Van Morrison: “Precious Time” (1999)
Van channels his 70’s self to make a really depressing subject sound really cheerful.
Songs You May Have Missed #133
23 Jun 2012 Leave a comment
in Songs You May Have Missed Tags: precious time, van morrison
Glen Campbell Looks Back on Life and Career in ‘A Better Place’
20 Jun 2012 2 Comments
(reprinted from Rolling Stone)
Country icon Glen Campbell was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease last year, and in this touching new video for “A Better Place,” Campbell revisits his life and career, sitting down with Josh Homme to flip through a book of memories as he says farewell. Campbell reflects on his childhood, the start of his music career and his later life as he performs the song in interspersed cuts. Campbell shares a personal message at the video’s end to his wife, Kimberley, and to his fans.
“Ghost on the Canvas is the last studio record of new songs I ever plan to make,” reads the statement. “Now it’s just time to close that book.”
Perpetuum Jazzile: Africa
20 Jun 2012 Leave a comment
A recent posting of a performance of this same song reminded me of this one I’d come across a year or so ago. I’m posting for all those who missed it when it was new.
