I Heard He Had a Style

Mary Ann Reilly

I Heard He Had a Style

Many, many years ago I was at the Bottom Line in the Village to listen to Don McLean and was mesmerized by the simplicity of his performance. Lori Lieberman (1971) wrote Killing Me Softly with His Blues in response to seeing Don McLean. It was later covered by Roberta Flack (1973) and still later by the Fugees (1996).

Killing Me Softly is a song that came to mind as I made this image which has nothing to do with Don McClean, but does have to do with being moved by music.

I worry about the fate of music in schools as I hear from friends that so many school systems seem to be cutting the arts from their offerings for students. In my world, there is nothing as essential or important as preserving the arts both in and out of school.

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I Heard He Had a Style by Mary Ann Reilly
I Heard He Had a Style by Mary Ann Reilly
  • tori yule

    tori yule

    beautiful capture! Great Title

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    Thanks Tori:)

  • deepbluwater

    deepbluwater

    Such a glowing, gorgeous image Mary Ann!
    what incredible light, mystery & mood…

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks so much:)

  • JKKimball

    JKKimball

    Really beautiful Mary Ann, and, Roberta Flack!
    nuff said!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    yeah she has some voice:)

  • Arla M. Ruggles

    Arla M. Ruggles

    I have always loved the song, the way she sang it ….. and the image … WOW!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    me too. thanks Arla:)

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    beautiful tones

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    TY

  • Ken McElroy

    Ken McElroy

    Important sentiments, Mary Ann, it’s so hard to protect the arts in a world so preocuppied with the pursuit of money for it’s own sake. But this type of digital democratization might just be a key – Bravo for your skillful contributions.

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    Thank you Ken. Your words mean so much:)

  • Ralph Olsson

    Ralph Olsson

    So wonderful mary Ann…and with the descriptions attached – very apt:))

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks Ralph. love her voice.

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Love the colouring here, and everything about this image is just perfect! And the song goes hand in hand!! Wow! :) Fantastic work Mary Ann!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks Vicki. so pleased you enjoyed the duo:)

  • Maureen Maliha

    Maureen Maliha

    You are so right about the arts… glad you said it… Beautiful work

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    yes, i think we all need to say it repeatedly. thanks Maureen:)

  • gail anderson

    gail anderson

    really beautiful work, Mary Ann!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks Gail. Glad you liked it. I was hoping you, Nels, and Anne M. would like it :)

  • Scott d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    outstanding,

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    TY Very much)

  • CJTill

    CJTill

    Stunning work Mary Ann.

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    Thanks CJ

  • lucin

    lucin

    Exquisite….photo, title, description

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thank you:)

  • TokikoAnderson

    TokikoAnderson

    This brings me many momories only a lot prettier.
    about the future in Art Education, so we can teach a thing or two to our children.

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    yes, I worry about a world without art. I don’t think we could survive.

  • sfmilner

    sfmilner

    Greetings Mary Ann; I feel a wonderful mood in this image, beautifully captured.
    steve

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks Steve:)

  • Nelson Campbell

    Nelson Campbell

    You sure are preaching to the choir here – A lot of kids, me included, got squished early on because we were not “traditionally” artistic, therefore not artistic at all – I wish there were outlets for children at the youngest ages to just go crazy and use their imaginations – tap into all their senses and explore music, visual arts, literature – and have that creative spirit celebrated early on so it can develop freely throughout life. By the way this is fantastic version of this song!!! Am I babbling? It is the end of the day – but wonderful creation Mary Ann – Thanks.

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    I am so with you on this NEls. I think homes and schools, and communities where children and teenagers are supported to express themselves in visual and musical, dramatic and movement arts and so on are essential.

  • elfie

    elfie

    My father was a professional musician,,a great trumpet player,,,unfortunately he died at the age of 45,,,this was his favorite song…thank you Mary Ann..this rocks…

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    I am so very pleased it touched you:)

  • Zefira

    Zefira

    Beautiful image, and title, and I agree with your comment about the necessity of arts in schools.

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    It’s good to know so many support the arts.

  • Kim McClain

    Kim McClain

    Excellent work!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks Kim

  • linskudd

    linskudd

    Beautiful.

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thank you:)

  • John Linton

    John Linton

    “I went down to the crossroad
    Fell down on my knees
    I went down to the crossroad
    Fell down on my knees
    Asked the lord above “Have mercy now,
    Save poor Bob if you please.”
    Yeeooo, standin’ at the crossroad
    Tried to flag a ride
    Ooo ooo eee
    I tried to flag a ride
    Didn’t nobody seem to know me babe
    Everybody pass me by
    Standin’ at the crossroad babe
    Risin’ sun goin’ down
    Standin’ at the crossroad babe
    Eee eee eee, risin’ sun goin’ down
    I believe to my soul now,
    Poor Bob is sinkin’ down
    You can run, you can run
    Tell my friend Willie Brown
    You can run, you can run
    Tell my friend Willie Brown
    (Th)’at I got the crossroad blues this mornin Lord
    Babe, I’m sinkin down
    And I went to the crossroad momma
    I looked east and west
    I went to the crossroad baby
    I looked east and west
    Lord, I didn’t have no sweet woman
    Ooh-well babe, in my distress”
    I’m in a Robert Johnson mood today. Fabulous photo.

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    Well I’m going down to Rosedale, take my rider by my side.
    Going down to Rosedale, take my rider by my side.
    You can still barrelhouse, baby, on the riverside…

    Always in a Robert Johnson mood…

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    the colour and light in this are just exquisite mary ann! what a beautiful capture

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks Judith.

  • starikarp

    starikarp

    stunning work!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks Steve:)

  • Noel Elliot

    Noel Elliot

    fantastic image

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    TY

  • Pamela Phelps

    Pamela Phelps

    Great shot and write! Congratulations on your wonderful feature!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks, but what wonderful feature?

  • linaji

    linaji

    I truly love this piece and the song you chose to go with the feeling… I just saw Roberta this Summer.. at an open concert..
    wow she still was slammin!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    not surprising, she has some voice:)

  • Pamela Phelps

    Pamela Phelps

    This came up as featured in “Your Magic Place” this morning and is on the feature board in the group!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    Thanks Pam. When I checked a bit more I learned that. Always honored to have work featured. TY:)

  • x- pose Klaus Wanjek

    x- pose Klaus ...

    A breathtaking work, Mary Ann!!!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    Thanks:)

  • Mike Weeks

    Mike Weeks

    Mary Ann I am always gob smacked when I look at your work. This is just brilliant.

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    Thanks Mike. Appreciate that:)

  • vaquera

    vaquera

    Beautiful capture !

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    thanks:)

  • Eva and Klaus Weber-Wanjek

    Eva and Klaus ...

    Congratulations! You´ve been featured!

  • Mary Ann Reilly replied

    fabulous. thanks so much:)

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