When I first heard Jethro Tull I didn't much like them. Now I appreciate their music. Unique - veddy English, but in a nice way.
2/7/13 This, of course, is one they are known for.
Aqualung (2/13/16 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/B0jMPI_pUec
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It's Saturday nite. I think it's time for me to liven things up with a little Barry Manilow.
Don't leave, be right back.
Sometimes a singer makes a song his/her own and creates an arrangement that equals or exceeds the original. This, perhaps, is one of those. I passed on a live version because this one has better sound.
The incomparable Jose Feliciano.
California Dreamin' (11/25/19 repaired link). This is magnificent.
https://youtu.be/4VVTnUglON0
12/22/12
Not being Latin I cannot claim to be familiar with a large portion of that music. This selection I know and can say without hesitation that it's a great example of how beautiful Latin music, and lyrics, can be.
Feliciano is joined by Gloria Estefan.
Sabor A Mi
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IH4og...yer_detailpage
Lyrics:
For so long we've enjoyed this love,
our souls have drawn so close,
that a trace of you remains within me,
and you, also, have taken on a trace of me.
If you were ever to deny my influence on your life
My embrace and a little conversation would suffice
to prove otherwise
so much of my life, I've given to you,
that, by now, you can't help but retain a trace of me
I'm not trying to be youir master
For I am nothing, and have no vain illusions.
Of my life, I give my best,
For I am so poor, what other thing can I give?
A thousand years may pass, and more
I don't know if love exists in eternity
But there, just as here, on your lips
you'll always carry a trace of me...
Another version of this lovely song, by El Chicano, is on the next page at post 136. It's great.
9/13/14
Jose Feliciano is known for his versions of Light My Fire. Here is one at "Daryl's House". Superb. (10/5/16 link repaired)
Light My Fire (8/27/20 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/tqlBJclyuMY
2/6/16
Once more...once.
Jose Feliciano
The Thrill Is Gone
https://youtu.be/pKgM6OMRqZ0
6/29/16
An instrumental cover of a lovely Beatles tune with the unmistakable Feliciano touch...and some touching pictures.
And I Love Her
https://youtu.be/CTXsnKY1ADs
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Ah, latin jazz. I could wax rhapsodic (what the hell does that mean?) forever.
Poncho Sanchez
For those that didn't eat their fruit today.
Watermelon Man (1/4/19 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/r-fPQpkGOb0
12/22/12 Cal Tjader was a vibraphonist who was prominent some years ago. This is one of his compositions, honored by Sanchez, who played with him. It's great.
I Showed Them
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=QymYi-QzlJo
3/30/20
If you like latin rhythms and percussion this is for you.
Cachao & Pacquito
Descarga (7/16/21 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/YL4M-yYbNkE
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Beautiful Sunday afternoon music. Or evening.
This is someone who never got anywhere near the popularity he deserved - Al Jarreau.
His voice and fun mannerisms coupled with his ability to scat are incredible.
Here is a performance in Europe where he did his version of Brubeck's Take Five.
Fun, exciting, innovative and the band is tops.
Al Jarreau
Take Five
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhq7f...yer_detailpage
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Julietoo has said that this thread is addictive.
Well, this song is addictive. Very addictive. A narcotic.
Crank it up (only if you can). Flavors of funk, reggae, jazz - and great percussion.
Third World
Now That We've Found Love (8/27/20 link repaired with a live performance)
https://youtu.be/e1DBvzfUies
8/27/20
A studio version like my original post - because this is a monster tune.
Now That We've Found Love
https://youtu.be/pinUhF0AXRk
And a live version with a surprise.
8/27/20 It's gone again
11/13/16
Third World In Concert
Tony "Ruption" Williams
https://youtu.be/1miEG5ftwsE
Third World
Dancing On The Floor (3/18/19 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/fp_0Jw56Pr0
Ride On
https://youtu.be/x5ocy95pDIk
5/25/17
96 Degrees In The Shade
https://youtu.be/IC3C1qzoYa8
5/25/17
Try Jah Love
https://youtu.be/0JUsc69dHLY
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And now, like a good DJ, lets take it down - to smooth - to elegant - to lush - (there's that word again) to smoky-voiced Diana Krall. And, she plays piano well, too.
Diana Krall
Walk On By (4/27/17] better vid added - the one I posted originally which was deleted is now back)
https://youtu.be/yCwc-5YTBb0
7/25/14
So Nice (12/20/15 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/XQdjgyzJufY
All Or Nothing At All
https://youtu.be/QrsSWJEPZVI
...and then there is this song that expresses so much...
4/27/17
Julie London owns this song many say...it could be.
Julie London
Cry Me A River (12/28/19 link repaired)
https://youtu.be/MkD_kYkRk3c
Diana Krall
Cry Me A River
https://youtu.be/cizgXSegrko
1/9/16
Diana Krall
The Look Of Love (4/27/17 original live vid is back - and it's so very beautiful)
https://youtu.be/SQuDaIbpA1g
1/9/16
We lost Natalie Cole, another great performer recently. Here she is swingin' with Diana Krall.
Route 66
https://youtu.be/AnQTGdEHpIM
4/28/17 (all below)
A song written by Elvis Costello, Ms. Krall's husband.
Diana Krall
Almost Blue
https://youtu.be/_z7X8fbNIkI
It's common that those who prefer a certain musician's version of something will easily dismiss others. Almost Blue is another tune that is in that category. Seems many say Chet Baker's version is the best. He was a trumpet player and singer...let's see...
Chet Baker
Almost Blue
https://youtu.be/z4PKzz81m5c
There is so much great music from Chet Baker. Here are a few more.
Chet Baker
Every Time We Say Goodbye
https://youtu.be/vP02sgYrHsw
Chet Baker
Lament
https://youtu.be/8LAAi_BanJo
And, the very beautiful Bruno Martino masterpiece...
Chet Baker
Estate
https://youtu.be/XQD1wJtkkU8
Last edited by Atypical; 12-28-2019 at 06:58 PM.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FsZXa...eature=related
Very pretty song by Diana Krall. Got me looking at her other songs.
The Look of Love. Lush, just like you said.
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