Special Music

Yesterday, I shared some of my "special" books, some the ones that are my favorites for various reasons. Today, I thought I might share some of my "special" music - the songs and instrumental pieces that I particularly enjoy. The list is very long, but here's a sample to start you off ...

Angel Mine, by the Cowboy Junkies. One of my favorite love songs ...

Bullshit, by Grace Jones. I could sing this about sixteen times a day. On a good day ...

Mr Shorty, by Marty Robbins. I love a song that tells a good story, and the storytelling songs don't get much better than this one about the day a pint-sized gunfighter in the Old West got pushed a bit too far ...

Fields of Gold, by Sting. Another great love song. The perfect blend of music and lyrics ...

Herbstgewitter ueber Daechern, by Reinhard Mey. I realize that most of you don't speak German, but this is a fantastic song that puts to rest the idea that German is a harsh and unmelodic language. The title translates as Autumn Thunderstorms over the Rooftops, and here's a sample of the wonderful lyrics:

Haett' ich all das nie vernommen,
Waer' fuer alles taub, und hoert
Nur ein Wort von dir gesprochen - 
Sag' ich doch, ich hab' gehoert.

If I'd never heard anything else,
If I were completely deaf, and yet heard
You speak a single word,
I'd know that I'd heard (enough).

Just a few of my favorite songs. What are some of yours? Leave a comment so we can all share.

Have a good day. More thoughts tomorrow. 

Bilbo