By: Dave Pettigrew and Frank Di Minno

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10 years later I remember blue September skies
I remember how the city streets were so alive
10 years later there are questions that still haunt my mind
answers that are hard to find
places that remind me of you
in this life, there are no guarantees

but there’s a hope
there’s a faith
there is love for the whole human race
there’s a hope we receive
let’s us hold on tight to all we believe
hope never quits
hope never dies
hope is still alive

10 years later you are still the shelter from the storm
you are still the rock that I have built this house upon
10 years later even though the tears still fall
God you’ve held me through it all
and I can still call on you
and you alone are the savior of us all

there’s a hope
there’s a faith
there is love for the whole human race
there’s a hope we receive
let’s us hold on tight to all we believe
hope never quits
hope never dies
hope is still alive

in our hearts there is a God
who will go to any length
and a holy cloud of witnesses
who pray to give us strength
the author and perfecter
gives us faith to overcome
and on our knees we pray the words
let your will be done

there’s a hope
there’s a faith
there is love for the whole human race
there’s a hope we receive
let’s us hold on tight to all we believe
hope never quits
hope never dies
hope is still alive

You can’t trace their steps from Galilee
With scientific tools
Can’t explain the flight of angels
Obeying Newton’s rules
And since history could never recall
If these events ever happened at all
Believe in the mystery with me
Can’t find the answers through physics or chemistry
Forget about your pride, let your heart decide
To believe in a mystery

You can see the change in seasons
Through Galileo’s laws
But if you asked about the miracle
Even he would grasp at straws
And that star in the universe
Would have baffled Copernicus
Believe in the mystery with me…

There’s no answers or evidence
There’s nothing I can say
No proof of these people or the way they behaved
No facts only fiction like the words of a play
But they’re the greatest gifts to ever come our way

And you can’t find a trace on this earth
to prove that a virgin could ever give birth

Believe in the mystery with me
Can’t find the answers through physics or chemistry
Forget about your pride, let your heart decide
To hear a baby cry, and believe in a mystery ]]> http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/11/feed/ 0 http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/41/ http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/41/#comments Sun, 24 May 2009 22:19:31 +0000 Frank Di Minno http://frankdiminno.com/?p=41 Mary’s Shoes [See post to listen to audio] Written by: Frank Di Minno and Craig Benelli Produced by: Frank Di Minno Lead Vocal: AnnMarie Background Vocals: Gabrielle Gewirtz, Dave Pettigrew and Frank Di Minno Guitars: Craig Benelli Bass: Tony Tino Hammond B3 Organ: Jon Cobert Drums and Drum Loop: Chris Benelli Basic tracks recorded by: Paul Orofino at Millbrook Sound Studios, Millbrook, N.Y. Vocals and overdubs recorded by: Jon Smith at The Treehouse, NYC Mixed by: Frank Di Minno and Jon Smith at The Treehouse, NYC Mastered by: George Marino at Sterling Sound, NYC

It must have been hard for you
to hear what the angel had to say
Knowing your name may be put to shame

And it must have been hard for you
to accept what was asked of you
Knowing your life would never be the same

But what would I do
What would I do?

If I heard the voice of an angel in my ear
Telling me that I should not be afraid
With so much to gain
and so much to lose
Would I walk in Mary’s shoes

It must have been hard for you
to explain what you had seen
They must have thought you had gone insane
And it must have been hard for you
to tell the man you loved
That this child would not have his name

But what would I do
What would I do

If I heard the voice of an angel in my ear
Telling me that I should not be afraid
With so much to gain
and so much to lose
Would I walk in Mary’s shoes

I’d lose my friends
I’d lose my job
They’d lock me up
Throw away the key
I wonder
Would I still believe?

Could I handle all that was asked of me?
And as my world comes crashing
Would I still believe

That I heard the voice of an angel in my ear
Telling me that I should not be afraid
With so much to gain
and so much to lose
If given the choice
what would I choose
Could I ever walk in Mary’s shoes ]]> http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/41/feed/ 0 http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/88/ http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/88/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:38:01 +0000 Frank Di Minno http://frankdiminno.com/?p=88 Christmas Eve [See post to listen to audio] Written by:Frank Di Minno & Craig Benelli Produced by:Frank Di Minno Lead Vocal:Dave Pettigrew Piano:Jon Cobert Guitars:Craig Benelli Bass:Tony Tino Drums & Percussion:Chris Benelli Keyboards:Andy Ezrin Basic tracks recorded by:Paul Orofino at Millbrook Sound Studios, Millbrook, N.Y. Vocals and overdubs recorded by:Jon Smith at The Treehouse, NYC Mixed by:Frank Di Minno & Jon Smith at The Treehouse, NYC Mastered by:George Marino at Sterling Sound, NYC

