The Day the Music Died

* J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson Jr • Buddy Holly • Ritchie Valens *

February 3 1959 : The Day the Music Died

 Besides, the sky belongs to the Stars, right?

The three men I admired most...

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Playlist: The best of The Big Bopper, Buddy Holly & Ritchie Valens

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Bryan Adams : Shine A Light

The new single by Bryan Adams is here! People, make some noise for... Shine A Light! 
Also you can listen to this song here.

Anyway, the new album, Shine A Light by Bryan Adams is almost here! You can pre-order it now here!

Ben Holland : As long as the rain

  

Ben Holland is a singer, musician and songwriter from London [UK]. He released five albums: Lethal Love of Mine, Bits & Bobs, South on East Street, In use day & night, Live Here & There.  He released two great singles: Dead Leaves and From the fire.

You can find more information about Ben Holland on his FB page, Twitter, Instagram, Bandcamp, iTunes.

    'As long as the rain' is a song written by Ben Holland for his album 'Bits & Bobs'. It was released on March 26, 2016.

And the rains been falling since time began
Since before the flood and the first rivers ran
Since the first songs were kept inside
In the darkness where the stars used to hide

                                               lines from 'As long as the rain'



     'As long as the rain'? This song is everything.
   For those who know Mr. Holland, this song is just another masterpiece with wonderful emotions, amazing lyrics and music. For other people, this song can be a revelation, a brand new beautiful world, a deep breath from 'a normal music'.
     I don't know how he is doing it but he is giving listeners something more than music. Emotions. Some kind of magic. His heart and soul. And that's incredible.

      I wrote it in previous posts about Mr. Holland, but I will say it again: this is another breathtaking song. From the first to the last second this song is just breathtaking.
    And his voice. And that magical mood between the lines. And the lyrics. Just a perfect song.

     I will tell you a secret. You have to listen to this song in the darkness. Alone. Just close your eyes, put the play and fell in the music. With your eyes closed, you can be under the impression that he is singing right next to you. That he is right next to you, playing on his guitar and singing just for you. You can feel his voice on your skin.
   Trust me. Just try this. I promise you, the magic will happen in your life.

    The lyrics? Too perfect to be true. As always. You can imagine every word, every line, you can feel a million emotions. You can feel his voice on your skin. That's incredible.
    You can fall in the music, you can fall in lyrics. you can love it, admire it, be happy. You can cry, be sad - but you will be still in love with this song.

    We need this kind of music. Songs like this one are like a beautiful star in the night sky. Something unique.
     It's important to feel the music, it's important to be a part of music. To feel the lyrics, music and emotions deep in your soul.
    "As long as the rain", as the almost all songs by Ben Holland, is a perfect mix of the purest and the most wonderful things in the music world. I wrote it already but I think you should know that: Mr. Ben Holland is somebody between Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne.
      Mr. Ben Holland is the King of today's music. A real music, of course.

    I have been listening to this song so many times and I still don't have enough. I think I am addicted to this song. And I am proud of it.
    Don't worry, you will fall in love with this song.

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Darren Campbell : Wherever You Are

    Ladies and Gents,


            Darren Campbell is back with his new epic track!

          Great job Mr. Campbell!

Wherever You Are

 

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The Musicians Playlist by Darren Campbell and The Musicians Playlist.

Looking for a good music? 

        Go and follow Darren Campbell + follow his great playlist The Musicians Playlist on Spotify! I'm sure you'll find on this page songs for a better time.

Also more great music you can find on The Musicians Playlist page and Darren Campbell page. Go and like both.

     Don't forget to follow these pages. And tell your friends about them, especially about The Musicians Playlist on Spotify and FaceBook!

The Shiver & The Rasmus... Dark Matters Tour in Poland!

Ladies and Gents,
    The Shiver & The Rasmus together in Poland! September 23 in Gdańsk, and September 24 in Wrocław. Be ready to rock!

Panie i Panowie,
    The Shiver & The Rasmus zagrają razem w Polsce! 23 września w Gdańsku oraz 24 września we Wrocławiu. Przygotujcie się na niesamowite muzyczne doznanie!

