Popular Music

Something different!

I have used the Saturday Post, for quite a while now, to simply share music that I really like. Continue reading →

“Up Here in Heaven”

Chris de Burgh has recorded many wonderful and sensitive love songs, Continue reading →

“The Weakness in Me”

A lovely song, by Joan Armatrading, about a complicated romantic situation. Continue reading →

“My Love, Cape Breton, and Me”

I came across this song quite by chance … and immediately loved it. Continue reading →

“Lord Franklin”

Two Saturdays ago, I Posted a link to Stan Rogers singing about a ship named “Mary Ellen Carter”, which covers the demise of said vessel, and the results of perseverance and determination to get her afloat once again. Continue reading →

It’s Saturday!

“It’s Saturday” probably invokes cheers from those of you who just completed another week of work. Those of us who are retired obviously do not have that “life shift” that the weekend presents (at least I don’t), but it does present opportunities. Continue reading →

“The Mary Ellen Carter”

In earlier Posts, I have mentioned that I used to frequent our local Folk Club (in 1960’s England) on a regular basis. I have always liked Folk music and, when I came to Canada, it was no surprise that once I had been introduced to the Folk music here (specifically Easy Coast music), I loved it. Continue reading →

“Take My Hand for a While”

What can I say about Buffy Sainte-Marie that has not already been said? Continue reading →