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It Is Not Growing Like A Tree by Ben Jonson

It is not growing like a tree  In bulk doth make Man better be;  Or standing long an oak, three hundred year, To fall a log at last, dry, bald, and sere: A lily of a day Is fairer far in May, Although it fall and die that night—  It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measures life may perfect be. 

Percy Sledge - When A Man Loves A Woman (Live)

I have been listening to this song for longer than I have been on this earth.  However, listening now today, the meaning has transformed from it's past the present. This is partially because of the piece of triva, which I discovered thanks to a certain profile on Youtube from D umpster0101 - who states the following : " When a Man Loves a Woman - is a song recorded by Percy Sledge in 1966 at Norala Sound Studio in Sheffield, Alabama. It made number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B singles charts. It was listed 54th in the List of Rolling Stone magazine's 500 greatest songs of all time. The sidemen for this recording included Spooner Oldham, organ; Marlin Greene, guitar; Albert "Junior" Lowe, bass and Roger Hawkins, drums. The song is credited to Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright, who played bass and keyboards with Sledge. However, the song was in fact written by Percy Sledge himself, but he gave it to Lewis and Wright.". Apparently -

The Building - Have to Forgive (Acoustic)

In my current mood this song is quite striking Go find your wife, tell her what you did. Dont try making this about something that it isn't.  Go find your wife and tell her your an idiot, tell her that it's not your fault and it's time to admit it. You have to forgive.  Go call your mum, tell her what you did, it's starting to make sense, now that you have kids.  Go find your Dad, tell him you forgive him, you understand it's not his fault for the life that he  couldnt live.  You have to forgive.  Go find your girl, tell here your a kid, tell her your not capable of giving what needs given. Go call your friends and tell them your a dick.  You have to forgive. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- There is a message here for many of us. At one stage or another. 

The Beatles - The End

Blind Faith - Can't Find My Way Home

Michel Legrand 'Round Midnight Legrand Jazz 1958

Laurel & Hardy ~ 'The trail of The Lonesome Pine'. (In Colour)

Roxy Music - Dance away 1979

I close my eyes, and dance till dawn. Dance away the heart ache, dance away the tears.

Begin The Beguine - Ella fitzgerald - And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted

Today I am reminded that you never know what is around the corner.  In the last few hours I have had some heavy working of my lungs. I could feel a nightmare wrongness pervading every inch of my body, and now I live this nightmare.  My eyes heavy with tears, as I hope this is a dream. It's not, it is my reality.  As my heart breaks at the loss of a grand opportunity. As I  return from the hub that was calle Fucar where it really all began in so many ways, and I arrive home in La Latina with a song locked in my head.  Perhaps  this song is here because of my old friend Tony from Tony's bar, close to Fucar, where so many magical moments began. I think it's just a mix of it all, what a way to end.  The two lines that strike me today are - " And now when I hear people curse the chance that was wasted ", and the harder to digest " Let the love that was once a fire remain an ember".  I started a fire, and just as spark ignited the wind changed and b

Oscar Peterson Bossa Nova

Camey Doucet Hold My False Teeth and I'll Show You How to Dance

Les Paul and Mary Ford - Just one more chance

Looking for one more? Yes, I am.

Collazo Collective: Itsuki No Komoriuta (Lullaby of Itsuki) | Masacasa M...

Chet Baker - Best Of Chet Baker

RED BANK BOOGIE by Count Basie 1944

OOIOO - moss trumpeter

capital letters - smoking my ganja

Nice day in the Mercado de Cebada in Madrid, Marisco feast, and a good chat in the park with my man Pablo. Then I was reminded of Benjamin Zephaniah, some of this early stuff was so raw. Anyway, this is another vibe. Chill as I work through the night.

Cosima - Un-Named - South of Heaven,

Yes, Cosima, this one seems bang on just now, the way I feel, as I work through things waiting for a certain Marcela to contact, what is going on? Or what is not? On the radio it´s Cosima.

Melody Gardot - Four Women

Hey Melody, that was beautiful, I agree.

Ryan Paris - La Dolce Vita (Dolce Modificare) TOTP 1983

I feel like I can step inside this modified version. The audio is so close, I am at home, it´s the weekend, sun is shining in the window, and Ryan is bathing me as he always did, with the best in 80´s audio, I am splashed with sunshine.  Listening to Ryan Paris is like digging out my old Lamborghini Countach.  It sounds so fresh and at the same time absolutely 80´s retro bright, Ryan like the car a best friend, and one that has shared so many emotional moments and times. Beam some sunshine into your heart by employing Ryan Paris and this super version. A classic ride. Thanks for the tip James.  We're walking like in a Dolce Vita This time we've got it right We're living like in a Dolce ...