'Cold' by Ollie Wale

Ladies and Gents,

     make some noise for 'Cold' - the last song from 'Seasons' EP by Ollie Wale! 'Cold' is here to steal your heart. Trust me.

     This is one of the most amazing songs last years. Perfect piano accompaniment, perfect lyrics, perfect Ollie Wale. Yes, 'Cold' is perfect in every way.

     Just click "play" and fall in love with this song.

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The Shiver & The Rasmus... Dark Matters Tour!

    From The Shiver page:

NEW EUROPEAN TOUR ANNOUNCED!
We're beyond stoked to reveal, in cooperation with K2 MUSIC MANAGEMENT, The Shiver have been confirmed as special guest for the upcoming, huge The Rasmus European tour 2018.
This new EU run marks the our return on the road after the release of our latest record 'Adeline' and the successfull tour 2017.
Here's the list of the confirmed concerts so far, official tour poster with MANY additional shows will be released very soon, stay tuned. We can't wait to bring you our brand new set and meet you all guys on the road:
26.09 Germany, Dresden, Alter Schlachthof
27.09 Germany, Erfurt, Stadtgarten
29.09 Germany, Frankfurt, Batschknapp
30.09 Germany, Munchen, Backstage Werk
14.10 Germany, Karlsruhe, Substage
15.10 Germany, Dortmund, FZW
18.10 England, Norwich, Waterfront
19.10 England, Newcastle, University
20.10 England, Nottingham, Rock City
21.10 Scotland, Glasgow, Garage
23.10 England, Manchester, Academy 2
24.10 England, Bristol, Marble Factory
25.10 England, Southampton, Engine Rooms
26.10 England, London, Koko

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    The Shiver - an Italian band formed by Federica Faith Sciamanna, Francesco Finch Russo, Matteo Menichelli and Mauro Morris Toti. They have three albums: "Inside" [2008], "A New Horizon" [2010] and "The Darkest Hour" [2014], "Adeline" [2017] and also EP "Acoustic Experience #1" [2011] and demo "Shade’s Changing".Their music is a mix of rock, dark rock, electro-goth and ambient. You can find more info about them here: official page, official FB, Twitter, YouTube, iTunes. 

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Ollie Wale and his new EP.

 Ollie Wale is a musician, singer and songwriter, lead vocalist of The Shrugs (Crossroads EP, 2013).

You can find more info about Ollie Wale on his Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube.

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   Ladies and Gents,
           Ollie Wale is back!
   One half of great band from Dundee, The Shrugs is back with new music. Three songs are an announcement of his new EP - Seasons.
   Spring in My Step, Sunrise, The Fall - three great acoustic songs with excellent lyrics, vocals and music. Pure magic.
   When you are listening to his songs you are in heaven. In his music, voice, words sung by him, you can find something that gives you a time full of emotions, amazing sounds, peace of mind. Happiness. Ollie has a huge talent and you can hear it in every song.
    Spring in My Step, Sunrise, The Fall are songs you need to be happy, to have a good day.
   These songs are perfect to listen to any time - in the morning, during the evening, at night. Always.
  I have to say one thing: I love each one of them. I'm pretty sure you will fall in love with his voice and these songs, and you will find your own world in his music. Just as I did.

    Great job Mr. Ollie Wale!

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 Spring in My Step

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 Sunrise

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 The Fall

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Song of the day: "Get Back" by Eva Plays Dead.

Eva Plays Dead rock band from United Kingdom, formed by Tiggy Dockerty [vocals], Matt Gascoyne [guitar], Zach Shannon [bass guitar] and Seb Boyse [drums].

You can find more info about them on their official page, official FB, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram.





       Ladies and Gents - make some noise for the one and only Eva Plays Dead!

    What's new? This time we have a new single, new music video and new EP album. You can pre-order "THE FIX" here: pledgemusic.com/projects/evaplaysdeadthefix .

