"Moonlight Serenade" by Glenn Miller

A beautiful old song to finish up the year.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G8zDQAOLVtM
YouTube (movie-vocal): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZuVfmfaNupQ
YouTube (photos): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_X8sz_wgrSc
YouTube (photos): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TZQQ0vUBceM

"Same Old Lang Syne" by Dan Fogelberg

It is always freaks me out when I find a song like this that I would swear I'd already posted.  How could I have missed a song like this.  This song just always touched something in me.

The video telling the (true) story behind the song is cool.  Bringing back memories and wondering how different your life would be if we had made a different choice at some point in the past...

Naturally, I can't help but wonder what my life would have been like if I had grown up as a girl.  But I can't regret my life, even though I hated who I was,  it was good.  And now that I'm Rachel it's great!

Anyway, here is a newspaper article about the story:

Journal Star: http://www.pjstar.com/x1101623574/Luciano-Its-a-memory-that-I-cherish

Since I cry with this song, I thought perhaps the "the snow turned into rain" was a metaphor for his tears being the rain.  But the one video shows a letter where Dan replied and said that was another true part of the snow really did turn to rain.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfAxWtcfDUk
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmVXYOJzAJM
YouTube (story): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3pEWQMsaqg
YouTube (letter): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cfAxWtcfDUk 
YouTube (Vevo live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmZ2VHSkVYY

"A Thousand Years" by Sting

I still love you...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zn7eWTsj9wU
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQGgFCCPOrY

"Yesterdays" by Charlie Musselwhite

I love the emotion  this tune creates for days gone by...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTHxx8qhkF4

"Tainted" by Swing Out Sister

I've had this song stuck in my head for several days.  I think I need to post it :)

YouTube (Topic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_JaRaZq1R7A
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M_9OBPQ9sfs
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N5HmMwof9Bo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC242fpiqT4

"Message of Love" by The Pretenders

This song came on KCQN a few minutes ago and I don't think I've ever paid attention to the lyrics before.  It is so funny that I can know the lyrics by heart and never conceptualize their meaning.  Anyway, aside from the "as man and woman" part they are awesome!  We all need to "love each other, take care of each other".

Now look at the people
They're in the streets, in the bars
We are all of us in the gutter
Some of us are looking at the stars

Look 'round the room
Life is unkind
We fall but we keep gettin' up
Over and over and over
...
Now the reason we're here
Every man, every woman
Is to help each other
Stand by each other

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=STy8FWhQPwU
YouTube (live TV 1981): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnKwChQAi2M

"Christmas Will Be Just Another Lonely Day" by Brenda Lee

Another great song from the Brenda Lee album...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQgCDnhIZVs
YouTube (fireplace): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OVqycx0gJ34

"Silver Bells" by Brenda Lee

Another Christmas favorite and I think this may be my favorite rendition.  I love the feeling this song invokes.

This album was one of the favorite Christmas records in my family, one that got played over and over every year.

YouTube (45 RPM): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAzBlt3xbJY
YouTube (Topic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOKp6LQJWtA
YouTube (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_9rhJTISFg
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1sLRqw_NDhU

"(We Ain't Got) Nothin' Yet" - Blues Magoos

This came on my MP3 player after I reset it this morning!

Reset instructions: http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/188/kw/sdmx24
Update instructions: http://kb.sandisk.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/300/kw/sdmx24   (scroll down for Method 2)

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jNXRr2aINw
YouTube (45 RPM): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZJ6QvBp51g
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOWOdKs6KUo

"Variations on a Theme by Eric Satie" by Blood, Sweat & Tears

I heard Trois Gymnopedies playing on my acupuncturist's iPod a while ago and it drove me crazy for a while trying to figure out why it sounded so familiar, but different.

I notice on the original record album cover it is listed as "Variations on a Theme by Eric Satie", with a 'C' instead of a 'K'.   Apparently the error was on the album cover: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erik_Satie

YouTube (1st and 2nd Movements): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1rk2z-bXcg
YouTube (1st Movement): ://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYVXjhZU-e4

And I highly recommend Brighton at Utah Family Acupuncture and Herbs, she has definitely helped me a lot!

"This Diamond Ring" by Gary Lewis & the Playboys

Yet another song that I can't believe I haven't posted before!  This song is now associated with two epic events in my life:

This is actually the first record album I ever bought with my own money.  Prior to this, my parents or grandparents had always paid for it when I wanted a record album.  I can still visualize the record rack there in Wangsgards on 2nd Street and Washington Blvd. in Ogden, Utah.

And then earlier this year, when I received an reply to my first "coming out" email, which I had sent to one of my dearest friends Stefanie.  I read her reply and it was so loving and accepting.

I put this record on and when the first notes played I just broke down crying.  It was a delightful, wonderful, happy cry.  I was so overcome with emotion.

I don't think it had any relation to the song itself, it was just hearing those notes that I've loved for 50 years, coupled with the love and acceptance I felt.

I was pretty scared at that point, not knowing how people would react.  I picked Stefanie because she has always been such an amazing and loving woman.  I had no doubt that she would be accepting of my change.  I think it was just seeing it there in black and white that filled me with emotion.

And now I'm crying again just telling the story  :)

I decided to get the total experience again, so I dug out the record and I'm listening to it now.  At first I thought something was wrong with my mixer because there wasn't anything coming out of the right speaker.  After fooling around with it, I realized this was one of those records from the early days of Stereo where, they hard panned instruments and/or voices left or right.  I hate those early Beatles records where the instruments are all in one channel and the vocals are all in the other.  Yuck!

I notice the audio in the "Topic" video, from the Liberty/Capitol Complete Collection is in mono.

Note: the one 45 in the video is one of the cheap (?) ones where they didn't affix a color paper label, but instead printed the label right on the plastic disc.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lhfrvqLwWpY
YouTube (45 RPM): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S9f8YuR3jU
YouTube (45 RPM): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvNPNIuFl1g
YouTube (vinyl LP): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzp8g4Is9NU 
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bKTOizdhan8
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pLI5O3R1Ap8
YouTube (Live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeuYdkxS7DA
YouTube (live TV sync): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfoqTnsXJ20
YouTube (live 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4wixoqiH1w

"Why Don't We Do This More Often" by Freddy Martin and His Orchestra

I like the version from the Greatest Hits album (as in the "Topic" link).

