Very few songs are written about disillusion, this one being possibly the most poignant and beautiful. Bizarrely, it is also a song about optimism.
The singer describes watching her house burn down, visiting a circus, and falling in love; none of which live up to her expectations. Instead she suggests to accept what comes, break out the booze, and have a good time. In other words 'carry on dancing'.
A great song, sung by a great singer.
I remember that song and, although I am unable to listen to it now, can clearly hear her wonderful rendition of it in my head right now.
ReplyDeleteListen to it later; the sound quality isn't terribly good, but one gets the gist.
DeleteIt is a superb song and so well and languidly sung. No cover version beats it. It will be my bedtime music track tonight.
ReplyDeleteHer voice will send you off to sleep perfectly.
DeleteI first heard this song when it was sung at a wedding in the series "Sex And The City". It really captured me instantly and I had to track it down and listen again and again. I love the lyrics and the message in them.
ReplyDeleteI would have thought it a tad unsuitable for a wedding; unless they changed the lyrics, of course.
DeleteWonderful!!
ReplyDeleteIntelligent music!
DeleteOne of my oldie favorites - Peggy Lee. Wonderful song and a good approach to living. Thanks for the memory.
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