I Am Listening To This Song Right Now

Me too. It was a simpler time. And a more honest time I think, at times. And the music of those days reflected that. Music, as a whole is always a social statement, a microcosm, of the times and days it was recorded in.

This sweet song, done at such a great time in recorded music, shows how popular soul and R&B singers of the day were reaching out to record songs that were labeled Country and Western. And most succeeded brilliant in these endeavours. Just as Nat "King " Cole did, years later, with "Rambling Rose"

This is what I listen to in my downtime. Older music.

@Elandra77: I listen to a lot to the same thing, love Nat King Cole. I like the older rock and roll, and country.

@sweetpea: Yes. I love old Rock and roll. But- I also enjoy the Doo Wop of those days. Especially Dion and The Belmonts. As well as the Modern Jazz movement.

Nat is in a class by himself. I think he is one of the 100 most identifiable VOICES of last century- meaning 1900-1999. Most , know EXACTLY who the voice is when they hearit. be it a wedding ("Unforgettable") or another event. I have So many records and CD's of Nat's.

I also love French music. Namely the music made in the 1960's. But that made in 1930-60 is nice. I love to turn my house in to an outdoor French Cafe by just the old music.

@Elandra77: The French music sounds lovely. 💞🎼

@sweetpea: It is. it is my dream to move to Paris-not as a tourist, But as one wh goes ther, To the City of love-and lights-and find who truly loves me, as I do her, and to live- the end of my days in that great city. it is just a dream- but one I love to entertain. And far removed form any reality I may have.

I am currently listening to Nana Mouskouri- a Greek born woman who first became famous in her native land. She was born in 1939. BUT-- she was well versed in French, German and English- and English may have been the biggest struggle for her.

But, oh my! How she can touch the soul! Not as Francoise hardy can. But-in a different way.

In German--but does one really even to KNOW what it says? As is, and she , are just beautiful.
(Although we do)

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@Elandra77: Oh wow, Bette Midler's "The Rose!" Very beautiful. 💓💐

@sweetpea:Yes, I think she does it better and with more feeling. Of course, she had been singing a lot longer than Bette.

@Elandra77: I never knew that. Funny how people are exposed to different music.