You’re an unconfirmed rumour
A shadow in the dark
You’re a shining light for millions
But I just can’t find the spark

And lately I’ve been thinking about you
As I stand outside your door
Is there anyone in that manger
Who could help me anymore

And all I want for Christmas is to truly believe
That it’s your voice that soothes my worries
When my faith’s in need
You’re a hand to hold when my soul gets cold
And it’s much to dark to see
If anyone could love me,
they say it’s you who’ll love me
This night on Christmas Eve

I’ve never been an angel
But I’m not the first to sin
This time of year gets lonely
Do you think I could come in

Cause lately I’ve been thinking about you
And I wonder who you are
Can I forget what I believe in
And start following your star

Cause all I want for Christmas is to truly believe…

And I’m tired of being so tired and scared,
so hungry and alone
I think I hear a shepherd calling me home

And all I want for Christmas is to truly believe… ]]> http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/88/feed/ 0 http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/93/ http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/93/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:41:02 +0000 Frank Di Minno http://frankdiminno.com/?p=93 All Year Long [See post to listen to audio] Written by:Frank Di Minno & Craig Benelli Produced by:Frank Di Minno Lead Vocal:Danny Powers Background Vocals:Laura Berman, Hillary Epstein, Dave Pettigrew & Frank Di Minno Guitars:Craig Benelli Bass:Tony Tino Hammond B3 Organ:Jon Cobert Drums & Percussion:Chris Benelli Basic tracks recorded by:Paul Orofino at Millbrook Sound Studios, Millbrook, N.Y. Vocals and overdubs recorded by:Jon Smith at The Treehouse, NYC Mixed by:Frank Di Minno & Jon Smith at The Treehouse, NYC Mastered by:George Marino at Sterling Sound, NYC

On the last eve of the year
I’ll watch the ball fall in Times Square
It’ll remind me of a star’s shining light
Capturing a shepherd’s stare

Cause I’m just not ready
I’m just not ready
To let this holy night pass me by
When there’s no more carols sung
And no more stockings to be hung
I’ll be holding on to the miracle
All year long, all year long

On the fourth day of the seventh month
When the rockets fly through the air
I’ll be thinking about an angel’s flight
To spread the good news everywhere

Cause I’m just not ready
I’m just not ready
To let this holy night pass me by
When there’s no more carols sung
And no more stockings to be hung
I’ll be holding on to the miracle
All year long, all year long

When the leaves fall from the trees
Family holding hands in thankful prayer
I’ll be giving thanks for Joseph’s wife
And the child she would bare

Cause I’m just not ready
I’m just not ready
To let this holy night pass me by
When there’s no more carols sung
And no more stockings to be hung
I’ll be holding on to the miracle
All year long, all year long… ]]> http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/93/feed/ 0 http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/97/ http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/97/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:43:56 +0000 Frank Di Minno http://frankdiminno.com/?p=97 Bethlehem [See post to listen to audio] Written by:Frank Di Minno & Craig Benelli Produced by:Frank Di Minno Lead Vocal:Dee Carstensen Guitars & Mandolin:Craig Benelli Bass:Tony Tino Accordian:Jon Cobert Drums & Percussion:Chris Benelli Basic tracks recorded by:Paul Orofino at Millbrook Sound Studios, Millbrook, N.Y. Vocals and overdubs recorded by:Jon Smith at The Treehouse, NYC Mixed by:Frank Di Minno & Jon Smith at The Treehouse, NYC Mastered by:George Marino at Sterling Sound, NYC

Lyrics:

Three hundred sixty four days go by
Why can’t I even think of this place
And Bethlehem you’re so hard to find
For someone with such little faith

From where I stand
I’m just like any other man
Who needs an angel’s hand
to lead him back to Bethlehem

And if this couple had knocked on my door
Would I have given them my bed
Give them a warm place to stay for the night
While I sleep in the manger instead

I like to think that I would
Change this story if I could
Or would I just shut my door
on the miracle in Bethlehem

So please say a prayer
Cause it’s too much to bear
when you’re on your own
And this blessed boy
Could he ever have mercy on my soul,
on my soul

And if a shepherd came today
To tell me of the angel’s news
Would I embrace what he had to say
Or would I just refuse

Believe these words
Laugh and think it’s absurd
And say man you must be crazy
What you’re saying can’t be true
Or would I take a shepherd’s hand
And have him lead me back to Bethlehem ]]> http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/97/feed/ 0 http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/101/ http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/101/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:47:17 +0000 Frank Di Minno http://frankdiminno.com/?p=101 Gabriel [See post to listen to audio] Written by:Frank Di Minno & Craig Benelli Produced by:Frank Di Minno Lead Vocal:Scott Cresswell Background Vocals:Frank Di Minno Guitars:Craig Benelli Bass:Tony Tino Drums:Chris Benelli Basic tracks recorded by:Paul Orofino at Millbrook Sound Studios, Millbrook, N.Y. Vocals and overdubs recorded by:Jon Smith at The Treehouse, NYC Mixed by:Frank Di Minno & Jon Smith at The Treehouse, NYC Mastered by:George Marino at Sterling Sound, NYC