    "Get Back" was released on March 1 2018 and this is the first single from their new EP "THE FIX". I have to say that I couldn't wait to finally hear this song and check if this one is the same great as previous songs and,  believe me, or not, they didn't disappoint me. Before I started writing these words I spent a few last days on listening to this song. Every time I clicked "play" I had the same thrill of emotion. And every time I wanted more and more. That's why I am here - because I want to recommend you another excellent rock song.
     "Get Back"? Almost four minutes of great power, an epic mix of music and words.
So what makes this song so good? Great lyrics, energetic rhythms, dark atmosphere, talent. Puls cooperation of voice, percussion, guitars. Big "A" - absolutely everything you want from a hard rock music. Perfection? Hell yes!

     "Get Back" is a powerful song with the hidden message what's really amazing thing. Why? Because this is not "just another rock song" but this is a song about something real. This song has a soul. Read the lyrics and you will know what I am talking now about:

I think I'm a shadow
I think I'm the one
I started the party
But noone turned up
Am I talking in my head?
What was even said ?
I'm a little fucked up, yeah
I'm a little drugged up yeah
A little left behind, A little too much
I don't know what maybe I should stop?
But I'm broken..

It doesn't matter to me
Cos I'm my own enemy
You can have your opinions
It won't affect me
Because I don't care about anything

I'm pretty certain there were people here before
I'm pretty certain they came through that door
Am I going crazy
Am I alone
Cos nothings moving I think I'm set in stone
Get back, step away from me
Get back, stop looking at me
Get stop following me
Get back
Get back

It doesn't matter to me
Cos I'm my own enemy
You can have your opinions
It won't affect me
Because I don't care about anything

Here lies a chemical high
Looking down so misty eyed
Over the hill, namaste
I promised you I wouldn't make that mistake

I think I'm a shadow
I think I'm the one
I started the party But noone turned up
Am I talking in my head?
What was even said ?
I'm a little fucked up, yeah
I'm a little drugged up yeah

It doesn't matter to me
Cos I'm my own enemy
You can have your opinions
It won't affect me
Because I don't care about
I don't care about
I don't care about anything but me

   This is a real music. Music with true words, thoughts, sounds, a song with a message. "Get Back" has something inside, something between lyrics, music and the band who made it. Magnetism. This song is doing something good with your mind and gives you energy and joy.
     And I have to say one more thing: Eva Plays Dead is one of these few bands who give you a promise that good hard rock is not dead; hard rock is very well.

     If you like this song, show them some love and share this song with your friends and/or with other people. Tell the World about "Get Back" and of course about Eva Plays Dead.

        Are you ready to rock?

 Buy/listen to this song here:

* Spotify
* iTunes
* YouTube

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Ben Holland : Every Angel Falls

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Golden Globes 2018 : Best Original Song (Motion Picture)

This Is Me from The Greatest Showman won Best Original Song at the 2018 Golden Globes.

 Keala Settle : This Is Me  (The Greatest Showman OST)

What do you think about this song?

Other nominated:

 Mary J. Blige : Mighty River (Mudbound OST)

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 Miguel ft. Natalia Lafourcade : Remember Me (Coco OST)

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 Mariah Carey : The Star (The Star OST)

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 Nick Jonas : Home (Ferdinand OST)

