Inside the Music: Eleanor

Our family portrait (circa 1957). My parents, John & Eleanor Abbott, and their four sons. My brothers and I in order of age: John, Jr. (2nd row, far right); Arnold (2nd row, 2nd from right); Dennis (2nd row, far left); yours truly, Bruce (1st row with hand on Eleanor's shoulder).

My musical life had its beginning thanks to my mother, Eleanor, who signed me up for saxophone lessons when I was 10 years old. Both she and my father were encouraging and supportive parents who were always in the audience at my little league games and band concerts. My mom played the violin in elementary school. Years later, when I was growing up, she had an organ in our living room that she loved to play and sing along to. She also sang in our church choir. It was always a treat to listen to her!

In 2022 I sat down to write a song for my mom, striving to create a piece that reflected her gentle, loving and thoughtful disposition. The result was "Eleanor" which was released on my album "After the Dust Has Settled".
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This month my mom would have turned 105 years old. Thanks Mom, and Happy Birthday! 

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From the album After the Dust Has Settled. Sheet music for Eleanor​ is available for free at the Original Music page. 

Available on YouTube, Spotify, Amazon Music, Apple Music, 
Pandora, iHeart Radio and all streaming platforms.

Click the image below to listen to Eleanor​ on YouTube. 
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