All three of my daughters responded to music and often my singing to them. Of course I sang the standard lullabies, but sometimes I wanted to sing something a bit different. This song was especially effective with my middle daughter. She would be crying and all worked up and I’d start singing this song to… Continue reading Baby Mine
Author: Desiree Renae
I am a Mom, a professional and in my heart a performer. I enjoy singing and recording, not only for myself but I really feel it can bring joy to those around me. I was born blind, which comes with its own challenges and sometimes barriers. I am always looking for opportunities to give those around me positive energy. When others feel good, I feel good.
I Need To Be In Love
Last year, I read the book “Little Girl Blue,” a biography of Karen Carpenter. Learning about her life, her struggles, her most heart-felt desire to know what love truly can be; it really touched me. This song was what she called her signature song. Her longing to know what it was to be in love… Continue reading I Need To Be In Love
Crazy
This is always a very popular song with people. Not only is it a classic, but the words are relatable to almost everyone at some point in their lives. https://media.blubrry.com/3562447/www.desireerenae.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Crazy.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS | Please Subscribe to Learning Blind Tech with Desiree Renae
Du Bists
This is another recording from my college recital in 2000. This piece is in German. I had a lot of fun performing this one.
Top of the World
This is my very favorite song by The Carpenters. It carries more significance for me since last year, when I first met my now fiance. I suddenly knew what the song was trying to convey. We both found ourselves singing it every day and those around us would laugh at our big grins as we… Continue reading Top of the World
Merry Christmas Darling
Another favorite Christmas song of mine. Christmas is a time we usually get to spend with those we love, but the mixed emotions that come when you are not able to spend the holiday season with those you love are real and this song exemplifies them. So I sing this song to all those who,… Continue reading Merry Christmas Darling
Cradel Song (in French)
I attended the University of Texas at Austin and graduated in 2000. I had to put on 2 recitals in order to receive my Bachalor’s degree in vocal performance. This is one of the pieces I performed in 2000. This selection is in French; we had to sing in multiple languages.
Watch Me
I recorded this song for the first time in 1992 along with some other songs and put them on a tape I gave to several family members. My Grandpa really like this song and from then on, most times when I would see him, he would say: “O watch me, walk away.” When I recorded… Continue reading Watch Me
White Christmas
This timeless classic Christmas song has always been a favorite of mine. I do not currently live where I can enjoy a white Christmas, so it is definitely a dream. There is nothing like snow on Christmas morning, a fire in the fireplace, sitting in front of the Christmas tree sipping hot chocolate and listening… Continue reading White Christmas
Close To You
I have always loved this song. It was the first Carpenter’s song I had heard. I have recorded this one a few times, this one in 2022.