Diane Schuur Interview Page 4

Smitty:  It’s that good.  And speaking of piano players, you’re not so bad yourself, my friend.

DS:  Well, thank you, dear.  It’s a process.  I’m glad that I can comp, you know?

Smitty:  Yes indeed. You certainly can.

DS:  Thank you.

Smitty:  In fact, the one that I really liked was “It’s Magic.”

DS:  Oh yeah.

Smitty:  Yeah, and “The Good Life,” yeah.

DS:  Yeah, they’re very strong.

Smitty:  So now I’ve just gotta ask you about “Danny Boy.” Because I think that’s a song that so many of us identify with. And when you sing that song, I immediately go into this trance of memories of my parents, my family, and just so many things, and you got me there and I’m not leaving.

DS:  Well, Mama wanted me to do it and I’m glad I could finally fulfill that promise.

Smitty:  Oh, wow.  How cool is that, huh?

DS:  Yeah, it’s really is cool.  It really is.  It’s like it’s such a wonderful love song about, I guess, you know, when we make that transition how a lot of us will be reunited with friends and with loved ones.

Smitty:  It’s such a beautiful song. I looked at your Web site and you have some kind of tour working this year.  You’re gonna be just a workstation this year.  Wow.

DS:  Oh, I know, but I’ll be taking my computer with me, so I’ll be a workstation that’ll have a workstation. (Laughs.)

Smitty:  Well, we’re certainly looking forward to you being out on the road because you’re gonna be across the country and I must say to everyone out there, look at Deedles’ schedule and book your show because you’re in for an amazing treat when you see this young lady on stage.  It’s just gonna be a night that you’ll remember for a long, long time.

DS:  Well, I just want you to know that I’m so, so grateful.  I just have an attitude of gratitude.

Smitty:  Oh, I like that.  (Laughs.)  That is so cool.

DS:  It really is ultra cool.

Smitty:  Well, Deedles? I want to congratulate you once again on this fantastic project.  It is by far your tops and I love it and I know that fans across the country and around the world are going to embrace this great project and we certainly look forward to seeing you live out there on the road, my friend.

DS:  All right!  And thank you so much, Smitty, for taking the time to rap about everything.

Smitty:  Yeah.

DS:  I mean, it’s really been a blast.

Smitty:  Yeah, same here and we must stay in touch.  I have put you in my Five, my friend.  (Laughs.)

DS:  All right!  Right on!

Smitty:  All right.  We have been talking with the incomparable Diane Schuur (Deedles).  She has a great new record that will drop February 26th.  It is called Some Other Time and I must say to you this is one of the top albums of the year, if not the top album of the year.  Deedles, thank you so much and we certainly look forward to seeing you very soon and best of everything in 2008 and beyond, my friend.

DS:  Thank you, dear.

Baldwin “Smitty” Smith

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