Showing posts with label Billy Preston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Billy Preston. Show all posts

Friday, January 8, 2016

5 on Friday -- Set 299




Spinning Friday tunes since 2010...

As we head for my 300th set, coming up next week, I'm in a mood to celebrate for two reasons. One is the fact that I'm almost at my milestone set.

The other is my return to work this week after one year and three weeks on medical leave.

I have multiple chemical sensitivities and chronic pain/fibromyalgia among a few other things, which had reached critical-mass levels by late 2013. I somehow managed to crawl my way through 2014, but renovations at my day job ultimately led to my pre-emptive medical leave.

Throughout 2014 and 2015, I received treatment at what used to be called the Environmental Clinic, but what has been renamed the Integrated Chronic Care Service. I'm still receiving sauna detox treatment there, which has been a significant factor in my recovery.

I'm now the happiest employee ever. Nothing makes you happy to walk into your office like being away for a year. So let's celebrate!   


1 - Get Back - The Beatles featuring Billy Preston







2 - Up - Shania Twain







3 - Stronger (What Doesn't Kill You) - Kelly Clarkson







4 - Shake it Off - Taylor Swift







5 - I Can See Clearly Now - Johnny Nash






If you'd like to join in, simply choose five pieces of music and post them for other bloggers to enjoy. Then check out the set posted by the other 5 on Friday blogger -- you can sign in over at Golch Central's Rambling Stuff.

Friday, June 5, 2015

5 on Friday -- Set 271




Spinning Friday tunes since 2010...

For anyone who wants to join in, simply choose five pieces of music and post them for other bloggers to enjoy. Then check out the set posted by the other 5 on Friday blogger -- you can sign in over at Golch Central's Rambling Stuff.

I'm still in catch-up mode, having taken off most of May and now June from blogging, due to pacing for my fibromyalgia. 

And now, back to our regularly-scheduled programming.

This year I'll be taking a once-a-month look at specific instruments and showcasing five songs or tunes which place that instrument front and center.

This year's feature is called Spotlight On...

...and for our sixth installment, I'm venturing out from the primal body instruments of hand-clapping, whistling and vocal harmonies to explore percussion. Following April's look at drums, and May's look at the vibraphone or vibes, here are five songs which shine a spotlight on the piano.


1 - Jealous Guy - John Lennon - 1971







2 - Mad World (Donnie Darko soundtrack) - Gary Jules - 2001 for the soundtrack, 2003 for radio release








3 - Levon - Elton John - 1971








4 - New York State of Mind - Billy Joel - 1976









5 - Nothing From Nothing - Billy Preston - 1974

  




True posting date: June 19, 2015

Monday, December 29, 2008

Poetry Train Monday - 81 - You Are So Beautiful














On Dec. 28th, my little beagle/Nova Scotia duck toller mix turned 8 years old.

Here's a few recent pictures of her:




































My cousin's daughter, Sarah got a preschoolers' camera for Christmas and took as many shots as me at Christmas Dinner.

















Here's her picture of Xena:















Notice the 3-year-old's vantage point!

For the Poetry Train today, I'd like to dedicate this song to Xena, and thank her for 8 beautiful years together as a Pack. Happy Birthday to my little furry chum.



You Are So Beautiful


You are so beautiful to me
You are so beautiful to me
Can't you see
You're everything I hoped for
You're everything I need
You are so beautiful to me

Such joy and happiness you bring
Such joy and happiness you bring
Like a dream
A guiding light that shines in the night
Heavens gift to me
You are so beautiful to me

- Billy Preston and Bruce Fisher, 1974

Enjoy the song performed by Joe Cocker:



Check out the other stops on the Poetry Train.