Category: music
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The Girl from Ipanema, Astrud Gilberto RIP
Astrud Gilberto (née Astrud Weinert) died a couple of days ago at the age of 83. We love Bossa Nova and were sad that a superstar forerunner like her passed away. She recorded the original “Girl from Ipanema” at 22 which became a big hit in 1963. The song earned a Grammy award for the…
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Random Moment #14 – All Around The World
This playlist features four jazzy pop songs by female vocalists – Corinne Drewery, Lisa Stansfield, Tracey Thorn and Basia. Notably, Everything But The Girl (Tracey Thorn) released a brand new album in April 2023 which debuts at No. 3 in the Official UK album chart. Their last album “Temperamental” was released 24 years ago (!)…
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Rest In Peace, Mr. Sakamoto
News came earlier today (April 2, 2023) that Ryuichi Sakamoto 坂本龍一 died on March 28 of colon cancer. I (Chris) am saddened by his passing as he was a musician that I have been following since the late 70’s. I still have these vinyl LPs bought 40 years ago. He was a founding member of…
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Random Moment #13 – The Captain of Her Heart
Random Moment is a playlist series which we started posting during the COVID pandemic in 2020. Each playlist comprises typically 4 songs totaling at around 10-20 minutes of listening time. We believe this format can minimally sustain a musical mood and provides a short break from chores. For example, it can accompany you on a…
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Random Moment #12 – Only This Moment
Random Moment is our playlist series which was started during the 2020 pandemic. We could not travel, and postings on our trips here had slowed to a crawl. So we thought sharing music is another way to communicate with friends and readers. 4 songs, electro-pop, great for driving Click ▶ to play on Spotify A…
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Random Moment #11 – Life On Your Own
Random moment is our playlist series started during the 2020 pandemic. Rather than sitting around worrying about catching the virus, we might as well spread some musical ideas online. #11 – life on your own is 80’s electro-pop, 4 songs. Click ▶ to play in Spotify A Spotify subscription is needed to hear each of…