Musicals I Sang In The Car
I used to always sing in my car. I got my vocal warm-ups done and then I would sing my little heart out. Naturally, I had some favorites.
Aida is a huge one for me. I would sing Heather Headley’s songs at the top of my lungs on my 8 hour road trips from college to my parent’s home. I couldn’t hit the notes properly yet, but that didn’t stop me. I would hit those darn notes even if I was shouting. It was so fun. Needless to say, I did not have a voice at the end of the car ride, but it didn’t matter. I was not a working performer yet.
West Side Story was and will always be a favorite. I know all the songs by heart. I was practically born knowing all of the show. I don’t need the soundtrack to sing the songs. I just sing them. I go through all the titles just like Cher and have a grand old time. I get all animated and experience all the emotions. It’s a blast.
Then there is Rent … yet another show that totally blew out my voice. I was REALLY not trained to sing these songs properly. The best part? I didn’t know most of the lyrics. That would not stop me. I would just keep going and make up words in order to be able to sing along. Yes, this is totally not something I would do in public … well, maybe if I was in a goofy mood. But definitely - I would avoid doing this on a first date.
I miss singing in the car. Now I live in New York. I sold my beautiful Mitsubishi Eclipse when I left California. The subway is my main method of transportation. Singing in the car is not an option.
Now it’s just a mere, fun memory.
