Another nicely done one!

By: Meg

Meg — Sat, 07 Mar 2009 17:25:30 +0000

this has a faint “lean on me” and hymn feel. i really like it.

By: Cameron Ingalls

Cameron Ingalls — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 17:44:24 +0000

Amazing… LOVE it!

By: Boothe Family

Boothe Family — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:18:19 +0000

Oh yes, and for those who have or will ask, here is the story that so moved me to request this tribute from our dear and loved one here:

In Sylmar, an entire community goes up in flames

Of Oakridge’s 600 mobile homes, 501 were destroyed and at least 40 were badly damaged. Even firefighters were forced to leave as the flames grew so intense, they burned fire hoses into the cement.
By Louis Sahagun James Wagner and Jason Song
November 16, 2008
“Prepare yourselves for the worst,” Los Angeles Fire Department Capt. Steve Ruda told the crowd of frightened, exhausted people who had been evacuated early Saturday from Sylmar’s Oakridge Mobile Home Park. “I don’t have good news.”

As some of the 200 evacuees wept nearby, Ruda held up a charred, tattered flag. “Let this American flag be a sign of hope,” he said, choking up…”
Link to article from Los Angelas Times

By: Boothe Family

Boothe Family — Thu, 05 Mar 2009 04:12:25 +0000

Wow Flo. I made it just about three words in before tearing up. You have done beautifully. Thank you so much for inviting us (your family friends and fans) to take an active roll in suggesting events or topics for your songs. I am sure the lovely woman who lived these words would be honored by your tribute. Bless you Flo Paris-Oakes.

Bless you and your dear loving family.

Steven, Linda, Eliana, and Liliana Boothe

By: Wendy Davis

Wendy Davis — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:50:10 +0000

ooooh, miss flo you are good!

By: Marlaina

Marlaina — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:44:17 +0000

You sound beautiful! Nice arrangement! Sad words! Was that a true story?

By: mandythompson

mandythompson — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 15:07:05 +0000

Nice.
In so many ways.
Imagery – melody – simple accompaniment… Rhymes… Nice.