24 April 2010 0 Comments

114/365 Songs: Up on the roof – Carly Simon

114/365 Songs: Up on the roof – Carly Simon

Today’s song is Up on the roof, written by Carly Simon and Gerry Goffin. It was first recorded by the Drifters in 1962, and later by various artists including James Taylor, Little Eva and Carly Simon herself. Hope you enjoy today’s performance!
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6 April 2010 0 Comments

96/365 Songs: In the wee small hours of the morning – Frank Sinatra

96/365 Songs: In the wee small hours of the morning – Frank Sinatra

… and it almost is the wee small hours of the morning by the time I’ve got round to publishing this today! This song dates from 1955 and was first recorded by Frank Sinatra, but has since been covered by various artists including Jamie Cullum, Nanci Griffith and Barbara Streisand. I think the version I [...]

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