Both Sides Now
(Mary Bogue)
July 26, 2012
Oh, so you need a prayer. Okay. Try this on for size. 05_Both_Sides_Now_1.m4a
BLUE CHAMPAGNE
(Mary Bogue)
March 25, 2012
Dedicated to the memory of my late husband, Robbie Bogue. We sure gave 'em something to talk about! 04_Blue_Champagne_1.m4a
SAVE YOUR LOVE FOR ME
(Mary Bogue)
June 20, 2012
When you're hopelessly in love with someone you can never possibly have because the price of admission is impossible to pay.12_Save_Your_Love_For_Me_2.m4a
SACK FULL OF DREAMS
(Mary Bogue)
March 23, 2012
In this modern, hyped-up world on steroids of ours, I wanted to create a breath for us to take and share my dreams for humanity. I do believe, with all sincerity that we all want the same thing; love, peace, safety, equality, charity, joy and more. Please share the dream. Namaste. 03_Sack_Full_Of_Dreams_3.m4a
Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)
(Mary Bogue)
July 23, 2012
Sally Ride passed away today, July 23, 2012. I would be remiss if I didn't offer this up to her this week. Ride, Sally, ride! Thank you for inspiring girls and women to reach for the stars and go beyond. 07_Fly_Me_to_the_Moon_in_Other_Word_2.m4a
Hot, Strong and Black
(Mary Bogue with Les McCann)
April 06, 2013
The brilliant Karen Hernandez not only plays the hell out of this song, she wrote it. After I recorded the tracks, Les McCann suggested that I add a male voice to it in repsonse, maybe at the bridge. I told him it was a damn shame I didn't know any male jazz singers. He laughed and said, "I'll do it for you, baby."
We brought Les into the studio and let the mic open to Les' adlibs. There's absolutely no stopping him once he's there and in the moment. And in the moment, he was! 
From left to right, Nolan Shaheed, Les McCann, Karen Hernandez and Mary Bogue
HOT STRONG AND BLACK
By Karen Hernandez
My man is clean and he dresses so fancy
He’s Sharp as a tack
Attracts the women cause he’s really a fox
He’s the leader of the pack
My man is just like I like my coffee
Hot, strong and black
When he puts his arms around me
Chills run and up down my back
When it comes to satisfying me
My man- really has the knack
My man is just like I like my coffee
Hot, strong and black
He’s so fine,
But he’s mine
Well, when he walks into the club you can’t mistake him
Cause all the women gather round and try to take him
He’s so fine But he’s mine
All you women have to try and relax
He’s fine, but he’s all mine,
Chills go up and down my back
My man is just like I like my coffee, hot, strong and black
My man is just like I like my coffee, hot, strong and black
My man is just like I like my coffee, - Hot – Strong – and So Black
DON'T GO TO STRANGERS
(Mary Bogue)
May 19, 2012
"I think," says Mary Bogue, "one of the greatest compliments I have ever had is when I sing this and am later approached by people who say that it touched them so deeply that they wept. I believe we have all known that depth of despair and regret, missed opportunity and fear that the one we love so much would unthinkingly share his or her affection with a stranger rather than ourselves. Whether you've caught your partner in a full blown affair or an online chat, betrayal and hurt is nonetheless the result. And yet, we still plead, "Don't go to strangers, darling, come to me.'"
Don Wolff, the Program Host of "I Love Jazz" Radio Show, wrote, "I thought Etta owned Don't Go To Strangers but she would love the way you sing it with feeling." Here's your chance to see if you agree. 02_Dont_Go_To_Strangers_1.m4a
The Jim Stone, Big Band Swing Show Interview!
(Mary Bogue)
April 26, 2012
The fabulous JIM STONE interviewed Mary in April of 2012 for his BIG BAND SHOW which airs on the internet via http://www.lcc.edu/radio/onair/#Big on Saturday nights. Thank you Jim for a wonderful interview and playing "Black Coffee/Heartbreak Hotel" and then a little "Mood Indigo" from the CD, "Don't Go To Strangers."
Black Coffee/Heartbreak Hotel
(Mary Bogue)
March 13, 2013
09_Black_Coffee_Heartbreak_Hotel_fe.m4a This recording has caught the ear of several radio personalities across the U.S. because of the juxtaposition of these two songs. Take a listen and see if you agree that these two meld one story into the other. Love, always a fight for survival.
Mood Indigo
(Mary Bogue)
March 25, 2013
I always love this song, but after I met and became great friends with Barney Bigard's widow, Dottie Bigard, I just had to include it on the CD. Dottie was a wonderful friend and our great friend in common was Helen Humes, who introduced us. Oh, the times we had together! I miss her dearly. Well, Dottie, I love you, so here it is: 11_Mood_Indigo.m4a
