Music with Meaning
A BEAUTIFUL LIGHT
Inspiration can come from many places, from a person you love, revere, or who simply sparks your imagination. This song represents a combination of catalysts: first, someone whose allure caught my attention; next, an icon of the Silver Screen, Audrey Hepburn, whom my wife and I both adore; and finally, the deceased wife of a dear friend and eventual honoree, who embodied all the qualities expressed and deserves having a light shined on her.
“A Beautiful Light” seemed like the perfect title. “Light” is a powerful image for me. It can illuminate a moment, bring brightness to one’s life, or reflect a shining example of someone you value and cherish.
Thanks to Marty, my amazing producer, and to Rick Riso, in between “gigs” in his “second career” in real estate (he’ll always be a crooner first). Rick has closed more “musical escrows” for me than I can shake a baton at, and I am grateful for his lovely voice and beautiful soul.
A BEAUTIFUL LIGHT
(feat. Rick Riso)
©2025 Music & Words by Ron Ovadia
Vocals: Rick Riso
Produced by: Marty Rifkin & Ron Ovadia
Guitars, Bass, Programming: Marty Rifkin
Piano: Ron Ovadia
Recording, Mixing & Mastering: Marty Rifkin
Cover Art: Grant Maloy Smith
LYRIC
She could light up a room with her smile
And her irresistible style
She could bring out the best in the people that she met
She could make you feel loved without knowing your name
And you’d never be the same
With grace and a face you could never forget
What a beautiful light
A beautiful light
So strong yet so gentle shining on me
But her radiant light
Shines far out of sight
For everyone to see
A star shining bright
What a beautiful light
She could brighten a day that was dark
And her charm could awaken a spark
She could warm up the coldest hour with her heart
She could soothe you with words or no words at all
And her love could pierce a wall
She gave people hope to find a new start
CHORUS
A beautiful light
That felt so right
The feelings that would never end
Her joy of living
Was the joy of giving
Such a beautiful friend
CHORUS