YouTube (Topic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AsVghdkm5cI
YouTube (1941): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KuzQRcY2sYs
YouTube (78 RPM): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTxJb4Iw0mY

"If I Had the Heart" by Swing Out Sister

I just love the mood this sets...

Note: the lyric video doesn't have the actual song as the soundtrack  :(

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8mVCUAcL1Q
YouTube (rehersal): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H1Jxw6jeWCk
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4usaIQ4rg5A

"My Favorite Things" by We Five

I was listening to the A&M "Something Festive" album this morning.  I think it is one of the best Christmas albums ever!  Well worth the 50 cents I paid for the copy I took the picture of below, LOL!  I posted a couple of other songs from it 3 years ago on 22-Dec-2012 and last year on 26-Dec-2014.

One thing I found interesting on the album, though, the two Herb Alpert and the Tijuauna Brass tracks had the intros cut off.  The commercial for the album is also on YouTube.  That's so cool!  Originally it cost $1.29 in B.F. Goodrich stores.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFgW4pKubH0
YouTube (commercial): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cLH5GoyIR9k
YouTube (commercial): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybnqLKPXmiY
YouTube (playlist 9): https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_qJpmyh5bQjnZuSGissdY0ExXLOuYqin

"Head On" by The Jesus And Mary Chain

Hear's... oops! LOL - Here's a fun song...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGp47YwDZ48

"25 O'Clock" by They Might Be Giants

I found this awesome cover version of  yesterday's song by TMBG!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYToIfAivfA

"25 O'Clock" by The Dukes of Stratosphear

I posted their song that I first heard on KCGL way back in the 80's on my old blog (before I transitioned) on 4-Oct-2012.  This is another song I love!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGF7o_I4mAw

"What's With You" by Mose Allison

You can read more of the story on how I discovered Mose Allison in my post for 5-Aug-2011.  I just love the lyrics in many of his songs, witty and sometimes sarcastic.

You told me what I was doin' wrong
You told me that I wouldn't be here long
You told all the things I didn't do
...
Don't think I don't appreciate your grave concern
...
Don't think I don't appreciate your sage advice
...
So now won't you tell me what's with you?

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6eukWJWBrY

"We R In Need Of A Musical ReVoLuTIoN" by Esthero

I love this song... "I'm so tired of then same old shit on the radio".  It reminds me how cool it was when KCGL appeared on the scene in the 80's, it was NEW!

I *LOVE* the "Director's Cut" is so fun!

YouTube (Topic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSIRkKeJdi4
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tmws2ygnEhU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d2yCoZ6czLc
YouTube (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1JRXamXpIM
YouTube (Director's Cut): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y9-RMJ9FH9k
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=We3zFz7yfFU

A makeup video inspired by this video:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AJ5PQSJw-ac

"Twilight World" by Swing Out Sister

Don't be fooled by love songs and lonely hearts, you're living in a twilight world...

I always thought the "Gas Distress Mix" was really fun.  And I love the "Live at the Jazz Cafe" version!  As I mentioned in my  post on 20-Jan-2015 and I still claim that "Live at the Jazz Cafe" is the best live album ever!

YouTube (Vevo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Nl5zBqXc1o
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcCwmSBdKWE
YouTube (Gas Distress): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXeR2Lv2Pbw 
YouTube (Jazz Cafe): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IElrdCGddus
YouTube (12" Remix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pc-8s366VdI
YouTube (Superb): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLR3ZLq4VZc
YouTube (acoustic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NLAyImKKybI
YouTube (Jubilee): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hkOw8rWUYKo

"Take the Long Way Home" by Supertramp

It drives me crazy when I discover that a song like this that I haven't posted until now!  This is definitely a song that I've always related to.  So many times I've taken the long way home...

But I can't find a video on YouTube with the original version.  I've found many by Rodger Hodson of Supertramp.

I like this version by Roger Hodson with vocal by Robert Wilson.  I really, really love the images in the video.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGAeTJC-y6Y

Here are some live versions by Roger Hodson:

YouTube (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmWC5dGVvH4
YouTube (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwaRvALFRcQ

"Criminal" by Fiona Apple

I suppose that it's not so strange that now I understand and know that I'm a girl, I see that I have a deeper understanding of some of these songs...

YouTube (Vevo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FFOzayDpWoI

"Desire" by Meg Myers

Last night was the darkest I've ever felt as Rachel.  The first time I've not liked Rachel.  I saw this band on Alt 94.9 now 101.9 and this dark song came to mind.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR5u9jb0PJE

"Crucify" by Tori Amos

Another song from my iPod that feels very appropriate this morning.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ipCKIxdHTs
YouTube (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkELC2H67rc

"The Fog" by Kate Bush

This song came on my iPod this morning and it is so...  well, like it says in the comments of one of the videos: "A lush, beautiful, atmospheric song".

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RIgK6-tmPao
YouTube (lyrics): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y61qcxLY1OE

"The Snake" by Johnny Rivers

Update 30-July-2020: although it was unthinkable back in 2015, Doland Trump was elected President in 2016.  He has been a horrific nightmare!!  This ad uses the poem / lyrics to the song, Trump IS THE SNAKE!!

YouTube (Trump is the Snake): https://youtube.com/watch?v=yZJEI4TNMro

Original post:

Heard this song for the first time ever this morning when I played a Johnny Rivers album I got at a $1 sale.  Love it!  It's the album shown in the first video below. 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XesDfL7Lxvs
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7QRiKIc9vM
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAjo3xwr9sk
YouTube (live 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tI4F9TzOwV4

"I Want You To Want Me" by Cheap Trick

WJ made me another mix CD and it had a newer version of th8s song.  It was driving me crazy trying to figure out who did it originally.  YouTube to the rescue!

