Sixteen Tons was written by Merle Travis, the son of a Kentucky coal miner, in 1947. It stands as a compelling tribute to those who dig this bitter earth.
Merle Travis
Original Recording - 1947
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Monday, May 4, 2015
They say it's spring, so it's time to Blossom, Dearie
Blossom Dearie (1924-2009) was an American jazz singer and interpreter most distinguished by her light, girlish voice of which the critic, Whitney Balliet wrote, "would scarcely reach the second story of a doll house." Her music was light, gentle and caressing, but also intimate, sophisticated and elegant and filled with delightful idiosyncratic humor.
Her sound is perfect company for any occasion, including this fine spring day.
Cleo Laine Can Soar Forever
On a Clear Day You Can See Forever
In this performance from the mid-1980's Dame Cleo Laine shows Mariah Carey and every other high flying song bird what it is to sing a very, very high note (I believe it is a G above high C), while maintaining complete artistic integrity. In other words, this is more than simple show off talent run amok.
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