Blame It On My Youth

TBT - ME

                                                       


                                           

From Eden

more  HOZIER

                        

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Take me To Church

I've been away from my music blog. Life is full of distractions and I've been , well, distracted - in a good way. Anyway, my nephew made me aware of this singer and this remarkable song. So, here then is my new favorite HOZIER and his fabulous song. 


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COUNTERGIRLS

The two songs heard in this video gallery of scenes from "COUNTERGIRLS" are used in the play. They are so evocative of the humor and spirit of the gutsy characters brought to delightful life by the wonderful cast. Of course, Michael Russell's warm and funny script which references these songs among others i.e. "Looking Out The Window Through My Pain" - couldn't have been better inspiration for the cast and me, the director.

THE BEST THINGS IN LIFE ARE FREE

It snowed today! 

IT SNOWED TODAY!! 

Spring, where are you? Here's a hopeful song to usher you in.

                         

                                     

All I Need Is The Air That I Breathe

This has to be one of the all time great covers. k.d.lang has resurrected a song from a silly long hair group of the hippie era. She was able to see the true worth of this flower child hit and give it a full adult treatment. This genius overhaul puts the stunning beauty - words and music - of this song front and center - mesmerizing..................

                                         "sleep silent angel - go to sleep"

                                             

                                         

1982 - My Valentine Throwback

                             

Missing You on February 5th

It has been decades, yet your essence remains fresh. 

You are missed today and everyday. 

                           

Two Sleepy People

Art Garfunkel has to possess the most ethereal male voice ever! His rendition of an old movie song - very Broadway, actually- is delicious. It is written by the great Hoagy Carmichael - a very playful composer AND the equally great Frank Loesser the Broadway and pop charts composer ( Guys and Dolls, Most Happy Fella ).This is such a breezy and catchy tune. Artie brings it to life in an intimate and charming manner. Have a listen. You'll be humming it all day.

                          

Alone Again, Naturally

Neil Diamond in his old age is becoming an interesting cover singer. His choice of songs and his no fuss arrangements would not be out of place in a Brechtian cabaret.  With maturity comes understanding. Diamond brings a melancholy delivery edged with smart regret to his newly recorded material. I never took the time to really listen to the words of "Alone Again, Naturally"  Originally performed by Gilbert O'Sullivan, this song sounded pleasant enough but slight and sing songy. I was never compelled to it. Who knew? This ditty is about despair, loss, suicide and depression set to a happy sounding strummed guitar. What Neil does is add the darkness this song begs and with minimalist execution delivers a rather chilling read. I prefer this cover to the original. Neil Diamond elevates "Alone Again, Naturally" to a song of depth.