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(SONGWRITER) (PRODUCER) Copyright Wendy’s Song – Steve Sturm
(Chris Compton , Nile “Big Daddy” Peaytt) (Steve Sturm) Copyright 2005
She wears the hat to hide her disease
But it doesn’t change the reality
She puts on a show and paints on a smile
But you can see the fear in her eyes
And at night she cries herself to sleep
Not sure what the morning will bring
And just when it seems like all hope is lost
She finds a way to keep on hanging on
The doctor said that her time is borrowed
I’ve gotta love her like there’s no tomorrow
I know she’s scared and feels alone
Just like a prisoner in her own home
And as she finally drifts off to dream
I pull up a chair just to watch her breathe
The Story Behind the Song Wendy thought it would a good idea to write a cancer song. At the time, I was trying to keep myself together. Wendy had cancer in both lungs, across her shoulders, in her spine and was confined to a wheelchair at the time. As usual...I said no, but wrote the song two days later with long time friend Chris Compton. To my surprise, it was like a huge weight was lifted off of my chest. Kinda like therapy I guess. Deep down I was afraid if it would offend Wendy. I wanted it to be special, this was my gift to her. This was my way of letting her memory live on. As she heard the first recording,she sat in her wheelchair with her head hanging. The tears were just rolling down her cheek. She said, "you really do understand" and gave me a kiss. I asked my friend Steve, who plays with Travis Tritt, if he could help me record a full demo. We were in a rush...she became bed bound. No feeling from the chest down. Could barely feed herself. As I watched her fade…I prayed she would get to hear her song in all it's glory. And she did, just days before she died. Thank you Chris and Steve. Wendy was the strongest person I ever met. Although I'm finally moving on, I still miss her and she still inspires me to write. She changed the lives of everyone she met. How many of us can say that? You go girl!
Steve Sturm
Nile “Big Daddy” Peaytt
www.myspace.com/npeayttmusic Nile Peaytt, aka "Big Daddy", is a former radio-TV personality. He has been mentioned on top 40 shows and has written skits for a nationwide broadcast. Nile's wife Wendy died of cancer March 29th,2005 and has had to live with the memories like so many that have been left behind. Nile has two boys, Josh and Justin who live in WV. "I am so proud to be a part of this CD" says Nile. "It's from the heart...from real people whose lives have been changed forever because of cancer". "I'd like to take this opportunity to thank my parents and my friends for helping through the hard times". "Hopefully this CD makes you feel and helps you heal". "Big Daddy" lives in Nashville TN.
Chris Compton
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