Continuing in the theme of songs that can create emotions even though I cannot understand the lyrics, this has to be considered classic Celine Dion. Who needs to understand French with this performance? Continue reading
Poems and Songs
“Alabaster”
I love lyrics that fire the imagination, or just leave one deep in thought. Continue reading
“When I Need You Most of all”
Most of you (probably all of you) will know Mary Travers (1936 – 2009) as the “Mary” in Peter, Paul & Mary, but some of you may not know about her solo recordings. Continue reading
“The Story”
I was exposed to a lot of Classical music in my early years. In my teens, I became a regular customer of our local Folk Club, and the political climate of the times produced a proliferation of “Protest Songs”, and “Social Conscience Songs”. Continue reading
“Turn of the Century”
Music can be so interesting if we go beyond superficial enjoyment, and start thinking about the experience! Continue reading
“Penelope’s Song”
Another “lonely” love song, but this is a little different in that her voice has a more classical style. The words, the melody with the overall arrangement, …. my kind of soul searching song! Continue reading
World Peace?
There is a perception out there (I am choosing my words carefully!) that beauty pageant contestants do not necessarily have the highest IQ scores. Continue reading
“My Dream”
Many of you already know that my book “Just Thinking” (a non-profit venture) has recently been released, and I must therefore promote it on a regular basis! For recent Followers, it is a book of simple verse (I get confused with complex stuff!) depicting various aspects of life, and is intended to be a “pick me up when you have a few moments” kind of book! Continue reading
