Tuesday Tunes: A Fine Frenzy "Almost Lover"

Today's song is slower, more melancholic and a tad angsty, about of a love gone wrong. It's written and performed by songwriter Alison Sudol, who is the lead singer of A Fine Frenzy.The lyrics are shared below because they themselves are beautiful and perfect for this cloudy, winter's day. Enjoy!

Alison Sudol, lead singer of A Fine Frenzy

                                                      Listen to this song on Youtube!

 

                                         Almost Lover by A Fine Frenzy

                                          Your fingertips across my skin
                                          The palm trees swaying in the wind, images
                                          You sang me Spanish lullabies
                                          The sweetest sadness in your eyes, clever trick

                                          Well, I'd never want to see you unhappy
                                           I thought you'd want the same for me

                                         Goodbye, my almost lover
                                         Goodbye, my hopeless dream
                                          I'm trying not to think about you
                                          Can't you just let me be?

                                          So long, my luckless romance
                                          My back is turned on you
                                          Should've known you'd bring me heartache
                                          Almost lovers always do

                                         We walked along a crowded street
                                         You took my hand and danced with me in the shade
                                         And when you left you kissed my lips
                                         You told me you would never ever forget these images, no

                                         Well, I'd never want to see you unhappy
                                          I thought you'd want the same for me

                                          Goodbye, my almost lover
                                          Goodbye, my hopeless dream
                                          I'm trying not to think about you
                                          Can't you just let me be?

                                          So long, my luckless romance
                                          My back is turned on you
                                          Should've known you'd bring me heartache
                                          Almost lovers always do

                                         I cannot go to the ocean
                                         I cannot try the streets at night
                                         I cannot wake up in the morning
                                        Without you on my mind

                                        So you're gone and I'm haunted
                                        And I bet you are just fine

                                        Did I make it that easy to walk
                                        Right in and out of my life?

                                       Goodbye, my almost lover
                                       Goodbye, my hopeless dream
                                       I'm trying not to think about you
                                      Why can't you just let me be?

                                       So long, my luckless romance
                                       My back is turned on you
                                       Should've known you'd bring me heartache
                                       Almost lovers always do

                     

                                                       

Tuesday Tunes: The Head and the Heart "Ghosts"

I'm happy to finally be getting back to my weekly song post. This group, The Head and the Heart, is a favorite of mine. Formed in Seattle, they have a gritty, hypnotic tone and I'd suggest that if you like this song, you check out some of their others like "Lost in My Mind," "Let's Be Still," or "Shake." They definitely fall under the "Indie" category, and seem to embrace the plaid shirts, full beards, and unique photoshoots that have come to designate Hipster-ness. The link to this song is provided below. Enjoy!

The Head and the Heart

 

 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=un0TPoOpcDw

Anna Ternheim: The Longer the Waiting

So, I realized I missed my usual Tuesday post of a song that I like. So, here is one from a Swedish singer and songwriter from Stockholm, Sweden named Anna Ternheim. She has a very soothing, melodic voice that will bring on a wave of nostalgia. I love her harmony in this particular song. Enjoy!
P.S.- This is for a certain ginger boyfriend of mine whom I haven't seen for a month and who is currently a bazzillion miles away in the Dominican Republic, but who will be back with me soon. I miss you.

Anna Ternheim

Tuesday Tunes: Jake Bugg- "Simple as This"

It's time for another song and I'm really in love with this one. It has a great old-time feel to it, almost Jim Croce-ish. The neat thing is that Jake Bugg, the singer, is only a year older than myself. He hails from the UK and has a seriously feel-good voice that you won't help but get hooked on. Hope you enjoy!

Tuesdays are for Music: The Vespers

I love music. Not just one kind either, like country, or jazz. I actually listen to country and jazz and folk and indie and rock and classical and well, you get the point. One thing I'd like to do on this blog is to share my love of music. Because who doesn't want something new for their ears to explore, right? So, every Tuesday check back here for a song to make your Tuesday a bit more interesting. It might be something you already know, or it may be something entirely new to you. Take it or leave it, it'll be here. I don't know about you, but sometimes I need to hear The Talking Heads, but other times its a "Hips-Don't- Lie" kind of a day and I'll be dancing to Shakira in my bedroom, pretending I know how to move my hips. Either way, I'll post some music on Tuesdays for your listening pleasure.
     This song, "Footprints in the Snow," is one that I only recently discovered, but fell in love with because of its haunting sound. The band is called The Vespers and is made up of two brothers from Tennessee and a set of sisters (unrelated to the guys).

They have a very cool folk sound, great harmony and unique lyrics, which is always refreshing (cough, cough, Ariana Grande).So give it a listen and, if you want, tell me what you think in the comment section below. Happy Tuesday!