Not Guilty Just Pleasure - You Don't Wanna Hear It

Good news everyone (yes, as I typed that I heard Professor Farnsworth's voice in my head), Ron Sexsmith has a new record coming out in April. The album will be called Hermitage and the first single, "You Don't Wanna Hear It" was released last week.

First of all, I love Ron Sexsmith. His lyrics are always thoughtful and clever and he tweets the funnest puns around (seriously, if you're not following him on twitter, you really should!!). He'll be touring Canada later this year so if you're lucky enough to be close to where he's playing, check him out. His live shows are pretty great.

As I mentioned last week, so far, 2020 is turning out to be an excellent year for music. If things are this exciting in January, I can't imagine how I'll be feeling by July.

Happy Friday kiddoes, enjoy some wonderful new Ron music xo

say you've got a wounded heart

not dealing is the easy part

so you don't

you don't wanna listen now

CanCon Thursday - Strawberry Blonde

When I paused to think about how long exactly it was that I've been a fan of Ron Sexsmith, the first thing that went through my head was "a pretty long time." More specifically than that, it's well over 20 years.  Personally, I think he's a genius.  His writing is remarkable and he's a true Canadian legend.

Admittedly, over the years, I've only had a couple of opportunities to see him perform.  He's a terrific live performer, his records are wonderful and if you're not already familiar with him, I suggest that you jump in deep, with both feet, into his catalogue and be prepared to fall in love.

For CanCon Thursday, I'm going to share with you a video from the 1990's for the lovely "Strawberry Blonde."  Enjoy kiddies xo

Because It's Tuesday - Week of July 10

A couple of years ago at Christmastime, I was listening to CBC Radio in the morning and heard a song called "Christmas on the Beach" by Barbra Lica.  I was not familiar with her at the time but I really liked her Christmas song and checked her out.  She's a pixie-ish Toronto singer.  I got to know some of her non-Christmas music and was quite impressed.

Now, about today's cover.  It's a Ron Sexsmith song.  He is, without a doubt, one of my all time favourite singer-songwriters.  Barbra Lica recorded a version of his beautiful, "Secret Heart" for her "I'm Still Learning" album.  I'm sharing it with you today.  I hope you enjoy it.  It's a little bouncier than Ron's version, it's quite different actually.  Let me know what you think... xo