The DAVID RALEIGH Blog: Archive

Jan 25th

“I’ve discovered that following your heart can be exhausting. One can only...”

Jan 5th

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Jan 4th

Announcing "Xmas Story Two!" →

I am happy to report that due to flattery and persistent requests from our fans, it seems this might just be the year of a new Xmas mashup from me and my friend Nathan Leigh Jones! We are still awaiting a final report from Santa on how many of you have been naughty or nice but I think it’s safe to say that most of you can expect a special present to be coming your way sometime between now...

Dec 8th

The World Premiere of "One Together" mentioned in... →

Nov 22nd

Nov 10th

Nov 8th

Oct 29th

Oct 25th

Oct 18th

Never Forget

I’m not one to look tragedy in the face. Or death. Or deep sadness. So I found it odd that being on cloud nine, after an incredible day shooting the music video for “One Together” (which subconsciously might have lyrically been influenced by the events of that day) I had two things occur in short succession that caused me to stop, pause and remember that tragic day in September...

Sep 11th

So Hurricane Irene is hittin' NYC - Subways are...

There’s no business like show business like no business I know. The rain is pouring down, the theater’s flooding, but you keep going cuz Tony ‘wards are coming. The curtain falls only when the crowd stands and screams, HERE COMES IRENE! But, who cares? On with the show! (insert applause) Let’s go, ON WITH THE SHOW!

Aug 26th

Watch

A few weeks ago a new friend and fan of my music, (and a wonderful teacher I might add if I can be biased) asked me to make a little video for her Pre-school students for their Music and Movement class. She had played my song “Get Up And Dance” for the children before, so I had a head start on what would hopefully make them happy. And - If there’s one thing I remembered from my...

Aug 14th

Breaking every superstition cuz I don't need to...

You have to go the way your blood beats. If you don’t live the life you have, you won’t live some other life, you won’t live life at all. James Baldwin

Aug 14th

Jury Duty, Yum Yum!

So the past two days I’ve been on Jury Duty. I went to the courthouse early each morning and was interrogated by the prosecutor, the defense lawyer, the judge and it felt like in the eyes of my fellow jurors to see if I was the right juror for the case. After being called into the judges chambers twice to speak on what I did for a living, the kinds of people I knew, what reservations did I...

Jul 21st

Jul 16th

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Jul 8th

Jun 14th

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Hurray for Neil Patrick Harris!

By now everyone knows that Neil Patrick Harris nailed his host duties at the Tony Awards so well - he’s gotta be on the short, short list for a chance at the Oscars. He is a very talented mofo!Here’s the highlights of the show. Neil Patrick Harris opening number (arranged and produced by Ari Gold’s brother Steven Gold) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-6S5caRGpK4&sns=fb The...

Jun 13th

“There’s nothing you can tell your heart. It will do whatever it wants,...”

Jun 12th

Today's lesson (and probably tomorrow's too!) →

Even though you know you’ve lost. You can never give up. If you’ve ever won once. You have to believe you can win again.

Jun 9th

Don’t resist taking chances. Take them like vitamins. Let go of the brakes. Don’t worry about the bumps and bruises. You can take them. Don’t steer around what scares you. Go over. Go under. Go around or go through. Do something others would be terrified to do. You will feel your chin rise up from your chest and there will be one less thing you can’t do. Just freaking do it! ~T. Harv Eker

Jun 8th

Nathan Leigh Jones performing "Beautiful You" Live... →

My friend and producer Nathan Leigh Jones singing his already classic “Beautiful You” in Concert on June 1st at The Vanguard, one of Sydney’s premier music venues. The song is on his just released album “Sooner Or Later” available on iTunes.

Jun 3rd

The Highest Honor

… A visiting friend just received this text from a friend of his who is Colorado… And he was kind enough to share it with me. It warmed my little heart. “The room is packed, but baby your the one I’m singing for……..romancing the lady with some wine & steaks….& of course d Raleigh beats…wish we were in NYC”

May 30th

Last night I dreamt I was on a game show!

and I won 2 million dollars! After the show was over my friend asked me what I was gonna do with all the money! Well, I’m going to pay off my apartment here in NYC, and I’m going to buy a house in Sydney big enough to put a recording studio in it. Then I’m going to buy a little house for my mom in Texas. I’m going to give $50,000 to all my adopted nieces and nephews to...

