Music review: Sandy Lusco Huffman – 鈥榃here the Boys Are鈥�
I am always amazed at the amount of musical talent we have in our area. On any given weekend, you can find local musicians performing at a variety of neighborhood venues. I am constantly encouraging others to support these regional acts by going out to catch a live show or by purchasing a CD or digital download.
I recently came across a new offering from Sandy Lusco Huffman. The passionate singer-songwriter from Greene County has just released 鈥淲here the Boys Are,鈥� her seventh album.
This stirring collection is a tribute to the sacrifices made by our veterans, first responders and law enforcement officers. The album also includes inspirational songs of faith, hope and love.
The angelic voice of Huffman delivers added emotion to the covers of well-known arrangements, starting with the opener 鈥淪oldier Boy.鈥� The track, released as a single by the Shirelles in 1962, receives the royal treatment from Huffman and perfectly sets the tone for the rest of the numbers that follow.
Huffman and her mother perform together during a special medley, highlighted with classic war-themed numbers such as 鈥淏oogie Woogie Bugle Boy,鈥� 鈥淪omething to Remember You By,鈥� 鈥淲hen the Lights Go On Again,鈥� 鈥淗e Wears a Pair of Silver Wings,鈥� 鈥淣ow Is the Hour鈥� and the title track.
Additionally, the album carries a spiritual tone throughout a variety of moving songs of steadfast faith. 鈥淣ear the Cross鈥� and the Vince Gill penned 鈥淕o Rest High on That Mountain鈥� are standout performances describing the heavenly promises that await us.
Written by Huffman, 鈥淎merica Bless God鈥� is the lone original song on the album. Huffman鈥檚 words are a solemn reminder for us to humble ourselves and turn from our wicked ways in order to fully enjoy God鈥檚 blessings.
The album closes with a lovely version of Irving Berlin鈥檚 鈥淕od Bless America鈥� and a heartwarming bagpipe performance of 鈥淎mazing Grace.鈥�
Huffman proves once again that she is a multitalented artist possessing a diverse musical repertoire that is certain to entertain any audience.
Check out Huffman鈥檚 website for a complete list of her albums and area performances at www.sandyluscohuffman.com.
Clint Rhodes is the 缅北禁地 music reviewer. He can be reached at clinton43@me.com.