Category Archives: Music for a Sunday

Music for a Sunday: Johnny Clegg, RIP

Back in the early 1980s, a video cracked the CHUM 30 chart that was unlike all the rest of the pop parade of the day. It featured strong Zulu chants, references to Olduvai Gorge and Phelamanga (“the place where the … Continue reading

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Music for a Sunday: João Gilberto, RIP

In memory of the great bossanovista, who left us yesterday at age 88: There are so many of his compositions I could have picked, but this one pretty much sums up his musical philosophy. The female singer is his first … Continue reading

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Music for a Sunday: Here it comes…

This is for real.

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Music for a Sunday: Eye of the dog (but don’t let it bite you)

Don’t try turning tables instead.

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Music for a Sunday: We walk around in circles…

…all to the tune of this very simple melody: Uh-oh!

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Music for a Sunday: Write across my name…

…remember me with rage: RIP, Mark Hollis. Such a shame to lose you so soon.

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Music for a Sunday: Who said the truth would set you free?

Just you wait and see…

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Music for a Sunday: Sailing through the ether

That window’s kind of wet with rain right now, but we can always hope for greater clarity in song…

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Music for a Sunday: One for me and my computer

Yes, this is totally goofy and cheesy. But I love having my ‘pute back. And I have to admit I get a kick out of the Wizard of Oz theme of this video and how they played with it…even if … Continue reading

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Music for a Sunday: Daddy’s ghost behind you…

One for the time of year when the creek overflows the yard…

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