If you haven't heard my aunt Patti sing, then you are missing out. She broke thru the LA music scene in the early 70's and had four albums before Helen Reddy made one of her songs, "Emotion", a huge hit. I still have the gold album hanging in my home. You can listen to Patti sing her own version here, courtesy of her good friend Artie Wayne.
I was fortunate enough to get to experience all that LA had to offer back then as a kid as my parents would let me go out and see Patti on numerous occasions ever since I was 5 years old. I even got to record my own music in one of her artist friend's studios and although it didn't make the Billboard charts back then, I still have proof that even I have musical talent - NOT! Patti made a handful of close friends in the business with the likes of Jim Croce, Artie Wayne and John Denver and I can still remember her bringing the latter back to Texas to our house for dinner one night...very cool. Still, something always brought her back to Texas - family. And thankfully, she came home to teach the music business and share her experiences with those who, like her, wanted to follow their dreams and showcase their talent. No telling how many young artists out there have come from her guidance.
Unfortunately for those of us close to her, however, she decided last year to pack up her belongings and make another move. She was determined to get her Masters so she could teach at another level and thus shipped herself off to London where she is currently working on her thesis at the London Metropolitan University.
So on this wonderful day 62 years ago, we were blessed with a glorious soul. I can only hope for selfish reasons that she gets that darn Masters and comes back to teach here again! We love you and miss you Patti!
Happy Birthday! :-)
