I heard Linda Thompson’s (now-ex) husband, Richard’s, music first, which led me to Linda. Linda’s voice has so much emotion in it. When I went looking for a song with her without Richard, I came across this one. Knowing who she is singing it to makes it so much more powerful. Linda Thompson (née Pettifer,…
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Women Music March #3 — Bonnie Raitt
Bonnie Raitt is one of those musical artists who have written and/or performed so many good songs it is difficult to choose just one. Fundamental is the thirteenth album by Bonnie Raitt, released in 1998. “Fearless Love” is the song I chose from this album. Come my love Come bravely to me Let…
Women Music March #2 Melissa Etheridge
Melissa Etheridge rocks out. I still don’t understand why she wanted David Crosby to be her baby daddy, but I love her music. The song I chose of hers today has some of the best lyrics ever! Brave and Crazy is the second album by singer-songwriter Melissa Etheridge, released in 1989. Let Me Go has…
Women Music March 2020 Day 1 — Aretha Franklin
In honor of Women’s Month, I will be featuring female singers, songwriters, and/or musicians during the month. I saw this first one in a Billboard 100 list at hanspostcard and thought yes, this would be a wonderful choice. It’s been no secret that Aretha Franklin is one of my favorite female vocalists. Reading through the…
#SLS — Wild West Hero by Electric Light Orchestra
Jim Adams is the steadfast host of Song Lyric Sunday. Jim says: This week we have North/South/East/West and I think that everyone should be able to find a song that uses one of these prompt words. Here are the “rules”: • Post the lyrics to the song of your choice, whether it fits the theme…
CELTIC CRUSH SUNDAY- “KILKELLY”-MOLONEY, KEANE AND O’CONNELL — slicethelife
Hans at Hanspostcard has shared a detailed-through-letters account of a family member who left his family and country behind. The country here is Ireland, but it could apply anyone who has emigrated from their country of origin through hardship or duress. The song is so touching. Please take time if you can to follow the…
#SLS — Love Me Madly Again by Bryan Ferry (and backup band)
Jim Adams is the gracious host of Song Lyric Sunday. Jim says: This week we have Listen/Hear/Talk/Speak and I hope we will all be able to find a song that uses one of these prompt words and I want everyone to try and have fun while you are doing this. Here are the “rules”: •…
Tao-Talk 