Produced by Larry Don Vito
Musicians:
Sydne -vocals
Ernie Watts -saxophone
Bill Cunliff -piano
Larry Don Vito -guitar
Darek Oles -bass
Trey Henry -bass
Dave Hocker -drums
Steve Houghton -drums
Edward Robison -conga
Recorded and mixed at:
Sonora Recorders
Engineer: Richard Barron

A Big Hug and a Thank You to Ernie Watts for his performance on this album. Ernie you are truly a Gift to the world, and Bill Cunliff is the best studio pianist around. I feel really blessed that I was able to have these great artists on this album.

The album was recorded at Sonora Recorders on Los Feliz Blvd in L.A. Richard Barrons, co-owner of Sonora Recorders, did the final mix on my first album. He did such a great job that there was no question about where I’d record this album. Richard has such a great since of humor, you laugh a lot, Richard suggested that we give Ernie Watts and Bill Cunliff a call, which we did. They listened to my first album and agreed to go into the studio with Larry and me. However these guys are in such great demand that getting everyone together at the same time was definately a challange.

Larry wanted this album to be just me, but I got him involved on the song ‘Alright OK’ he also plays guitar on a few of the numbers. I love you my sweet great man.
I recently found my vocal coach, whom I hadn’t seen in 40 years. Her name is Laura hart and she still teaches from her home in Studio City, California. When we dropped in on her she didn’t recogize me, but graciously invited us in. She immediately had me sit next to her at the piano and said: “sing”..then she remembered me. I gave her my first album and we left. It was so great seeing her again. Then late that evening she called to say she and her husband listend to the album and said; Sydne the world has to hear you, you are wonderful!”. I couldn’t believe what she had just said, what a wonderful compliment, I had had such doubts about me singing again. Laura suggested I sing “Scotch and Soda”which is a fun song. Laura God Bless you, you are giving your special gifts to students, some famous, and a long waiting list of new hopefuls.

I’d like to thank my children. The title of this album ‘Pure Imagination’ was the last movie Larry and I had taken our son Curtis to. I beleive he was 10 or 11 years old, (he wouldn’t go to any more movies after that, after all he was to old to be seen with his parents!) That’s the reason I wanted to sing this song. I the love the words of hope and dreams it gives you. I believe in what the song tells us. If it weren’t for my imagination I wouldn’t have ever sang again. Your dreams can and do come true. My Curtis has been the one who has encouraged me the most since he was 12 years old. He has been at every recording and performance (he does the lighting and sound for us). Curtis also designs my albums. I’m proud of our daughter Lisa also. They’re my heart and my joy. Last I’d like to thank our community here in the mountains, Lake Arrowhead, for their support in coming to see us perform. We’ve had some fun times. We are so lucky to be living in such a beautiful place with such nice people. Bless you all, we love you!

As I have said before, I hope you can feel how much I love singing and feel the love I have for you as I sing these songs! If I can be an example for anyone at any age to get back to their purpose, (what your heart has been telling you), do it! That would give me such joy and what a gift you’d be giving back to me! You can do it, get your courage up. If I can do it anyone can! It’s waiting for you. You will be given so much back.

Love and God Bless you all,
Sydne