🎶 The Official TTF Music Thread! 🎶

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

Now, something very special, particularly for those of us who have lost someone, whether recently, or long ago:

 

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

And here are a couple more lullabies to send you off to Dreamland, this time courtesy of IU:

You're welcome.

Sleep well. 😩 😴

 

[Miguel]

Now, something very special, particularly for those of us who have lost someone, whether recently, or long ago:

I just learned of someone's passing, i just saw this person once but i'm traumatized in a big big way. I rarely care about anyone anymore but this did hurt like a spear in the chest.

 

[Erestor Arcamen]

Listening to Dark Side of the Moon because I missed listening to it on it's UK birthday, Marh 16.

 

[Ithilethiel]

In honor of Kenny Rogers

 

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

Amid all the fear and panic, it seems like a good time for more calming music from IU:

She's not only a talented singer and actress, but a warm, humble, and generous person, always bringing treats for the reporters who meet her at the airport, for instance.

A couple of years ago, when she was to perform at the MMA's, she invited a number of "unsung" among the industry -- backup singers, youngsters (she's been a professional since age 15), street musicians, and others who don't get the spotlight -- to appear on stage, be identified, and sing "Dear Name" with her:

I confess it brought a tear even to my jaded eye. (Sniff) 🥺

 

[Erestor Arcamen]

In honor of Kenny Rogers

I was sad to see he died. This iss one of my favorites by him

 

[Erestor Arcamen]

Listening to Herman's Hermits today

 

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

Knew a kid in high school, who named "Henry the Eighth" as the only song he "sort of liked".

He wasn't much into music.

Ever hear this version?

 

[Erestor Arcamen]

Knew a kid in high school, who named "Henry the Eighth" as the only song he "sort of liked".

He wasn't much into music.

Ever hear this version?

No, I've never heard that one. I did see it when I was looking for some other Herman's Hermits music but hadn't listened to it yet.

 

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

Patty could sing some.

Getting back to my new favorite, IU sings in English!

 

[Erestor Arcamen]

I'd say this is pretty appropriate with the current circumstances

 

[Erestor Arcamen]

Lucky for me this year Brit Floyd's tour started in Pittsburgh so I got to see them with my dad before they had to postpone/cancel

 

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

More bad and worrying stuff in the news, so time for some more blood pressure-lowering music from IU:

 

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

The Asian Taylor Swift?

 

[Erestor Arcamen]

 

[Olorgando]

The Asian Taylor Swift?

'fessin'-up time.
I had heard or read of the name, but as to anything more, it was a total blank.
So this old fart as usual shuffled over to Wiki, and the odd reason for my ignorance quickly became clear.
Born 1989, debut album 2006, genre … ok, not a pigeon-hole: "contains elements of pop, synth-pop, country, country pop, and rock."
This was the time when the highlights of my buying music stuff were the Eric Clapton's "Crossroads Guitar Festivals" of 2004, 2007, 2010 and 2013 (and there's been another one, after a long hiatus, in 2019!!!!!). When I discovered Blues / Rock guitar titans Stevie Ray Vaughan (yes, a bit late) and Popa Chubby). Clapton's 2004 CD "Me and Mr. Johnson", and even more so his CD / DVD of the same year, "Sessions for Robert J.", especially the mind-blowing DVD sessions.

But up against that "competition", it's no wonder that Taylor Swift, no matter how talented (or any others covering similar genres) didn't stand a chance to grab my attention. I mean, she would have had to be a combination of Bonnie Raitt and Bessie Smith (or the latter's later incarnation Janis) to do that. Yes, I could be an awful snob about my music at times - and I ain't exactly cured of that yet. (When are the relevant shops opening again????? Just gotta have that 2019 "Crossroads Guitar Festival" DVD!!!!! 😲 )

 

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

For me, it was one drink of bourbon, one drink of wine, but close enough. 🤪

 

[Squint-eyed Southerner]

'fessin'-up time.
I had heard or read of the name, but as to anything more, it was a total blank.
So this old fart as usual shuffled over to Wiki, and the odd reason for my ignorance quickly became clear.
Born 1989, debut album 2006, genre … ok, not a pigeon-hole: "contains elements of pop, synth-pop, country, country pop, and rock."
This was the time when the highlights of my buying music stuff were the Eric Clapton's "Crossroads Guitar Festivals" of 2004, 2007, 2010 and 2013 (and there's been another one, after a long hiatus, in 2019!!!!!). When I discovered Blues / Rock guitar titans Stevie Ray Vaughan (yes, a bit late) and Popa Chubby). Clapton's 2004 CD "Me and Mr. Johnson", and even more so his CD / DVD of the same year, "Sessions for Robert J.", especially the mind-blowing DVD sessions.

But up against that "competition", it's no wonder that Taylor Swift, no matter how talented (or any others covering similar genres) didn't stand a chance to grab my attention. I mean, she would have had to be a combination of Bonnie Raitt and Bessie Smith (or the latter's later incarnation Janis) to do that. Yes, I could be an awful snob about my music at times - and I ain't exactly cured of that yet. (When are the relevant shops opening again????? Just gotta have that 2019 "Crossroads Guitar Festival" DVD!!!!! 😲 )

Then you don't need Swiftamine (yet):

Here's Taeyeon doing the track I posted above, live at the 32nd Golden Disk Awards:

Surprising she could get through it, right after this moment:

It was an emotional night for everyone.

 

[Erestor Arcamen]

For me, it was one drink of bourbon, one drink of wine, but close enough. 🤪

Not one bourbon, one scotch and one beer 😛?