Sound Of Silence (Simon And Garfunkel)

Undoubtedly the most profound song that John Lennon ever wrote. Listen to his tender "sigh" at the beginning of this extremely rare take.

Imagine (Ultra Rare Take)

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Hey There Delilah - Jasmine Thompson (cover)

Hi Everybody!!  This time out, it's a collaboration with fabulous fellow SC'er Tom Barrow!  Man that boy can play, and the way he puts it all together is like magic!! He made me sound FANTASTIC!!! -- and thank you for that, Tom!! ^_^  If anyone listening to this hasn't checked him out yet, go do it!... But AFTER you listen, of course ;)

The song was originally sung by Nora Jones, who probably wrote it too, but in any case, we don't have the rights to it, we just wanted to play it and hopefully do it justice.

As always, thank you for listening!!!

Don't Know Why- Nora Jones cover with Tom Barrow!!

Song originally by Cat Stevens 
Cover version performed, recorded by Andrew Gavin Williams 

Wild World

Carla Bruni - Quelqu un m a dit

Morning Has Broken - Cat Stevens

Carla Bruni’s fourth album, Little French Songs, will be released on April 16th 2013 via Verve Records. The first single from the album, “Chez Keith et Anita,” will be released digitally in the US on February 26th.  PRESS HERE to stream the song now. Little French Songs, written and performed in French, English and Italian, is the follow up to Carla’s 2008 critically acclaimed Comme si de rien n’etait (As if Nothing Had Happened) which debuted at #1 in both the Billboard European Top 100 Albums Charts and the French Album Charts. Bruni’s touch is immediately apparent in these new compositions that once again focus on raw emotions and love.
 
Little French Songs was recorded by Bénédicte Schmitt at Labomatic Studios in Paris and it features eight original compositions by Carla Bruni. Album track, “Priere” was co-written by Carla and longtime friend and collaborator Julien Clerc.“Dolce Francia” is an Italian adaptation of Charles Trenet’s “Douce France” and “Valse Posthume” is written by Chopin, with lyrics written by Carla Bruni.  
 
Carla Bruni has been writing and performing music since 1997. In the late 1990s, Bruni changed direction when she decided to launch a music career, first as a songwriter for Julien Clerc, for whom she wrote several songs for his album Si j’étais elle (If I Were Her), then as a singer-songwriter-for her first album, Quelqu’un m’a dit (Someone Told Me), released in 2002. Composed with the help of Louis Bertignac, who also produced the album, Quelqu’un m’a dit was an instant hit. Acclaimed by critics, the album sold two million copies. In 2003, Bruni won the Prix Raoul Breton, awarded by SACEM (French association of songwriters and composers) to recognize and encourage an up-and-coming songwriter or composer. She was awarded the Victoire de la Musique for Best Female Artist the same year. In  January 2007, Bruni released her second album, No Promises, which set English poems to music. Among the poets she selected were Yeats, Auden, Emily Dickinson, Christina Rossetti, Walter de la Mare and Dorothy Parker. This second work, which sold more than 400,000 copies worldwide, shot to the top of the charts in both France and Europe. Her third album was released 2008 and was entitled Comme si de rien n’était (As If Nothing Happened), the title of a photographic work by her brother Virginio Bruni Tedeschi that appears in the album’s booklet.
 
In April 2009, she launched the Fondation Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, to promote access to culture and knowledge for all. http://www.carlabrunisarkozy.org/fr/fondation-carla-bruni-sarkozy/
 
The first single off the album, “Chez Keith et Anita” will be available for preorder on Amazon.com Tuesday, February 26th.

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Carla Bruni - Chez Keith et Anita

A Whiter Shade of Pale - Procol Harum

"Back to Black" is a song by Amy Winehouse from her second studio album of the same name, released in 2006. The song was written by Winehouse and Mark Ronson and produced by Ronson.

Lyrically, "Back to Black" explores themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and self-destruction following the end of a relationship. Winehouse's poignant lyrics depict the pain and anguish she experiences after being left by her partner, expressing a desire to return to a state of numbness and indifference. The song's verses are characterized by their raw emotion and dark imagery, as Winehouse confronts her feelings of loss and despair.

Musically, "Back to Black" features a retro-inspired sound with elements of soul, jazz, and R&B. The song is driven by a haunting melody and a minimalist arrangement, with Winehouse's soulful vocals accompanied by a simple yet powerful rhythm section and a mournful horn arrangement. The sparse instrumentation allows the focus to remain on Winehouse's emotive delivery and introspective lyrics.

"Back to Black" received widespread critical acclaim upon its release, with praise for Winehouse's songwriting and vocal performance. The song's raw emotion and evocative lyrics resonated with audiences, making it one of the standout tracks on the album.

The music video for "Back to Black" features Winehouse in various settings, including a dimly lit room and a desolate cityscape, capturing the song's themes of heartbreak and despair. The video's moody visuals complement the song's haunting atmosphere and add to its emotional impact.

Overall, "Back to Black" is a powerful and emotionally resonant song that showcases Amy Winehouse's talent as a songwriter and vocalist. Its raw emotion, haunting melody, and evocative lyrics continue to captivate listeners and solidify Winehouse's legacy as one of the most influential artists of her generation.

Carla Bruni - Quelqu un m a dit

Joy Ng