In My Life...
On this date in 1950 in our music history, vocal diva Patti Austin was born. If you know me, you know that I am a devoted groupie. I have shared stories with you about how I blew 3 rolls of film trying to take a picture with her when I met her in 1988. I have been fortunate enough to have seen her in concert several times and every time, she has been outstanding. Today, I am enjoy the good weather and playing a couple of Patti Austin albums.
Happy Birthday Patti!
Later in the day, Patti Austin was given a wonderful surprise birthday party at the elegant Shanghai 1930 Restaurant in San Francisco. Among other distinguished guests, SF Mayor Willie Brown was present for the festivities. Patti was totally shocked and the tears of joy flowed. A highlight of the evening was Patti being serenaded with a song from the musical "Ragtime" by 17 year old protégé, Robert Houston. She has been a major force in his music development and it definitely shows. Patti told the crowd that she would not be singing as she had been performing in Europe for the past two months and is now on vacation. They managed to get her to sing a bit of a duet on "I Am Everyday People" before she returned to enjoying her guests. A great evening for a great lady.
Comments
details! we want the details! if you can... can you talk about the Event?
Posted by: Tubba | August 10, 2003 11:25 PM
I'm am so in awe of you! To get to be a part of something so wonderful.
Posted by: Gee | August 11, 2003 10:21 AM
I Love your work! Thank you for the time and Passion you put into work for us. Thanks Again!!!
Posted by: Terry | August 11, 2003 1:34 PM
I LOVE Patti Austin.
Nice image you've found!
Posted by: lis | August 11, 2003 5:42 PM
she's going to be in concert here in my town next month performing her tribute to ella fitzgerald.
can't wait!
Posted by: nakachi | August 11, 2003 8:02 PM
i heard a patti austin song on satellite radio this weekend...and i really wished i had written the name down. it sounded kinda' new, when was the last time she put out a disc?
Posted by: lynne | August 11, 2003 9:09 PM
You went?! Yay!
Posted by: Joey | August 12, 2003 12:12 PM
Patti is the girl. I love "Through the Test of Time" and "It Might Be You" and one of my faves is
"First Time Love"
Posted by: LaNita | August 13, 2003 5:31 PM
YAY!!!! I am SO glad you went!
Now, I wanna know what you wore ... and did you take any pictures?!?!?!?
Posted by: Donald | August 13, 2003 8:22 PM
please post the lyrics of in my life.... oh how i love this song...
Posted by: jan3 | February 20, 2004 10:30 PM
pls send me the lyrics of the songs of patti......i relly like her songs......tnx a lot
Posted by: may marie | February 21, 2004 11:08 PM
Does anyone have the lyrics to Patti Austin's "Through the Test of Time." If so, please email me at janicemusic@hotmail.com. Ive been searching high and low 4 these lyrics.
Thanks!!
Posted by: janice | May 30, 2005 10:41 AM