Song for a Sunday

A band I'm fond of, Texas, have come back with a new song I can't stop listening to - The Conversation:

Song for a Sunday

I've been discovering Joni Mitchell properly over the past couple of days - better late than never, eh? - and wondered which songs y'all might suggest...

This one is justifiably famous, and completely beautiful: Both Sides Now.

Song for a Sunday

I spent a few days trying to remember any tiny snatch of this song, so I could work out what it was, and find it on Youtube.  And I couldn't remember the tune or the lyrics.  And then it came to me!  (That's not a great story, is it?  Well, enjoy the song... '74-'75 by The Connells.)

Song for a Sunday

I could listen to Lana del Rey's Ride over and over and over again all day...

Song for a Sunday

Thanks so much for your good lucks and congratulations yesterday!  More soon...

For today, enjoy Nelly Furtado and 'Try'.

Song for a Sunday

This week's song is suggested by special guest Susan!  You'll probably know her as Susan in TX - one of most beloved members of the blog-reading community, I'm sure you'll agree.  Here is a song her family have been listening to, Kicking and Screaming by Third Day.

Song for a Sunday

This is a rather lovely little song called 'Concrete Wall' by Zee Avi. Innovative 'percussion'!

Song for a Sunday

Happy Sunday, folks.  Bridget Jones's Diary is one of only three films that I have seen twice at the cinema, and it has a pretty fab soundtrack (once you let Geri Halliwell quietly out the back door).  Here's Rosey and 'Love'.

Song for a Sunday

Most of you probably know Natalie Imbruglia's song 'Torn', and thought her something of a one-hit wonder.  Well, I've always rather liked her second album, White Lilies Island, and especially the track 'Do You Love?'  I don't know if this is an official video or made by the Youtube uploader, but... well, have a great Sunday!

Song for a Sunday

Compare and contrast this week, ladies and gentlemen.  I was browsing through various nations' The Voice videos (as you do) and really enjoyed the winner of Australian The Voice - Karise Eden.  Unlike the winners of the US and UK series, she actually seems to have become a success after the show - and she has a really great voice.  Her first single was 'You Won't Let Me' - and I was delighted that they'd chosen a cover of an artist I love, Rachael Yamagata.  So here is Rachael Yamagata's version (first), and Karise Eden's version.  Which do you prefer?

Song for a Sunday

Love this song... that is all!  Over to Paolo Nutini and 'Candy'.  Let it wash over you, and forget that it's only one month til Christmas...

Song for a Sunday

A lovely song that I first heard in the wonderful series Gavin and Stacey - 'You and Me' by Lifehouse.  This is another band that I think is quite well known in the US, but not in the UK.

Enjoy!

Song for a Sunday

Firstly - a few people have been asking about subscribing to Stuck-in-a-Book by email.  It's not something I do for any blog, and so I don't really know how it works, but I've decided to give it a go!  There's a box over in the right-hand column, so... give it a go if you fancy it!  I hope it doesn't stop anybody popping over and commenting, though, as reading everyone's comments is my favourite part of blogging.

Onto the Sunday Song - The Dixie Chicks and 'Not Ready To Make Nice'.  It's a great song, but it also has a rather amusing (but not entirely PC) MadTV spoof, which I've included too.  (You do need to know the background to the song, I think... which you can learn here.)

Song for a Sunday

Well, I couldn't pick anything else this week, could I?  Adele is back with a Bond theme!  It's in classic Bond theme territory, but still definitely got the feel of an Adele track.  Over to Adele and 'Skyfall':

Song for a Sunday

Not many singers come out of The X Factor (or similar shows) with great records - mostly because they're shoved through Simon Cowell's song-making factory, or because they're good singers but not good songwriters.  The only brilliant album from X Factor (that I can think of) is Rebecca Ferguson's 'Heaven'.  I haven't heard Aiden Grimshaw's album yet, but I rather loved 'Curtain Call' - enjoy!

Song for a Sunday

At the moment I've got Jessie Ware's 'Wildest Moments' on repeat... so enjoy that this warm Sunday afternoon!

Meanwhile, I've been reading an odd combination of books... the other day I sat in the park with Marie Stopes and E. Nesbit.  Huh.



Oh, and here's what I made yesterday, with my friend Rachel:

Mmmm....

Song for a Sunday

Saturday night was a big barn dance for my parents' wedding anniversary and my Mum's birthday, with about 100 people coming.  Fun!  The celebrations continue today, and so I shall put up 'their song' - chosen some time into their marriage, but appropriate nonetheless.  Here's Shania Twain and 'You're Still The One'.

Song for a Sunday

Have I ever pointed you in the direction of Lindsey Butler's beautiful take on 'I Don't Want To Talk About It' before?   No?  Well, it's on Soundcloud here (no video available, as far as I'm aware, of the whole song.)

Song for a Sunday

Jewel is pretty well known in the US, I think - indeed, her first (and, to my mind, worst) album is one of the biggest sellers ever there - but she's not made much of a splash in the UK.  I first heard her song 'Hands' in 2004, when my friend Hannah played it to me, and have loved it ever since.  Enjoy!

Song for a Sunday

When you see this, I'll be in Bristol with Colin - he might be talking to me, or he might be watching the Olympics - I hope you're all having lovely weekends too!

Goldfrapp are (I think) best known for up-tempo, disco-type songs (are they?) but this track, A&E, is wonderfully calming and very appropriate for a Sunday Song.  Enjoy!