Comments on: Random Universe: It’s All Right http://jabartlett.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/random-universe-its-all-right/ Our Top 40 Past . . . in the Present Mon, 21 Dec 2009 17:12:54 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: Jason http://jabartlett.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/random-universe-its-all-right/#comment-1016 Jason Fri, 18 May 2007 20:54:18 +0000 http://jabartlett.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/random-universe-its-all-right/#comment-1016 I know 5 out of the 10 of these quite well, which I think is a new record for me on your blog. Just the other day, my wife and I were listening to "Rock & Roll Heaven's Gate," a song by Indigo Girls that features Pink, which got us to talking about "Dear Mr. President." We were not only impressed with her protest song, but the fact that she was smart enough to invite Indigo Girls to record with her. Love Josh Rouse. Love Susan Tedeschi. Off to find "Strawberry Letter 23." I know 5 out of the 10 of these quite well, which I think is a new record for me on your blog.

Just the other day, my wife and I were listening to “Rock & Roll Heaven’s Gate,” a song by Indigo Girls that features Pink, which got us to talking about “Dear Mr. President.” We were not only impressed with her protest song, but the fact that she was smart enough to invite Indigo Girls to record with her.

Love Josh Rouse. Love Susan Tedeschi. Off to find “Strawberry Letter 23.”

]]> By: Dave P http://jabartlett.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/random-universe-its-all-right/#comment-1014 Dave P Fri, 18 May 2007 17:20:18 +0000 http://jabartlett.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/random-universe-its-all-right/#comment-1014 I prefer "Waltz for Debby," too. Have you ever heard a vocal version of it? Bill Evans re-recorded it in the mid-70s as a duet with Tony Bennett, and I've also heard a version by Johnny Hartman. I discovered the vocal version not just after my daughter was born. The lyrics are about a father fearing the inevitable day when his little girl leaves behind the idyllic reverie of childhood, and it made me sad for a time that (thankfully) hasn't come yet in my own family. Jeez, I'm such a sap. I prefer “Waltz for Debby,” too. Have you ever heard a vocal version of it? Bill Evans re-recorded it in the mid-70s as a duet with Tony Bennett, and I’ve also heard a version by Johnny Hartman. I discovered the vocal version not just after my daughter was born. The lyrics are about a father fearing the inevitable day when his little girl leaves behind the idyllic reverie of childhood, and it made me sad for a time that (thankfully) hasn’t come yet in my own family. Jeez, I’m such a sap.

]]> By: Jazz Singer » Blog Archive » jazz singer May 17, 2007 8:54 pm http://jabartlett.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/random-universe-its-all-right/#comment-1013 Jazz Singer » Blog Archive » jazz singer May 17, 2007 8:54 pm Fri, 18 May 2007 16:16:31 +0000 http://jabartlett.wordpress.com/2007/05/17/random-universe-its-all-right/#comment-1013 [...] Random Universe: It?s All Right This album is full of tunes with great 70s flourishes inspired by the cool vibe of Steely Dan, the slick pop Todd Rundgren was making in ?72, and the singer/songwriter feel of Jackson Browne, or maybe Carole King. … [...] [...] Random Universe: It?s All Right This album is full of tunes with great 70s flourishes inspired by the cool vibe of Steely Dan, the slick pop Todd Rundgren was making in ?72, and the singer/songwriter feel of Jackson Browne, or maybe Carole King. … [...]

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