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Alexander Averin

Friday 19 June 2009

I can see clearly now

I caught this old tune on an advert recently and it brought back memories of sunny, happy days when I was a young woman. I loved the simple song then. I still love it.

One of the comments on YouTube was a hug to my soul. That is exactly what the song does to me.

Enjoy.


I can see clearly now


I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It’s gonna be a bright, bright Sun-Shiny day.

I think I can make it now, the pain is gone
All of the bad feelings have disappeared
Here is the rainbow I’ve been praying for
It’s gonna be a bright, bright Sun-Shiny day.

Look all around, there’s nothing but blue skies
Look straight ahead, nothing but blue skies

I can see clearly now, the rain is gone,
I can see all obstacles in my way
Gone are the dark clouds that had me blind
It’s gonna be a bright, bright Sun-Shiny day.


Johnny Nash



13 comments:

Deborah Carr (Debs) said...

I love that cottage, and can just picture myself moving in there and enjoying some peace and quiet in the countryside.

Great song too.

DAB said...

Great song and love the little cottage.

Re: you previous post do try and read Steal You Away by the fantastic Italian writer Niccolo Ammaniti. It made me cry :) TFx

Pamela Terry and Edward said...

I remember that song quite well!!

LITTLE BROWN DOG said...

I love that song, too. Only trouble is, whenever it comes on my other half spoils it for me by joining in with 'I can see Dierdre now, Lorraine has gone' - and I can't get that out of my head now.

Gorgeous cottage, and completely agree about the pillars!

Bee said...

I have a vivid memory of listening to that song as we drove to the swimming pool on a hot summer's day.

Cait O'Connor said...

TF Thanks for that recommendation, I will order it.
LBD Those lines are hilarious!

Auntie sezzzzzz... said...

June 20th...

Happy Midsummer's Eve, to all!

Aunt Amelia

Fennie said...

New song for me, Cait. Thanks. Is it an Irish cottage by any chance?

Cait O'Connor said...

It is an Irish cottage Fennie.

CAMILLA said...

Dear Cait,

I adore the cottage.!

I have always loved that song Cait,takes me back to years ago.

xx

FireLight said...

Hello Cait! This is definitely a classic.
Yes, just the sort of cottage for a great retreat from the world! Paul Henry might be just outside at his easel!

ds said...

Wonderful cottage; I could escape to it Right Now. As for the song, I wish it would stop raining here long enough to see clearly. Guess I'll just have to sing along...it's an old favorite. Thank you.

sea-blue-sky & abstracts said...

Am right there with you Cait - I love that song and the memories and associations. Best wishes from Cornwall.

Lesley