Ray’s chat 108 – Happy New Year!
Hi Folks:
It’s RAYS CHAT One Hundred & EIGHT
Hi Folks.
Here We are in a NEW YEAR : Let’s hope We can see a brighter
Future In these Oh So Difficult Days;
I thought I would start with a bit of Happiness. We need it so much.
And, I thought these innocent kids smiling faces, can help US forget out problems for a moment or two. Well, at least They Made Me smile for a while:
Put in:
We Found Love – Lindsey Stirling (Ven Tribe) 4.26
Yes I hope you liked this this bunch of kids from Kenya:
Lindsey Stirling Won an American Talent SHOW;
and I must say I Do like what She did here:
Let’s hear Lindsey Stirling play some more:
Put In:
Boulevard of Broken Dreams – Lindsey Stirling (Green Day Cover) 2.35
Now in these sad times I remembered a song from The 60’s.
A song about Hard times: Which, sadly, is just as relevant NOW, as when Ralph wrote it.
Ralph McTell was the guy that wrote it and sang it..
Remember it??
Put in:
Ralph McTell Streets of London 7.06
Do listen ALL THE WAY to the end..
Because Ralph talks about how He came to write this Song.
Which, I think You will find interesting.
Great Song.
And I think I would like to hear Ralph sing again.. and here he is singing with the RTE Orchestra in 2017:
Singing Another of His Own Songs:
Put in:
Ralph McTell and the RTE Orchestra – “Clare to here” | THE LATE SHOW | RTE ONE 4.37
Thanks Ralph: Nice to hear you again.
Now we need something Different?! Well see how you like this:
Put in:
“Dragon Fly Lullaby” by Paul Izak and Seed of Love 5.39
Well! I said it was Different!!
Then wandering around YOU TUBE I saw a name I knew..
A Lady I have always had the greatest regards for.
And I found this..
Just her playing and singing:: No Hype!!.. Just Her…
see what YOU think.
Put in:
Norah Jones – For the Good Times (Live from Home 7/30/20) 4.36
Oh What a talented Lady She is?.. And there are MORE of her
Just Her.. on her own!!
and She also plays a real nice guitar.
OH YES: Norah is GOOD…. Yes: Let’s have another from her.
Put in:
Norah Jones – That’s The Way The World Goes Round (Live from Home 4.9.20) 2.39
I do think Norah is One of The Best of the Ladies I have played on RAYS CHAT, over the years
And hearing Ralph McTell sing “From Here to Clare” has made me feel I would like some more Irish??
Put In:
Finbar Fury ~ Carrickfergus 4.22
And that is just about the Best Solo version I Know!!
But then, You know I rate Finbar as one of my Favourites.
AND: There are many other great versions;
Try this one which has a lovely videos;
Put in:
Carrickfergus – The Most beautiful Irish Song made by Huggie2Love 6.11
NOW: We need a Gentle Song to follow that: And: We haven’t heard from the Old Guy for a while..
I think this will fill that spot just nicely.. This is just such a gentle song; although in fact He really TALKS it. But: Just Listen!!
Put in:
Willie Nelson~Moment Of Forever ~~3.59
Willie Nelson does seem to get BETTER the Older He gets.
Now WHAT can I follow THAT With? WELL!: Remember in RAYS CHAT 103. I found a Guy I had Never heard before; and I really liked him.. Well Here is a lovely gentle Song by that guy.
Put in:
Mickey Newbury~~Angeline~~.wmv 5.15
Yes I do like him.
Look oh!!: Where time goes?!…
and What a Cue for SONG?
And?? I am so stuck between TWO Fantastic versions.. Both by Ladies (Neither of the Ladies are still with Us) : Sandy Denny’s version is Gorgeous.. BUT I found that Kate Wolf also sang it..
Oh?? How Do you Choose?.. BOTH ARE SUPERB.
OK I’ve played Sandy Dennys before;
So: Let’s go for Kate Wolf,s version.
Put in:
Kate Wolf – Who Knows Where the Time Goes (1983) 5.53
Total MAGIC!! Thanks Kate. Just Superb
Well we started with bunch of HAPPY KIDS.. and So I think it will be good to finish with another bunch of Happy Kids.
Put in:
Don’t Worry Be Happy (Bobby McFerrin) | Playing for Change 3.59
Let’s Smile with them and Enjoy their Laughter.
Oh How We ALL need Something to be Cheerful About:
Till next time Keep Smiling
Ray