Last week the song was from master song-writer Billy Joel. A lot of people make fun of him, especially his lyrics, which can be a little sappy, but you can't deny the man's talent.
The song I'm featuring is from hit 1983 album "An Innocent Man." It's the penultimate track and is called 'Leave a Tender Moment Alone.' I'd probably summarize the song as just a nervous dood wo's riddled with self-consciousness around his girl. I can relate!
The next song, from just today... comes from the man I consider to be the more underrated songwriter on the planet. The guy is a master lyricist and amazing at making melody-- it's Neil Hannon of The Divine Comedy- The guy's amazing y'all.
Today's particular song is from THE AMAZING 2001 album "Regeneration" It's track 6 and is called "Eye of the Needle" The title, I believe comes from a reference in the bible, Matthew 19:24:
"Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."
Today's particular song is from THE AMAZING 2001 album "Regeneration" It's track 6 and is called "Eye of the Needle" The title, I believe comes from a reference in the bible, Matthew 19:24:
"Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for someone who is rich to enter the kingdom of God."
The narrator of the song is at church, puzzling to find a connection with God and struggling with those he sees at church who are wealthy. "The cars in the churchyard are shiny and German" It's a good song, but Hannon rarely fails in his music.
If anyone is out there (Hello?? Hello?) leave your thoughts about two great songs.
HUGS BRADY
