This year, instead of putting up a few sappy songs, or even "Songs To Bone To
" like I did last year, I have decided to give this Valentine's space to alternative love songs. Now I don't just mean alternative as in gay or lesbian (although this will most likely be represented), but the true meaning of alternative, as in straight up different from the norm, or weird. Yes, we can all agree that the Fab Four's
"I Wanna Hold Your Hand" is an extremely romantic song, as is anything by the Carpenters, Pretenders, Smokey Robinson, Bryan Adams, Celine Dion, Billy Joel or Savage Garden, but it takes a true wordsmith to express love without falling into the same-old ruined clichés. This week will celebrate those who went out on a limb, and whether it was successful or not, take the road less traveled, towards love.
" like I did last year, I have decided to give this Valentine's space to alternative love songs. Now I don't just mean alternative as in gay or lesbian (although this will most likely be represented), but the true meaning of alternative, as in straight up different from the norm, or weird. Yes, we can all agree that the Fab Four's "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" is an extremely romantic song, as is anything by the Carpenters, Pretenders, Smokey Robinson, Bryan Adams, Celine Dion, Billy Joel or Savage Garden, but it takes a true wordsmith to express love without falling into the same-old ruined clichés. This week will celebrate those who went out on a limb, and whether it was successful or not, take the road less traveled, towards love.Take today's song, specifically not only as a throwback to Rasta Mon-Days of old, but more importantly for it's slightly off putting hook. I have heard this song is actually written by the most famous reggae singer ever, Mr. Bob Marley
, but this version is performed by Johnny Nash off my favorite soundtrack of all time (you should already know it's The Harder They Come
). It begins with a soothing voice serenading you with high fructose lyrics but quickly slides into a chorus that repeats a very odd and fetishistic simile. I don't know what the 'it' is, that he's looking to have rubbed all over him, but I guarantee the next time you look at a jar of jelly... it will be way different.
, but this version is performed by Johnny Nash off my favorite soundtrack of all time (you should already know it's The Harder They Come). It begins with a soothing voice serenading you with high fructose lyrics but quickly slides into a chorus that repeats a very odd and fetishistic simile. I don't know what the 'it' is, that he's looking to have rubbed all over him, but I guarantee the next time you look at a jar of jelly... it will be way different.  |
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Johnny Nash - Guava Jelly
crossover. Again from one of my favorite movies, but definitely my favorite soundtrack, 
, named for the historically significant Tremé neighborhood in New Orleans. Set in months post Katrina, the show follows several characters' lives as the city's people struggle to rebuild their infrastructure and culture. A huge part of New Orleans' culture, and thankfully a huge part of the show, is music. Many of the show's principals are musicians, and right from opening credits, every episode is packed with classic Big Easy sounds. 
while still in high school in the 6th ward. He has since moved on from the Brass Band to the 
, a tradition jazz quintet he founded in 1992. They are well known for hosting concerts at which Kermit will even cook and serve food to the guests. He and 
album, featuring Ruffins, who hadn't played with the band in years, called 
. If you don't want to spend the next 3 weeks spinning nothing but loud, horn centric, slammin' tracks, don't bother listening to these....
by 
chock full the ultimate rhythm section Sly and Robbie. On the other, 
fires off what I think is a sick freestyle called Beef. I really love this first track. Listen to the rest of the album 
