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Be what you be, in all that you are…
October 3, 2012 by 12 Comments
First it was AC-DC. Then came Stephen P, Vicki @ The Kiwi Blog Bus and the incomparable Anake Goodall, all from NZ. And then followed Tracie Louise from South East Queensland with her dazzle. And just when you think the Down Under is tapped, I trip into an album from Angus Stone a folk-pop-rock singer-songwriter from Australia. On this album, you’ll be treated to guitar, mandolin, harmonica, trumpets and more…in music that hits my sweet spot. I couldn’t pick one favorite to share, so I’m giving you a taste of my three favorites…enjoy.
↓ click for audio (“River Love”)
↓ click for audio (“Monsters”)
↓ click for audio (“Be What You Be”)
I can still see my trails from the moon,
The compass for my shadow as it falls.
I can still feel my angel,
Come knocking at my door, she told meBe what you be,
In all that you are
Be what you be,
In all that you are
Be what you be,
In all that you are
Are, in all that you are.
Album Cover Source: musicfeeds.com.au
Walk on By
September 3, 2012 by 23 Comments
Burt Bacharach & Hal David
Hal David passed away on Saturday. David was a lyricist and partnered with music composer Burt Bacharach to produce some of the most memorable and long lasting hits of our generation including “Raindrops Keep Fallin’ on My Head“, “This Guy’s in Love with You“, “I’ll Never Fall in Love Again“, “Do You Know the Way to San Jose“, “Walk On By“, “What the World Needs Now Is Love“, “I Say a Little Prayer“, “(There’s) Always Something There to Remind Me“, and “One Less Bell to Answer“.
In memory of Hal David, here’s Dionne Warwick singing “Walk on By.”
Image Source: Bacharachonline.com
So Sweet
September 2, 2012 by 8 Comments
Maria Mena is a Norwegian Pop singer and songwriter. Here’s Maria (with Thomas Dybdahl) singing “So Sweet.”
↓ click for audio (So Sweet – Maria Mena)
“…cool and soothing…the wind is in your hair…not a single care…the speed of moving…feels like you can fly… feeling kinda high…beneath the big blue sky…you let go and landed on your feet…and it felt so sweet…there’s nothing more that can hold you back now…Amelia, you always had what you finally found…you’re on your way…your fears are behind you…morning glory…shines upon your face…not a single trace…of years all gone to waste…oh now here’s a story…full of hope and light…you didn’t win without a fight…now here’s to your delight…you let go and landed on your feet …and it felt so sweet…there’s nothing more that can hold you back now…”
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