Having survived December, which turned out to be the coldest on record, I've been feeling in serious need of an uplift. Since New Year, it's been grey, rainy and miserable. So today was great. Clear blue sky, no rain and a whole day when the temperature stayed above freezing!
To capture and preseve this spirit, I'm compiling a playlist of music which reminds me of sunshine. I'm going to play it relentlessly from now until Spring, particularly on days when the clouds are low. Haven't finalised the list yet but here are some of the contenders:
Amadou and Mariam Senegal Fast Food
Jack Johnson Banana pancakes
The Rascals Groovin'
Bob Marley and the Wailers Three Little Birds
Mica Paris Like Dreamers Do
JJ Cale They call me the breeze
Robert Plant and Alison Krauss Gone, gone, gone
Buena Vista Social Club Chan Chan
Afro Cubism Jarabi
and of course,
Van Morrison Bright Side of the Road:
'Let's enjoy it while we can
Won't you help me sing my song
From the dark end of the street
To the bright side of the road'
Amen to that!
one to add. Outkast Hey Ya!. A gloom defying track if ever there was one.....
ReplyDeleteTotally agree! How about They call me the breeze by JJ Cale?
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