A former high school math teacher turned storyteller/singer and now songwriter/singer, Lellingby brings an unusual degree of easy-to-listen-to diversity to the world of music. From a rollicking anthem for retiree wannabes, to a rock-along censure of rape; from a rap-like chant extolling the courage of Congressperson Barbara Lee, to a moving ballad condemning police brutality--this first CD by Lellingby is wide-ranging enough in content and style to offer something for almost every taste. Her lyrics are sometimes bold, even shocking; sometimes delightful, even sweet. But whether bouncy and humorous or slow and thoughtful, her material is always substantive and framed by fine accompaniments that allow lyrics to be understood. Matching the variety found in her subject matter and musical styles are Lellingby´s varied deliveries. Her chameleon-like voice ranges effectively in sound from that of the girl-next-door, to the pop singer, to the classically trained voice. On "Little Red in the Hood", she even manages to sound like an unsavory urban wolf. Here are a few song titles from "lellingby sings lellingby" that illustrate some of its diverse and meaty subject matter: I"m Retirin" Today--Get the Hell Out My Way! I Got a Vi-buh-ray-tuh Barbara Lee Said, "Not for Me!" P.G. & E., Stop A-Pimpin" Off Me! I Do Not Have To Get Married! Okinawans Need a Break--Let"s Teach Our Troops to Masturbate