Philadelphia Freedom is the 10th track to feature here from Elton Hercules John. I listened to him more than any other music artist before I reached the age around 13. To say his early records did the rounds on our…
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Philadelphia (1993) – Neil Young
Streets of Philadelphia by Bruce Springsteen and sister song Philadelphia by Neil Young are from the Jonathan Demme movie of the same name. Bruce Springsteen won best original song at the 1994 Academy Awards while Neil Young was nominated. Both…
Phar Lap Soundtrack (1983) – Bruce Rowland
If I was to choose just one Australian movie to take away with me on a Desert Island it would be Phar Lap. It is based on the true story of legendary Australian racehorse Phar lap which I showcased on…
Perfect Day (1972) – Lou Reed
This Lou Reed gem was recommended to me by Blogger friend Tom (ala dylan6111). I had heard Perfect Day in my young adulthood but I let it slip from memory like so many other songs. Thanks mainly to you kind…
Percy’s Song (1965) – Joan Baez (written by Bob Dylan)
This song I wrote is about a friend of mine..it’s called Percy’s Song and I took the tune from a song that a folk-singer by the name of Paul Clayton sings called ‘The Wind and the Rain‘ – Bob Dylan…
People Like You (2022) – Christina Perri
People Like You is yet another spectacular song from my favourite balladeer Christina Perri. It is a form of art-music in its minimalist and modest approach, but elicits profound emotions which few music artists even with the luxury of employing…
Any Man of Mine (1995) – Shania Twain
He’s gotta be a heartbeatin’, fine treatin’Breathtakin’, earthquakin’ kind This song is undeniably catchy especially when Shania sings the above lines. Any Man of Mine was a 1995 monster hit for Shania Twain and is considered a country classic by…
Angel Baby (1960) – Rosie & the Originals
When I first heard Angel Baby at Max’s web site PowerPop I was left stumped. I wondered, ‘where have you been all my life’? I can see why John Lennon adored it so. Listening to this felt like being reacquainted…
Pensaba en Ti (2009) – Marcela Gándara
This incredible song features Mexican christian singer Marcela Gandara. My music project houses lots of wonderful music from Marcela. I was enchanted with her music from first hearing. I remember when I was in a fragrance shop perhaps a decade…
Penguin (2011) – Christina Perri
When a male penguin falls in love with a female penguin he will search the entire beach to find a pebble to present to her and when he finally finds it he places it in front of her feet like…
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