Musical Interlude: I was listening this on the way to work today; it's a glorious piece. This clip is from the documentary film CALLE 54, about Latin jazz, featuring many performers. Really, just a glorified collection of music videos, but it's damn good.
"Samba Triste," performed by Elaine Elias.
Musical Interlude: Actress Valerie Perrine passed away today....while not a singer herself, she appeared in one of the weirdest move musicals ever, CAN'T STOP THE MUSIC, and played a prominent role in this number.
"Do the Milkshake," performed by the Village People.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6mSlXVuHhU8
#MusicalInterlude #TheVillagePeople #RIPValeriePerrine #Disco #CantStopTheMusic #CutPrintGay
Musical Interlude: OK, I've featured this before, but it's been running through my head today, and I have to get it out. Plus it's appropriate.
"Something to Do with Spring," performed by Noel Coward.
Musical Interlude: Well, in honor of St. Patrick's Day, here's some Chieftains!
"Sé Fáth Mo Bhuartha (Slow Air) / The Lark On the Strand (Jig) / An Fhallaingín (Air)" performed by the Chieftains.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0hoBEp5EME
#MusicalInterlude #TheChieftains #TraditionalFolk #IrishMusic #SaintPatricksDay
Musical Interlude: Packing up my life, thinking about cleaning up this place before I go, and what I'm going to have to do in my new place, brings this song to mind. But at least I'll have a dishwasher in the new place...
"Housework," performed by the B-52s.
Musical Interlude: Let's ring in the weekend with some classical. I was listening to some violin today at work, and thought I'd share this.
"Violin Sonata in E Major," composed by George Frideric Handel, performed by Kashi Elliott and Miles Graber.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6TmJW4lcJzk
#MusicalInterlude #ClassicalMusic #Handel #KashiElliott #MilesGraber
Musical Interlude: Singer Tim Booth (of the group James) teamed up with composer Angelo Badalamenti (who's scored a number of David Lynch projects) for an album that, to those who are aware of it, is an unheralded gem. This track is a favorite; a declaration of one's independence, of a feeling that one can triumph, with the great line, "Why be a song when you can be a symphony?"
"I Believe," performed by Tim Booth and Angelo Badalamenti.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7spypBHaH50
#MusicalInterlude #Rock #TimBooth #AngelBadalamenti #BoothAndTheBadAngel
Musical Interlude: It was another warm today here, to the point I ended up putting on shorts to run an errand because the humidity made it too much to wear long pants. And I saw pollen beginning to gather on my car...achoo! Good thing I thought to start allergy meds a few days ago... Anyway, here's some seasonal music.
"Swingtime in Springtime," performed by Django Reinhardt.
Musical Interlude: Listened to some early Bonnie Raitt today; I always enjoy her singing and reflect on how her father was a big Broadway star, and how generations sometimes go their own ways while keeping a core tradition alive....anyway, here's a nice track.
"Woman Be Wise," performed by Bonnie Raitt.
Musical Interlude: It got into the upper 70s today, with clear blue skies...AT LAST! So much snow has melted, and my car is fixed, so I got to drive around a bit and listen to this very, very, very appropriate tune.
"Spring Fever," performed by Ernie Freeman.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Qa3s8-nf7s
#MusicalInterlude #ErnieFreeman #Piano #RhythmAndBlues #Spring
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