Eddie, Scott, & STAM...

I did ~ 20 songs, half being what might be the top 10 C-songs, Rudolph, Jingle, etc. All numbers were vocals but 2 - "O Come All Ye Faithful" (piano + strings only) and "Maple Leaf Rag" (ragtime piano only).

I had spent some time practicing my opening an closing remarks. I started with a short version of "On The Road Again". Since I last solod 25 yrs ago, it may be my theme for awhile. Then opening remarks with a quiet latin vamp going, then into "I've Got The World On A String".

Additional songs: Ain't Misbehavin, Don't Get Around Much Anymore, Spanish Eyes, Someday, When You Wore A Tulip/Baby Face, Walking My Baby Back Home, You're Nobody Til etc, and You Don't Know Me. I ended with Silent Nite then closing remarks. Next time (1 more pre Cmas booking) I'll close with "Wish You A Merry Cmas"

One gutsy thing - I didn't take any music or lyrics. Gutsy or foolish(?) it worked (sorta) I'm determined to memorize... and if the crutch is there I'll use it.

An added bonus - not only were folks singing along, but with some darn decent harmony! (the audience was residents plus family members) Such fun! Now I know why you all go through all the trouble.