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| Shannon Abbott (right) with her family. |
Oh, she sings with a beautiful voice. She's Shannon Abbott. About a week ago, she decided to record herself singing Leonard Cohen's Hallelujah, but with a twist. She changed the lyrics to reflect the life she leads as a mother who does her work at home and that is raising her two children.
In her video, she mentions that she performed this same song in a talent show and then proceeds to belt it out with enthusiasm and verve, the longer she sings. Her little son sits next to her, doing baby things, shaking a rattling toy, and cooing his own notes when she pauses.
More than two million viewers have watched the video, which is posted on facebook. Needless to say, Shannon is utterly thrilled with the number of people who have taken time in their day to view her video. She says, about her newly-found fame, "Unbelievable. I am thrilled and humbled that this silly little song that I wrote for a silly little talent show in teeny, tiny Payson, Utah, could bring so much joy to people around the WORLD."
While Shannon may be awed about the response, it isn't hard to understand. The joy in her daily life, despite its ups and downs is palpable. Her love for her young son as she keeps returning his toy to him and her comments about how his cooing indicates his singing talents are those of a mother enjoying her child.
Still, Ms. Abbot hasn't let success go to her head, either. After she found out about all those who have seen her video, she says, "The past three days have been spent in my pjs with no makeup and messy hair, taking care of my two sick kiddos. In fact, today, I wiped a million boogers and was pooped on. How's that for glamour!" Oh well, that's the life of a mother! But where would anyone be without them?
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| Shannon singing with her young son next to her. |
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