Thursday, July 11, 2013

Gonna Be a Bright, Bright Doha Day

Temperatures in Doha may reach 119F today, this first Friday of Ramadan. Ouch!   As a special (inside day) treat, I share (with permission) the most wonderful Esther Popp Myers singing "I Can See Clearly Now" (popularly known as "Bright Doha Day"), words by Melissa, music by Esther:

(forgive the videographer, just enjoy the music!)

I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW
(Bright Doha Day)

I can see clearly now the (dust) is gone
I can see construction that's in my way
Gone are the dust storms that made me blind...

It's gonna be a bright, bright Doha day.
It's gonna be a bright, bright Doha day.

I think I can make it now the maid is here
All of the piles of laundry have disappeared
Ordered that shwarma I've been longing for...

It's gonna be a bright, bright Doha day.
It's gonna be a bright, bright Doha day.

Look all around there's nothing but white thobes!
Look straight ahead ... nothing but black robes!

Gettin' my business done... In sha allah
Just made a call, Q-Tel is on their way
Waited at Carrefour till the cows came home...

It's gonna be a bright, bright Doha day.
It's gonna be a bright, bright Doha day.
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3 comments:

  1. PeggyJuly 12, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Nice.

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  2. Charles W. HedrickJuly 12, 2013 at 9:59 AM

    Was this occasion Bob's birthday? Interesting! Ex Pats holding on to their minority traditions in a dominate culture that is vastly different!
    Dad

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  3. Lucinda H. KennaleyJuly 12, 2013 at 9:31 PM

    :) No, totally unrelated event/location/year. Esther is back in the states preparing for a new baby but her musical legacy lives on in Doha.

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