Guestbook

if you ever come across
It’s a Beautiful Day – It’s a Beautiful Day (1969, USA)

very hard to find this classic psychedelic album online

great resource — with thanks

dear fimskiy,

with thanks for your recent assistance,
this is not a request, but for your information,
as i think that you might enjoy some of these works

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Alison Krauss – Living Prayer
Lonely Runs Both Ways, CD 2004

turn it up and listen for the power of conviction in krauss’ bell-like vocal performance of this christian hymn – fabulous

Annie Lennox – A Whiter Shade of Pale
Medusa/Live In Central Park Disc 1, CD 1996

just the prettiest version ever of this beautiful rock classic – soaring

Celine Dion – O Holy Night
These Are Special Times, CD 2000

might be the most awesome vocal performance ever recorded — crank the volume, sit back and listen for dion’s staggering drop from ear-blistering raw power to a whisper at the finale(!)

Diamanda Galas – Gloomy Sunday
The Singer, CD 2004

most original and spine-tingling version of this song that you will ever hear by opera-trained galas – seress tune + galas lyrics – remarkable artist

Janis Joplin – Little Girl Blue
The Essential Janis Joplin Disc 2, CD 2003

heartfelt and powerful blues – nobody else comes close (with the possible exception of billie holiday) – studio version

LeAnn Rimes – Purple Rain
Sittin’ On Top Of The World, CD 2009

i have video of 16 year old rimes doing this song note-for-note, live on stage – awesome vocals – amazing talent – hit the volume for this one

Mahalia Jackson – Summertime/Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child
The Best Of Mahalia Jackson, CD 2006

velvet “been there” vocals on this classic jazz/spiritual – beautiful

Rene Fleming – O Mio Babbino Caro
The #1 Soprano Album Disc 1, CD 2002

a classic from the world of opera – fleming’s vocals plus right balance of emotional investment make this a perfect version, imo – volume++

Roberta Flack – The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
First Take, CD 1995

one of the prettiest love songs ever written – one of the most powerful voices to ever sing it – beautiful

Sarah Connor – Ave Maria
Christmas In My Heart, CD 2007

modern version of (schubert) ave maria – gorgeous silk vocals

Whitney Houston – I Will Always Love You
The Bodyguard (Soundtrack), CD 2008

houston’s powerful vocals soar (ala younger roberta flack)

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enjoy