Sugah's Karaoke Bar & Grill

Thought I'd let Faith Hill take a turn at the mike for me.

A dear friend of mine told me recently that she was unfamiliar with the talent who was Amy Winehouse, so I thought I would share Amy's last song. This is her final work, along with the great Tony Bennett.

My friend, thank you for sharing that duet with me. I'd venture to guess it's on Tony's new Duet II cd (which I am sooo wanting).
I love the way Tony looks at Amy while they're singing. He's such a class act.

I have never heard Amy's voice before, but she has a sound that almost belongs in the era this song was written in (1930).
I think Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and Billie Holiday have all recorded "Body & Soul".

So glad you shared in this thread, dear one.

~*~

I love the Seal IV cd and this is one of my very faves on it.
Great song ... and man, can Seal sing it!
(Sorry about the lyrics across the bottom of the video. I couldn't find another version. )

"Don't Make Me Wait"

Are we tired of feeling blue
Can I get along with you
Just don't tell me try
Every time we fuss and fight
What I really try to say
Is I won't be afraid, yah
If you say you're willing too
Close your eyes and maybe - maybe see it through

Don't make me wait long
Sounds like a sad song of mine
Every time we meet baby on the street there we go
Always seem to fight why we do I never now that
All I can take
'Cause you ain't easy
Some can relate

That's life, get back together, every time
It amazes me to say, yah
I've been so tired to find my way, close to you
To love divine is what I - what I'm gonna do
Yah, What I'm really trying to say
Is love won't deny me, cause everyday is like a newly day
Lovin' till the end yah yah yah yah:.

Don't make me wait long
Sounds like a sad song of mine
Every time we meet baby on the street there we go
Always seem to fight why we do I never now that
All I can take
'Cause you ain't easy
Some can relate
So I dream of
And dream of
And dream of
And dream of your life
And dream of
And that's how we make love
And we dream of
And dream of
And dream of
And dream through the night

Don't make me wait long
Don't make me wait long
Every time we meet baby on the street there we go
Always seem to fight why we do, I never now that
All I can take
'Cause you ain't easy
Some can relate, hey
That's life, get back together, every time.

Quote :

I'd venture to guess it's on Tony's new Duet II cd (which I am sooo wanting).

Yes, it is on there along with a version of 'The Lady is a Tramp', which Tony sings with "The GaGa".

Quote :

I have never heard Amy's voice before, but she has a sound that almost belongs in the era this song was written in (1930).

She was often compared to the great voices of that era, called the "real deal" by the aficionados of that genre. We have definitely lost a true talent!

Wow so many cool songs. My turn now lets see...
I love this one.


It's Still Rock and Roll To Me
Billy Joel

What's the matter with the clothes I'm wearing?
Can't you tell that your tie's too wide?
Maybe I should buy some old tab collars?
Welcome back to the age of jive.
Where have you been hidin' out lately, honey?
You can't dress trashy till you spend a lot of money.
Everybody's talkin' 'bout the new sound
Funny, but it's still rock and roll to me

What's the matter with the car I'm driving?
Can't you tell that it's out of style?
Should I get a set of white wall tires?
Are you gonna cruise the miracle mile?
Nowadays you can't be too sentimental
Your best bet's a true baby blue Continental.
Hot funk, cool punk, even if it's old junk
It's still rock and roll to me.

Oh, it doesn't matter what they say in the papers
'Cause it's always been the same old scene.
There's a new band in town
But you can't get the sound from a story in a magazine...
Aimed at your average teen

How about a pair of pink sidewinders
And a bright orange pair of pants?
You could really be a Beau Brummell baby
If you just give it half a chance.
Don't waste your money on a new set of speakers,
You get more mileage from a cheap pair of sneakers.
Next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways
It's still rock and roll to me

What's the matter with the crowd I'm seeing?
Don't you know that they're out of touch?
Should I try to be a straight 'A' student?
If you are then you think too much.
Don't you know about the new fashion honey?
All you need are looks and a whole lotta money.
It's the next phase, new wave, dance craze, anyways
It's still rock & roll to me.
Everybody's talkin' 'bout the new sound
Funny, but it's still rock and roll to me

Great Song

I am still on a Damien Rice kick....I just can't quit listening to his beautiful songs...
He is so mellow but his lyrics are just heart tugging and his voice is sooo soothing

"My Immortal"

I'm so tired of being here
Suppressed by all my childish fears
And if you have to leave
I wish that you would just leave
Your presence still lingers here
And it won't leave me alone

These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase

[Chorus:]
When you cried I'd wipe away all of your tears
When you'd scream I'd fight away all of your fears
And I held your hand through all of these years
But you still have
All of me

You used to captivate me
By your resonating light
Now I'm bound by the life you left behind
Your face it haunts
My once pleasant dreams
Your voice it chased away
All the sanity in me

These wounds won't seem to heal
This pain is just too real
There's just too much that time cannot erase

[Chorus]

I've tried so hard to tell myself that you're gone
But though you're still with me
I've been alone all along

[Chorus]

Gotta love the GaGa!

