Up The Hill And Down The Slope

The Loft

I came across this song thanks to an issue of Mojo magazine. If you can afford it I highly recommend subscribing to Mojo (I only indulge buying single issues on occasion) because with every issue comes a mix CD with all sorts of musical treats ^_^

Hey, Soul Sister

by Train

My sister sent me this one quite a while ago during one of our long distance music exchanges. Catchy tune don't you think?

Bist du bei mir

from the film "Joyeux Noel"

This film that takes place on a Christmas during WWI has a wonderful soundtrack including this lovely piece by J.S. Bach

*the following film clip is an Italian dubbed version (the speaking NOT the singing ^_~)

Rollin' and Tumblin'

by Cream

Rollin' and Tumblin' has been recorded by many many different artists and Cream does a great job (duh!). I'd like to thank whoever created this music (Muddy Waters or maybe Hambone Willie Newbern) whoever it was a million thanks for the awesomeness ^_^

*this isn't the Cream version I have, I have the BBC sessions version on my iPod

Breakfat at Tiffany's

by Deep Blue Something

Whenever my sister and I randomly start belting out a song it is often this one, it's such a catchy tune and the chorus is great. Note, to any prospective boyfriends I don't like Breakfast at Tiffany's (have you seen Mickey Rooney's horrible performance?!?!?!?!?! Hepburn is lovely but.... 0_O) so if you like it that ain't somethin' we'll have in common =P ;)

Milord

by Edith Piaf

the following video is of Edith Piaf performing "Milord" on the Ed Sullivan Show.

Minnie The Moocher

by Cab Calloway

I used to hate this song but it kind of grew on me ;-)

and for those of you who thought people were tame back in the day here's a bizarre Betty Boop cartoon featuring a "moonwalking" Cab Calloway

Sweet Dreams Baby

by Roy Orbison

In Dreams

by the legendary Roy Orbison

Lowlands of Holland

performed by Norma Waterson and Martin and Eliza Carthy

This song is about a young man who is impressed by the British Navy on his wedding night must go to Holland (or possibly Dutch colonies or Australia [once known as New Holland]).

I was supposed to go to the Netherlands earlier this summer but due to overbooked flights I was only able to go to Paris (still pretty awesome ^_^). Hopefully I'll be able to go next year and I'll play this on my iPod while I'm there

As Long as We Beat the English

by The Stereophonics

Here's one for those of you who like rugby (specifically the Welsh Rugby team)

The Rainbow Connection

from "The Muppet Movie" sung by Kermit the Frog

I remember that occasionally my best friend's dad, a giant of a man who must be 6'5" or taller with a very deep voice, would start singing this song ^_^

Here's an extra treat for those of you who watch The Office (U.S. version)

A Long Long Time Ago

by The Proclaimers

Shot Down in Flames

by AC/DC

Another Dance

from "Pride and Prejudice" composed by Dario Marionelli

Camelot

from the film "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"

Star Trek AND Monty Python?!?!?!?!?! It doesn't get much better than this ^_^

Piano Trio No. 2 in E minor, Op. 67: IV. Allegretto

composed by Shostakovich

Went Walking

by Bosque Brown

The Draft Dodger Rag

sung by Pete Seeger

Every time I got phone calls from Army recruiters I was tempted to start singing this song especially the parts about the physical ailments since I'm not a very fine specimen of the human species (allergies, lactose intolerance, bad eyesight, messed up knees, weak ankles, high arches, screwy back and shoulders, and just pathetically weak in general) definitely not what the US Armed Forces are looking for ;-)

Her Morning Elegance

by Oren Lavie

Here's another song I have thanks to my sister Liz. A lovely song and a beautiful music video ^_^

Ol' Man River from "Showboat" (1936)

sung by Paul Robeson (top) and William Warfield (bottom)

I'm rather picky when it comes to musicals and I don't like this"Showboat" or the remake made in the 50s but I love the music especially this beautiful and bittersweet song. Robeson is a gifted singer but I prefer the way it is sung by William Warfield in the 50s film which can be seen on clip at the bottom of this post

Cats in the Cradle

by Harry Chapin

Pastime

The Baseball Project

Baseball+Rock'n'Roll= awesomeness

Pero Raquel

by Leo Dan

I remember one of my dad's friends singing this just about every time he saw me (b/c my name is... Raquel! ^_^)

Here are the lyrics in English (not a literal translation, just trying to get the meaning across)

Oh Raquel

Raquel let me go out

Don't be cruel Raquel

Don't be cruel my Raquelita (little Raquel)

(repeat)

When she met my girlfriend

Raquel pulled a face

and she told me

not to stay out late

(chorus 2x)

She treats me like I'm a baby

I don't like it at all

You've got to understand me

Dearest Raquelita

(chorus 2x)

All the guys are in love

In love with Raqueluchita*

But she won't let me have

one little girlfriend

(chorus 2x)

*another endearment for the name Raquel, one that my dad uses on occasion ;-)

Bugeilio'r Gwenith Gwyn

sung by Aled Jones

Here's a 14 year old Aled singing on TV

Mysterious Mountain (Andante Espressivo)

composed by Alan Hovhaness (one of my absolute favorite composers!!!!)

Here is a documentary on the composer:

Theme from "Sabrina"

composed by John Williams, with Itzhak Perlman on the violin