As the deer runs – The Ebenezer Church Choir (2017, last night) d86
I beg the indulgence of you who don’t celebrate Easter (and those of you who aren’t fans of volunteer choirs) … think of this as a reflection of Spring’s newness as our entrance into a spirit of Hope. As the deer runs to the river, parched and weary from the chase, we have come from […]
Wouldn’t it be good (acoustic) – Nik Kershaw (1999) d84
Another plea for understanding across the chasms … I got it bad You don’t know how bad I got it You got it easy You don’t know when you’ve got it good It’s getting harder, just keeping life and soul together I’m sick of fighting even though I know I should
I’m in the way – Jars of Clay (2003) d83
If you think that hope was left behind, I picked it up a mile ago. And I am running close behind, so don’t give up and don’t let go.
True colors – Cyndi Lauper (1986) d82
If this world makes you crazy and you’ve taken all you can bear, you call me up because you know I’ll be there.
Everything is magical – Jeremy Messersmith (2017) d80
The album title is as hopeful as the song: From “11 Obscenely Optimistic Songs For Ukulele: A Micro-Folk Record For the 21st Century And Beyond” I believe in unicorns and wishing on a star. I believe that love can heal broken hearts. So cover me with pixie dust — I’m jumpin’ off the roof — […]
Take up your spade – Sara Watkins (2012) d79
It’s a gorgeous morning here in the Midwest, perfect weather for this song I first heard on the “Welcome to Night Vale” podcast. Shake off your shoes, leave yesterday behind you. Shake off your shoes, but forget not where you’ve been. Shake off your shoes, forgive and be forgiven. Take up your spade and break […]
Ordinary World – Joy Williams (Duran Duran cover) (2010) d78
But I won’t cry for yesterday. There’s an ordinary world, somehow I have to find. And as I try to make my way to the ordinary world, I will learn to survive.
Life during wartime – Talking Heads (1984) d77
This ain’t no party, this ain’t no disco, this ain’t no foolin’ around
