In a mirror, dimly

Both of these tracks feature fabulous guitar work by Santana and get me every time. “Into the night” – Santana feat. Chad Kroeger “Smooth” – Santana feat. Rob Thomas

The summer of 1994 was eventful for Alison and I. Our first date was February 5th 1994 and on the weekend of August 5th – six months later – I proposed. On the radio that summer I remember two songs and I honestly cant choose between them so, it’s a tie for “Valentine Song”, firstly …

Valentines is certainly a time for thinking (and singing) about love. Nillson my well have a song that can stop me dead in my tracks, but another that comes close is “The Power of Love.” Dont confuse this song – there are several with the same title (and I really like the “Frankie Goes To …

Carrying on the theme of Valentines songs, I have to visit ont that can literally stop me dead in my tracks. It wasnt until the late 80′s that I even knew who the singer was, but it’s one that pulls tears from a deep place inside. I remember walking around campus in the summer of …

With valentine’s day coming, I felt the need to let the music speak. (listen) Time, is going by, so much faster than I And I’m starting to regret not spending all of here with you Now I’m wondering why I’ve kept this bottled inside So I’m starting to regret not selling all of it to …

Comparison of versions: Sarah Brightman and Antonio Banderas (did you know that ‘Puss in Boots’ from “Shrek” could sing?) Michael Crawford and Sarah Brightman Steve Harley and Sarah Brightman (ok, so who gave them permission to re-write the lyrics?) Gerard Butler and Emmy Rossum (one minute he’s killing Persians in “300″ then he’s singing, who …

“Wild” performing a cover of “Eve of the War” live now, “Wild” broke up, and two members went on to form the band “Escala” (briefly called “Scala”) Escala – Kashmir Featuring Slash (of Guns ‘n’ Roses fame) I know that track – its been done before by the quartet “Bond”. Which version do you prefer: …

I was listening to a streaming radio station (on Pandora.com) that I’ve trained to play some nostalgic 80′s rock tracks. It played THE PERFECT song for the mood I was in, almost like it was reading my mind. In a few days it’s the anniversary of my wife and I’s first date – we were …

I was listening to a mix over on Pandora, and was introduced to Flyleaf. Wow. Fantastic stuff. I am so glad that I have a 30% off coupon for Borders – I am going to buy a CD this weekend! (who said streaming digital music was killing CD sales?) All Around Me My hands are …

In sleep he sang to me In dreams he came That voice which calls to me And speaks my name And do I dream again? For now I find The phantom of the opera is there, Inside my mind Sing once again with me Our strange duet My power over you Grows stronger yet And …