It's another Wednesday, and another blog post from me regarding the music filling my head as I type. My choices this week range from new and popular to gone but not forgotten choices, and a few in between. And I've added them to my spotify "What I'm Listening to Wednesday" playlist, so feel free to check them out.
1. Remember the Time- Michael Jackson. Lately there have been a lot of shows that I watch covering some of the classic MJ songs. He's been covered on the Sing Off, the X-Factor and on Glee in the past few weeks, so it's been great to revisit some classics from the King of Pop. Sadly, none of these shows have taken on one of my very favorites, "Remember the Time." I still remember this video and could watch it any time. Plus I play this song on repeat regularly. I sometimes have to force myself to change the song, as this one will always be a classic for me.
2. Jingle Bells: Michael Buble' and the Puppini Sisters. If you haven't heard the new Michael Buble' Christmas album yet you really need to stop what you're doing and check it out. This is some classic Christmas music right here, and it's certainly gotten me into the holiday spirit! Every song on this collection is excellent and sounds both current and timeless. I enjoy several of the songs, but I decided to call out "Jingle Bells" for it's spotlight not only on Michael Buble', but also on an under-appreciated trio called the Puppini Sisters. No, they aren't actually sisters, and their last name isn't Puppini, but that's not important. What is important is their sound. They are a trio of beautiful-voiced women who sing in a throwback style. They blend perfectly with Michael Buble' and deserve more recognition for their own albums. They have their own excellent Christmas album which is also worth a few listens.
3. You Da One: Rihanna. The latest release from Rihanna, "Talk that Talk," is another collection of great pop/R&B songs that showcase Rihanna's voice and that can get the party started too. The album mixes elements from her Good Girl Gone Bad and Rated R albums to great effect. "You Da One" is the first song on the disc and it's a sweet love song to "the one that I dream about all day" and it makes me smile, so that's why I'm including it on my list this week.
4. Dream On: Robyn. Robyn is a really cool artist from the UK who's got a following in the US, but not enough in my opinion. She's an intellegent pop artist who sings amazing songs that make you both dance and think. She toured with Katy Perry this summer and she released an album called "Body Talk" which gained her a lot of critical acclaim. The song "Dream On" is actually on her 2008 release called "Robyn." I really enjoy the lyrics of the song. She's singing to the freaks, the junkies, the drunks and cowards, etc. She sings to "rest your weary head" and dream on. I like the message of peace that creates in my head.
5. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (2011): Amy Winehouse. I started the list with a gone but not forgotten classic, and I end the list with another. The last album from Amy Winehouse was released yesterday, and includes a few alternate versions of songs from her Back in Black album as well as a few B-sides and non-released singles. The whole collection is beautiful, and the song that is really getting me right now is her cover of "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow." Amy's talent was truly a gift, and it's still so tragic to think that this will be the last official collection of music from such a young soulful voice. You can hear the pain and anguish in her voice as she sings the chorus of the song. The answer of course is that Amy, we will still love you tomorrow, but we'll miss you terribly too.
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