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Playlist: Christmas Again

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The Pussycat Dolls : Santa Baby
The Waitresses : Christmas Wrapping
Faith Hill : Where are you Christmas?
TLC : Sleigh Ride
Boyz II Men : Let It Snow
The Temptations : Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
B.B. King : Merry Christmas Baby
Stevie Wonder : Someday At Christmas
The Whispers : This Christmas
Sounds Of Blackness : Soul Holidays
Alexander O'neal : My Gift To You
Lady Gaga : Christmas Tree
Rihanna : I Just Don't Feel Like Christmas Without You
Carole King : This Christmas
Elvis Presley : I'll Be Home For Christmas
Bright Eyes : Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Florence + the machine : Last christmas
The Raveonettes : Come On Santa
Low : Just Like Christmas
Julian Casablancas : I Wish It Was Christmas Today
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs : All I Want for Christmas
Frank Sinatra : Christmas Dreaming
Ella Fitzgerald : Santa Claus Got Stuck In My Chimney
Peggy Lee : The Christmas Spell
Lita Roza : The Little Boy That Santa Claus Forgot
Perry Como : I'll Be Home For Christmas
Dinah Shore : The Twelve Days Of Christmas
Jimmy Boyd : I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Eartha Kitt : Santa Baby
Bob Dylan : Must Be Santa
Andy Williams : It's The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
Marina And The Diamonds : Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas
Amy Winehouse : I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus
Bette Midler : Cool Yule
Willie Nelson : Frosty The Snowman
John Denver : Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer
The Great British Barbershop Boys : Let it Snow
Mel Tormé : The Christmas Song
Johnny Mathis : When a Child is Born
Whitney Houston : The First Noel
Dido : Christmas Day
Cyndi Lauper : Early Christmas Morning
Shakin' Stevens : Rockin' Little Christmas
Michael Bolton : White Christmas
Jim Reeves : C.H.R.I.S.T.M.A.S.
Roy Orbison : Pretty Paper
Dolly Parton : We Three Kings
Bobby Vinton : Kissin' Christmas
Perry Como ft. Fontane Sisters : It's Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas
Aretha Franklin : Joy To The World
Johnny Cash : The Little Drummer Boy
ROGER WHITTAKER : DING DONG MERRILY ON HIGH
Vic Damone : Deck The Halls
Duke Ellington Orchestra : Jingle Bells
Harry Nilsson : Remember Christmas
Greg Lake : I Believe in Father Christmas
Il Divo : The Power Of Love (La Fuerza Mayor)
Monica : My Grown-Up Christmas List
Toni Braxton : Holiday Celebrate

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"Every angel falls" and "On the moonlit sands" by Ben Holland.

Ladies and Gents -
   Two new songs by Ben Holland - "Every angel falls" and "On the moonlit sands".
    What we got this time? The same as always, when we are talking about songs by Ben Holland. Great lyrics, sounds and his voice  full of emotions. Something what will stay in our minds for longer than two or three minutes. Something between words and rhythms - the soul. Pure perfection. Pure magic.
     In my opinion "Every angel falls" and "On the moonlit sands" are epic and if the rest of his upcoming album, "Every angel falls", will sounds like these two, I can say only one thing: people be ready for a masterpiece.
     You can listen to them here: https://benholland.bandcamp.com/album/every-angel-falls .
     And don't forget - show him some love and share his music with your friends and/or with the whole World. Tell the whole World about these two wonderful songs and of course about Ben Holland.

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playlist: Winter Wonderland.

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Joshua Radin : Winter
Sara Bareilles & Ingrid Michaelson : Winter Song
Belle and Sebastian : The Fox in the Snow
Kate Bush : Snowflake
Sufjan Stevens : Sister Winter
Queen : A Winter’s Tale
The Rolling Stones : Winter
Simon & Garfunkel : A Hazy Shade Of Winter
Elvis Costello : I Felt the Chill
Genesis : Snowbound
Love Unlimited : It may be winter outside (but in my heart it’s spring)
Birdy : White Winter Hymnal
Tori Amos : Winter
The Avett Brothers : Winter In My Heart
Ray LaMontagne : Winter Birds
Leonard Cohen : Winter Lady
Bruce Springsteen : Tenth Avenue Freeze-Out
Bill Callahan : Winter Road
The Walkmen : While I Shovel The Snow
Real Estate : Snow Days
Elliott Smith : Angel in the Snow
Wendy & Bonnie : The Winter Is Cold
Lindsey Buckingham : Holiday Road
Harry Nilsson : Snow
Neil Young : Winterlong
XTC : Snowman
Ray Charles : Winter Wonderland
The Head and the Heart : Winter Song


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Autumn Mood [playlist]

