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Showing posts with label music monday. Show all posts
Showing posts with label music monday. Show all posts
Music Monday: Father and Daughter
25.7.11
When I heard the sad news of Amy Winehouse's death the report mentioned that her father Mitch Winehouse heard the news when he landed in New York where he was meant to be making his debut at The Blue Note. I didn't follow her life closely, but I enjoyed her two albums very much and remembered hearing that her dad was a cabbie in London. Turns out he worked as a cab driver to support his family, putting his dreams of being a singer on the back burner. It's obvious when you listen to Amy's catalogue that she had not just an appreciation for, but an innate understanding of soul, R&B and jazz. Seems to me that Mitch did a wonderful job instilling a love of music in his daughter.
Her success allowed her to help her dad get another shot at his dream and he has released what I think is a very pleasant collection of standards. It's obvious that Mitch has listened to a lot of Sinatra and that unlike his talented and troubled daughter who brought something completely new to the table, he is happy simply recreating and paying tribute to the music he loves.
I found this video of him live at Ronnie Scott's quite enjoyable. I hope he's able to get through his tragic loss and have the career he's always wanted. I'm sure there are people who will say he is simply riding on Amy's coattails, but I can't help but think that she'd be nothing but pleased for any success he might find in the future.
Here's my favourite track of Amy's from Back to Black. Her effortlessness and authenticity are almost shocking. It's a crying shame that her death wasn't.
Her success allowed her to help her dad get another shot at his dream and he has released what I think is a very pleasant collection of standards. It's obvious that Mitch has listened to a lot of Sinatra and that unlike his talented and troubled daughter who brought something completely new to the table, he is happy simply recreating and paying tribute to the music he loves.
I found this video of him live at Ronnie Scott's quite enjoyable. I hope he's able to get through his tragic loss and have the career he's always wanted. I'm sure there are people who will say he is simply riding on Amy's coattails, but I can't help but think that she'd be nothing but pleased for any success he might find in the future.
Here's my favourite track of Amy's from Back to Black. Her effortlessness and authenticity are almost shocking. It's a crying shame that her death wasn't.
Music Monday - Judy Garland Christmas Special "Twofer"
13.12.10
Only the best, that's all. Things I love about Christmas: Jack Jones is so sweet and Melvin is such a bitch. I love a bitch. Especially a christmas bitch. Oh, Melvin.
Music Monday: Fred Astaire - The Half Of It Dearie Blues
22.11.10
Fred Astaire, vocals and tap. Composer George Gershwin, piano and heckling. This might be my all time favourite recording of anything, ever.
Music Monday: John Legend and The Roots - I Can't Write Left Handed
15.11.10
Wonderful cover of the Bill Withers tune from the great new album Wake Up, which I can't stop listening to, by the way. The cinematography is great on this video too. Just quality all around. Check it out.
Music Monday: Dave Frishberg - Van Lingo Mungo
8.11.10
Because I'm missing the post season. And February is a long way off. Also, any week started off with some Frishberg is just better.
Music Monday: Jill Scott - My Petition
6.9.10
Sure, Jill Scott has an amazing instrument, but really what is more impressive are her writing chops. This woman is a poet.
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