MANESS MUSIC MONDAY

Posting this song today is making my heart very sad, and happy at the same time.

My friend, Ryan Aurand, wrote the amazing music to this song, and I'm proud to share this with all of you, and that makes me very happy.

Sadly, Ryan passed away last year, and I thought it was about time I did something to honor him, and his wonderful gifts of song writing, and singing.

I was in the army, at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, standing in a line (naturally), when I heard the most beautiful voice I'd ever heard from the soldier next to me...singing acapella...just for the joy of singing...it was Ryan.

We became friends, and after our army "gig," I lived with him and his wife in Phoenix, Arizona, where we wrote " Getting Close To You."

It is too hard for me to say much more right now, but I think you will feel Ryan's passion, power, and love in the music he wrote.

Ryan, you sang this 10 times better than me, but I hope you understand I just wanted my friends to hear your wonderful music, buddy!