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This time around, I’ve collected songs of unrequited and lost love. Head over to last year’s list if you prefer a happy love list. On to the pining, longing, and yearning . . . ~ ~ Body and Soul Written in 1930 Music: Johnny Green Lyrics: Edward Heyman, Robert Sour, Frank Eyton Vocal selection recorded in 1957 … Continue reading
Artist Highlight ~ Spotify Playlists: Charles Mingus Highlights Charles Mingus Long Playlist ~ Charles Mingus (1922-1979) Composer, Bandleader, Musician Main instruments: Double Bass, Piano, Cello Jazz Styles: Bop, Avant-Garde, Swing, Blues, Modern Classical Hometown/Heritage: Los Angeles, CA; Mother – Chinese & English; Father – African American & Swedish Personality: child prodigy; probably bipolar with episodes of high output musical … Continue reading
I’ve hand-picked 20 songs for Valentine’s Day 2014! Spotify Playlists Valentine’s Day 2014 – Vocal Valentine’s Day 2014 – Instrumental ~ All the Things You Are idolized love Written in 1939 Music: Jerome Kern Lyrics: Oscar Hammerstein ~ “You are the promised kiss of springtime” Vocal Selection: recorded by Keely Smith in 1956 Instrumental Selection: released … Continue reading
Artist Highlight This week, I made a playlist of my favorite Anita O’Day tracks to share with you. Spotify Playlist: Anita O’Day Highlights Anita O’day (1919 – 2006) Vocalist Jazz Styles: Bebop, Swing Hometown/Heritage: born Anita Belle Colton in Chicago, Illinois to Irish-American parents Personality: She presented herself as a serious jazz musician, and early in … Continue reading
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