I was already feeling rather melancholy this week, and today’s news about Tim Russert only made it worse. I had been feeling down over a personal issue that I’m dealing with - or more accurately - not dealing with. I will not go into detail - suffice it to say I’ve been a little sad and it’s been a tough week, and this week’s rotation reflects that:
I May Know The Word, Natalie Merchant. This particular lyric is hitting close to home: “I may know the word, but not say it / This may be the time, but I might waste it / This may be the hour / Something move me, someone prove me wrong / Before night comes with indifference.”
One, Cowboy Junkies. I love the original U2 version, and I’ve talked about the brilliance of the U2/Mary J collaboration, but this cover is so beautifully simple.
Magic’s In The Makeup, No Doubt. “My makeup’s all off - Who am I?”
How Can You Mend A Broken Heart, Al Green. I saw the SATC movie again. This song, played during the scene with Miranda and Steve on the Brooklyn Bridge, once again brought me to tears. I always loved this song, and now I love it more.
Melt My Heart to Stone, Adele. The Adele show is next week. That cheers me up.
Right As Rain, Adele. “Who wants to be right as rain? It’s better when something is wrong.” Ha! Sounds like my life. Fun track. An upbeat tune to keep me from throwing myself in front of a bus.
No Easy Way Down, Dusty Springfield. I was perusing CDs in a resale music store this week, an came across “Dusty in Memphis.” She. Was. So. Awesome. This is easily one of the greatest albums ever recorded.
Ain’t No Way, Aretha Franklin. Ok yeah, I know, I’m just being a masochist now. I know I should not play this when I’m sad. But then, how can you not?
Medication, Garbage. Does a half bottle of wine qualify as medication? Sometimes - like now - I think so.
I Am . . . I Said, Neil Diamond. One of my favorite Diamond tracks, about trying to work through someone alone.
