Don't Leave Me

Who's having a great day?  I'm having a great day.  I turned 35 yesterday.  I don't feel old yet, but I wondered what I would look like as an old man, so I hired a professional age enhancing service- you know one of those uber-professional people who take a picture of you and use computers and science and stuff to make you look like you're a lot older than you are.  I was really impressed and happy to know that I age really well guys!  Here's a copy of the picture for you to see!

Oh, I bet you're wondering what song was stuck in my head this morning?  I won't make you wait any longer.

It's by the legendary Harry Nilsson.  Man, I love this guy and I love his music and it breaks my heart that few people know who he is.  The song is "Don't Leave Me" from Nilsson's 1968 album "Aerial Ballet."  It's a short song, only about 2 minutes.  Throughout the song he scats, and man, his vocals are just so rad that I am blown away.  He makes it sound effortless.  And scat almost seems like an unfair word to use... what he does is so uniquely Harry Nilsson (he does this sort of thing on many of his songs) that it almost warrants its own word.  If you don't know who Harry Nilsson is, please change that now by listening to some of his songs.

Turn on Your Radio

TWO FOR ONE TUESDEE!!!

Can't get enough of the songs stuck in my head?!?!?!?  Well here are two very contrasting songs to share. 

And since we're sharing, I'll over share.  My adorable little 5 year old has a urinary tract infection.  So she woke me up in the night to go potty.  Hoo boy, I love parenthood.  Anyway, this is the song that was playing in my head while I was helping her, from my beloved Harry Nilsson.  This song is called "Turn on Your Radio." 

I can't get enough of Harry Nilsson.  Every song is good.  EVERY SONG.

OK- so after the middle of the night shenanigans, I went back to sleep.  I woke up with a very different song in my head.  This one is a Christmas song (yes I caved and finally had one in my head) but it's likely one you've never heard.  It's called "My Gift My Offering."  The video I'm posting was on YouTube.  I know this song because my wife sang it in church on Sunday.  I wish the video I'm posting was with her voice, but I'm giving you what I can.  My wife is the best singer I know. 

Merry Christmas to everyone!  May your urinary tract infections go away soon, and may Two for one Song Tuesdee (this is how my dad says Tuesday) carry on in your hearts!

Jump Into the Fire

I don't have much to say today, except this:  The song stuck in my head today is from a highly underrated singer songwriter, Harry Nilsson.  If I could give you any advise, more important even than getting married, buying a house, becoming a vegetarian or picking a favorite Olsen Twin movie, it would be to go and buy a Harry Nilsson CD.  Like, do it now.  Here are a few links to help make your decision easy and impulsive. 

http://www.amazon.com/Harry-Nilsson-All-Time-Greatest-Hits/dp/B000002WD4/ref=sr_1_22?ie=UTF8&qid=1349824778&sr=8-22&keywords=harry+nilsson

http://www.amazon.com/The-Point/dp/B0041W1UGG/ref=sr_1_21?ie=UTF8&qid=1349824798&sr=8-21&keywords=harry+nilsson

http://www.amazon.com/Son-Of-Schmilsson/dp/B00138J6SK/ref=sr_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1349824815&sr=8-26&keywords=harry+nilsson

Now after you've listened to some of his songs you'll thank me. 

I bet you didn't know that when The Beatles arrived in America, they were asked who their favorite American singer was.  Both John and Paul said, Harry Nilsson. 


Harry Nilsson, Paul McCartney and John Lennon
Also, I bet you didn't know that Harry Nilsson died penniless in 1994. 

ALSO, I bet you didn't know that there is a documentary about Harry Nilsson called "Who is Harry Nilsson? (And Why is Everbody Talking About Him.")  I think you can stream it through Netflix.  I do recommend watching it. 

Anyway, today's song is called "Jump into the Fire."  It probably wouldn't be my first pick to show you, but it was today's song, so you have no choice. 

Hope you liked it, and I hope that the Harry Nilsson CD you bought will give you years and years of happiness and joy.