Dean Whitbread

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February 27, 2011
 

The Blue Nile - Let's Go Out Tonight

The Blue Nile - Let's Go Out Tonight - this song has everything - Paul Buchanan's classic vocal, wonderful developing melody, poignant lyric, exquisite arrangement, and for me the added bonus of a deep personal connection.  It's a classic vignette of  the timeless tragedy of a failing relationship.

If, in the event that some heartbreaking soulful female asked me out on a Saturday night by singing this, and if I actually wanted a good time and not a metaphysical experience, I might just say no.

Make sure look up more from Paul Buchanan the Scots singer. He's one of the best singers I've ever heard. The images are by American artist Edward Hopper, 1882 - 1967.

Hat tip to Don Ratto

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December 28, 2010
 

Donny Hathaway - I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know

If you don't know the peerless music of Donny Hathaway, I suggest you amend this hole in your musical world as soon as possible. I Love You More Than You'll Ever Know has a beautiful, tender lyric which shines out from the glut of macho posturing, and Donny's sincerety is a touchstone for all serious vocalists.

I wish contemporary R&B and soul singers would study his delivery, not only for the emotional sincerety he imparts, but for his use of space. The pauses he leaves in this minor key number are delicious, bitter-sweet, poignant, and lend an entirely saccharine-free profundity to the song.

Sweet brilliance.

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