"If You Believe" Released By Anita O'Connor

Anita O'Connor, who has been performing in the Baltimore/DC/Annapolis area for more than 10 years, has just released her new CD "If You Believe". Ms. O'Connor, who has performed on stage at in" They're Playing Our Song," "Annie Get Your Gun" or most recently "Funny Girl" also can be found behind the piano at one of the many local nightclubs where she's packed in an audience to hear her unique cabaret act. She has also appeared at the Grand Ole Opry and represented Pennsylvania in the Miss America Pageant.

"In 1998 I released a recording titled 'Love, Me' for my first born child, Sarah. I wanted to provide her with a musical keepsake that she could pass down to her children. With the help of some friends, this musical keepsake turned into a wonderfully orchestrated collection of heartfelt music that had to be shared with friends and family. My husband and I had another beautiful daughter, Hayley, and I began to produce a second recording just for her. So once again my good friends helped to create 'If You Believe'," explained Ms. O'Connor.

Her first recording, which can be found on her web site at http://www.anitasings.com is a collection of contemporary favorites from Carole King's "You've Got A Friend" to the Eagles "Desparado". It also touches country music with "On A Bus to St. Cloud" and Broadway with "Moonshine Lullaby" from Annie Get Your Gun. Anita's favorites happen to be the David Friedman songs "I'll Be Here With You" and "We Live On Borrowed Time".

Ms. O'Connor's latest release, with arrangements by another local artist Dave Hughes, showcases her warmth and vocal versatility. Once again, the styles range from country, to Broadway and to adult contemporary. The selections may not be as well known, but they are powerful. Amanda McBroom's "Errol Flynn", Stephen Schwartz's "Meadowlark", "If You Believe" from The Wiz and many more are included in this wonderful recording.

When asked how she came to select the music in her latest release Ms. O'Connor stated, "each song selected holds a special meaning. They remind me of the people who have influenced me in my life. Most importantly, I wanted the songs to weave a tapestry and in total tell a story of who I am. When my children have grown and look back to better understand their mother, I want this to stand as a testament of my love for them. In this special way I'll always be a part of their lives."

"If You Believe" is now available through http://www.anitasings.com/ along with her first recording, "Love, Me".

 

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