I guess Brokeback got me good, because I still hear songs that make me think about Jack and Ennis. Here's the latest two, which I humbly suggest as additions to BbM Radio.
1. Falling Slowly - Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova, from the “Once” soundtrack:
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkFB8f8bzbY[/youtube]
I didn't pay much attention to this one until I recently read an article on Oscar-nominated songs. I downloaded it and loved it. The guy's voice reminds me of Cat Stevens'. The lyrics remind me of Jack and Ennis getting to know each other on the mountain:
I don't know you
But I want you
All the more for that
Words fall through me
And always fool me
And I can't react
And games that never amount
To more than they're meant
Will play themselves out
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you have a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly, eyes that know me
And I can't go back
Moods that take me and erase me
And I'm painted black
You have suffered enough
And warred with yourself
It's time that you won
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Take this sinking boat and point it home
We've still got time
Raise your hopeful voice you had a choice
You've made it now
Falling slowly sing your melody
I'll sing along
2. I'd Rather Be Blue – Fanny Brice
[youtube=425,350]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WD4qc7C29OE[/youtube]
I've been listening to some old Fanny tunes lately, and this is by far my favorite. It's a cute little ditty. The video is creepy, but it's the only one I could find with the full version of the song. I looked like the thing in the video the next morning after going out drinking with Karen and Rich last month.
The song's style may not be a perfect fit for the station, but I think it's sentiments are -- at least in the first part. Shoot, I wouldn't think playing this song on the station would be any more incongruous than playing Blue Oyster Cult or Coldplay, but that may just be me.
Here I am
There you'll be
Miles and miles
Away from me
I can't see
The good in goodbye
Still
Best of friends
Have to part
Don't lose sleep
And don't lose heart
You know me
So, baby, don't cry
I'd rather be blue thinking of you
I'd rather be blue over you
Than be happy with somebody else
I can't live without cha, oucha
For you I'm strong
I'm crazy about cha, oucha macoucha
Don't stay too long
I need a little ah, little ooh, little oh
And I'm knocking on wood
Honey, hurry up, hurry up, hurry up
It's so hard to be good
I'd rather be blue thinking of you
I'd rather be blue over you
Than be happy with somebody else
Will I be good?
Will I be bad?
Don't be a fool, you fool
My little flat
I'm turning that
Into a Sunday school
While you're away
I'm here to say
There'll be no iceman there
Singing the blues
I'm gonna use
Nothing but Frigidaire
Still
I'd rather be blue thinking of you
I'd rather be blue over you
Than be happy with somebody else