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Paolo Nutini : Autumn
Mindy Gledhill : All About Your Heart
Max & Alyson Stoner: Sweater Weather (The Neighbourhood cover)
Eva Cassidy : Autumn Leaves
Willamette Stone : Today
Paula Cole : Autumn Leaves
Frank Sinatra : I'll Be seeing You
The Civil Wars : Poison & Wine
Kate Bush : Wuthering Heights
Priscilla Ahn : Dream
Nik Day : How Could Life Get Any Better 
Chase Coy : All those Nights
Of Monsters And Men : Mountain Sound (acoustic)
Lake of Tears : Forever Autumn
The Head and the Heart : Rivers and Roads
John Mayer : Free Falling
NeedToBreathe : Stones under Rushing water
The Vespers : Better Now
Anita O'Day : Early Autumn
Nina Nesbitt : The Apple Tree
Angus & Julia Stone - Hush
The Bird and The Bee : How Deep Is Your Love
Jo Stafford : Autumn In New York
Brighten : I'll Be There
Lucy Rose : Night Bus
James Vincent McMorrow : From the Woods
Hearts & Colors : Fireflies (Owl City acoustic cover)

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Aaron Pfeiffer and Universal Music Germany.

News from Aaron Pfeiffer

[original post here]

  I️ signed my first co-publishing contract today with @universalmusicgermany The next step in developing my artistry! I’m so grateful for this new chapter.💕

Looking forward to working with different artists and producers from all over the world. I️ took a leap coming to Berlin and like I’ve learned the universe(al) 😂 will catch you if you follow your heart!

Thank you everyone I’ve been working with.
I’m so Grateful and excited!

            Congratulations Mr Aaron Pfeiffer!

Do you remember my words about him? Last year I wrote about him: pure perfection. And I said: remember his name! I told you that sooner or later his name will be huge. And his artistic work too. That day has come.


[If you want to read this post about Aaron Pfeiffer, you can find it here].

Artist of the day : Brian Matthew Hadsell

Brian Matthew Hadsell is a singer, songwriter and musician from Los Angeles [US].
You can find more information about him on his official FB, Twitter, YouTube, Spotify, iTunes, bandcamp, SoundCloud, Tumblr.




Why I chose Brian Matthew Hadsell as today's artist of the day?

      Of course because of his music. As you all know, it's always great to hear something new and something with soul and heart. And here we have exactly everything what you need to enjoy the moment - good voice, great sounds, amazing lyrics. And pure soul of the music. Yes. Every song has something what gives you some kind of magic, pure joy and calm. Pure perfection? Probably yes.
      Before I started writing this post, I listened to his songs two days. And you know what? I always wanted more and more, no matter if it was a morning, noon, early evening or late night. Maybe because of easy and simple sounds and his voice these songs are epic. They are something what will stay in our minds for longer than two or three minutes. Because what's more better or more beautiful than pure joy of the music you are listening? Nothing. Really nothing.
     When you are listening to Brian Matthew Hadsell, there's something what gives you a piece of good, real music full of emotions, words and amazing sounds, and that's really great. Why? Because it's really great when you are able to feel the music, every second of the song, every word. When you can close your eyes and swim through the music. 
      I wrote it so many times but I will write it one more time - this kind of music, easy and simple, is one of the best, because you can get to know the artist and his talent. And he has it. He has a huge talent. 
     If you like or love such a kind of music, an acoustic music, his work is for you. I'm pretty sure you will fell in love not only with his amazing voice, but also with every song, because his music is giving a wonderful climate. You will find your own world in his music.
    To be honest I can't wait for more music by Brian Matthew Hadsell because we need more real music nowadays. And I'm sure it will be something good as previous songs and I'm sure he will surprise not only me, but the whole World with his next songs and huge talent. And of course I'm keeping my fingers crossed for Brian Matthew Hadsell and his future.
      Quick note: If you didn't know his earlier - better remember the name: Brian Matthew Hadsell. If you knew Brian earlier - high five! - you're awesome!  

     And remember, if you like these songs, show him some love and share his music with your friends and/or with other people. Tell the World about these awesome songs and of course about Brian Matthew Hadsell.
     Now it's really your turn. Go and listen to all these amazing songs.

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Ben Holland : Dead Leaves

 

Ben Holland is a singer and songwriter from London [UK]. He released five albums: Lethal Love of Mine, Bits & Bob, South on East Street, In use day & night, Live Here & There.

