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A River of Freedom - (Vocal Version)
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SP4 Guy Lamar Mears, Jr. - my cousin, KIA - Vietnam, Oct. 17, 1970. Distinguished Service Cross, his loving memory inspired this flowing melody with 'Taps'... for ALL who gave their blood & laid their lives on the line. www.ARiverOfFreedom.com
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" The Tribute Lady " Honoring & Remembering those who have touched my life, stirred my heart & soul, moving me to song. May we "NEVER FORGET"
" The Tribute Lady " Honoring & Remembering those who have touched my life, stirred my heart & soul, moving me to song. May we "NEVER FORGET" Welcome to the Music Ministry of... Susan D. Wiseman " The Tribute Lady " Just me, my heart, God & a piano...and, life's joys, heartaches & moments. "Christ-Centered Pieces" - Given Gifts P.O. Box 1591 Fayetteville, Ga. 30214 Susan has been writing Songs for 50 years, primarily Christian and melodic love songs, all based on her deep faith in God & inspired by deeply emotional experiences in her life. There are 100+ songs available to Stream/Download freely. "I can only write when led & inspired. I am NOT a musician, just a housewife, mom of a wounded soldier, from a family who's lost a loved one to war ( My cousin, SP4 Guy Lamar Mears, Jr. - KIA - Vietnam ) loves life, God & family ... and, has a passion for piano." My ability to write lyrics & melodies is nothing except a "Gift Of Song" from God, and, I am called to give back to this world...by sharing my simple songs from my heart, with anyone desiring to hear them. After learning of the disaster in New York, Susan wrote the 9/11 song, known as God Will Prevail - "The Victim's Anthem," expressing her thoughts and emotions as she watched the tragedy unfolded the day before. The beautiful chord structure and effects are incredibly moving. It is her wish that all the victim's, their families, firefighters, police, rescue workers, and, military could all receive a copy of this song, with hopes that it would be a comfort to them...and...give them inspiration. It is also her desire that this song be available worldwide for anyone desiring to hear it. First offered as an online condolence to the families & our GREAT NATION ... within a 1 1/2 years, it was apparent that God was leading Susan into a Full-Time Music Ministry. Having now answered the call, performing by request, on a volunteer basis ... Susan shares her "Gift Of Song". After having written many Tribute songs over the last few years, Susan became known as " The Tribute Lady ". AWARDED - "It Is The Soldier " CD 2005 - CD of The Year AWARD Presented by The Military Writer's Society of America. The title song, "It Is The Soldier" ... is now the foundation of Susan's Online Music Ministry in support of our troops. Now, performing for Soldiers, Veterans & Active Duty Police, Firefighters, Rescue Workers, 9/11 Dedications, Military Conferences, Churches, Weddings, Memorial Services, Pearl Harbor Survivor's Association, Vietnam Traveling Wall, Vietnam DUSTOFF Medivac Helicopter Members, and, by request for the 9/11 Families for the 5th Anniversary Remembrance Events at Ground Zero in New York, as well as performing LIVE at The Vietnam Veteran's Wall in Washington, D.C. for the opening events of the 25th Anniversary of the wall in Nov. '07. Susan is now accompanied by her husband, Larry S. Wiseman on Trumpet ... with over 50 years of professional experience. Larry previously played for many name acts over his 20 Music Career ... and, in Aug. 2006 performed our national anthem LIVE at Shea Stadium. Susan & Larry are honorary members of The Vietnam DUSTOFF Association, of which Larry is the Chaplain. Larry is now an Honorary member of Dept. of Veteran's Affairs - Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Memorial Services Detachment. Together, with their love of God, family & our nation ... showing their support for their son, SPC David Dale who returned wounded from IRAQ, TBI brain injury ... and, in HONOR of ALL our troops! DEDICATED TO GOD AND NEVER ENDING FREEDOM!! May something you hear be a blessing to you & your's and, lead to Christ! " I Sing For An Audience of ONE...ONLY FOR HIM!" " I'm in the Army...of...THE ONE! " " The Tribute Lady " www.TheTributeLady.com
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Pop Christian Pop
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Peak #45
Peak in subgenre #9
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Susan D. Wiseman - " The Tribute Lady "
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Jan. 16, 2008
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March 03, 2008
