Lazarus, Come Forth !

I don't particularly like being the messenger of death on this blog but it seems that it is destined for such these days. The recent passing of a great talent in the form of David Bowie is a great loss to the musical and art world and I can truly say that his marvelous voice inspired me many times from youth on up. Most recently he has a play out which will be in its final performance on New York's Theatre Workshop stage by January 20th and should be well attended as most of the proceeds will go to a worthy cause. 

 

Something memorable comes to mind:
      In 1976, when the germ of the idea for his play Lazarus was taking shape David called his 'look' a cross between Nijinsky and Woolworth's. I'm not sure what he meant but somehow it is apt. He was otherworldly but at the same time so down-to-earth. 

Farewell fair friend !

The Castle Lady

  

How about a quick blast from the past ?

Jan and Dean were the quintessential surf music mavens. They knew all about 'across the pond' and liked the rock scene but their heart stayed at home. This is one of my favorites which most people think is the Beach Boys. Here it is:

Proud to be an American, I am !   LOL   

 

News Years Eve...

What did I tell you about One Direction back in 2012? Now they're hot...hot...hot... with the latest hit on Dick Clark's NYC 2016 ... well, take a look and a listen.

The Castle Lady always knows...

What a set of pipes that Harry has, huh ? BIG SMILE ! 

Timeless Sting and Mylene

Tonight you'll see a magnificent duo onstage at Jimmy Fallon's place if you can stay awake long enough....

It'll be worth it. 

The Castle Lady

 

A Mighty Fortress...

is our God !

   Have a great Thanksgiving from

                                    The Castle Lady

 

Sinatra and Jobim

A great combination for the season.  From a 1967 T.V. show ! Check this out !

Atlas for Earth Day

I was once diagnosed as having Atlas Syndrome. At the time I had no idea what that meant or why I needed to be concerned. I still don't know why I should be concerned...

Happy Earth Day !

The Castle Lady

These Boots are Made for Walkin'

On the liner notes for the original recording of Nancy Sinatra's breakout LP in the swingin' 60s of the above title it begins with Nancy asking her producer (and writer of the actual music)  Lee Hazlewood, how she should sing the song. He replies, "Like a 16 year old girl who's been dating a 40 year old man but it's all over now." This should give you some idea of the era and the mores. Nancy wrote this song's lyrics and it's right on target given that it was the beginning of 1966 when it was released but I always think of this song as the beginning of liberation of women in a much broader sense of the word. Have a listen:

 Got my eyes on you !

The Castle Lady

On the sunny side....

Today would've been Billie Holiday's 100th birthday, so in honor of her and her formidable talent I am submitting this slice of her musical prowess. She happens to be my all-time favorite singer so it's a real privilege to present her flair for Jazz. Enjoy !

A Spring Song 2015

Spring has arrived so here's a celebration for it in the form of these beautiful videos. The song is by Einaudi Ludovico and is fabulous to relax to and just enjoy the moment: 

  This version was the best:  www.56.com/u29/v_NTc0ODQ4NzQ.html  

Enjoy!

The Castle Lady