'Tis a song that most people associate with country and western, but in fact twas written by the master of music theatre, Cole Porter. He penned the melody in 1934, with lyrics written by Robert Fletcher, for the musical Adios Argentina. However it didn't become a hit until Roy Rogers sang it in the Warner
I can't remember how I first heard Spanish Is The Loving Tongue, but it's one of those songs that I loved instantly. I find it intriguing that there are two versions with different opening melodies - one starts with an ascending arpeggio, the other descending; the same notes in the opposite order. My preference is
Nothing beats an afternoon spent exploring old songs with a new musical partner. I can't begin to describe how much good it does my heart, singing old songs, harmonies, switching instruments and talking with a kindred spirit. Today's session with the fabulous Philomena was just that, and created a list of great songs, including the
Like the 19th century prairie, recording is a strange blend of high stress, fun and the beauty of being completely in the moment. The stress is in making something semi-permanent and paying for studio time, and the beauty lies in a dedicated time and space centred on sound and capturing the music. So it's an