You can find more information about Ben Holland on his FB page, Twitter, Instagram, Bandcamp, iTunes.

 

Ben Holland is a talented musician. That's a fact. His songs are always something amazing with great sounds and wonderful lyrics. That's a fact. But today I would like to say a few words about his newest song -  Dead Leaves.

If you like folk or an acoustic music with amazing lyrics and amazing voice of the singer, I think, you have found the right song. Ladies and Gents, let me introduce you Dead Leaves by Ben Holland.

 

In my opinion Dead Leaves is a perfect song for only for the autumn, but for every day when you want to listen to something real, something good, something breathtaking. Yes, this song is breathtaking from the first to the last second not only because of wonderful lyrics and ideal music, but also because of his voice and that special mood between the lines and sounds. This song is unique.

They talked for hours till the moon rose
Then in the twilight they both began to cry
Then all went quiet in the station
And the dead leaves danced across the sky

lines from Dead Leaves 

If you will read the whole lyrics you will see a beautiful story. You can cry, you can admire, you can to be sad, you can feel bad or good. You can imagine every word, every fragment. Yes, listening to this song you can feel a lot of emotions and you can see every line, every verse as the fragment of the story or as one small story. That's amazing.

See the man standing on the platform
On his way back home from a war
He sees her there through the smoke of his breath
Sees her standing alone in the door

She was just a girl maybe seventeen
Shivering in the winter cold
With hair like the leaves that blew around her feet
Auburn dipped in gold

Sister Mary threw those petals high up in the air
As we read our wedding vow
I will love you for a lifetime at least
Forever just as now

He cupped his hand around her cigarette
She smiled and bowed her head
'Are you waiting for a train or for someone?'
She sighed 'My someone's dead'

They talked for hours till his train came
They kiss and then they part
He dreamed as the tracks took him homeward
And listened to the beat of his heart

Sister Mary threw those petals high up in the air
As we read our wedding vow
I will love you for a lifetime at least
Forever just as now

His wife came and met him at the station
Five long years he'd been away
She told him how their children both had grown
Neither had very much to say

They walked alone by the river
She was scared to hold his hand
He'd already seen what she tried to hide
She'd sold her golden wedding band

Sister Mary threw those petals high up in the air
As we read our wedding vow
I will love you for a lifetime at least
Forever just as now

He told her that she was looking older
She told him 'Well that's what time will do'
'Every day's been a battle since you've been away'
He said 'I've had my battles too'

His children they met him in the hallway
A soldier and a stranger in their home
She said 'I thought our Daddy was a baker'
The only man they'd ever known

Sister Mary threw those petals high up in the air
As we read our wedding vow
I will love you for a lifetime at least
Forever just as now

'My dear, five years is a long time
I did some things I didn't want to do
But please don't hate me for surviving
Our children needed clothing and food'

He flew into a rage and left them shaking
He ran back and boarded the train
With that young girl he'd left at the station
And hot blood pounding in his brain

Sister Mary threw those petals high up in the air
As we read our wedding vow
I will love you for a lifetime at least
Forever just as now

The train took him back to that station
He stood where he'd stood years before
And through the smoke of his cigarette
Again, he saw her standing in the door

Now just a little older than seventeen
Still shivering in the winter cold
With hair like the leaves that blew around her feet
Silver where once was gold

They talked for hours till the moon rose
Then in the twilight they both began to cry
Then all went quiet in the station
And the dead leaves danced across the sky

Sister Mary threw those petals high up in the air
As we read our wedding vow
I will love you for a lifetime at least
Forever just as now. 

 

In my opinion this song is a piece of real and good, so good music. It's important to feel the music, you know - magic inside the words and sounds. And guess what - Dead Leaves has everything what makes the song perfect. It's something between Bob Dylan and Jeff Lynne, such a great mix of them. To be honest, Dead Leaves makes something that you want to listen to this song non-stop and you always want more and more. When you are listening to Dead Leaves, you have only one thought in your mind: damn, this is it! this is it!. 

I have to tell you, I have been listening to this song so many times and I still don't enough. I think I am addicted to this song. And I am proud of it.

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