silverfalls

December 7th 1941

     a tribute to

the Greatest Generation
                 I Wouldn't Go ...
               © 2007 Kelli Grant (821137714420) (format: CD-R)

Heard on radio station across the country commemorating
the 70th Anniversay of Pearl Harbor

Commercial Promo Spots KZQX

Tribute 1

Tribute 2

rstp://www.silverfallsrecords.com/Wouldnt.mp3" class="imCssLink">I Wouldn't Go ...

rstp://www.silverfallsrecxords.com/Standup.mp3" class="imCssLink">Stand Up fir the U.S.A.


2011, is a very important year as far as events in America’s history. The 10 th anniversary of September 11 th, and …
it marks the 70 th year since the bombing of Pearl Harbor, December 7 th, 1941.

Footnote: Heard across America, Dec. 7 th, 2011,
my Dad passed away the night before with local
stations dedicating their broadcast to him.

My Dad, who is now 89, has never been a person who boasted or even discussed anything about his tour of duty. Until recently, I did not know to what extent Daddy had played in the war. The USS Core Aircraft career was apart of a convoy that escorted Destroyers from New York to Casablanca. Fortunately, he saw action only once when a Japanese bomber descended onto the ship. It was shot down but the pilot was rescued from the ocean. The only comment my Dad made, was that the man spoke better English than he did. The Japanese pilot had attended college in America.

My Dad was only 17 when he enlisted. However; watching an airplane fly into the twin towers of the World Trade Center on September 11 th, 2001 and feeling the anxiety of those who were trapped inside as they plummet to their death, was a rude awakening. I am truly embarrassed that I was not more patriotic or openly thankful to my Dad and to all those who have fought so bravely to protect my insignificant way of life.

I wrote the poem, "I Wouldn’t go …" as my way of saying thank you to; not only my father, Robert Johnson apart of the "Greatest Generation" but to all of the men & women who continue to protect our freedom today.

The song heard in the background, "Stand Up for the U.S.A." was written several years before the obscene act of September 11 th, 2001. Also a gift to my Dad was first included on the CD, "Blues to Me!"; I consider 911 to be one of the "bluest" days in America’s history. The version heard behind the recitation is from my award winning CD, "Swings & Sings".

The song has received rave revues by D.J.’s all across America with their comments declaring it a,

"Powerful piece of music."

Hall of Fame D.J., Mike Gross proclaimed it,

"… the unofficial anthem of the 21 st Century."

And although not nominated, it was on the Grammy voting list for "Best Country Song".

Chuck Conrad, KZQX was so impressed with the recitation that he personally solicited radio stations all across the country to include it as apart of their dedication on December 7 th. 2007. With the world; literally, available with the click of the mouse, Chuck sent MP3’s to every affiliate station. He too, feels that those who give and gave all to protect our shores should never, ever be forgotten.

I offer this recitation with my deepest gratitude, love and respect to the Greatest Generation and to the troops who are protecting us now and their families, and the song to all of the families and loved ones of our fallen heroes. Because … "I promise, if it were left to me, "

"I Wouldn’t Go …".
~ Kelli Grant ~
Kelli Grant, the Queen of Swing®