Lyrics:

I couldn’t guess what she was like
When you first told her the news
Was she taken by surprise
Did she seem confused
Did she think that you were joking
Did she think that you were high
Did she think you had been drinking
When you fell out of the sky

Fly on, Fly on Gabriel
Proving to the world what you say is true
Fly on, Fly on Gabriel
You know it means the world to you
It’s got to mean the world to you

Could you tell me ‘bout the builder
Who wanted to leave his home
Because he knew this child
This child was not his own
Did he think that he was dreaming
Could you tell me what you said
To change his way of thinking
At the foot of Joseph’s bed

Fly on, Fly on Gabriel…

The good Lord’s suit-less salesman
Who sold His words to man
He took God’s voice of reason
And he made us understand

And I wonder about those wise men
Who weren’t all that wise
It was you who had to tell them
Forget King Herod’s lies
Cause they knew you weren’t lying
And they did as they were told
Did it take that much convincing
To take the other road
Could they take the other road

Fly on, Fly on Gabriel… ]]> http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/101/feed/ 0 http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/105/ http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/105/#comments Tue, 02 Jun 2009 01:49:34 +0000 Frank Di Minno http://frankdiminno.com/?p=105 Born in Your Backyard [See post to listen to audio] Written by:Frank Di Minno & Craig Benelli Produced by:Frank Di Minno Lead Vocal:Martee Lebow Acoustic Guitar:Craig Benelli Bass:Tony Tino Piano:Jon Cobert Drums:Chris Benelli Pedal Steel Guitar:Bob Hoffnar Fiddle:Chris Tedesco Basic tracks recorded by:Paul Orofino at Millbrook Sound Studios, Millbrook, N.Y. Vocals and overdubs recorded by:Jon Smith at The Treehouse, NYC Mixed by:Frank Di Minno, Jon Smith & Nick DiMinno at The Treehouse, NYC Mastered by:George Marino at Sterling Sound, NYC

Lyrics:

I wonder if he knew what was coming next
When he opened up the door,
and found a couple in distress
Sir, you see we don’t mean you any harm
If it’s not too much trouble,
could we sleep out in the barn

What kind of thoughts ran through his head
The night that this innkeeper tried to go to bed

I bet he must have wondered about
the angels on his rooftop
And why do kings travel so far
‘Cause it’s not just an ordinary evening
When love is born in your backyard

So just toss it up to another crazy dream
Is what he must have said to put his mind at ease
Couldn’t slumber, no matter how he tried
‘cause a light shined over Bethlehem
and opened up his eyes

What’s the secret that this baby keeps
That prevents a man like this
from getting any sleep

I bet he must have wondered about
the angels on his rooftop
And why do kings travel so far
‘Cause it’s not just an ordinary evening
When love is born in your backyard

Love is waiting outside our door,
but we’ve got them all locked and chained
Miracles could be inches away,
but we choose not to stay awake
We’re keepers of the inn in a modern age
So close, but so far away

I bet he must have wondered about….

I wonder if he knew what was coming next
When he opened up the door,
and found a couple in distress

She’s decking the halls but she doesn’t care
She calls out his name, but he’s no longer there
Her child sits hoping to see Santa’s beard
But his vision is blurred by his mother’s tearsTeacher says everyone’s got a Christmas prayer
And the way that your eyes look to heaven
I sure hope that it finds its way there

Cause if I had a prayer to offer this Christmas Eve
I’d say it for you and let it go free
And this prayer won’t wonder and roam
Or idle in the clouds all alone
And I know that this prayer, will find its way home

He lies by his bottle and holds out his hand
Begging for coins cause God don’t give a damn
A worn tattered dollar, is thrown by his knees
By a young girl whose broken, and torn by disease

Sir, I know sometimes life, it just doesn’t seem fair
But don’t place all your blame on heaven
I think He’s the only one that cares

Cause if I had a prayer to offer this Christmas Eve…

Silent night, so many wishes, so many words
And everyone’s hoping that maybe their voice will be heard

He should be home placing the star on the tree
But he pleads with the Lord “Please don’t take her from me”
The doctor walks in through the waiting room doors
“Please, please tell me do we know anymore”?

Sir I’ve seen many husbands who sat in that chair
Who offered up words to heaven
But somehow yours must have made it there

Cause if you said a prayer for her this Christmas Eve
You held back the tears and you let it go free
And this prayer didn’t wonder or roam
Cause tonight you won’t be alone
And I know that your prayer has found its way home ]]> http://www.itsallgoodmusic.net/109/feed/ 0