Iffn' you missed the fabulousness that is Wendy Waldman - tada!

So what if it took years - this was the perfect moment. On the eve of the high holy day, two Jewish girls being of service, as Wendy put it. Happy New Year! This was indeed a joyous celebration of life and art. What a glorious sit down with the singer, songwriter, arranger, producer, recording artist, Grammy nominee, and multi-platinum-selling hitmaker.

Our conversation ran the gamut from indigenous agriculture, early COVID, childhood influences, Taj Mahal, for one, Fred Steiner, her wildly successful composer father, early days in LA, waiting on line behind Jackson for her moment in the spotlight, getting an ovation, touring first as a solo, becoming We the youngest member of the Warner Bros. brain trust - a group of artists who were known for their innovative approaches to music. The pack included Maria Muldaur, Randy Newman, Ry Cooder, Captain Beefheart, forming Bryndle with Karla Bonoff, Andrew Gold, and Kenny Edwards. Opening for Linda Ronstadt, moving to Nashville in the early days, how Fishing in the Dark came to be, and then Wendy played it. The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band and Garth Brooks had huge hits with it, but there ain't nothing like hearing a song from its source.

Passionate, generous, thoughtful Wendy, acknowledged and praised pretty much every artist who’s crossed her path as a musician, songwriter, producer, human. She’s about collaboration in all that she does, and it shows in her vast body of work.

At my request, she sang her Wild Bird. Goosebumps. Wendy is one of those rare vocalists, like Laura Nyro (IMO), at the top of the top, who chills and thrills. And, she Saved The Best For Last, taking us out with her Grammy-nominated platinum hit for Vanessa Williams. Ain’t nothing like the real thing- the source of the creation.

I loved getting to know Wendy. Adore her even more now. I savored every second - thrilled to share this up close and personal with youes.

Wendy Waldman Live on Game Changers with Vicki Abelson

Wed, 9/15/21, 5 pm PT, 8 pm ET

Streamed Live on my Facebook

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