Beryl Markham was a British born aviator who, in 1936, became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic from east to west non-stop in a single engined wooden monoplane. Her story was immortalised in the book “West with the Night”, and this song I wrote was inspired by that amazing story
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There is no fear in this music, only joy. This is one of my favorites.
Thanks Pat, you’re right, no fear there, although I hadn’t noticed until you mentioned it 😃
I cannot believe I have not heard of Beryl Markham. I will have to look up this book. Love this song Mike. 🙂
She’s not at all well known, I only readvher book by accident. I was awestruck by the thought of her flying off into the night in her little pkane to cross the mighty ocean, scary, and it inspired the music. Im glad you like it Lu Ann 😃
Your music is amazing Mike!
I read West Into the Night many years ago and had completely forgotten about it. Thanks for the memory nudge and for the music . . . you’ve honored the adventurous feminine spirit to be sure!
Thank you Jan that is good to know 😃
She was extraordinary. It’s good to know the inspiration behind this piece.
I read the book years and years ago, its funny how some things stay with you and get expressed a long time later. I cant imagine having that much courage, such a lonely undertaking at that time
Truly.
Lovely. But now I have to find out more about Beryl Markham!
If you can find her book west with the night you will have a good read on your hands, extraordinary woman
Good night-flying music.