No Sunshine

Klara talked to her Dad on Skype and he sang her their favorite song “Ain’t no sunshine when she’s gone.”

After the conversation, Klara was singing, “No sunshine, she’s gone. . .” Then she turns to me and explains, “No sunshine. It’s not warm. I no need sun screen.”

10 responses to “No Sunshine”

  1. maitreyi1978 Avatar
    maitreyi1978

    N. likes Otis Redding?

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    1. Evelina Anville Avatar
      Evelina Anville

      The song is sung by Bill Withers. Otis Redding might have done a version (though I’m not familiar with it) but the “classic” is by Withers.

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      1. Clarissa Avatar

        Yes, his favorite is Withers.

        N taught her the song while I was away at the MLA. I was beyond touched.

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  2. Z Avatar

    You are my sunshine. Louisiana state song and performed and recorded ca. 1940 by then governor Jimmie Davis. 1939 original by the Pine Ridge Boys.

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    1. Clarissa Avatar

      No, it’s a different song. It’s an adult song. I hate You Are My Sunshine, actually. It makes me think of Eric, and I always start to cry.

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  3. Evelina Anville Avatar
    Evelina Anville

    Clarissa is taking about that really soulful song that has the long interlude where the singer repeats the words “I know” for a good 30 seconds. I just love the song. 🙂

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    1. Clarissa Avatar

      I didn’t even know it existed until I discovered that they listened to it because they missed me. It’s a beautiful song.

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  4. Alex The Physicist Avatar
    Alex The Physicist

    This is the most adorable story ever. I never thought I would say this, but Klara is the first child I’ve ever come across who is even more adorable than my favorite little nephews.

    (They’re big boys now, but I still remember when they were little.)

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    1. Clarissa Avatar

      Thank you. 🙂 She is the real sunshine.

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