Joni, skating on thin ice, on a river so long that our own feet can fly us away from this troubled world.
Peace on earth, goodwill towards men and women, everyone.
Song Of the week
171: Jackson Browne with David Crosby, ‘Something Fine’
What’s the difference between a lovely little song and a precious gem?
David Crosby’s harmony on Jackson Browne’s ‘Something Fine’.
303: Sara Bareilles, ‘Yellow Brick Road’
“I’ve never heard anyone sing one of my songs like that, ever.”–Sir Elton
Continue reading...272: Vilray, ‘Do Friends Fall in Love?’ (with Rachael Price)
In a perfect world, the best girls would go for the most talented guys.
Vilray is a most talented guy. Rachael Price is definitely the best girl.
And here they are, singing together.
302: Bonnie Raitt, ‘I Can’t Make You Love Me’
Right up there with food and water–Those Special Pop Songs.
Continue reading...236: Jacob Collier, ‘Hideaway’
If you ever want to know what’s new in music, check out what Jacob Collier’s been doing for the previous couple of months.
Continue reading...107: The Association, ‘Everything That Touches You’
Pop pap? Glorious? Should I admit in public that I really, really like this song?
Continue reading...170: Laura Nyro, ‘Luckie’ (“Eli & the 13th Confession”)
(Boom!Boom!Boom!) Are you rea-dy???
The evolution of the first 4 seconds of Laura’s masterpiece.