LIFE: observed: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

Thursday, June 9, 2011

(Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay

Playing For Change is one of my all time favourite NGO's! Below is a beautiful rendition of (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay from their new album called PFC2 - Songs Around The World, done with the help of artist across the world. The song starts out with the awesome voice of Rodger Ridley, a street performer from Santa Monica, CA. Mark Johnson from Playing for Change once asked Roger the question: with a voice as powerful as his, why was he singing on the streets? He replied, “I am in the joy business. I come out here to be with the people.”

Roger and Grandpa have brought so much joy to the lives of millions, and in this song we are blessed to see them reunited again. We all shine on, and Roger’s light is as bright as the sun!!

If you annot see the video below, you can watch it HERE!

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I am a South African serving with Mercy Ships currently stationed in the United States. Mercy Ships, a global charity who has operated hospital ships in developing nations since 1978, is following the example of Jesus, by bringing hope and healing to the forgotten poor, mobilizing people and resources worldwide, and serving all people without regard to race, gender or religion.

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