July 28, 2011 01:33:38 PM
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Wayfaring Stranger - Almeda Riddle version

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Music meant a lot to me after 9-11. It calmed me when I was anxious and it allowed me to express my grief. I had several songs that meant different things at various times.

The lines, "I know dark clouds are going to gather round me" described the time and "I'll go singing home to God." gave me comfort.

Almeda Riddle's a cappella version was the one I sang along with. It is the most exquisite and expressive of any I've heard.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_pbnHXjbGc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_pbnHXjbGc

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Linda Griggs