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"Wonderful World" by Rashida Oji

from "Big​,​Big Woman" by Regina Wells Rashida Oji

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Looking out across Oakland just a week or two after moving here, these words and music came to me. The site of such fabulous urban nature, humming birds that come right up to you, giant redwood trees and the feeling of living so close to the sea, was a new taste and vibration to my senses - so much new energy - exciting my soul! I was smitten and bitten by the wonder of California. I really felt like nature was talking to me and I could hear and receive this new conversation. Into my being came this new...wonderful world.

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Where have you been all my life you lovely bird? Where have you been all the while? Where have you been keeping that lovely smile? I like your style.

Where have you been all my life you beautiful tree? And why have you been keepin' yourself from me? Do you thing that I would look silly if I try to hold you tight - all through the night?

Where have you been all my life you gorgeous stone? Have you been right here - right here all alone? All you had to do was call me up on the telephone and then come on home. Such a gorgeous stone.

Well I wonder about the wonders of this wonderful world. Then I ponder about the blunders of every man, woman, boy and girl. I get a little fearful when I see what we do to the Earth. Got to save our Mother Earth.

Where have you been all my life you lovely lake? Have you been right here - right here in my face? Soon might be too late for the beautiful lake.

Where have you been all my life you serene stream? When I look into you I see my life flows like a dream. I done been redeemed by this here stream.

Well I wonder about the wonders of this wonderful world. Then I ponder about the blunders of every man, woman, boy and girl. I get a little fearful when I see what we do to the Earth. Got to save our Mother Earth.

Where have you been all my life you human beings - hidden in your houses looking for life in a golden ring? Just when will you see what it is you have to do to get close to me...and the bird and the tree, and the lake and the stream, and the gorgeous stone? You the Earth's our home

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from "Big​,​Big Woman", released February 3, 2017
Lyrics, Music, Voice & Electric Guitar: Regina Wells Rashida Oji
Bass: Lillie Robinson; Congas: Renaye Brown; Drums: Yolanda Bush; Electric Guitar Leads, Drums, Percussion, Voice & Arrangements: June Millington; Chorus: Jean & June Millington, Lynn Vidal, and few other mystery vocalists - thank you all.

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Regina Wells Rashida Oji Oakland, California

In November 1989 the artist Rashida Oji moved from St. Louis, MO to Oakland, CA seeking fame as a folk/rock singer/songwriter. "Continue The Journey" contains the message and healing balm of a performer turned
priestess. Now also known by her given name, Regina Wells, teaches mind/body awareness via the principles of Rosen Method Movement and Bodywork, working in private and in Addiction Medicine ... more

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