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MP3 4.7 MB 128 kbps 5:05
Story behind the song
" A River of Freedom " (Taps) ... Tribute in song, written on what would have been my cousin SP4 Guy Lamar Mears, Jr.'s - "58th" birthday. www.ARiverOfFreedom.com ( Free to stream/Download ) As many of you know, I lost my cousin SP4 Guy Lamar Mears, Jr. on Oct. 17, 1970 - KIA - Vietnam...needless to say, the loss of Guy had such a profound influence on my life, no doubt that's when my deep Patriotism began, I was only 16 years old at the time. Although it's been over 37 years since the loss of Guy, that loss & heartache has never gone away, nor, did I ever realize the suppressed feelings I had held inside, until a few years ago, when it all came rushing over me, again. By 2004, I had developed an online music ministry, all FREE to anyone, sharing my simple songs from my heart & soul .. with anyone desiring to listen. My youngest son had joined the Army, so, I decided to set up a page to honor his service after writing the song, " It Is The Soldier". I also wanted to set up a page on my website, to honor my cousin Guy's life, service & sacrifice...but, I could only find one paragraph of info about Guy, online. It felt as if he had never lived or died, like no one even knew of him...my heart was so broken. In that process of seeking info online, I learned more details about The Vietnam Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C. Then, one evening as I sat at my piano...all those facts all came together in song, as my heart broke again, through my tears... giving birth to a new song ... I titled it after Guy's name's position on The Wall...it's titled, " 6 West-Line 5 " - ( Go There For Me ) And, as the song suggests, it was asking folks to "go there for me" ... "touch one for me"...as, I never expected I would ever make it to The Wall, myself. Within days of putting the Tribute page up & adding Guy's song, we were asked to perform for The Traveling Vietnam Wall & did so in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. That would be the beginning of performances for thousands of vets & soldiers, and, now... years later, Larry & I continue to do so & have dedicated ourselves to volunteering all across America, performing whenever asked, to honor our son, Guy, our troops, vets & ALL those who step forward to protect our freedoms & serve this GREAT NATION! Recently, in Oct. 2007 ... I was finally able to visit The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall for the first time, and, was SO overwhelmed & heartbroken, and, the tears were uncontrollable, yet, are such a huge part of the healing process. Just a few weeks later, I was invited to actually perform Guy's song LIVE at The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall for the opening Event of the 25th Anniversary of the wall during Veteran's Day week. I also participated in the " Reading of the Names " ... reading my cousin Guy's name, which was the hardest thing I've ever done. That evening was extremely cold, damp, adding an even more intense sadness to the whole experience ... along with the emotions already running rampant. I remember thinking, "My God, all those names...each one...a life" and seeing all the tears everyone was crying...it was if, seemed like " A River of Tears" ... over so many young lives lost, again reminding me of the cost of freedom. Then, on Jan. 16, 2008, I was remembering my cousin Guy, it would have been his "58th" birthday....as I sat at my piano, I found myself seeking out the simple 24 notes of "Taps", something I had never done, and, within moments...there was a flowing melody of new notes being created, intertwined with the 24 notes of " Taps"...giving birth to a new song, yet again inspired by loving memory of my cousin, SP4 Guy Lamar Mears, Jr. As I poured my heart out, once again realizing the "cost" of freedom, and, how deeply I appreciate not only my cousin's service & sacrifice, but, ALL those throughout all time ... who, for freedom
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" A River of Freedom " - ( Taps ) There's a river ... that floods ... my soul. And, that ... " River of Freedom " Carries ... my blood, And, of those ... throughout all time Who, for Freedom Gave their blood ... Laid their lives ... on the line. www.ARiverOfFreedom.com ( All Downloads are Free ) Copyright - Jan. 16, 2008 ( Written on what would have been my cousin, Guy Lamar Mears, Jr.'s "58" Birthday ) ( KIA - Vietnam - Oct. 17, 1970 ) Susan D. Wiseman - " The Tribute Lady " www.TheTributeLady.com " Christ-Centered Pieces " - Given Gifts P.O. Box 1591 Fayetteville, Ga. 30214-1591
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