Women are a superior breed to men, but they sure like to talk. Girl Talk.
I wouldn’t have it any other way.
168: Neal Hefti, ‘Girl Talk’
Vocalists
185: Frank Sinatra, ‘High Hopes’
Nogah went and grew up. I still have the highest of hopes.
Continue reading...169: The Mills Brothers, ‘Jungle Fever’
“No musical instruments or mechanical devices used on this recording other than one guitar.”
Continue reading...148: Andy Williams, ‘The Days of Wine and Roses’
We all have our weaknesses. For some it’s wine, for some it’s cocaine, for some it’s merely nostalgia.
The darker side of Valentine’s Day.
Continue reading...102: Netanela/Matti Caspi, ‘Shir HaYonah’ (‘Song of the Dove’)
Praying for peace after the pogrom.
Continue reading...105: The Boswell Sisters, ‘Crazy People’
The Boswell Sisters had 20 hits in the early 1930s, and are arguably THE best vocal jazz group ever. Their 3-part harmonies are tighter than Aunt Bertha’s girdle. An education and a delight, 90 years on.
Continue reading...033: Radka Toneff, ‘The Moon’s a Harsh Mistress’ (Jimmy Webb)
You’ve never heard of the Norwegian singer Radka Toneff. Trust me, it’s your loss.
Listen to her sing Jim Webb’s ‘The Moon’s a Harsh Mistress’. Tell me you weren’t moved.
217: Amy Winehouse, ‘Back to Black’
Turns out 500,000,000 Amy Winehouse fans were right. Go figure.
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