The Book of Love (Magnetic Fields, 69 Love Songs, 1999) ... played on the accordion!

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Episode ninety is up now! Today's song is The Book of Love by The Magnetic Fields.

I discuss the sarcastic yet sweet lyrics of the song, as well as Peter Gabriel's saccharine yet beautiful cover, and its excellent use in the finale of Scrubs.

https://youtu.be/PYMQhE4jROY?si=t69ik7fdM-T_ltdg

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I'm listening to Peter Gabriel's amazing 2010 album 'Scratch My Back'. Emotional, slow, music performed at an amazing performance level. WoW! It Includes the only cover I've heard of David Bowie's 'Heroes' that approaches the original in emotional worth. Wow! Just WOW!

https://petergabriel.com/release/scratch-my-back/

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Scratch My Back - PeterGabriel.com

The first part of Peter’s song-swap project. Originally conceived as a reciprocal arrangement that would be released as one album it was Peter’s half that arrived first, in 2010, featuring his orchestral interpretations of some of his favourite songs. It was titled Scratch My Back.  The second part, featuring artists covering Peter’s songs was aptly named And I’ll Scratch... Read more »

PeterGabriel.com

I'm listening to Peter Gabriel's amazing 2010 album 'Scratch My Back'. Emotional, slow, music performed at an amazing performance level. WoW! It Includes the only cover I've heard of David Bowie's 'Heroes' that approaches the original in emotional worth. Wow! Just WOW!

https://petergabriel.com/release/scratch-my-back/

#PeterGabriel #DavidBowie #Bowie #TheBookofLove #Music #Rock #Emotions #Strings #Orchestra #Listen #Audiophile #Audio #Roon

Scratch My Back - PeterGabriel.com

The first part of Peter’s song-swap project. Originally conceived as a reciprocal arrangement that would be released as one album it was Peter’s half that arrived first, in 2010, featuring his orchestral interpretations of some of his favourite songs. It was titled Scratch My Back.  The second part, featuring artists covering Peter’s songs was aptly named And I’ll Scratch... Read more »

PeterGabriel.com