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wyL1NtMVPo

"Somewhere Not Here" by Alpha

The final track on the "Smooth as Chet Too!" CD-R.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JcLexlIqnYc

"Laugh Laugh" by The Beau Brummels

A favorite "one hit wonder" from 1965, hard to believe half a century ago.  I didn't realize Sly Stone (of Sly and the Family Stone) was one of the original members.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fet_jlTHBO0
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ4WE0GviLg
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXblt-PLPzc
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1_GeYgT58d0

"Help Me" by Joni Mitchell

I've been practicing this song and I just love singing it.  Very fun!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOEE-kR-Txg

(Take 04 this morning)

"The Lovecats" by The Cure

Another early "New Wave" song involving "cats" and on of my very favorite songs by The Cure.  I remember giving my therapist a "mix tape" with this song on it.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OylJq6L-Wd0
YouTube (Topic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvU7H4Rc4Xw
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fcW35t2Gtyk
YouTube (Live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDc3vlDB6hc
YouTube (Unplugged): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4jCxP0d5BtI

"Grey Lady of the Sea" by Simon Le Bon

I believe this is the first MP3 I have had.  My friend Robert found this wonderful song.  That had to be like, around 20 years ago.  Back in the days of 68000 Macintoshes, at least that was what we had.  It took them forever to process an MP3, or least it seemed like it.

Happy Birthday Robert!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7a_08yxSy0
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HJQQsL03xls
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U2Ry_lijVtQ

"Cool For Cats" by Squeeze

Hard to believe this song is over 35 years old...

YouTube (Vevo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uJ2cEc_TCH8

"White Lightning" by George Jones

I was originally thinking of posting George Jones version of yesterday's song - "The Race is On" but I came across this other song by Geore Jones that I love.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8E5WWX_40gs
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vIZ9nYRCetM
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WE5pM1HXxlI
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PODFOF8rmSE
YouTube (live 1989): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5JKeNrIdi_k

"The Race Is On" by Jack Jones

A big hit in 1965, I've always thought the lyrics to this song were ingenious...

YouTube (records & cars): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrRcHuUfUo8
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDdV14A_KQI
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2KxGwtQxQIg
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjAhWWF9H3k

"Almost Lucy" by Al Stewart

This yet another song that I haven't posted up until now!  Seriously!?!  I have searched both this blog and my old blog every which way I can think of and it just isn't there.

This has long been my favorite Al Stewart song.  I have always been able to relate to this song.  In looking back I've always related very closely with the woman in stories, movies, music, etc.  Now it makes perfect sense!

It's so cool there is a 45 RPM single with this song!  I'm guessing perhaps a B-side?

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qL0hyGNnPrA
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTzOYmJkzO0
YouTube (45 RPM): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LXAomVp38s
YouTube (live 2010): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0DB_swfMmn0 
YouTube (live 2014): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XIdIy9qOo6s

Updated 5-Apr-2017: added another live version:

YouTube (live 2016): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5G08BtzINY

Updated 6-Apr-2017: added yet another video.  I really like the imagery in this one:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sfqOeR3OSkA

"Is It A Crime" by Sade

I really like the video for this song too...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYz8xs163YU

"Only Happy When It Rains" by Garbage

I'm really getting into these songs where the women seem kinda angry, LOL

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpBFOJ3R0M4

"Don't Speak" by No Doubt

This popped up while I was watching yesterday's video on YouTube, so why not...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR3Vdo5etCQ

"Bitch" by Meredith Brooks

This song popped up on YouTube the other day when I was watching the Melissa Etheridge video.  This is such an awesome song!  I know it's a favorite of SueZQ's too.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ivt_N2Zcts
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qPgWCFOzeA
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ge53QaDpKQ
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MFS0jwT5Abk

"Toxic Girl" by Kings Of Convenience

This song always reminds me of SueZQ, so I thought it would be a good song for today.  Happy Birthday SueZQ!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9UauaXTXUI

"I'm The Only One" by Melissa Etheridge

I was trying to find out what this mystery CD was so I stuck it in the drive on one of my computers, but it didn't identify it and I just left it in and forgot about it.  Some weeks later I accidentally clicked on something and this song started playing.  I was like WTF?  I had no idea why.  It reminded me of this song.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCphbDRkZSo
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uVMS2sCO_sM
YouTube (sexual): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CacLZh1Tq0Y
YouTube (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aDpJRI7CocU
YouTube (live at the White House 2014): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fU33WH_uLZA

"Gimme Little Sign" by Danielle Brisebois

I just *LOVE* this version of this song!  All the better because it's a girl singing it: "...don't lead me on, BOY".  And I love the blue hair and nails in the video! 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tzTeGJf7VTc

"When We Was Fab" by George Harrison

Cool video!  And I certainly remember when they were "fab"...

YouTube (Vevo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AVu6nPTVbBQ

"The Look of Love" by Trijntje Oosterhuis

I happened across this delightful version of this classic a few days ago.  I can't resist sharing it...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-CLN9g2aMrg

"Dockyard on a River" by Shona Laing

I found out this morning that Shona Laing was born in 1955, the same year as me.  That is so cool!!

Unfortunately I can't find "Dockyard on a River" on YouTube :(  It's one of my very favorite Shona Laing songs.  I remember years and years ago I had Andrea on X96 play this on her lunchtime segment.  Hard to believe how many years ago that was...

YouTube (2012 - 40 years of clips): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHisJ8KyoME
YouTube (America - Shaker Run): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71dFDUNmRws

"Life Is Getting Better" by Javier Colon

Even after I took that nasty spill yesterday at the Genderevolution conference (where I literally shredded my pantyhose, my legs and hands).  Today my chest has started to hurt and it is extremely painful to breathe.

But even considering all of that, I have to say my life IS getting better all the time!  My life is so much better since I started living authentically!!  I am SO HAPPY living as a woman!

Indeed "if you want to you can fly"!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8vFQCXP2z8
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Upj4eCPYoYo

"Soul Experience" by Iron Butterfly

Today was the Genderevolution Conference and we had a few glitches, but it was still good.  I took a spill on my way back from Smith's to get some more cream cheese for the bagels.  I hurrying and tripped over a crack in the sidewalk and did a major face plant onto the cement.  It was bleeding pretty well so I spent 2 hours at the InstaCare getting it stitched up.  So, unfortunately, I missed our Keynote address.  But it was still a great experience!

