Mish & Tori | MUSIC TO OUR EARS - Elvis

We both love Elvis. It makes us sad we never could experience him live; we just have to listen feverishly to what our parents tell us about him. There are numerous explanations floating about for why Elvis laughed during this rendition of are you lonesome tonight. Mish's favourite is that a bald man in the audience was trying to impress his girlfriend when his toupee fell off. Cue that heavenly laughter from the King. Another story, most likely to be true, is that while Elvis and his band were on the road, they would create amusing alternative lyrics. Looks like Elvis forgot himself and we now have this beauty of a recording.

Elvis: Are you lonesome tonight (Laughing Version)

Mish | JOY TO THE WORLD #18

Sometimes you hear a song and a wave of emotions come over you. I have loved this song since I was a child. Without a doubt it always gets me up and dancing. This is how music should be. Enjoy!

Sam and Dave - Hold On (I'm Comin)

Tori & Mish | MUSIC TO OUR EARS # 2 - Meatloaf

 

Meatloaf: Paradise by the Dashboard Light

 

I spent the past fortnight playing this song on repeat. I sang it to myself in the shower, while I cycled, while I dressed, in bed... darn, I sang it all the time. Mish shares my love of Meatloaf and following a good sing-a-long in her kitchen, I managed to get this belting tune stuck in her head before she jetted off to the U. S. of A. Mission accomplished.. 

 

 

Mish | MUSIC TO OUR EARS # 1 - Stromae

photo credit: http://blog.lesoir.be/frontstage/2013/05/10/papaoutai-le-nouveau-stromae-en-ecoute/

I detest adverts on YouTube. Do they actually believe I want to buy, look at, feel or eat what they are ramming down our throats. NO! However, something caught my eye one day and I went against all my instincts and clicked the link.

Stromae is what I clicked on. My fist impression was damn he is handsome, like seriously handsome, he is from Belgium and speaks French (what's not to like? Oui?).

The advert consisted of Stromae being labelled the next big thing in music. Aye right I thought, but then I listened. Pure Bliss. In most cases i don't understand what he's saying (learning French has been my biggest failure in life so far) but that's possible the charm of it. Even thought I don't understand the words I feel his emotions through the music. Papaotai is the perfect heartbreaking example. It takes a very special artist to do this.

In interviews Stromae comes across incredibly genuine and passionate about what he produces, his enthusiasm is lovely to watch and I wish him all the best of success in the future.

If you need some new music in your life I urge you to check Stromae out, you will not be disappointed. Now I think its probably best I find my 'Learning French' CD's from Lidl so I can fully understand what this great talent is saying.

Here is Stromae's official website - Stromae

An article from the Guardian website - Stromae Article

Finally remember this, it was huge a couple of years ago - Alors on Danse 


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Tori & Mish | JOY TO THE WORLD # 11

We don't always agree on music; frankly some of our musical tastes have left us questioning each other sanity however both of us share the love of HAIM. So click the link and lets all share the HAIM love.  ENJOY!!

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