I know why you’re crying ~ Orbison & lang know why too

Ray Orbison ~ k. d. lang ~ Crying

Sometimes the words bring a song to mind. This poem was in my thoughts this morning and as the words of it washed over me a melody rose out of words. And out of a melody rose k.d. lang’s wail, Crying. Roy Orbison wrote about a cry arising from reasons […]

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A selection of music from the 2010 Vancouver Olympic Games Opening Ceremony

Vancouver Olympics 2010

Sarah McLachlan, I’ve been told, has perfect pitch. Her performance at the opening ceremony was also pitch-perfect. She had me the very first time she flashed that smile of hers — bright as the sun, and open like a flower in full bloom. That may seem a superficial reason to […]

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