It's awesome finding a live video too.

YouTube (Topic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TKvoMiuLxgU
YouTube (vinyl): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnQDsnrsYA4
YouTube (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXfBUBni90I
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bjc9zYBd7aI
YouTube (live version): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ldJWkD6WHkw
YouTube (live NYC): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubcoXapnTvo

Here is a live (?) video of their greatest hits including In a Gadda Vida:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fJLOlXfyNUE

"Fear of Falling" by Shona Laing

This is an interesting day: the third "Friday the 13th" this year.  I've heard that is unusual  :)

Here's yet another song that I can't believe I haven't posted before... really!?!  How can I have missed this one until now??

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A2uPUc5Gxmo


Wow, this looks interesting! Introducing: YouTube Music: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwj1qFPnhow


I guess I should plug the conference http://genderevolutionutah.org/ that has consumed so much of my time the last few weeks (hence I haven't posted much for the last few weeks)  I think it's going to be awesome!!

"Talk About It" by Boom Crash Opera

I think this is my favorite Boom Crash Opera song.  I invite everyone to the Genderevolution Conference this coming Saturday.  We will be talking about all sorts of Transgender stuff!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWQHyTmivO8

"Riding Along in My Automobile" by Chuck Berry

Came across this video with photos of some classic cars.  I saw the same model of '69 Camaro that I had when I was a kid.  It was the second rarest model, being both a Z28 and a Rally Sport.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1nJC4CXsok
YouTube (Z28+RS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l1nJC4CXsok&t=1m15s

Here is a video transferred from an old 8mm film I put on YouTube a few years ago of drag racing at Bonneville Raceway in Salft Lake City.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr5_NPkiMhE
YouTube (Drew's GTO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr5_NPkiMhE&t=3m43s
YouTube (Dave's Nova): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr5_NPkiMhE&t=4m19s
YouTube (My Buick GS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr5_NPkiMhE&t=4m33s
YouTube (Randy's Camarao): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr5_NPkiMhE&t=5m12s
YouTube (Bob's Camarao): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr5_NPkiMhE&t=5m37s
YouTube (My Buick GS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr5_NPkiMhE&t=6m47s
YouTube (My Corvair): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr5_NPkiMhE&t=7m24s
YouTube (My Corvair): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr5_NPkiMhE&t=7m43s
YouTube (My Buick GS): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wr5_NPkiMhE&t=10m13s

Damn!  I didn't find any shots with my Z28 in them, but it was fun seeing those old cars.

"Rock On" by Def Leppard

I posted the original version of "Rock On" back on 6-Oct-2014 when the Supreme Court made their ruling on same sex marriage.  I happened across this version this morning while searching for something else and I really like it too.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MeDr6SeLZsA

"Smoke" by Natalie Imbruglia

Another song I love by Ms. Imbruglia.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzbjYNUak4I

"Black Velvet" by Alannah Myles

Last week I went into the Black Velvet Boutique (adults only!) and what an awesome store.  Leah and Dawn (the store owners) are just amazing.  We chatted for quite a while.  Everyone there was very helpful and friendly.  I even discovered something about myself that I hadn't even thought about before.  It was a wonderful experience!

Plus it reminded me of this great song, which also has a very sensuous feel to it.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tT4d1LQy4es

Alannah Myles website: http://alannahmyles.com/

"Face of the Moon" by Nicky Holland

I found another song by Nicky Holland's self titled album (see my post from 2-Oct-2011).

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D99MbTGAb7Y

"Everybody's Talkin'" by Harry Nilsson

This is another song that really sticks in my mind as being a big thing when it came out.  It was, of course, used in the "Midnight Cowboy" movie.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=55xQu9eIPIA
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQlmgmR4a4g
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2AzEY6ZqkuE
YouTube (movie): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dz6GzKWiIAs

"Vanity Kills" by ABC

I let vanity get the best of me when I went to tape the Genderevolution Conference spot for the Contact program on KUED and I completely botched it.  Spent my time fooling around with wigs and no time preparing.

YouTube (Vevo): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJOYTZ6kr8M
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6Dg7883uSA
YouTube (Topic): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oqm1zsNarUY

"Running Around Again" by Nicky Holland

Another song I love from one of my favorite albums.  Too bad I can't find more tracks off of this album.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-xwWhWiaZvI

"Poor Side of Town" by Johnny Rivers

Here's one we always play at the Halloween Dances at the Wasatch Mountain Club.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CnxDnVe27cA
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lT8JPJV17E
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BC-l0uqxoZ4
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwbeSgEEe5M

"Gold On The Ceiling" by The Black Keys

Another great song from The Black Keys' "El Camino" album.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yCIDkFI7ew

"Sister" by The Black Keys

Since I bought the vinyl record of this album and it came with a CD copy, I thought I would give the original CD I had to my brother.  I was playing it in the car while I was running around today before I gave it to him and had to play this song over and over...  I love this song!

It just popped into my head that now I'm my brother's sister.  My brother's now have two sisters and my sister has sister... funny to think about.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rte-rerBZe4
YouTube (lyrics): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k6L8v4pA8mw
YouTube (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oG6n3AWIA7c
YouTube (live - vinyl rip): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p38MZUhNmsg

"In Too Deep" by Dead or Alive

My new BFF Carri is dressing up as Pet Burns from Dead or Alive for Halloween.  So I thought I would post this favorite:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KV3POV8L78A
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD_4C46X_rU
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YxjQl5-qHCk


Awesome costume, right?

