Musical Thoughts

Ben Lee is not everyone's cup of tea I realize. But I had a chance to see him play a year or two ago & I really like him. He's sweet & peaceful, & loving & a gentle soul. Well he's completed a new album, which I think he'll be releasing some time soon in the very near future. I really can't wait, because I am anxiously looking forward to hearing what new tunes he's come up with.

I'm also looking ahead to August 13th, when I finally get to see Crowded House play once again after about 15 years. I'm still really annoyed at the absolutely disguting seats I ended up with, but, I'm going to go & I'll do my best to enjoy it despite that huge disappointment. It's really going to be good to see Neil, Nick & Mark again, along with new drummer Matt.

Amy Winehouse

I've recently (finally) discovered the UK singer Amy Winehouse, who I have to say is brilliant! Musically at least. I picked up her most recent cd, Back to Black, & her music is a revelation! It sounds very old, very "torch-y", a throwback to the likes of Peggy Lee, Shirley Bassey & the like. The difference is though, is that she's singing with all modern types of lyrics! She's refreshing, when you first hear her sing, if you've never seen what she looks like, you'd swear that she was black, in fact --She's a white woman, with a big, brassy, ballsy voice! Immediate standouts on her album include Me & Mr Jones, Back to Black & Rehab. But the one song in particular that's stood out with me & had repeated listenings (20 & counting so far) is the song Love is a Losing Game. I really don't know why this one has struck a particular chord with me,but it's such an incredibly sad song, regretful & yet, it's so beautifully sung by Amy. The problem is, such as it is tho, is that she's a big, self proclaimed drunk/druggie, which is a real shame, because she's so hugely talented. I'll certainly be enjoying her music while it lasts.

The following are the lyrics to the exquisite song, Love is a Losing Game:

For you I was a flame,
Love is a losing game
Five story fire as you came,
Love is losing game

One I wish I never played,
Oh, what a mess we made
And now the final frame,
Love is a losing game

Played out by the band,
Love is a losing hand
More than I could stand,
Love is a losing hand

Self professed profound
Til' the chips were down
Know you’re a gambling man
Love is a losing hand

Tho' I battled blind,
Love is a fate resigned
Memories mar my mind,
Love it is a fate resigned

Over futile odds,
And laughed at by the Gods
And now the final frame,
Love is a losing game

Song Obssessions

Have you ever had a song that you listen to out of the blue & suddenly become obssessed with it & listen to it a zillion times? Well, I finally got on the computer & was listening to random songs & came upon this song called If I had you by Bic Runga.......Listening to it wash over my ears, I couldn't help but wistfully wish I had someone special in my life......I'm not getting any younger & yet, I can't bear to spend much more time alone.....But, single I remain for the time being.....

Anyway, here are the lyrics to this beautifully sung song by Ms Bic Runga....

If I had you
What in the world could be better?
A crazy love that waits for you
Why must it wait forever?

If I had you
Key to a hidden treasure
A ruby heart that hides from you
Don´t hide for long

´Cos in the warm, warm night
Does nothing stir your cold, cold heart?
There´s not a thing that I couldn´t do to belong

Oh... Oh... Oh...
Darling, in the night, I ask the good Lord in Heaven
Please show me what love can do... I couldn´t care for more

If I had you
What in the world could be better?
A crazy love that waits for you
Why must it wait forever?

If I had you
To be ever so close together
One safe love to shelter you
And tender loving arms

´Cos in the warm, warm night
Does nothing stir your cold, cold heart?
There´s not a thing that I couldn´t do to belong

Oh! Oh! OH!
Darling, in the night, I ask the good Lord in Heaven
Please show me what love can do... I couldn´t care for more
All what love can do... I couldn´t care for more
All that love can do... I couldn´t care for more