dcl

From the very first time hearing the original Bowie, through live recorded versions, to singing along at his concerts, this song always wells up tears. We were in a courtroom yesterday to support a friend couple defending against a frivolous, rancorous lawsuit. For them It had been a distressing course drawn out by a rescheduled hearing. We were certain they would prevail; nevertheless, our confidence was, understandably, of limited succor. Times can just be hard. They did prevail. At the end of the day, leaving for home, my wife's parting note was "You guys are my heroes." At four a.m. this morning I awoke thinking of that leave-taking. And clambered out of bed with the cats to send them this. Enjoy.

"Drummer Manu Katche blossomed as a contemporary jazz drummer and band leader, emerging in the mid-2000s after having played with his share of popular musicians. Born in Saint Maur Des Fossés, France he studied classical piano at age seven in Paris, and at age 15 enrolled at the Conservatorie Nationale de Paris. He then became a session and concert drummer with a wide range, touring and recording with Peter Gabriel, Sting, Jan Garbarek, Joni Mitchell, Gloria Estefan, Michael McDonald, Simple Minds, Afro Celt Sound System, Jeff Beck, Al DiMeola, Dire Straits, Loreena McKennitt and Youssou N'Dour." This is his 2016 recording; earlier releases such as Neighbourhood, Playground & Third Round are very fine.

Music Therapy Unites the Arts and Medicine to Help Patients "As the poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once stated, “Music is the universal language of mankind,” and we certainly could not agree more. We hope to be part of a new generation of physicians who can unite the arts and sciences and thereby create better outcomes for all patients."

Nice to hear songs from the back catalogue.

" The album title signifies the union between the incredibly complex Arabic modal and harmonic system and the "blue" so often evoked in jazz improvisation. Throughout, Brahem seamlessly combines the uncommon time signatures, sonic timbres, and whole-tone textures of Arabic music with the dynamic adventure of jazz improv."

Tough call, Ray. I'm agnostic (embarrassed) on The Chairman, so steering way from there. Dean Martin is my selection. What's the story?

"Listening to Pictures is subtitled "Pentimento, Vol. 1." The first word in the term refers to an Italian visual art technique that signifies the reappearance of earlier altered and covered-over images inside a primary work. On these eight tracks, Hassell uses his own performance fragments and samples, then overdubs and samples them ad nauseum onto other manipulated sounds and rhythms, ultimately creating new forms."

As the list narrows, Ambrosia is my guess. @dcl I'll have you know I can't get that "Would I lie to you" earworm out of my head, thanks to you! The only thing that makes it tolerable are the visions of Anne Lennox that accompany it. Happy to oblige, Brian. ?

Nancy Wilson, the jazz singer or Nancy Wilson, guitarist for Heart? Oh well, I'm in with Jason Aldean.

Grand Funk Railroad @ Hampton Colesium . 1974 (Icepick-in-the-ear LOUD) Black Sabbath @ The Virginia Beach Dome. 1971 Mahavishnu Orchestra @ Hampton Colesium . 1973 Elton John @ Hampton Colesium , opening act Steely Dan. 1972 Evelyn Glennie @ The Kennedy Center. The Rolling Stones...nope, that's a lie. ? Take it away, Andrew John. ?

This is a fun game. List six bands/artists that you have seen at a gig/concert and one lie, who you have not seen. Leave a reply: which is the lie? The correct guess takes up the next six bands Would I Lie To You? challenge. I'll start the challenge: 1. Grand Funk Railroad 2. Rolling Stones 3. Black Sabbath 4. Mahavishnu Orchestra 5. Elton John 6. Evelyn Glennie Good luck!

This song always makes me misty-eyed. When my wife is nearby we dance; if not, the nearest kitty is swept up for a swirl around the room. ??