by John Stewart (1979)
Let’s face it, I’ll take to just about anything that features the warbling of Stevie Nicks.
But Gold by John Stewart would be awesome even without her.
Songs »I Go To Pieces
by Peter and Gordon (1965)
There’s something so day dreamy about sad British invasion ballads. In some way, they meld together in a golden oldie station haze but when you stop to listen to one, like the Peter and Gordon hit I Go To Pieces, it’s easy to feel like teen nursing a broken heart (in a good way).
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Posted on June 5, 2012
Songs »Rains of Castamere
by The National (2012)
Being away I just got caught up with the “Blackwater” episode of Game of Thrones and what an episode it was! A modern take on the Rains of Castemere was a perfect song to end such epic awesomeness. And now I can say I’ve heard The National.
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Posted on May 30, 2012
Songs,Style Icons: Male »Jive Talkin, Robin Gibb
RIP
Disco is really taking a hit. Robin Gibb of the awesomely smooth Bee Gees recently passed away on the heels of disco great Donna Summer.
In tribute I suggest listening to Jive Talkin‘ at least several times. You’ll feel good and feeling good is what The Bee Gees were all about. A pretty great legacy to leave behind: smiling, dancing fans.
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Posted on May 24, 2012
Songs,Web Sites »I Want Someone Badly, Your Daily Song Fix
by Shudder to Think featuring Jeff Buckley (1998)
Jeff Buckley makes me sigh. Has since I was in 8th grade getting my heart constantly broken.
Today I sighed anew after finding I Want Someone Badly, a song by him I’d never heard before. It reminds me of Terence Trent D’arby (in a great way).
Thanks to Daily Sound Fix for introducing me. A look through the site, which features forgotten music, promises more gems are waiting to be found. Too bad it hasn’t been updated for a year.
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Posted on April 11, 2012
Songs »Dream Away
by George Harrison (1982)
Grey windy Sundays are no good for fun family outings but they definitely work for making home made soup and playing classic favorites like Time Bandits in the background.
Almost as shocking as the film’s ending is the rock song that plays over the ending credits.
After sticking in my head for days I decided to find out what it was. Seems Dream Away was written specifically for the movie by George Harrison and is considered one of his best solo works.
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Posted on March 27, 2012
Songs »Kiss Them For Me
by Siouxsie and the Banshees (1991)
Kiss Them For Me will always call to my memory the hallways of junior high.
I had bought an oversized Siouxsie and the Banshees tee based solely on my love for this exotic 120 minutes hit (which, of course I owned in cassingle format).
A really cool mom schooled me on Siouxsies’ history when she saw me wearing it (that mom later got arrested for running a brothel, but was super nice, had the kindest son and is the reason I knew about the origins of punk when I did).
This 90’s comeback which featured a very sexy Siouxsie in sequins and champagne video is perfect listening for those pining for the best the 90’s had to offer (aside from naive optimism and allowances from our parents.)
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Posted on March 24, 2012
Songs »Flower Duet from Lamke
by Léo Delibes (1883)
It would be difficult, I imagine, to explain to Léo Delibes what’s become of his Flower Duet, possibly the most beautiful piece of music ever written.
I would explain that it was just far too beautiful for the modern world to handle without being tempered by violence.
Honestly, can anyone listen to this and not envision some violent scene? Whether it’s Walken and Hopper in True Romance (which makes me wonder – is it as awesome as the teenage me thought? I’m remembering Gary Oldman as a rastafarian drug dealer and thinking, yes) or the latest shoot em up video game trailer, or it’s surely memorable inclusion in Garfield: Tale of Two Kitties?
Joking aside, this is the kind of music that makes your heart and soul soar.
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Posted on March 10, 2012
Songs »It’s A Big World
by Renee and Jeremy
I am not a fan, usually, of most children’s music. Having a child hasn’t made me any more accepting.
But, music geared towards kids doesn’t have to be grating – and really why should it? Van enjoys all sorts of songs, not just ones that are annoying.
Enter Renee and Jeremy and their lovely lullaby It’s a Big World.
The lyrics are simple and touching:
“It’s a big world, baby
And you’re little
For a Little While”
and the colorful animation, which we found on youtube (and totally mellows Van out) is charming.
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Posted on March 7, 2012
Songs,Style Icons: Male »Davy Jones. Daydream Believer
RIP
Davy Jones was the biggest heartthrob to come out of the Monkees (though I was always fond of Nesmith) with his charming goofiness.
I grew up with Monkee reruns and still, with no irony or embarrassment can call Daydream Believer a favorite song (and one that’s great for karaoke too).
Jones passed away today leaving behind a generation (or two) of ardent fans.