Cancon Thursday - Chinatown

So far, the only thing August is inspiring me to do is sleep more.

Well, it's suggesting that I sleep more but I've done really done that.  Instead, I'm getting up at my regular time but am wishing that I could pull the sheet up over my head and sleep just a little bit longer. So, for today anyway, some extra strong coffee is in order.

As today is Thursday, I'm once again going to be sharing a Canadian tune with you.  I have it in my head that I have shared this one before but I cannot find a post (honestly though, I only looked very quickly).  If I have shared it before and you're already bored of it, I'm sorry (not sorry) about that but I love this song.  In particular, I love this performance from the 2011 Pitchfork Music Festival.

From the 2011 album, Kaputt, I'm sharing Destroyer's "Chinatown" with you today.  For me, this is one of those songs which can be listened to on repeat, almost endlessly.  It's a bit poppy and a little jazzy and it's sweet. I urge you to check it out and see if it catches your ear the way it did mine, it really is fun to listen to on repeat.

Hope you enjoy it kiddos xo

You can’t believe
Though I’m sure somebody’s said it before:
I know you and I know the score
I can’t walk away, you can’t walk away

Way Back Wednesday - Finally

Boy the mid-week arrives quickly during a short week huh?

It's Way Back Wednesday so I'm sharing an older song with you all today.  By older, generally I stick to songs which are at least 20 years old.  The older I get, the less "20 years old" seems old but in terms of music, I suppose that's a good way to measure it.

Today's song was a big hit in the early 1990's.  Looking back at it now, watching the video and listening to it, it's hard to believe that CeCe Peniston was only 21 when today's song was recorded. Perhaps it's hard to believe because she looks a lot older than 21 in the video.  In photos and interviews from the time, she looks her age but that video... yikes.  Speaking of which, it seemed like for a while, you couldn't turn the TV on without seeing the video for "Finally" and you could certainly hear the song everywhere.

Recently, I've been listening to a lot of Lizzo and I certainly heard the influence of "Finally" in her song "Juice" (all of those ya-ya's).  It inspired me to give "Finally" another listen and I'm glad I did.

Also, if you're a fan of the film, "The Adventures of Priscilla Queen of the Desert" (I'm a HUGE fan!!) you'll remember an awesome montage scene featuring today's song (see below for a clip)!!


So, today's Way Back Wednesday song is CeCe Peniston's "Finally" - enjoy it kiddos xo

Finally you've come along
The way I feel about you it just can't be wrong
If you only knew the way I feel about you
I just can't describe it, oh no no

Because It's Tuesday - week of August 6

Happy Tuesday after a long weekend.  Did you all have a good time? Maybe take it easy a bit? Actually relax for once?  Hope so, that's what summer long weekends are all about.

So, once again it's Tuesday and I'm sharing a cover with you today.

The Beatles have been covered time and time again.  You can always find an interesting and really good cover of one of their songs if you really look.  I'm not talking about Elvis Presley covering "Hey Jude" either because sadly, that is neither interesting nor good.

Today I'm sharing a Beatles cover with you by The Headcoatees. "Run For Your Life" was recorded for Rubber Soul and apparently, according to a 1973 interview, was John Lennon's "least favourite Beatles song" and he later stated that he'd regretted writing it.  I think though, if he heard this version of it, he might change his mind.  Enjoy xo

Not Guilty Just Pleasure - Come and Get Your Love

Today's song was a hit when I was a kid but I only vaguely remember it.  In fact, the first time I remember really noticing it was a few years ago when I heard it during the opening sequence on Bill Burr's "F is for Family" on Netflix (SO funny if you like family sitcoms - it's animated - sort of like "Wait 'Til Your Father Gets Home" but with swears).

For Not Guilty Just Pleasure Friday, I'm talking about Redbone's 1974 insanely catchy and funky hit "Come and Get Your Love."  Redbone (no relation I think to the late great Leon Redbone) is a Native American rock band who formed in 1969 and are still playing, 50 years later. I really like this live version of the song from "Burt Sugarman's Midnight Special."

We're sitting on the edge of a long weekend right now so I'll keep this brief.  I would suggest though that you listen to this in your car this weekend, loudly, with the windows down.  It's got that kind of very cool vibe about it.  Whatever and wherever you end up this weekend, stay safe and have so much fun xo

Cancon Thursday - California

Boy but I love me some music by Rufus Wainwright.  Today's Cancon song is California by Mr Wainwright. It's from his second album, 2001's wonderful "Poses."

I've always thought that the video for California was great and love love love this song. It makes reference to two of my favourite female icons from the 70's (Bea Arthur and Rhoda) for a start.  The video is adorable, Rufus is singing his song in a karaoke style and on the monitor/TV, along with the song lyrics, are Rufus and his wonderful sister Martha, in black and white and I'm guessing 30's or 40's clothes. 

For years now I've been a fan of Rufus Wainwright but have never had an opportunity to see him perform.  He's going to be in Kingston next month at the Grand Theatre (tickets went on sale this week) and I'll be in the front row for the show.  To say that I'm excited about it would be a huge understatement.  It's him, solo with a piano.  What more could you want?

Hope you enjoy this sweet, funny video.  Happy Thursday kittens xo

Ain't it a shame
That all the world can't enjoy your mad traditions
Ain't it a shame that all the world
Don't got keys to their own ignitions
Life is the longest death in California