Lynn Mabry
Lynn Mabry is an American vocalist. Born in Vallejo, California, her mother enjoyed playing piano and her father was a choir director and radio deejay. They divorced when she was three. She got her start in Sly and the Family Stone, along with Dawn Silva. In 1977 she joined P-Funk. The following year Mabry and Silva became the original Brides of Funkenstein, releasing their first album Funk Or Walk. Lynn became pregnant and left the band in 1979. Silva continued The Brides with back-up singers Sheila Horne and Jeanette McGruder for another year.
In 1983, Mabry joined Talking Heads for Stop Making Sense. By this stage she had become a highly respected background vocalist, continuing to tour with such acts as with Rita Coolidge, Stevie Nicks, George Michael, Namie Amuro and Bette Midler. She is also a business partner with Sheila E.
Mabry is co-founder (with Sheila E, in 2001) and CEO of the nonprofit Elevate Hope Foundation which uses music and the arts to help "abused and abandoned children."
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The Moving Finger Writes
by: Len BarryOh the moving finger writes
Having written, then moves on
Which means a brand new life
Comes along with each new dawn
Yes the moving finger writes
So as every day goes by (forget the hurt)
Take the hurt that’s in your heart
And leave it all behind
‘Cos tomorrow is another day
And your sorrows might just fade away
Oh tomorrow is another chance
And a clean start
And a new romance
Today is history
Don’t let it give you misery
Forget it; just remember me
I said it
That the moving finger writes
Having written, then moves on
Which means what’s done is done
‘Cos today’s forever gone
Yes the moving finger writes
And another day is through (It’s over)
Your heart is hurt tonight
Don’t let it worry you
‘Cos tomorrow might be out of sight
And your sorrows might just end tonight
Oh tomorrow possibly could bring
A new love and a wedding ring
Today is history
Don’t let it give you misery
Forget it; just remember me
I said it
Uniquely pitched instrumental bridge
‘Cos tomorrow is another day
And your sorrows might just fade away
Oh tomorrow is another chance
And a new love
And a new romance
Today is history
Don’t let it give you misery
Forget it; just remember me
I said it
‘Cos Tomorrow is another day (I know)
And your sorrows might just fade away (I never ever)
Oh tomorrow is another chance
And a new love
And a new romance
(Looking forward to)
Tomorrow (keeping my hopes up)
Is another day (got to keep your hopes up)
And your sorrows might just fade away
(‘Cos it’s coming my way)
Might just fade away
The Moving Finger Writes
Performed by Len Barry
Issued in UK April 1967 by RCA Victor RCA1588, and in USA RCA 9150
Produced by Barry, Cullen & Wisner
Lyric by Borisoff, Eli & Wisner