My Good My Sweet My Bright

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My Good My Sweet My Bright was written by my Great Grandmother Elsie Waters Kavanagh who was born in Pennsylvania in 1909. She likely wrote it in the early 1930s, when my Grandma and her sisters were little. My Grandma sang it to my Mom, my Mom sang it to me. It was probably one of the first songs I ever heard; I have no distinct memories of hearing it, just a dreamy and familiar feeling. It was always there.
I feel so privileged to have inherited this song from Great Grandma Elsie, and grateful to my Mom and Grandma for keeping the song alive in our family.

--Morgan

We'd like to thank our dear friend Alec Watson, of the Chicago-based band DPCD, for collaborating on the project. His accompaniment was essential, so intuitive and respectful of the song. It feels like he helped us restore and preserve an heirloom.
Thanks also to Doug Malone for being such a pleasure to work with.

This recording is for the kids we are lucky to spend time with and care for, most especially for Francis and Sam, with love.

lyrics

My good, my sweet, my bright
Close your eyes on lots of stars and soft moonbeams
May just the things you love come and be your playmates in your dreams
And when the night is through just remember I'll be there to care for you
To start the day out right
I love you so, my good, my sweet, my bright

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released November 2, 2022
Written by Elsie Waters Kavanagh Franklin
Vocals by Maren Day and Morgan Kavanagh
Celeste by Alec Watson
Mixed by Doug Malone at JAMDEK Studios, Chicago
Cover art by Eliza Weber
Recorded on 4 track cassette machine at home by Maren and Morgan

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Bad Posture Club is the Minneapolis-based folk duo Maren Day and Morgan Kavanagh.

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