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August 1, 2020

Mom loved this song

My mom loved Autumn Leaves. I find this version beautiful. She was more traditional. I asked her before she died why she liked it so much. She replied, “I just do”. I was so angry. I wanted a deep, thoughtful response that would tell me more about her. One day years later, my son Cliff asked me why I liked...

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August 1, 2020

Feeling Jazzy

The Swingle Singers Music Video Piazzolla ‘Libertango’ So happy to discover this piece and rediscover the Swingle Singers. When I found it I sent the URL to my brother Dean in CT. This the sort of music my mom listened to when we (the kids) were young.

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August 1, 2020

Multiple Versions of Laisse tomber les filles

France Gall – Laisse tomber les filles 1964 HD This song stands the test of time . The other day I was watching a movie. I actually watched it as opposed to my usual movie mode of watching a movie in bursts over many years while working on my computer. The movie was the 2018, A Simple Favor with Blake...

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August 1, 2020

Saw the Grass Roots in Concert

The River Is Wide Grass Roots (Stereo) A few years ago I heard this song and wondered what became of the band the Grass Roots. To my surprise and excitement they were playing a local festival. I will have to search for the date and place. I think Bucktown.

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August 1, 2020

In the mood for French 60’s Pop

Francoise Hardy – Comment te dire adieu There are versions with slightly better sound quality but I like the old TV genre look of the video.

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August 1, 2020

Cheers me up!

0:45 / 3:08 An old French tune (by Georges Brassens) | Pomplamoose ft. John Schroeder What more can I say? Just listen and enjoy. Below is another fun song to cheer you up. Electric Light Orchestra – Mr. Blue Sky (Official Video) And here is a great way to learn the song on the ukulele. http://stewartgreenhill.com/ukulele/MrBlueSky.html

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Mom loved this song

Feeling Jazzy

Multiple Versions of Laisse tomber les filles

Saw the Grass Roots in Concert

In the mood for French 60’s Pop

Cheers me up!