"Dressed in Black" by Depeche Mode

I dressed as Yeoman Rand for the Halloween party tonight.  But I do really want to put on my LBD (Little Black Dress) one of these days.  Which reminded me of one of my favorite Depeche Mode songs...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uzEZHuMDDY
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1JAwLrQy9k
YouTube (live 2009): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ztj_bit-mA8
YouTube (erotic photos): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n70HfdjQKn0 
YouTube (Dominatrix Black Dub): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9_zK-Dv51-U

"Lone Ranger" by Rachel Platten

I downloaded the "Fight Song" EP and this song was included on it.  I really like it!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7EHeVJ5f1w

"Last One To Be Loved" by Dionne Warwick

Like yesterday's post this song was on the Columbia Record Club Exclusive double record titled "Dionne!".  There were so many great songs on it!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3qJYfbR2UVo
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtWKMiztuqg
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9xJAcVdwRY

"I Smiled Yesterday" by Dionne Warwick

In the last few months I've posted several songs that were on a Columbia Record Club record titled "Dionne!".  (Shown in a video in this post last month.)  This is yet another one.

I have to admit that while looking at some of the photos and videos of Dionne I wondered if she is a transgender woman like myself.  And while looking for these videos some videos saying she "is a man" popped up.  They were obviously posted by wacky people trying to sensationalize it.  (They would be wrong anyway because, like me, even if she was born with some male attributes, she *IS* a woman!!)

And, really, WTF does it matter?!?!?  SHE has a beautiful voice and has delighted millions with her singing!  Why are some people so hung up on what sex you were assigned at birth?

Speaking of which, I heard this *awesome* program on NPR's "Fresh Air" program last week called "Becoming Nicole":

NPR: http://www.npr.org/books/titles/449939030/becoming-nicole-the-transformation-of-an-american-family

It is about how one of a set of identical twins is transgender.  They talked about how scientists have discovered that while your biological sex is assigned 6 weeks into pregnancy, your brain isn't masculinized or feminized until 6 months into the pregnancy.  Usually they match up, but in rare cases, if there are any changes in the womb they might not.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l01THpM5oVs
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJfyiqI55f0
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2b12F5cwKs
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQH5zHqPLBc
YouTube (mono): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hSCOqF4cYGU

"Sunrise Serenade" by Glenn Miller

Another beautiful morning...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o7eg9XiVh8c
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lrpk3Ww8U4I
YouTube (photos): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBPIlhmlMbg
YouTube (photos): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b91xd-ZS4Fg

"Viva La Vida" by Coldplay

Heard this song on the radio tonight, decided I need to post it:

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dvgZkm1xWPE
YouTube (lyrics): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oncmL69ZEJ8

"Lonely Boy" by The Black Keys

Played this song at the Wasatch Mountain Club Halloween Dance tonight and I had to get out and dance myself :)   Such a rockin' song!!

Note: some of the lyrics are wrong in the lyric video :(

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_426RiwST8
YouTube (lyric): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oV5OGh8D-ok
YouTube (remake): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aP0T_9sMUbk

"Teacher" by Jethro Tull

I was thinking this morning that a good word to describe my life is "intense"!   It's like it is stuck at full throttle, which reminded me of the chorus in Jethro Tull's "Locomotive Breath":

Old Charlie stole the handle
And the train, it won't stop going
No way to slow down

I should emphasize that my life is "intense" in a very good way, it's just that sometimes "wow what a ride!".

Anyway, I was going to post it for my song today, but then I found that I already posted it a little over 4 years ago on 13-Oct-2011.  So I thought I would post another of my favorite Jethro Tull songs today.

Interesting that the live version doesn't the flute in the bridge...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoI8meVAySE
YouTube (lyrics): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Esp_hOlFqiM
YouTube (live TV 1970): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjF_v_9nXXM

"Little Black Dress" by Sara Bareilles

Another awesome song by Sara Bareilles!!  I just love this!!  What a beautiful and awesome woman!

YouTube (fan video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQl794lx5LE
YouTube (tour): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8kOyq1zaUvE
YouTube (lyrics): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0z64rwqhnw

"Walkin' Around in a Dream" by Margie Rayburn

Update 22-Feb-2017: modified the YouTube link so it starts the video at 28:28 where this song starts.

I've been thinking how my life is a like a dream and it reminded me of this song.  I can't find the song on YouTube so I guess the only option is the video I made of playing an old reel-to-reel tape.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bvdiHiaNz4&t=28m28s

"Summer Breeze" by Seals & Crofts

Another great song from Seals & Crofts:

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsW8rXPcnM0
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsHuV3Aj1os
YouTube (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pC1K1AYvtAo

"Diamond Girl" by Seals & Crofts

Another great song that applies to Wendy, thank you for all of your support!  You have been amazing, my Diamond Girl.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RC-oP84mRME
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzxz4lbOMS0
YouTube (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i5b65hociXU
YouTube (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vgl2sk391ds

"I Will Always Love You" by Whitney Houston

Happy Birthday Wendy Jean!!  Hard to believe another year has gone by...

I found this cool photo last week.  We have both certainly changed a lot since then!  You are even more beautiful and I have a lot less hair ;)

YouTube (movie): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3JWTaaS7LdU
YouTube (lyrics): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9nPf7w7pDI

"We May Never Pass This Way (Again)" by Seals & Crofts

I saw one of my new friends this afternoon.  It is strange that a single moment can bring both great joy and great sorrow.  I'm extremely happy that, after a tremendous struggle, her and her boys are going home to be near their family.  But also extremely sad that I may never see them again.

This is another song that speaks a great truth!  Just a few of the wonderful lyrics:

All the secrets in the universe

Whisper in our ears

And all the years will come and go,

take us up, always up

...

Like Columbus in the olden days,

We must gather all our courage.

Sail our ships out on the open sea

Cast away all our fears

And all the years will come and go,

take us up, always up

... 

