Songs about love and loss

[snowkot]

I was paraphrasing Ms Bonoff who said "I always mention Linda in my show and explain some of the ways she recorded my songs. She was very important (in) getting my career going at the beginning."

Ahh - got it - yep - I read and heard her say that as well. She means in terms of driving awareness to the general audience of her work, more than as an influence. I've seen her countless times, both as a solo, and a few times with the reconstituted "Bryndle" before the sad and untimely deaths of Andrew Gold and Kenny Edwards. Talked shop with her a bunch - remarkably generous sort.

"Geaux Away Tigers" Brilliant. I'm LSU by inheritance, with 2 feet firmly in CT, where college football is a mild if somewhat comical diversion.

Danny O'Keefe - Angel Spread Your Wings

Good call - speaking of songs popularized in the mainstream by other singers - Judy Collins for Joni Mitchell's "Both Sides Now" and O'Keefe's "Angel Spread Your Wings." Also Jimmy Webb's exceptional, "The Moon's A Harsh Mistress."

 

[Hoops66]

Mary's version is better than Joni's, I think, and the video here is synced beautifully to give a Fall/Winter feeling.

 

[Bama fan]

Mary's version is better than Joni's, I think, and the video here is synced beautifully to give a Fall/Winter feeling.

That is a really great version of a wonderful song. I like Ms Black's vocals and timing. And Joni can write and play magical stuff. Her guitar tuning is always surprisingly refreshing. Thanks for introducing me to this one @Hoops66

 

[Scud49]

Tom Rush's haunting and beautiful rendition:

 

[Ozimoto]

The song from Mary Black reminded me of this one.

 

[Ozimoto]

And hear is a classic from Ricky Nelson.

 

[CTBballfan243]

Roy Orbison - She's a Mystery To Me
Written by Bono and The Edge

 

[Hoops66]

The song from Mary Black reminded me of this one.

Very nicely done. We went to Ellis Island with the intent to stay until the next ferry, just to say we'd been there. Four hours later we left with a whole new appreciation for this, now, very haunting place. It's a must place to see if one gets a chance.

 

[Hoops66]

Speaking of Mary Black, here's a close harmony, nostalgic song with Mary, her sister, and brothers ie. The Black Family.

 

[Ozimoto]

Mary Black has the perfect voice for songs of loss and longing.

 

[nwhoopfan]

This one has been covered a number of times. I'm pretty sure Del wrote the song.

 

[Scud49]

Them Tucker Boys and Cowboy Jazz at its best:

So I don't want you to think
That you're the first one
To leave me out here on my own
Cause this ain't gonna be the first time
This ol' cowboy spent the night alone

 

[Hoops66]

This one has been covered a number of times. I'm pretty sure Del wrote the song.

Yes, a top bluegrass classic.

 

[Hoops66]

Swinging jazz from the Netherlands. Caro Emerald is a Dutch pop star with a number of Euro hits.

 

[uconnfan68]

Another Wendy Waldman gem:

The Main Refrain. Living is Good. Back by Fall. My favorite 3 by Wendy.

 

[Scud49]

The Main Refrain. Living is Good. Back by Fall. My favorite 3 by Wendy.

I'll have to go with Spring is Here, Love Has Got Me, Cold Back, and this one - North Woods Man:

 

[Bigboote]

Speaking of Mary Black, here's a close harmony, nostalgic song with Mary, her sister, and brothers ie. The Black Family.

Now I’m hungry for colcannon.

 

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