Nina Simone

Great song, great musician.

Watch "Nina Simone: I Wish I Knew How It Would Feel To Be Free" on YouTube

Didn't Want To Have To Do It

End of those songs that creeps up on you and hey, listen to me! :)

 Watch "Ralfi Pagan - Didn't Want To Have To Do It.wmv" on YouTube 

Jamaica at 50 and Marley

Today 6th August 2012, the 50th anniversary of Jamaica's independence seems a good time to remember one of the island's greatest sons:

Bob Marley - Trenchtown Rock [One Love Peace Concert] - Increase the peace! http://t.co/MRcuHUzU

 http://t.co/MRcuHUzU 

Millie Small

Definitely worth hearing this again.

Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop (1964) on YouTube http://t.co/6JbZ8NPp - Can remember playing this (45rpm single!) into the 1970s :) http://t.co/6JbZ8NPp 

Millie Small

Definitely worth hearing this again.

Millie Small - My Boy Lollipop (1964) on YouTube http://t.co/6JbZ8NPp - Can remember playing this (45rpm single!) into the 1970s :)

Just Chillin'

 Suppose its that time of year when we all start thinking about all the "could have beens" and the "should have beens", so here are one or two tunes to help you on your way.

This is so laid-back you'll probably want to hit the replay button once its over. ishe-x-daru-come-close


A friend introduced me to this song Tom Waits - Kentucky Avenue and for that I shall be eternally grateful.

I hadn't heard of Vince Guaraldi or his Trio until yesterday now I can't stop playing Vince Guaraldi Trio - Manha De Carnival


And lastly in this slightly melacholic vein there is Fabrizio Paterlini - Autumn Stories Week #14 for which if you have tears prepare to shed them now.

The Pogues & Kirsty McColl - "Fairytale Of New York" All Christmas songs should aspire to this much greatness !