Monday, November 15, 2010





Last week while enjoying a bowl of spaghetti with gravy and a nice bottle of Bordeaux background music was in order, and who else but Frank? Hoping to hear "My Way," and "Strangers in the Night," my dinner was abruptly interrupted by - Christmas music. Now, don't get me wrong, I love Christmas music. And Christmas time. And Christmas trees. And Christmas shopping. It's the most wonderful time of the year. As I listened to "although it's been said many times, many ways..." in Mr. Sinatra's enchanting voice, I began getting excited and that excitement led to an empty bottle of wine. The truth is, I'm not really ready for Christmas yet.

It's amazing what music can do to you. Music evokes so much emotion. Memories. Feelings. Nostalgia. Happiness. Music has gotten me through some tough times. It's also made the good times better. Sometimes music choice depends on my mood, and other times my mood depends on the music. I could go on and on, but instead, I am going to list some of my all time favorite albums - those that were significant in my life (in no particular order).

Nirvana - Unplugged

Jack Johnson - Brushfire Fairytales

Alanis Morissette - Jagged Little Pill

Radiohead - Ok Computer


Days of the New - Red

Frank Sinatra - The Very Good Years

Oasis - (What's the Story) Morning Glory?

Radiohead - In Rainbows

Madonna - Ray of Light

Metallica - The Black Album

Ben Harper - Both Sides of the Gun

Michael Jackson - Dangerous

These days I am enthralled by the following - but not yet ready to add them to the forever list.

Muse - The Resistance

Mumford & Sons - Sigh No More

I love British Bands. These days my favorite bands are all British - Radiohead, Muse, Mumford & Sons, Coldplay, James, The Beatles. I guess these bands should be the best since the British invented music. They also invented Christmas.

I'm now waiting until after Thanksgiving for Christmas tunes, but I have to admit, I may start decorating this week - which reminds me that I need to buy some decorations, and a tree, and some ornaments...and did I mention I'm hosting Christmas this year? And I've got to plan a Thanksgiving menu, and buy food...and then I better start my shopping...Frank was right last week, it's time for mistletoe and holly.

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