To celebrate the release of the album, book and eBook of Over The Moon: The Broadway Lullaby Project, here is a preview of the song “A Lullaby for Midnight”, performed by Vanessa Williams with music & lyrics by Rupert Holmes, illustration by Wendell Minor.

When asked why they chose to participate in the project here is what Wendell Minor and Rupert Holmes had to say:

Wendell Minor:

“My wife, Florence’s mother was diagnosed with breast cancer in 1978 and passed away shortly thereafter. Sadly, she was but one of many family members, and friends, whose lives have been impacted by the terrible disease. Florence and I both feel strongly about doing what we can to support research to find a cure, and organizations that provide support for those suffering from breast cancer.”

Rupert Holmes

I did so in remembrance of my sensitive, wise and beautiful daughter, Wendy, whom I miss every second of my life, and to whom I sang lullabies for all of her ten brief years on this earth . . . and in support of this fine project, and all the heroic breast cancer survivors who have triumphed . . . and for my beloved mother, Gwen, who also bravely fought breast cancer, and left this life as she lived it: with courage, wit, and grace.

Listen to “Lullaby for Midnight” performed by Vanessa Williams

Watch the “In The Studio” video featuring Vanessa Williams