Stronger For It [CD]

This collection of songs has formed during a most interesting and challenging time in my life...and once again...here I am...a million miles from where I thought I would be, never more grateful for the gift of music in my world. 

This CD is dedicated to some of my deepest losses and uglier crossroads...teaching me lessons  I never wanted to learn. Which, as it turns out — begat some of the greatest gifts of my life... Yeah, go figure.  ...

to my dear brother Jimmie, my dearest Carrie and sweet Elaine, may God speed. To all my dear friends who have lost their lives — thru the epidemic of breast cancer and other enemies of this insane and beautiful life.  ...and to my sister Geri. You are a profound miracle! 

This CD is dedicated to those of us still standing. Battered, cut and bruised...and as the smoke clears...we find we are somehow...still holding on...because that is what we do. Holding on for what may be...just around the corner. Holding on for those who are left to still love and hold us near... holding on... 

Guess it’s time to recuperate, rejuvenate, reload...and stand back up, one more time...Stronger For It.  –Love, Janiva 

www.janivamagness.com • www.fostercaremonth.org • www.fostercarealumni.org • www.blues.org  

There It Is 3:24
Matt Tecu Drums
Dave Darling Guitar, Bass and Piano
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals
Alfredo “Freyco” Ballesteros Background Vocals

I Won’t Cry 3:50
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Arlan Oscar Hammond B3 Organ
Zach Zunis Guitar
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals
Alfredo “Freyco” Ballesteros Background Vocals

Make It Rain 3:45
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Zach Zunis Guitar
Jim Alfredson Hammond B3 Organ and Wurlitzer Piano
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals
Alfredo “Freyco” Ballesteros Background Vocals

Whistlin’ In The Dark 3:05
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Zach Zunis Guitar
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Jim Alfredson Hammond B3 Organ
Brie Darling Percussion

I’m Alive 3:48
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Dave Darling Acoustic Guitar, Electric Guitar and Toy Piano
Zach Zunis Guitar
Brie Darling Percussion

Ragged Company 3:30
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Jim Alfredson Piano
Arlan Oscar Wurlitzer Piano
Dave Darling Acoustic and Electric Guitars

You Got What You Wanted 3:34
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Zach Zunis Guitar
Arlan Oscar Piano
Jim Alfredson Hammond B3 Organ
Brie Darling Percussion
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals
Alfredo “Freyco” Ballesteros Background Vocals

I Don’t Want To Do Wrong 4:00
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Zach Zunis Guitar
Dave Darling Guitar
Jim Alfredson Keyboards
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals
Alfredo “Freyco” Ballesteros Background Vocals

Thought I Knew You 4:01
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass  
Zach Zunis Guitar
Jim Alfredson Hammond B3 Organ
Arlan Oscar Wurlitzer Piano, Melodica
Brie Darling Percussion
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals

Dirty Water 4:53
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Zach Zunis Guitar
Jim Alfedson Wurlitzer Piano
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Brie Darling Percussion

Things Left Undone 3:30
Matt Tecu Drums
Gary Davenport Bass
Dave Darling Guitar and Background Vocals
Jim Alfredson Hammond B3 Organ
Arlan Oscar Wurlitzer Piano

Whoop and Holler 2:36
Matt Tecu Drums
Dave Darling Guitar
Jim Alfredson Hammond B3 Organ
Ernie “Chico” Perez Background Vocals
Alfredo “Freyco” Ballesteros Background Vocals
The Band Claps, Shouts