So I wanna laugh, while the laughing is easy

I wanna cry if it makes it worthwhile

I may never pass this way again

That's why I want it with you

'Cause you make me feel like I'm more than a friend

Like I'm the journey,

and you're the journey's end

I love the all the beautiful pictures in this first video:

YouTube (my fav): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3mp4dkm1fQ
YouTube (album cover): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TvyDKkMYEZ0
YouTube (lyrics): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vd6zYQPCgsc

"In My Life" by The Beatles

I was listening to a Jose Feliciano record yesterday and listening to his cover of this song I realized what a great song this is.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-m6Kx0a6QEU
YouTube (lyric): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKQpRgxyyqo

"Green River" by Creedence Clearwater Revival

I was listening to this great song yesterday while I was running at the Dimple Dell fitness center.  I'm, once again, surprised that I haven't posted this song prior to this.  I've always considered this my favorite CCR song.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5V9nK7-OkM

Bonus: saw these funny Best of Craigslist videos:

YouTube (vol 2): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ9tOBfQZYU
YouTube (vol 3): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AAFQ3-1sE48
YouTube (vol 4): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HMPgOnffB1I

"Soft Touch" by Everything But the Girl

This is the last song on EBTG's "Eden" album.  It is interesting because Ben Watt is one singing on it.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3a57mHMJ3MY

"I Must Confess" by Everything But the Girl

I found the song I was trying to remember in my post a few weeks ago.  What a great song this is!

All I could say, as you walked out on me
Is that I hoped you'd remembered your key
Took one last look
Took the phone off the hook
I must confess I agree

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F_zR-F4dirU

"Simply Irresistible" by Robert Palmer

How could I not follow up yesterday's post with the video they are paying homage to?

This song actually has a special meaning for me anyway.  I remember my friend Deane that used to own Recycle Records in Salt Lake City, talking to me about the great line: "She's so fine, there's no telling where the money went".  Ain't that the truth!!!

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrGw_cOgwa8

"Girls Chase Boys" by Ingrid Michaelson

I saw the Homage to Robert Palmer's "Simply Irresistible" video a couple of weeks ago and loved it.  I intended to post it but forgot about it until I heard it on the radio (twice on KBZN 97.9 Now) this weekend.  I love this song and I love the "homage" video.  Pretty HOT!

YouTube (homage): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GBT37_yyzY
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KsvKT8vsgF4

"Lullaby" by The Cure

I always thought it was fun when they performed this song on the Jimmy Page-Robert Plant tour in 1995.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sS6t56U9tBg
YouTube (Page-Plant): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yr_wVkbot5g

"Your Secret's Safe With Me" by Michael Franks

Playing an old cassette (Best of All #137) while cleaning the garage and heard this great song.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ve3vqMg8xhk

"Try" by P!nk

Heard this on the radio this afternoon, I love it!

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTCDVfMz15M

"Devil's Party" by INXS

Another great song from the INXS "Switch" CD.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=17LNMiodysY

"Never Let You Go" by INXS

Note to self: DON'T stand in front of a coffee shop on State Street in a skirt and high heels, some people will get the wrong impression!  And some people don't seem to able to take no for an answer and will chase you all over South Salt Lake...
It actually happened yesterday.  I guess it's all part of the "Total Woman Experience" (TM).  I was actually scared enough that I called 9-1-1.  My guess is that men experience that terror far less often than women do.

Anyway I was thinking about the song "Can't Stop Killing You" by Kirsty MacColl as it depicts that fear pretty well.  However, I already posted it in my previous blog on 4-Nov-2012 (when I was still pretending to be something I'm not: a man).

This song is somewhat related...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S8aCeh5Bdgg

"Gonna Get Over You" by Sara Bareilles

I'm really lovin' Sara Bareilles, here's another song I love and another great video!  I love all the colors that come flying out as she comes dancing down the aisle toward the end.  And the ending where she is making the other customers uncomfortable is hilarious!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OUe3oVlxLSA

Update 29-Nov-2015: I discovered this live version with... well a song that just comes right out and says it (F*ck You)!  Sara, you are so *AWESOME*!!!

YouTube (F*ck You): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jZMQ0OKVO80

"Another Time, Another Place" by Hugo Montenegro

This song pops into my head all of the time... "another time, in another place, I loved her so".

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zX1b5oYHi48

"Greenfields" by The Brothers Four

I was listening to "Walking Backwards Down the Road" by The Brothers Four on my MP3 player today while I was running.  I wanted to post it, but I can't find that particular track on YouTube.  I've always loved this song so I decided to substitute it for today:

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5C0yTQSs1LU

"Love Song" by Sara Bareilles

I didn't know was Sara Bareilles until I was watching "Brave" and clicked on one of the suggested links.  Another great song and video!!  She is so pretty, I love to watch her singing!!

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qi7Yh16dA0w

"How Soon Is Now?" by The Smiths

Wow!  Today is the 4th anniversary of KCQN!  Who'd a thunk?  Anyway, I thought I would post some classic New Wave song to celebrate.  Once again I can't imagine that I haven't posted any songs by The Smiths!?!  I could've sworn I posted at least one, I even have a vague memory of watching a Smiths' video.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnpILIIo9ek

"Stoney End" by Barbra Streisand

In my original post for this date, not only did I misspell her name but it was a duplicate.

So here's another favorite from Ms. Streisand:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hzJZztwQ0C0
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FXsF9zrtDS4
YouTube (live): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkzVcOJ7cwc
YouTube (live audio): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrwCFTZ2qwA

"The Way We Were" by Barbara Streisand

This was my original post for this date, but not only was it a duplicate, I also misspelled her name.  I'm leaving this post in case there are any links to it. 

The new post is here: https://rachels-vital-music.blogspot.com/2015/09/stoney-end-by-barbra-streisand.html

Thinking about this song this morning...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNEcQS4tXgQ

"Everything Is Broken" by Bob Dylan

Some days it just feels like this...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKZ797AIuwA

"Something In The Air" by Thunderclap Newman

I just happened across this great song on YouTube and it's another one that still holds true today: we have got to get it together...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k8zmkzshUvE

"Pennsylvania 6-5000" by Glenn Miller

Another Glenn Miller favorite...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_muFwwTSMs
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F0bVmwwOlLI
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0OUkNOwpXtc

"Justify My Love" by Madonna

This video is just so... FUN ;)   You have to admire Madonna, NOT shy!  I love it!!

 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Np_Y740aReI

"Love Don't Live Here Anymore" by Madonna

Another great song!  Odd, the official video sounds a little different to me...

