"It´s My Life" by Talk Talk

In the famous words of Monty Python: "And now for something completely different..."

I've decided that this is the last day for this blog (I am still planning to fill in the blank days in the past couple of years).  This is not a bad thing, in fact it is a wonderful thing!!  I feel like I have been reborn and I want my blog to reflect that.  I have created a new blog: Rachel's Vital Music to continue this blog with my new name.

I was thinking last night that "it's my life" and I have to live it the best way I can.  I feel like transitioning to Rachel has brought out the best in me and I am happier than I have ever been.  That reminded me of this song and then it occurred to me that there are two versions of this song that I really love.  I decided to post the original version with a male vocal as my last post as Scott and the cover by No Doubt with a female vocal as my first post as Rachel.  I thought it was symbolic of my change.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ixRWvrkUHo

"Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae

I was listening to this while running today.  "Girl, put your records on..." :)

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7gPD7kY1amE
YouTube (lyrics): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZkcTAvaTDws
YouTube (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oWQl00LWEwE

"Kisses Sweeter Than Wine" by Jimmie Rodgers

I was listening to the Ray Conniff Singers "Invisible Tears" album and it reminded me of this great song.  Funny thing: the album cover shown in the Ray Conniff video is different than any I've ever seen.  Since it is CBS instead of Columbia I assume it is European.  I notice the tracks are in a different order.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iulmZAz8XfY
YouTube (live): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNivTEdgT7Y
YouTube (Conniff): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eo9nDQNQwSw

"Now Listen To Me" by Swing Out Sister

Listening to the "Somewhere Deep In the Night" album on my MP3 player this morning and decided this is a cool song, kinda eerie.

YouTube:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ToBsI2U9Zg

"If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" by Sting

Ah, April 8th, a day in our family that will live in infamy.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LSGl3d4KOMk

"Flying Solo" by Naked Eyes

How about another great "flying" song?  Always been one of my favorite Naked Eyes songs.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zlnVdJQEky4
YouTube (lyrics): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqQ6px2h1GA

"Fly Robin Fly" by Silver Convention

I found a great saying on Facebook today in one of my friends profile photo:

That's what scared me last night, wondering have I made a mistake?  Seeing this photo encouraged me, I can fly.

YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s62KngW84rU
YouTube (TV): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7_77OclyEvo
YouTube (long version): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZ-QL75KGdk