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YOU’RE NOT THE ONE – PART 1

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Judy

YOU’RE NOT THE ONE
Original Song by Judy Unger, Copyright 2010

what we had, I took away
there was nothing left at all anyway
you spoke of love, but it’s just a word
I can’t comprehend that line that I’ve heard, before . . .
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THE VERY FIRST SONG I EVER WROTE

Posted on September 26, 2010 by Judy

I don’t remember exactly when I felt inspired to write my first song, but I clearly remember my friend, Elena, harmonizing beautifully with my song. Elena was an accomplished musician and she liked my song! That gave me confidence to continue composing and writing music. So I think I’ve written enough about the story behind the first song I ever wrote. I would love to rewrite some of the lyrics, but I’ve decided to leave them as testimony about a sweet song written by an immature, young girl.
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I’VE SLOWLY WEPT

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Judy

I described my symptoms to Connie. There was the tingling and numbness – I could manage with that. There was the stiffness, especially in the morning. That was very upsetting, because I couldn’t use my hands. But worst of all were the spasms. The pain was unbelievable, and it was always the same. It would awaken me in the early morning hours – just as I finally fell into a deep sleep. My fingers were hot, throbbing, and intensely aching. I would have to jump out of bed and dance around in the bathroom to search for any position that would alleviate the pain. Continue reading →

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SONGWRITING 101 – PART 2

Posted on September 24, 2010 by Judy

I am sharing what I have been writing. I’m sure it will evolve some more – good lyrics involve a lot of rewriting. The title isn’t set for me at all. I wasn’t sure if I should share something so “in progress.” However, I have written this blog as a window into my soul as an artist, writer, and musician. It is also a window that shares my heartache, and documents the challenges of being a wife, mother, and a daughter.
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