A personal anecdote from Susan Kohler about the musical influences in her life…
“My dad played music all the time while I was growing up, LP’s in the living room, cassettes in the car. I learned all the lyrics to all the songs listening to Ella, June, Peggy, Eydie, Keely, Jo, Barbara. I started recording as a gift to my dad, for sharing his love of music with me. Original or covers, songs are the expression of the many facets of the heart along life’s journey. May we all share the experience.”
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Fortune smiled when I met Rupert Wates, a most gifted singer-songwriter. Rupert is prolific, and insightful, becoming a force in American music, touching the hearts of his listeners. His story is hard to pin down, the journey of his music covers all aspects of human experience, pushing the boundaries of music from artful to playful, to pensive and inward-looking, to cries for social justice.
Rupert has graciously granted me the opportunity to record some of his songs. Together with jazz veterans Jeff Colella, Chris Colangelo and others, we have completed “Wide Open Heart,” the songs of Rupert Wates.
I’m posting a few songs as a sneak peek into my latest project. As you listen, I hope his songs will inspire you to live from the center of a wide open heart. — Susan Kohler
Visit Rupert’s site for more of his music: rupertwatesmusic.com
Fear of Flying – Life is a collection of stories, dreams and memories; at the root of it all, the power of love to pull us through.
Fear of Flying
Traveling Circus – Take your place in the center ring, shine your light brightly before the final bow. Listen, as the song conjures the carnival scenes of life.
Traveling Circus
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MY ROMANCE
(track list)
Where Do You Start?
Being Alive
My Romance
When Lights Are Low
So Nice (Samba de Verão)
My Foolish Heart
Sway (¿Quién será?)
I’ve Never Been In Love Before
On My Way To You
Where Do You Start?
Sway (¿Quién será?)
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MY FAVORITE GENTLEMEN
(track list)
I’ve Got The World On A String
Let’s Do It
Too Darn Hot
The Man I Love
Why Don’t You Do Right
I’m A Woman
I Wanna Be Around
Louisville Lou
Speak Low
Hey Big Spender
With Every Breath I Take
Rhythm In My Nursery Rhymes
More Than You Know
I’m Just Wild About Harry
Million Dollar Secret
I've Got the World on a String
With Every Breath I Take
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COCKTAIL NAPKINS
(track list)
Fever
I’m Just a Lucky So and So
Hardhearted Hannah
Dream a Little Dream of Me
Goody, Goody
Blame It On My Youth
Over the Rainbow
My One and Only Love
The Sky Is Extra Blue
I’m Beginning to See the Light
Smile
Just One of Those Things
La Vie En Rose
The Nearness of You
Dream a Little Dream of Me
The Nearness of You
SUSAN KOHLER ~ SAG-AFTRA ~ AEA ~ WRITER/DIRECTOR ~ ACTOR ~ AUTHOR ~ SINGER ~ SONGWRITER ~ CONTACT