Sometimes it’s good to be a woman
October 30, 2009
As Tammy Wynette so plaintively sang, “Sometimes it’s hard to be a woman.” But sometimes it’s so much fun!
Like right now: I’m in a car on my way to rehearse with my London band for the 75th Anniversary of Maida Vale Studios. Being the ultimate girl, I got my hair done in a special beehive just for the occasion — thank you Bel at the Painted Lady in Shoreditch. My (albeit short) nails are painted red. I’ve got three dresses – no, one or two wouldn’t do – to choose from. All three dresses go wonderfully with my Gibson guitar. Don’t worry, I don’t plan on wearing them all! No costume changes, thank you. I may be a girl but I’m not a diva.
I’m relieved to be back in the game. This week I flew home to NYC for my cousin’s wedding and contracted some horrible plague from the plane which totally stole my voice for a solid week. Ick to all you horrid germ-spreaders out there.
But I’m smiling again today! The band and I are debuting my new single on Radio 2 tonight, “Not Like Loving You.” Then I think I’ll swing my hips to a little Johnny Cash. A friend of mine (Tony Bennett’s daughter, Johanna) once paid me the ultimate compliment: she called me Johnny Cash in a dress. Or three dresses, in this case.
Sometimes it’s GREAT to be a woman.