That's a pretty song, Beckylynn. I haven't listened to country music much this past decade, but I've always loved Vince Gill's sound.
Good choice!!!

This is one of my faves from the movie version of "Mamma Mia" as sung by the absolutely darling & delightful Amanda Seyfried.
Who know she could sing, too?

I Have a Dream

SOPHIE:

I have a dream
A song to sing
To help me cope
With anything
If you see the wonder
Of a fairy tale
You can take the future
Even if you fail
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
I'll cross the stream
I have a dream

COMPANY:

I have a dream
A fantasy
To help me through
Reality
And my destination
Makes it worth the while
Pushing through the darkness
Still another mile
I believe in angels
Something good in everything I see
I believe in angels
When I know the time is right for me
I'll cross the stream
I have a dream
I'll cross the stream

SOPHIE:

I have a dream
I'll cross the stream
I have a dream

Ok I'm gonna go back to my childhood and post a song from one of my favorite movies.


The Bare Necessities from The Jungle Book

Look for the bare necessities
The simple bare necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bare necessities
Old Mother Nature's recipes
That brings the bare necessities of life

Wherever I wander, wherever I roam
I couldn't be fonder of my big home
The bees are buzzin' in the tree
To make some honey just for me
When you look under the rocks and plants
And take a glance at the fancy ants
Then maybe try a few

The bare necessities of life will come to you
They'll come to you!

Look for the bare necessities
The simple bare necessities
Forget about your worries and your strife
I mean the bare necessities
That's why a bear can rest at ease
With just the bare necessities of life

Now when you pick a pawpaw
Or a prickly pear
And you prick a raw paw
Next time beware
Don't pick the prickly pear by the paw
When you pick a pear
Try to use the claw
But you don't need to use the claw
When you pick a pear of the big pawpaw
Have I given you a clue ?

The bare necessities of life will come to you
They'll come to you!

So just try and relax, yeah cool it
Fall apart in my backyard
'Cause let me tell you something little britches
If you act like that bee acts, uh uh
You're working too hard

And don't spend your time lookin' around
For something you want that can't be found
When you find out you can live without it
And go along not thinkin' about it
I'll tell you something true

The bare necessities of life will come to you

The Jungle Book is one of my all-time favorite Disney films. Great pick!

I need to re-visit the Jungle Book.
I think I have it in video form, not dvd, but still, Bay might enjoy it!

This is one of my all time Christmas faves.
Love this whole Vince Guaraldi holiday cd.

However, I can't sing it (karaoke), since there are no words that I know of.
Just wanted to share some lovely music this festive time of year.
All Christmas songs are welcome this month, btw!

Oooh I love that one!

I just love Indie Singers and here is another fine example of a young man with a lot of soul, great music and totally underrated...enjoy!

A friend sent me a link to him. I like him too, Jenn...great choice!!!

Thanks Elle Belle, he is my latest music crush :)


Here is another music crush -

Another good one, m'lady. You are two for two!

Awesome shares ladies! Jen, in particular loving Grey Room and Citizen Cope. Wow!

Aww thanks ladies, music is pretty much my life ;0

I just recently discovered Citizen Cope and I am so glad that I did

Damien Rice is just *sigh*

Here is another one for you...I cannot stress how much I absolutely adore Amos Lee

I wanted to share another Damien Rice song with you. Oh my, I am just in love with his voice and he writes the most beautiful and haunting lyrics. Plus he is Irish, so that is just another bonus :))

Hope you enjoy this one as much as I love it. For me, this song means a whole lot and it is just the perfect Sunday song, well anytime song

I watched Sleepless in Seattle last night and was reminded of this wonderful song by Joe Cocker

R.I.P. Whitney Houston

(August 9, 1963—February 11, 2012)

I am just so sad. She was such a beautiful singer and had such a troubled soul.

Reminds me of Billie Holiday in how sad the end of their lives where....sigh

AdriannaSimmie wrote:

I am just so sad. She was such a beautiful singer and had such a troubled soul.

Reminds me of Billie Holiday in how sad the end of their lives where....sigh

Yep. I grew up on her music. Hers was one of the first record albums I bought.