Throw Back Thursday?
This morning while waiting somewhat awkwardly for my co worker to return to her desk (she uses the front desk for 15-30 minutes as she arrives first at 8) I said, well at least it's sunny out. She whirled around and said, "It's over tomorrow. It's not gonna last. It's gonna snow." I was like. Ok you're a lot of fun thanks tell me more about the world. What difference does tomorrow make to today's sun?
I didn't discover much music this week as work has been busier than usual and my evenings have been spent seeing music or rehearsing. I have a couple wedding gigs this season and used those as an excuse to incorporate some happier songs into my book. I don't know why I'm so drawn to the melancholy ones, and they certainly go over beautifully from time to time but in general I feel like I'm kind of a bummer.
I learned this song at Robert Castillo's request, but also because my sister, Melinda, used to LOVE Frank Sinatra and wore out his greatest hits cd. This song reminds me of good times with her and also - it's nice to be reminded to not take things so seriously.
The song was written by Johnny Richards (originally Juan Cascales) and Carolyn Leigh. Leigh also wrote, "The Best is Yet to Come" and "Witchcraft". They actually penned the song for a feature film of the same name. I had no idea this movie existed. It's based off the 1938 film, "Four Daughters" and features the Lane Sisters. (One of the sisters is named Rosemary, which made me think of Rosemary Lane by Espers). Fun facts: Ethel Barrymore (of those Barrymores) is in this film. Also the main character is supposed to die at the end of the script but Sinatra asked to have his character live in happiness and he was such hot shit they were like, ok bro.
I didn't discover much music this week as work has been busier than usual and my evenings have been spent seeing music or rehearsing. I have a couple wedding gigs this season and used those as an excuse to incorporate some happier songs into my book. I don't know why I'm so drawn to the melancholy ones, and they certainly go over beautifully from time to time but in general I feel like I'm kind of a bummer.
I learned this song at Robert Castillo's request, but also because my sister, Melinda, used to LOVE Frank Sinatra and wore out his greatest hits cd. This song reminds me of good times with her and also - it's nice to be reminded to not take things so seriously.
The song was written by Johnny Richards (originally Juan Cascales) and Carolyn Leigh. Leigh also wrote, "The Best is Yet to Come" and "Witchcraft". They actually penned the song for a feature film of the same name. I had no idea this movie existed. It's based off the 1938 film, "Four Daughters" and features the Lane Sisters. (One of the sisters is named Rosemary, which made me think of Rosemary Lane by Espers). Fun facts: Ethel Barrymore (of those Barrymores) is in this film. Also the main character is supposed to die at the end of the script but Sinatra asked to have his character live in happiness and he was such hot shit they were like, ok bro.
If you've heard any of Meg Baird's recent albums and you like British folk music than boy am I proud of myself because you're going to love her. This is from her first band out of Philly, Espers. Released by Drag City.
Where was I? Oh the other new song, "A Dream Is A Wish Your Heart Makes".
Recorded by Ilene Woods for the Disney animated film released in 1950. This song is so optimistic it's almost wildly depressing. And since i"m living for musical drama, I'm into it. When I first got the idea to do this song I thought it was from Pinnochio, but after watching both movies in the last few months I figured out that I was mixed up. "When You Wish Upon A Star" is really quite similar. Dreams coming true left and right for marionettes, indentured servants and even chubby mice.
Speaking of dreams, time to pack 'em up and get to work.
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