Beautiful voice, beautiful woman, it was so nice to see her sing some of her favorite songs. And not in a gorilla costume, though she did sing her showtunes barefoot because that's how she likes it now. :)
I loved her Elaborate Lives from Aida and Midnight Train to Georgia.
There were lots of special guests as well- her backup singers were Rachel Stern, Stacy McClesky, Natalie Silverlieb, Horace Rogers, and then special guests were Chester Gregory, Destan Owens, and Manoel Felciano.
A dancer might dream to see her name in lights and mean it,
but all she really dreams is to make someone
else feel the way she did when she first saw a dancer.
And that is so beautiful-Anonymous
I was there. Merle was FANTASTIC!! Sara Brown Eyes, Midnight Train to Georgia, Elaborate Lives, I am a Woman (showstopper!), and a personal favorite of mine, The Hidden Sky.
Wonderful set. Merle is an engaging, beautiful performer.
Merle was UNBELIEVABLE tonight. She never fails to amaze me with her talent. My favorites were The Hidden Sky, I am a Woman and Elaborate Lives (which by the way TOTALLY made me shed a tear or 2...)
Oh, and that Korean Christmas carols part was awesome also!