Nice and easy does it
Feb 15, 2010
After a tough couple of weeks at work this is the sort of thing I like to wind down with, a record of almost heart-stopping loveliness.
Download: Love and Affection – Joan Armatrading (mp3)
What’s it all about?
The sentimental musings of an ageing expat in words, music, and pictures. Mp3 files are up for a limited time so drink them while they're hot.
Contact me: lee at londonlee dot com
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Weird. I've been playing that a lot lately too. As Tom Waits says, you musta been reading my mail.
I didn't like it. Besides, the gent in the photo has everything he needs without earbuds.
The name of my blog, http://drinksbeforedinner helps to explain my point of view.
Barry Knister
She is and will always remain one of the best voices in English music, and with tracks like Water with the Wine, Love and Affection, which I first heard played by Kenny Everett (or Adrian Juste cant for the life of me remember which one) and loved it immediately and still do.