22nd — 28th of May 2021
This is the second time I have cited a Moody Blues song. This is a very pretty song but much less well known than their classic Nights in White Satin. Another song which has an interesting musical progression with the chorus line: When all the stars are falling down Into the sea and on the […]
Day 434: Melancholy Man, The Moody Blues Read More »
So one of my artist biographies is on the fascinating life of Sixto Rodriguez who became famous for his music in South Africa and Australia but was unknown in his own country of the USA. Bizarrely it was rumoured that he had committed suicide shortly before the release of his second album. However this was
Day 433: Sugar Man, Rodriguez Read More »
This one of the Police’s strangest songs. I cite this song straight after yesterday’s song by Dido Life for Rent because apparently it is about a guy submitting to his girlfriend in a relationship but in the final verse he turns the tables on her and she becomes wrapped around his finger. Again these songs
Day 432: Wrapped around your finger, The Police Read More »
I think this song from Dido is interesting lyrically. It captures well the modern angst of trying to form a permanent relationship with someone while simultaneously wanting to hold onto your independence. An impossible balancing act for some.
Day 431: Life for rent, Dido Read More »
I think this is probably Alanis’ best song of all. I really love the musical progression and the intensity of the chorus especially where she jumps notes at the point “thank you 🎵 disillusionment”
Day 430: Thank U, Alanis Morissette Read More »
Time for another song from Irish group the Corrs. A very pretty song sung by three very beautiful sisters and their brother. Bit like the inverse tale of Cinderella with Jim being the guy with 3 beautiful rather than ugly sisters I guess.
Day 429: Runaway, The Corrs Read More »
I think part of the attraction of the Proclaimers has to be their very, very Scottish accents. A great little number although unfortunately, I could not find a videoclip of the song on Youtube so this embedded video is only the soundtrack of this classic song – “Aha, Aha.”
Day 428: I’m on my way, The Proclaimers Read More »
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