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00:00 How's Your Resolution Going?
02:08 Song - Casanova - Verse I
02:36 Surround Yourself With Good People
04:25 Song - Casanova - Pre-Chorus
04:48 Eating the Elephant
05:59 Song - Casanova - Chorus
06:39 Eat Your Greens
08:28 Song - Casanova - Verse II
08:55 Embrace Boredom
10:25 Song - Casanova - Chorus
10:40 Do It (For) Yourself
11:38 Patreon of the Day

[BCTTV_DTJ]

This is gonna be a huge year for me. The sale of my house will be finalized in a few days and then I'm moving to Nashville to pursue a music career at the age of 55. I've released two independent albums in recent years. If I don't go now, I'll never go. Good luck to you all, whatever your pursuit may be.

[TonyMouawad]

I'm happy I bumped into you about a month ago. You are so so so good at what you do. Sharing your experiences like this, the way you deliver them, makes for easy to consume learning. You're so good. We're lucky to have you. 🙏

[PrinceRahman]

Thank you so much, Mary, for the presence you choose to be in this world. Thank you for sharing your remarkable journey. Should you ever come through Houston, TX it would be an absolute joy to get to see you perform live & in person.

[barrysmith]

There are thousands of musician channels on YT, many are good.
But I always watch yours, Mary 🙏🏼

[Birkguitars]

Some time ago I was exchanging messages with someone who was going through a rough time. They posted that they felt that day nothing was going right. I responded "Just because we aren't winning today it doesn't mean we are losing. We get to have another go tomorrow." My resolution this year: take better notice of the sdvice I give others.

[shuckyducky]

@Mary Spender! I have to say, this the most BRILLIANT way I've seen a music YouTuber create content whilst promoting their music. So smooth the way you interwove parts of your songs, clearly labeled them for us to later look up, and not afraid to use your song as "background" music. Just such a simple, yet creative, way to do it. I LOVED this format, and I hope you'll do it more often so that your music gets the exposure you're looking for!
P.S. is "Casanova" not on Spotify?

[cantamusquerbeat]

Today, my band colleague and keyboarder told me that I was the first person to ever bring tears to his eyes while listening to his own song. Normally, I write a text, send it to him, and he makes the music. The last time we did this, I realized that the music he had written was not right for the text I had sent him. So, I decided to redo the text. I recorded the new text and melody and sent it to him. It took two days for him to answer. I thought he was upset that I had sung a different melody from the one he had made. He wasn't. He loved it. And, as an added bonus, his software (I don't know which) said I was in tune almost all the time. I'm 66 years old. Live your dream. It's the only one worth living.

[dewrunning]

@MarySpender . Thank you for reminding me that I’m not alone in my thoughts, actions, goals, creative ambitions. That there’s others like me (deep thoughts INFJ architect, poet, painter, creator) Thank you from the great state of Kentucky (USA) :-)

[frthlvfchrt]

Just an FYI for anyone whose reaction to "surround yourself with good people" was "but why would good people be around me?", that's called depression, and you should make an appointment to see your doctor - as a first step - about that.

[houseofjb]

Watta format! Parts of your song interleaved with the spoken content. Original.

[bogusdogus]

Mary, you are always a joy to catch up with. This was just what I needed. After a lifetime as a pro (keys) musician I found myself caught in the loop of making a living doing other things due to the music business being so flaky. Now I’m getting back to it after a few years away. My first album has still been doing well in Europe (after 14 years!) and I’m working on another but your posts have been a re-energising force to me continually! I love what you do and love your music. Keep on.

[RobMatthews]

New Year’s resolutions - a complete waste of time.
When we have passion we will make the effort. We follow what we love. Go for it!

[JoseTorres-sleq]

This is the type of video a real friend can do for somebody who really loves. You are a grounded woman and clear on your perspective of reality. Thanks, Mary, I needed to hear this!

[jackryan]

All so true Mary…..and particularly difficult to surround yourself with decent people. I’ve constantly been let down by ‘friends’. A guitarist of some 50 odd years and still learning……got me through a long career in the Military with many fantastic experiences but equally many life changing events. Suffer with PTSD massively but playing guitar (badly lol) has always been there for me……unlike people. You give inspiration to many people, write beautiful songs, play guitar like I could only dream of and ……….are a genuine wonderful person from what I can see. Thanks for these little gems from the World according to Mary…….they make the world a better place 🙏😊

[typett]

In 1988, I was 18 years old, and that January I made a New Year's Resolution that I was able to solidly stick to ever since; to literally NOT make any more New Year's resolutions.

I love everything about you. I truly wish you safety and happiness not just this year but always.

[cmdrerniepaul]

I may be one of the smaller content producers here, but people like you have inspired me to keep it going, no matter how small my audience!

[kilwtt]

this...This...THIS is why i continue to follow Mary Spender. Keep up the awesome work, Dearie, you are an inspiration to me !!!

[pworker]

Nicely done. Thank you! May the Lord Bless you in this New Year!

[robsterTN]

I appreciate your perspective on this. I’m not really a musician, but my fear of criticism and rejection have kept me from accomplishing so many of my personal goals.

[SwingOutJazzBand]

Thank you Mary! I've been wanting my band to get out there and gig more. I recently added two demo videos to YouTube and revised my website. I'm hoping 2025 gets me closer to my dream. I hope it's a great year for you too.