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JUDY UNGER’S ROADSHOW

Posted on August 2, 2010 by Judy

I think my live performances are getting better; studio recording is truly an art in itself. My arranger, George, is very talented at adding instrumental accompaniment to my songs. I love the effect. I wish I were a better singer; but I have improved a lot. It’s fun sharing with you. Wish me luck; tonight I’m performing at the Sherman Oaks Border’s! Continue reading →

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A DAUGHTER’S LOVE – PART 4

Posted on July 24, 2010 by Judy

My mother’s birthday is approaching. I have written a lot of stories, but very little about the ordeal with my mother. I cannot yet write about the experience, but my email messages can tell part of the story. Continue reading →

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A DAUGHTER’S LOVE – PART 3

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Judy

Writing about my mother while she was ill became the catalyst for my blog. Of course, I didn’t know that at the time. I’ve faced many challenges in my life, and the experience of seeing my mother recover was truly miraculous. The other miracle was my own recovery.
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YOU ARE MY WINGS – PART 1

Posted on May 30, 2010 by Judy

Of all the songs I’ve written, You Are My Wings is the most upbeat. It is one of the last songs I wrote before I stopped composing in 1981. The song is very enjoyable for me to play on my guitar. The guitar riff I composed is fairly complex and requires an open tuning. It is a love song, and I wrote it at a time when I longed for love. I found it not long after.
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