As author of this website, I originally conceived of it as simply a tribute
to the life and career of that winsome lass whom I remembered from the
1950's, so often gracing my television screen or singing to me on radio
during my adolescent years. In developing the site, however,
I very soon came to appreciate the real breath and depth of talent possessed
by one who is truly a consummate artist. Yet the single most rewarding
part of the experience for me has been to make a new friend - a dear friend
of uncommon warmth, generosity and graciousness.
Among Miss Corey's manifold talents is song writing, and in the lyrics
of her New Song
I find she expresses that profound
spirit of caring and compassion that seems to permeate every single aspect
of her life.
New
Song
There's
a new song waiting to be sung,
A
joyous new song for an age just begun,
A
hymn of beauty with words of love,
That
speaks of peace coming from above.
We'll
gather the children from off the streets
And
comfort the lonely,
We'll
weep with those who weep
And
house the homeless and bring them from the cold,
Befriend
the orphan, the imprisoned and the old.
Raise
the banner, sound the drum.
Blare
the trumpet - all will come.
Spread
good news to those who mourn,
A
time of peace, of life reborn.
There's
a new song waiting to be sung,
And
with that song we shall overcome.
A
song of charity, compassion and of love.
A
new Jerusalem coming from above.
I consider it is a distinct privilege then to dedicate this website
to my dear friend Jill Corey: Singer, actress, loving wife and mother,
and above all, a human being whose innate goodness touches and inspires
anyone and everyone who comes to know her.
AJK 11/22/04
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