I had planned to start this week a multi-part analysis of 80's music. For me this is a very conflicted exercise because of my love-hate relationship with that decade of music. As I was struggling, my lovely daughter Cerissa came to my rescue and allowed me an extra week to work on Part I by offering this spontaneous contribution. I love these songs, and in particular I love the specific recordings she picked - perfect pop music in the very best sense. Enjoy!
In tribute of Dad I'm doing Music Wednesday this week! My theme is uplifting, awe inspiring, legendary songs and voices. I listen to this set of 3 songs on nights when I need some cheering up, strength to go, and peace to sleep. I hop in bed, plug in my ear buds, and pull up each of these videos. I ask you to do the same. To start off we have Josh Groban's live version of You Raise Me Up-it features a black choir and phenomenal violinist: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tHDoLAJf8rQ
Next is the goddess Celine Dion in My Heart Will Go On-this is also live and is the weirdest video but she rocks it, just watch it. Her soothing voice provides resilience to keep going: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WNIPqafd4As . Lastly we have the dynamic divas themselves, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. These prima donnas battle it out in When You Believe. This song will banish any sorrow, doubt, or frustration. Listening to this always uplifts my spirit. This is a live version and they're awesome. Watch and enjoy these legends: http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=eAM2-hg7xJs&desktop_uri=%2Fwatch%3Fv%3DeAM2-hg7xJs.
Thanks to Cerissa for a really fun entry, and thanks to all of you who take a moment to enjoy with me a love for all types of music.
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