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Martina McBride had been my favorite singer for years. For some reason, I got out of the habit of listening to my Martina CD's or even what I've downloaded to my I Tunes. Before I knew it, she'd been bumped out of that favorite spot. I'm putting her back. On my drive to Yuma Sunday, I stuck her 2003 "Martina" CD. I listened to the entire thing -- to the end of her live rendition of Over the Rainbow. But I didn't pop the CD out. I let it run. When it didn't go back to the first song, I remembered that there was a surprise at the end of this CD.

As I was getting ready to make the trek through the mountain pass that takes you from San Diego County into the desert, the limited edition bonus track came on. Songs like this, from my favorite artists usually stick with me. I couldn't believe I'd forgotten it. This song is meant to be played loud -- blasting even. Driving the curves of the mountain, I sang my little heart out. Not as good as Martina (haha) but man, I love this song.

Martina's vocals always soar -- she's little but mighty. But there's something about the combination of the strings, her vocals and the background vocals that give this song such power. Far more so than any of her hits. This song was only released on CD's sold at Wal Mart stores. I'm so glad I bought it at Wal Mart.

It reminds me that I'm looking for something that isn't found easily. And not something I am going to compromise on.