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.
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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.
It is a superb song and so well and languidly sung. No cover version beats it. It will be my bedtime music track tonight.
Listen to it later; the sound quality isn't terribly good, but one gets the gist.
Her voice will send you off to sleep perfectly.
I 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.
Wonderful!!
I would have thought it a tad unsuitable for a wedding; unless they changed the lyrics, of course.
Intelligent music!
One of my oldie favorites - Peggy Lee. Wonderful song and a good approach to living. Thanks for the memory.
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