It’s between John Lennon and George Harrison as to my favourite Beatle. We had John writing; just prior to his tragic passing – Watching the Wheels as reference to the The Wheel of Fortune seen in a lot of Gothic cathedrals.…
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Closer Than You Know (2016) – Hillsong United
Closer Than You Know is a contemporary worship song from the band Hillsong United which is part of the church – Hillsong; a global charismatic mega-church based in Sydney, Australia. This is the 6th song from Hillsong to appear here…
One More Time (2023) – Blink-182
My son Jesus Mateo (see image inset with his sister Katherine Rose) and I were listening to this magnificent song yesterday morning before we left for football training. We have to wake up before the break of morning to get…
Mr. Brown (1970) – Bob Marley and the Wailers
My original reason for including today’s song Mr. Brown in the Music Library Project was for nostalgic purposes. But having heard it again for the first time in decades I cannot help but fancy its catchy rhythm and vibe which…
Mary es Mi Amor (1971) – Leo Dan (ft. Andrés Cepeda)
This song Mary My Amor (Mary My Love) by Argentine Leo Dan (featuring Colombian Andrés Cepeda) transfigures from a prototypical soft Latin Pop song into a wondrous track as it ascends at the bridge (00:53) where Leo sings ‘Si un…
Burning Love (1972) – Elvis Presley
Though it had obvious hit potential, Elvis had just separated from his wife, Priscilla, and was not in the mood for a Rock n Roll number, so he wasn’t keen to record it. Elvis’ producer Felton Jarvis had to persuade…
Bluebell Wood (2023) – Frank Joshua
I first heard Bluebell Wood by UK artist Frank Joshua when it featured at Eclectic Music Lover. According to various interviews on his personal web site this intriguing singer songwriter doesn’t use his face or image, for promotion which is…
Precious Angel (1979) – Bob Dylan
Today’s song Precious Angel along with Gotta Serve Somebody and my previous entry I Believe in You are my favourite songs from the album which marked Dylan’s conversion to Christianity called Slow Train Coming. I remember in my second year…
None But the Brave (1983) – Bruce Springsteen
For most other artists, today’s featured track None But the Brave would be their best song. For Bruce Springsteen it’s an outtake, kept in the vault for years. I was surprised to read how early this was recorded. I assumed…
Fire and Rain (1970) – James Taylor
In September, 2019, for Friday’s Finest I presented an article about a Sidney Lumet’s film called Running on Empty which showcases a stellar performance by River Phoenix in the prime of his youth. One of my favourite scenes in the…
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