Music to Your Ears, 41 – 60 (Compilation, includes links to all previous posts in this series)

from BB Gabor to Monkey Majik from SsingSsing to Fishmans from Tash Sultana to Brian Eno Music to Your Ears–41

The Velvet Underground – “All Tomorrow’s Parties”

The sad young lady is utterly unprepared to be seen at the party. She will simply hide “behind the door”  and cry. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "All Tomorrow’s Parties"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–42

Chris Rodrigues & The Spoon Lady – “Angels in Heaven”

This tune is a fine example of American roots music. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Angels in Heaven"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–43

Christopher Tin and various artists – “Baba Yetu”

This grand song has become one of the most popular choral works of these times. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Baba Yetu"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–44

Fishmans – “Walking in the Rhythm”

The 5 reinterpretations by the band culminated in this magnificent dub version. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Walking in the Rhythm"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–45

Elvis Costello and The Attractions – “Radio, Radio”

The radio is in the hands of such a lot of fools, Tryin' to anesthetize the way that you feel. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Radio, Radio"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–46

BB Gabor – “Moscow Drug Club”

A small secret nightclub, where subversives sit and talk … and smoke Georgian Gold. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Moscow Drug Club"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–47

Tom Waits – “Tom Traubert’s Blues”

A sad and sorrowful tale of someone who is not only down and out, but has hit rock bottom. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Tom Traubert’s Blues"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–48

The Dead South – “In Hell I'll Be in Good Company”

They succeeded in their goal of founding a “rockin' stompin' bluegrass band." 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "In Hell I'll Be in Good Company"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–49

Monkey Majik + Yoshida Brothers – “Change”

The Japanese setting, the “Noh” masks, and the “shamisen” playing give it an international flavor. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Change"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–50

The Pogues, with Kirsty MacColl – “Fairytale Of New York”

While their hopes and dreams have come to naught, he realizes that their dreams still bind them together. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Fairytale Of New York"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–51

Esperanza Spalding – “Black Gold”

She crafted a song that sings to all, regardless of age, gender, or any other grouping. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Black Gold"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–52

SmokeHouse – “Cadillac In The Swamp”

The deep, murky vocals and the sultry rhythms are as great as those of the Chicago blues masters at their best. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Cadillac In The Swamp"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–53

Blind Boys of Alabama – “Amazing Grace”

The true joy and passion of both songs are expressed in this great live performance. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Amazing Grace"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–54

Tash Sultana – “Jungle”

The performance is captivating, the musicianship is excellent, and the sound is magnificent. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Jungle"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–55

Brian Eno & John Cale – “Spinning Away”

Through his mystical experience, the artist has become one with the grand panorama. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Spinning Away"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–56

Afro-Haitian Experimental Orchestra – “Bade Zile”

It’s the kind of thunder that foretells a perfect storm of sound. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Bade Zile"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–57

Hubert Sumlin – “Sometimes I’m Right”

With its slow, cool grooves, this is among the most melancholy blues you’ll ever hear. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Sometimes I’m Right"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–58

Victory – “Open Your Eyes”

She revels in the beauty of nature, and in her own solitude and spiritual beauty. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Open Your Eyes"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–59

Clanadonia – “(Unidentified) Scottish Street Music”

The band’s mission is to bring musical joy and havoc to the world. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Scottish Street Music"  
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(Image source)} Music to Your Ears–60

SsingSsing – “Minyo Medley”

The instruments of a typical pop group are mixed with the hypnotic vocals of “minyo” folk music. 
_{(Right-Click to see my original post)} "Minyo Medley"  
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The following includes links to all previous posts in this series:

         Music to Your Ears – "Posts 1~~20"  

         Music to Your Ears – "Posts 21~~40"