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Week 36 - Tom Waits
I was editing this video this morning (which I tend to do because I’m always running WAY behind with this project) all was quiet while snowed outside. It was beautiful and peaceful. And I felt this song fits the mood of the day. I’m not quite tired of the snow yet although ask me in March and I might have a different answer!
Week 30 - Bob Dylan
I bet you are probably thinking “Bob Dylan again???” I know I felt the same way. Although it was written by Dylan in the 90's, Adele made it more famous, I think. This song has been stuck in my head for the last few months. I kept on finding myself humming it and finally it got so annoying that I had to learn the darn thing. Everything about this project has been a surprise to me. And finally, accordion! Considering Bekah and I met through Main Squeeze Orchestra, an all girl accordion orchestra, we really should play more accordion…
Anyway, Bob Dylan has been the talk of the town again, first with him winning the Nobel prize for literature, and then keeping everyone including the famous Swedish institute in suspense to see if he will even accept the prize by remaining absolutely silent about it. I did read an article with him about his upcoming painting exhibition in London and in that he mentions that he will be attending the ceremony. In the same article, I found a quote from him that resonated with me deeply.
“Everything worth doing takes time. You have to write a hundred bad songs before you write one good one. And you have to sacrifice a lot of things that you might not be prepared for. Like it or not, you are in this alone and have to follow your own star.”
I’ve taken wrong turns and detours, have gone backwards and sideways, and have definitely walked in circles following my star. And I’m pretty sure there will be lots more surprises, pleasant and otherwise, on the path ahead. Luckily for me though, I have found many wonderful companions along the way!
Week 27 - the Everly Brothers (1958).
This song is a classic and we wanted to do it right. We are so used to coming up our own harmony so it was a fun challenge to learn somebody else's arrangement!
Week 26 - Stevie Wonder
It’s week 26 - we made it half way!!! To celebrate this momentous occasion, we are covering Stevie Wonder. This was definitely the most challenging song we covered so far. I never felt so uncoordinated in my life! Seriously doubted if I had any sense of rhythm at all. Then I remembered one of my old boyfriends who was undoubtedly the worst dancer I have ever seen. It was so bad that the dance floor used to clear as people just stared at him. He himself had no idea though - he loved music and dancing, and if he noticed people staring at him, he probably just thought people were admiring his dancing skill… And this song is about that the music is a universal language and we all have an equal opportunity to sing and dance. It’s an amazing song all around dedicated to Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong and other jazz greats.
I’m just so grateful that musicians like Stevie Wonder exists!
Week 24 - Jo Stafford (1944). This song was requested by Bekah’s husband Evan’s grandmother, Tamar. Her husband Emil passed away some years ago but it seems like they had a wonderful life together. One can only hope that one’s relationship can be that strong and lasting.
This song was written by Jerome Kern and Ira Gershwin and was featured in the musical Cover Girl starring Gene Kelly and Rita Hayworth.
As we near the half way mark on this year long project, we would like to thank our husbands for all their support. I’m telling you, it’s a lot to put up with ;) And do you see the brand new microphone? That was a gift from James. Thank you, James!
Wearing our favorite dresses found at a vintage store in Richmond, VA (thank you, miss Erika!) with the better sound quality, this just became my new favorite! Hope you enjoy it, too.