YouTube (album): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=flTVd5nrgvw
YouTube (video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nE1orzwauEw

"Get Together" byThe Youngbloods

I was listening to 94.1 KDOJ this morning and they played this song.  It has such a great message.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCiLxRCBf40
YouTube (lyrics): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53XyCbIJGKY

"Live to Tell" by Madonna

I might as well post some other of my favorite Madonna songs...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzAO9A9GjgI

"What It Feels Like For A Girl" by Madonna

Update 6-Apr-2017: added pictures of the book covers, changed the link so instead of linking to the book on Amazon, it links to the Wikipedia page for the book.  And... okay, mostly rewrote the whole dammed post :)

From the original post: Last night I started reading a book (Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity) and it clarified something I have been thinking: the reason transgender women are so looked down upon is because we are a threat to masculinity and male privilege:

"In a male-centered gender hierarchy, where it is assumed that men are better than women and that masculinity is better than femininity, there is no greater perceived threat than the existence of trans women, who despite being born male and inheriting male privilege "choose" to be female instead.  By embracing our own femaleness and femininity, we, in a sense, cast a shadow of doubt over the supposed superiority of maleness and masculinity."

---

This is such a great song and video!  It speaks to the same truth:

"Girls can wear jeans and cut their hair short, wear shirts and boots. 'Cause it's OK to be a boy. But for a boy to look like a girl is degrading. 'Cause you think that being a girl is degrading."

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_It_Feels_Like_for_a_Girl

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYwgG2oyUbA

PUSSY CAT Camaro

Note: the video above doesn't contain all the lyrics to the song.  This next one does.  And including the phrase SueZQ really likes:

Strong inside but you don't know it
Good little girls they never show it
When you open up your mouth to speak
Could you be a little weak?"

YouTube (Topic): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wPJbB6ihDQ

My Camaro

Original Post:

Last night I started reading a book (Whipping Girl: A Transsexual Woman on Sexism and the Scapegoating of Femininity) and it clarified something I have been thinking: the reason transgender women are so looked down upon is because we are a threat to masculinity and male privilege:

"In a male-centered gender hierarchy, where it is assumed that men are better than women and that masculinity is better than femininity, there is no greater perceived threat than the existence of trans women, who despite being born male and inheriting male privilege "choose" to be female instead.  By embracing our own femaleness and femininity, we, in a sense, cast a shadow of doubt over the supposed superiority of maleness and masculinity."

I was telling SueZQ about it and she reminded me of this song by Madonna.  I had never seen this video before and I just *LOVE* it!!  Madonna you ROCK!

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYwgG2oyUbA
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wPJbB6ihDQ
  

"Little Lies" - Fleetwood Mac

I realized I have never posted my favorite Fleetwood Mac song... at least with the well known lineup (my other favorite Fleetwood Mac song is here).

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e5HkuhSEnPQ

"Show Me a Smile" by Fleetwood Mac

Here's another song that was on the sticky note on my turntable (see yesterday's post).  I think this is a lesser know Fleetwood Mac song, but it's one of my favorites.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYlJLqnIGRc

"Dark Eyed Cajun Woman" by The Doobie Brothers

I had forgotten about this great song by the Doobies until I was playing my old cassette "favorites" tapes last year.  I wrote a sticky note to post it and stuck it to my turntable and it's been there ever since, LOL!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mz7ylSy221M
YouTube (live 1990): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OF6vl8mP2Ic

"You Only Live Twice" - Nancy Sinatra

This song came on SueZQ's iPhone yesterday and we had to listen to it three times...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UY9kzLL2zD0
YouTube (movie): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hs8uYxTJ530
YouTube (Mad Men): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cYAWPV78PrI

"You Can Do Magic" by America

Another great song by America.  A hit years after their heyday in the 70's.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb8Sa0jp7Pw

"Brave" by Sara Bareilles

This was on one of the CD's WJ gave me and I love it!

Update 17-Sep-2015: I think I can honestly say this was the worst day I've had since I transitioned and even farther back than that.  (It was in no way related to my transition.  I'm happy to say that I've only had one time where I doubted my transition and there were other factors in play that night.)

I'm sure that trying to function, yesterday, on only 2 hours of sleep didn't help.  But the main things I was doubting myself about were: in the days prior I opened up and told some things to some people who are most dear to me.  In the one case it was over something I should have dealt with 17-18 years ago.  Instead, back then, I was scared I might hurt somebody's feelings.

I came to the realization a few days ago, that if I had woman up'd all those years ago (okay, it would have been "man up" then...  no, wait, I was right the first time, I was always a woman I just didn't know it then.  :)  Actually, I could go as far as to say it very likely would have been better had I been my true self back then.  I am absolutely certain I am much stronger now and far more brave).

Anyway,  I see now that if I hadn't been afraid all those years ago, I could have taken steps to make things better.  Now almost 20 years have passed and so much water has gone under the bridge, it is hard to tell how much can be done.   I'm certain that some damage can never be undone.

This morning, after a few hours of sleep, I realized that this song was absolutely perfect for me in this situation:

You can be amazing
You can turn a phrase into a weapon or a drug
You can be the outcast
Or be the backlash of somebody's lack of love
Or you can start speaking up

Nothing's going to hurt you the way that words do
When they settle 'neath your skin
Kept on the inside and no sunlight
Sometimes a shadow wins

But I wonder what would happen if you...
Say what you wanna say
And let the words fall out, honestly
I wanna see you be brave...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QUQsqBqxoR4
YouTube (live - bully version): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nXMGhiy7S4s

"Frost And Fire" by Everything But The Girl

There were so many good songs on EBTG's "Eden" album.  There is some vague lyrics in my head from one of the songs, but since I only have the self-titled "Everything But the Girl" album handy I can't figure out which track it is.  But this is a great song too... "we're as unalike as frost and fire"...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kvfBwuslBY
YouTube (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pJjjvEf9-pU

"Each and Every One" by Everything But the Girl

This song was the first track on both the "Eden" (on Blanco y Negro records) and the self-titled "Everything But the Girl" (on Sire records) albums.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHppIFO2gaU
YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fgESYQ5iPtI

"Careless" by Everything But The Girl

Another favorite from the "Baby, the Stars Shine Bright" album.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lGt4A305JLc

"Come On Home" - Everything But The Girl

This is the first cut on the "Baby, the Stars Shine Bright" album.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=akzc5xuCSvg

"Don't Leave Me Behind" - Everything But The Girl

This the first song by EBTG I ever heard, clear back on KCGL.  Hard to believe that was around 30 years ago!  How time flies...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZZx7v41T_s

"Lovesong" by The Cure

Another appropriate song from the KJQ days...

