sngcrate: Moonglow by The Norman Luboff Choir 1959, Columbia Where I found it: Stolen from my ex. Track list, faves in bold A1. Blue MoonA2. I Should CareA3. I Don’t Know WhyA4. I’ll See You in My DreamsB1. Remember Me?B2. For YouB3. Don’t Blame MeB4. Don’t Worry ‘Bout MeB5. Moonglow A common theme you will notice over the course of this blog’s lifetime is that … Continue reading

Moonglow by The Norman Luboff Choir

1959, Columbia Where I found it: a gift from my ex  Track list, faves in bold A1. Blue MoonA2. I Should CareA3. I Don’t Know WhyA4. I’ll See You in My DreamsB1. Remember Me?B2. For YouB3. Don’t Blame MeB4. Don’t Worry ‘Bout MeB5. Moonglow A common theme you will notice over the course of this blog’s lifetime is that I love those sappy romantic tunes … Continue reading Moonglow by The Norman Luboff Choir

Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn, Marika Hackman

Last Thursday, I visited the Palace Theater for a very rareand special occasion: Laura Marling was headlining, supported by good friendsMarika Hackman and Johnny Flynn. Their stop in LA was the last one with Flynn,so ultimately the last one with such a special lineup. It was magic. This was my first visit to the Palace Theater, and I wasglad to have assumed the building was … Continue reading Laura Marling, Johnny Flynn, Marika Hackman

Belongs in a Museum

Originally appeared on the Music Court. There is a very important reason why Freelance Whales is my favorite band: prolific banjo-manship. I do not know why, but I just love banjos in all their plucky glory. My earliest banjo memory is when I was a kid watching Steve Martin on SNL perform a silly tune called “Late For School” where he played that glorious instrument. … Continue reading Belongs in a Museum

I think this might be one of the greatest songs ever written. So unbearably sad, but the xylophone will let you momentarily forget that. I read the lyrics for the first time a few weeks ago, and would like to share them with you:  “Older brother, restless soul, lie downLie for a while with your ear against the earthAnd you’ll hear your sister sleep talkingSay, … Continue reading

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