Ok, I don't know what I'm doing with a blog, so I guess I'll take out my musical frustrations. I sincerely doubt anyone will find this of interest, but at least it's an opportunity to express myself. I added a music player thanks to Project Playlist and had a fun time loading it with 100 superior songs! If Brooke White can do it why not me? The first artists represent my top 10 and yes, they're all girl singers. I'll own it, I prefer the sound of the female voice. I'll take time to explain the inclusion of all my top ten in due time. Other than no. 1 they aren't in a particular order, so for now, let me explain why Nancy Hanson is no. 1 in my book. It's really pretty simple. After following her for a few years, it occurred to me as I sat listening to her perform for a church group I was associated with, that she and I were on the same page in so many ways. We share the same beliefs, standards and values. I knew I could count on her to never disappoint me with an "F" bomb or any other such profane expressions as many other beloved singers have done. I'd always considered her a top notch performer, musician, songwriter, guitar player and humorist. Put those all together and the result is top place in my pantheon of performers! With the player I used, you're limited to songs that legally exist for free download on the internet. Some artists are hard to find represented. The only full track of Nancy I found was "The Way to Emmaus". Luckily it represents well what I'm talking about as far as standards and values go. Unfortunately it doesn't showcase her great guitar playing. Check out her website to get an idea of the extent of her talent. That's Nancy on the far right in the photo with her "fan club".
My next input will deal with one of the greatest musical secrets out there, the late, great Eva Cassidy. Stay tuned!
Daddy-o
6 comments:
Welcome to the world of blogging. What is the Eva Cassidy lady doing killing a Sting song. Does she not know that no one should do a Sting song except Sting?
Oh Daddy-O. Nice profile picture. Whoever took that is an amazing photographer! Glad to welcome you to the blogging world.
Hey dad, I gues I will let your music play today while I do my boxes. There are some ways to get your kids to listen to your music...just start a blog. Good Idea!
Sorry, dad, but I did have to skip the Eva Cassidy...she just isn't Sting. Disagree on that one.
Okay, that list is pretty good. I would let it play again. I like that Lori Mckenna that I was supposed to check out awhile ago...nice raw emotion to her voice. I like the Let it Be by Brooke and was surprised to see one of my favorite Dar Williams' songs! Where is your next blog entry?
Love the pics. I miss the mountains. And as far as this blogging thing goes...the jury's still out for me. Of course I'm slow to jump on the bandwagon with all these new fangled things they come up with. I'm doing good to download my pics to my pooter. Ok, maybe I'm exaggerating just a little.
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