May 28th

Til the World Ends (Cover) →

Always wanted to do a cover tune! That little “end of the world” non scare we had and my secret crush on Britney made this seem like a perfect choice. So here it is my best Piano channeling of a DJ! Keep on Dancin! (the world’s not goin anywhere!)

May 26th

An historic Day for America and for the world. We... →

Here we are, standing at the crossroads of our lives, you and I We both have dreams, of what it really means for us to be, a family We’ve sacrificed, gave in, we’ve paid the price, for what was right. We are One Together, standing all alone, We are One Together, facing the unknown but we’re Strong Together, the future’s all our own, We are One. We’ve traveled...

May 2nd

Brownielock's Blog: Twitter and Facebook lead to a... →

brownielocks01: This idea just came to me the other day and I wanted to share my experience on the social media websites. I have made so many friends from all over the world:) By being on especially twitter I have opened myself up to a world of new experiences with a wider range of people that I have met. My…

May 1st

Apr 19th

New York's Ali Forney Center for LGBT Homeless... →

Apr 12th

This song just popped into my head! Why? Oh Why?!

One month ago today I was happy as a lark But now I go for walks To the movies - maybe to the park And have a seat on the same old bench To watch the children play (huh) You know, tomorrow is their future But to me, just another day They all gather around me They seem to know my name We laugh, tell a few jokes But it still doesn’t ease my pain I know I can’t hide from a memory...

Mar 14th

“Always say ‘yes’ to the present moment. What could be more futile,...”

– Eckhart Tolle

Mar 13th

LAST NIGHT IN SYDNEY! →

Last night here in Sydney I had the privilege to perform as part of Hat’s Off! A benefit concert in support of Equity Fights Aids held in The York Theatre at Sydney’s Seymour Centre. The incomparable and hysterical Bob Downs hosted the event which included many of Australia’s well known Cabaret and Musical Theatre performers including Amelia Farrugia, Garry...

Feb 22nd

David Raleigh THE FRIENDS PROJECT "That's What... →

NYC Singer, Songwriter, Piano player David Raleigh, Tony Award Winning, Emmy Nominated Alan Cumming, Broadway Actor, Producer and Singer, Billy Porter and Independent Pop Star Ari Gold come together as THE FRIENDS PROJECT to perform a remake of the ‘80’s hit made popular by Dionne Warwick and Friends, “That’s What Friends Are For” in support of the Ali Forney Center,...

Feb 5th

It’s great to be back at my old stomping ground, The Waldorf Astoria tonight to play a holiday party for some loyal dear clients of mine, Renie and Mike Harwood. It’s been over ten years since this New York institution Took my piano out to make room for a “much needed four top” (their exact words) It’s biz. I have no hard feelings:-) The hotel is as beautiful and...

Dec 10th

David Raleigh The Friends Project "That's What... →

Singing with my friends Alan, Billy and Ari in support of the Ali Forney Center. Download to donate!

Nov 12th

Oct 24th

My Facebook Friend Brent told this story.....

Brent Lovell Me: “Ma’am, is it possible to use my rewards card on the self serve black and white copier? Also, do you happen to have any more staples I can load in there? It looks low”. Asst Manager at Staples: “I’m not sure about the rewards card but I doubt it, the black and white copier is over there and it’s self serve, I don’t think we have any more...

Oct 16th

Sep 29th

Put that in your mouth!

…and in my heart. Thank you to all of you that answered the question “What is your favorite song on my new album “Beginning Again” and why?” I was overwhelmed and humbled by all the responses that I received! And even though some of the most descriptive ones were from long time fans, and in some cases friends and family - newer listeners and fans surprised me with...

Aug 25th

I was a child Actor...:-) Since I'm going down... →

Aug 21st

So just randomly I was on the internet doing a...

Aug 15th

Jul 21st

I came from elegance, dahhhrling, ELEGANCE!!... →

Jul 10th

last.fm - a listener's review

…why did jazz make me think of you? probably because of the Nat-King-Cole-for-a-new-generation thing you got labeled with. last.fm connects you with billy joel and elton john - which makes more sense - but you’ve always had the Nat Cole enthusiasm! *!totally psyched!* anyway, they played 2 of your songs while i was listening.

Jul 9th

Pride: Liberty and Justice for ALL. (P.S. "I Do!"... →

Jul 6th

Jun 21st

BP Coffee Spill →

Sensitive - but silly funny!

Jun 11th