"The River" was the first song Laurie knew had to be on "Roots." She told the story in concert about going to bed one night thinking about a quote she had just read, attributed to an ancient Greek philosopher - "You never put your hand in the same river twice." It seemed very meaningful to her, as an allegory for life, like a river, constantly changing, constantly flowing. Laurie woke up early, stumbled over to the piano and tape deck, and wrote this song exactly as you hear it, start to finish, including the verses, chorus, and bridge. Laurie never cha… read more
"The River" was the first song Laurie knew had to be on "Roots." She told the story in concert about going to bed one night think… read more
"The River" was the first song Laurie knew had to be on "Roots." She told the story in concert about going to bed one night thinking about a quote she had just read, … read more
Laurie Zeluck Carter (1957- 2006) With a prodigious talent and plucky spirit, Laurie Zeluck Carter single-handedly crafted her career and took her place in the music world. Laurie Z., as she was known professionally, was slim, sexy, and smooth, but also smart, savvy, and self-possessed. She was uncommonly poised, even as a teenager, with a Mona Lisa smile and a quiet twinkle in her eye. At four-years-old, Laurie started piano lessons and fell in love with playing. At five, she performed before a school assembly of several hundred people; she never blinked and never looked back. Soo… read more
Laurie Zeluck Carter (1957- 2006) With a prodigious talent and plucky spirit, Laurie Zeluck Carter single-handedly crafted her career and took her place in the music world. Laurie Z., as s… read more
Laurie Zeluck Carter (1957- 2006) With a prodigious talent and plucky spirit, Laurie Zeluck Carter single-handedly crafted her career and took her place in the music world. Laurie Z., as she was known professionally, was slim, sexy, a… read more