During my flight home from the great state of Oklahoma, I decided I’d listen to some tunes rather than read from a book. This is when I rediscovered a few artists I rarely get to listen to because I’m either listening to children’s songs or to road travel songs that both the hubby and I can enjoy together!
First up, Madeleine Peyroux.
The first time I heard the lilting voice of Madeleine was in a Vegas Starbucks coffee shop. Her CD Careless Love was one of their choices on display and the barista asked if it was annoying or enjoyable to those of us standing in line. I was shocked he could even ask such a question! It was absolutely enjoyable to me, though now I can understand his question a bit better as I can’t play her songs for too long when Hubs is in the car.
This was the song that was playing that morning. I bought the CD then and there.
Now, while stand up comedians can’t be classified as songs, they most certainly can be classified as Ear Candy. Most comedians venture into foul language or subjects I’d not rather not hear about, so when I find one that is both funny and relatively clean, then I’m all ears! This is one reason I have a strong affinity for Jerry Seinfeld. He can be hilarious without putting people down or filling up his monologue with crass words.
Here’s a few clips from his CD King Baby that get me belly laughing each and every time I come across them on my iPod. I hope they give you a good chuckle as well!
Madeline sounds like she came right out of the 30’s. Picture the nightclub, long, sleek dress. Slicked-back hair and heavy eye make- up. Quite nice, I can see why you like her.
Up until I looked at her bio for this post, I actually thought she was a French singer; I had no idea she had such an eclectic background!
So nice to see a post from you! Hope all is well!
Hi Jane! Yes, I am so scattered these days; trying to be more consistent with posting – we’ll see how it goes 🙂
“We can go bowling. Or we can hang ourselves…. Let’s go bowling.” That’s my philosophy on bowling! 🙂
The funny…or maybe sad thing…is that I actually own a bowling ball, a bowling ball bag, and bowling shoes. I think I’ve used them twice, but someday, I just may have the time & the lack of desire to do anything else BUT go bowling! I’ll be sure to call you when that happens so you can come hang out with me over the hand dryer! 🙂
Ha! Definitely funny, not sad. While the guy made me laugh, I didn’t “buy” what he was saying.