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXCKLJGLENs

"Old Friends" by Everything But The Girl

Photos taken when SueZQ and I were in San Francisco in 1999

Update 26-Dec-2018: added photos above.

I was playing an old CD-R in the car yesterday, this song came on and I thought it would be the perfect song for today.  I remember when it came out that a rumor went around that EBTG was breaking up and this song was an announcement.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZuWjOa5zrY

"Shall I Tell Her" by Dionne Warwick

The last several Dionne Warwick songs I've posted, I heard first on a Columbia Record Club record titled "Dionne!".  I first mentioned it in this post last month.  The first video I've posted for this song has that album cover in the video.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugUA4s1idkU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPxDqK1YTfs
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjiC9rNEu0c

"This Empty Place" by Dionne Warwick

Like yesterday's post this is another track from that Columbia Record Club album that I mentioned a few weeks ago

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDFXv2iG0E0
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z1LK-ygFQrU
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7XZUzuESA4
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TFFmGCO56iU

"Make The Music Play" by Dionne Warwick

Another track from that Columbia Record Club album that I mentioned a few weeks ago.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yhkUcula9z0
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QOY-TlTaxI
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ne6ufuoIkkU

"Love Comes Quickly" by Pet Shop Boys

Another favorite from the Pet Shop Boys:

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QHaA1beOwrY

"Long Cool Woman (In A Black Dress)" by The Hollies

Might as well roll with the flow... this popped up whiled I was watching the videos yesterday.  I had no idea what the lyrics were to this song until I watched the video.  They are so fun!

I could be a long cool woman... I will have to get a black dress!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0LTRPMpOVM
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1l0xpkk0yaQ
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lP94PlEtsEQ

"Heard It in a Love Song" by The Marshall Tucker Band

This popped up on YouTube when I was watching "Mr. Bojangles" the other day.  One of those songs I enjoy listening to, but I don't like the topic: a drifter running out on a woman...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDDYemcXnWo
YouTube (single):: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkOsccnyFWs
YouTube (album): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiLUTWcLCgU
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nozuz8LH26w
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f97zgPojdrY

"Try" by Colbie Caillat

WJ emailed me a link to this song and I love it!  Made me cry.  I love the video too, everybody in it is so beautiful!!

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXoZLPSw8U8

"One Tin Soldier" by The Original Caste

Greed... sigh.  Now I'm thinking about how the greedy bastards on Wall Street threw us, the 99%, under the bus!

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cTBx-hHf4BE

"Chamber of Hellos" by Wire Train

Heard this on KCQN today.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw08G9oAB5k
YouTube (live TV): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQkeDszk8uM
YouTube (extended): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2wVN__taZH4
YouTube (remix): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn89Ad3nGnw

"Mr. Bojangles" by Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

I remember how much I loved this song when it came out.  I played the shit out of that 45 RPM single.  The 45 has a really fun prologue.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DTqDogkRfk
YouTube (45 RPM): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjKNMb36SKY
YouTube (lyrics): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-LVXR6rjXs
YouTube (live 1990): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j3YMyW0SqmU
YouTube (live 2005): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKKYKGxHdyU

"Bring Me To Life" by Evanescence

It's even hard to believe that it's been 12 years since this song came out.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3YxaaGgTQYM

"West End Girls" by Pet Shop Boys

Another song I can't believe I haven't posted before.  This is one of the seminal New Wave songs I remember from KCGL.  It's so hard to believe this was 30 years ago...

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3j2NYZ8FKs

"Love Me Like You Mean It" by Kelsea Ballerini

One more from the mix CD-R Wendy gave me.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2r6N2JQQwg0

"I Don't Dance" by Lee Brice

Yet another song from the Mix CD-R that Wendy made me.

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBEBbgQEJy4

"Can't Find My Way Home" by Alana Davis

There was a link to this song from yesterday's song and I was curious if it was the same as the song of the same name by the band Torch Song that I posted on 12-June-2012 and it is.

Update: 18-June-2016:  unfortunately this appears to have disappeared off of YouTube, I can't seem to find it anywhere.  Turns out this is a much older song than I thought.  I've found some other versions of it:

YouTube (Blind Faith): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Mmu2yWtVOc
YouTube (Blind Faith): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-a2o5ykaPwc
YouTube (Bonnie Raitt 1971): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OMwxdFZMbj4
YouTube (Eric Clapton ft. Yvonne Elliman 1975): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f56yXuyNtGw
YouTube (Joe Cocker 1996): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDkZlCoJ4RI

There are many more.  Here is a play list of several:

YouTube (list): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k7WXkqIQO3k&list=PLrH6KRhYKPh0NBWraCwmmrt3XgemamJcI

"32 Flavors" - Alana Davis

An incredible song by Alana Davis, originally written and performed by Ani DeFranco.  This song has such great lyrics, some of my favorites:

"Cause someday you're gonna get hungry
And eat all of the words you just said"

"I'd never try to give my life meaning by demeaning you"

Oh hell, all of the lyrics are genius!  I think all the time "I am what I am".

Also let me send out a huge thanks to my BFF Stefanie for hooking me up with this CD in the first place along with so many others.  We have shared so much great music over the years.  Crazy to think it all started in the Sunshine Center laundromat some 20+ years ago.  Thank you for being an amazing, wonderful, incredible part of my life ever since.  XOXOXOXO

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TEfbL53jhN4
YouTube (lyrics): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWNsVa0KacI

"Overnight Sensation" by David Gates

I did my nails for the Color Run yesterday

Update 15-Jan-2019: added above photo from that day.

This song popped into my head this morning...

YouTube (lyrics): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6JtQxVaL0U