Category Archives: Song of the Week

First Aid Kit- Music from Krugman????

Posted on December 28, 2014 by billmanzi

Much to the chagrin of my more conservative friends I not only read Paul Krugman’s New York Times column but his blog as well. Krugman, on his blog, highlights some musical selections that he enjoys on Friday nights. I must … Continue reading →

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Song of the Week- Skyfall

Posted on November 10, 2012 by billmanzi

What else would it be this week? The new Bond movie “Skyfall” has arrived, with the new theme song by Adele, and some great and dark action from Daniel Craig as James Bond. Come to Methuen and see this great … Continue reading →

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Your Heart is as Black as Night- Melody Gardot

Posted on October 29, 2012 by billmanzi

A couple of weeks back I highlighted the great cover by Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa of the song “Your Heart is as Black as Night”. This is the original, by the woman who wrote the song, Melody Gardot. And … Continue reading →

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Song of the Week- Graffiti 6- Stare Into the Sun

Posted on October 20, 2012 by billmanzi

A great song by Graffiti 6. Not too familiar with their work, but I love this song.

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Your Heart is as Black as Night-Beth Hart-Song of the Week

Posted on October 6, 2012 by billmanzi

From the simply unbelievable album from Beth Hart and Joe Bonamassa called “Don’t Explain” this cut is from a song written by Melody Gardot. This version, with Joe Bonamassa playing a beautiful guitar, is simply spectacular. When is Beth Hart … Continue reading →

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Joss Stone With the Song of the Week "The High Road"

Posted on September 29, 2012 by billmanzi

Joss Stone is a great artist who already has done some fabulous work with some of the icons of rock, including Jeff Beck. She covers Broken Bells “The High Road”, and it is a spectacular effort. She is at the … Continue reading →

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Song of the Week- Sounds of Silence

Posted on February 20, 2012 by billmanzi

Happy President’s Day! The great Simon and Garfunkel at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame doing “The Sounds of Silence”. Garfunkel still an unbelievable vocalist.

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Song of the Week- Michael Stipe-"Photograph"

Posted on February 4, 2012 by billmanzi

A great song by Stipe, with the fabo Natalie Merchant providing background vocals. Natalie = the voice of an angel.

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Song of the Week- Ray Lamontagne "You Can Bring Me Flowers"

Posted on January 28, 2012 by billmanzi

What a great song by Ray Lamontagne. A subtle blend, he really hits this one right.

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Song of the Week- Charlie Mars- "Gather the Horses"

Posted on January 16, 2012 by billmanzi

A great tune from Charlie Mars!

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