Exquisite version of the song. Like the abbreviated concept, too. Maybe make the format more interactive by asking the question “La Vie En Rose” by Armstrong was the answer to? I think about the one-song-as-sustenance question a lot and have never varied my answer:
Great, cool, as all of Ray’s are. But for this little kid, hearing the dangerous, magnificent, haunting fusion of Country, Jazz, Blues occupied the exclusive territory of dreams. Sixty years now.
Great choice, and a joy to wake up to. It reminded me of when I was guest DJ on WBGO for an hour (birthday present from my wife in 2002). I was on with Michael Bourne and I spent three weeks putting together a play list that my music critic friends wouldn't think was lame and basic. One tune: Armstrong and Etta duet, "They Can't Take That Away From Me." The Gershwins, what could be bad? Love this idea, Greg.
The immortal Pops. I like it! Thanks.
How can we measure the genius and contributions of Louis and his colleagues? What a contribution to the human experience!
Merci de nous avoir apporté Louis et La Vie en Rose.
This song is as iconic as What a Wonderful World. I'd take both to a desert island with me.
Perfect!
I think my dog Phineas appreciates Satchmo too: https://youtu.be/lzvITpc2Lbs
Fabulous.
Thank you for this selection! I will listen to it again and again because ....
Loved every minute of it.
I had never heard this before. It's definitely worth saving.
Thanks for the song. I look forward to enjoying the new format.
Nice! Thanks.
Wonderful! look forward to finding music I may have missed or forgotten. Thanks for all you do and have a great holiday season!
Thanks for this, Greg. Tracy and I just played it and swooned.
My first experience of the English version. Great pick to kick off the new feature!
Exquisite version of the song. Like the abbreviated concept, too. Maybe make the format more interactive by asking the question “La Vie En Rose” by Armstrong was the answer to? I think about the one-song-as-sustenance question a lot and have never varied my answer:
https://youtu.be/a8o4os6Um6g
Good choice but for me from Ray would be "Come Rain or Come Shine."
Great, cool, as all of Ray’s are. But for this little kid, hearing the dangerous, magnificent, haunting fusion of Country, Jazz, Blues occupied the exclusive territory of dreams. Sixty years now.
Great choice, and a joy to wake up to. It reminded me of when I was guest DJ on WBGO for an hour (birthday present from my wife in 2002). I was on with Michael Bourne and I spent three weeks putting together a play list that my music critic friends wouldn't think was lame and basic. One tune: Armstrong and Etta duet, "They Can't Take That Away From Me." The Gershwins, what could be bad? Love this idea, Greg.