Let It Be

I saw Maureen McGovern in concert in Rochester, NY last week. Apparently, she is a big name with the Baby Boomer generation, due to her movie soundtrack hits and success in Broadway productions such as Pirates of Penzance, The Sound of Music, and Little Women. During her musical review, she connected pivotal events in the U.S. and moving episodes from her own life to songs -- singing covers of tunes by Pete Seager, The Beatles, and Bob Dylan. Of course, she also sang her own hit songs, such as:



What amazed me was not only how well she performed (she's 61) and how perfect her tuning was during a cappella renditions of pop song extractions - but how well she connected to her audience. When she broke into Let it Be after describing the assassination of JFK, the whole crowd held its breath. She reminded me of how much we connect important times in our lives to music, from an argument, to a first kiss, to a tragedy. She also reminded me of how therapeutic music can be during a challenging time in one's life.

Here's the review from Rochester's Democrat & Chronicle: Maureen McGovern Carries It On With Grace.

And, just for inspiration: