The playlist: Elvis and me

I've explored the music mentioned in the the book "Elvis and me" by Pricilla Beaulieu Presley with Sandra Harmon from 1985.

Listen to the playlist on Spotify!

Elvis-feelis!

Two weeks left. It's time to up the tempo and listen to Elvis! Nostalgia!

And the latest Elvis album on Spotify is nice to listen to while reading about Elvis...

Live in Music City

I'm planning our trip and trying to decide what concerts to see... Jon Pardi and Trace Adkins at the Grand Ole Opry or Sam Buckingham at the Bluebird?

Smart Blonde Playlist

Dolly Parton. Godmother of Miley Cyrus. Country legend. So I figured I’d learn more about her and her music. So I read the book "Smart Blonde: The Life of Dolly Parton" by Stephen Miller from 2006 and listened to the songs mentioned in it. Listen to my playlist here.

Kesha's triumphs!

1. Kesha performs "Til It Happens To You" at To The Rescue Gala in May 2016

2.Kesha performs "It Ain't Me, Babe" at Billboard Music Awards in June 2016

3. Kesha release her first song and video from her album Rainbow - "Praying" in July 2017

4. Kesha performs "Praying" The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in August 2017

Read this and you’ll understand:
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2016/10/30/magazine/kesha-lawsuit-dr-luke.html

LIVE: Rosanne Cash

Rosanne Cash, daughter of Johnny Cash and Grammy Award winner, visited KB in Malmö two weeks ago (2017-08-01). She played with her husband John Leventhal. 

Here’s the setlist.

The strongest moment was probably ”The Sunken Lands” where she tells the same story as Johnny did in his book (which I’ve had just read). I’ll also especially remember Etta's Tune, Black Cadillac and 500 miles.

Swiftan

By the way, Taylor Swift is magical back on Spotify (probably months ago). I've been enjoying it the last couple of weeks. Listening to Red while reading about Dolly.

 

Kesha - Rainbow [album review -ish]

Bastards - Instantly reminds me of "Don't let those bastards reel you in" by Olle Nyman. Expect more uptempo, angry and self-explanatory.
Let 'Em Talk - Kesha says "Shake it off!" Credits to Frida & Frida. "Suck my dick - Fred på jorden!"
Woman - This will be my new Run-The-World-(Girls)-song!
Hymn - For the outsiders. I think this song is the one that's most like her old stuff. Like Animal + the Harold song.
Praying - I love Kesha!!!!!
Learn To Let Go - Everything on this record is about learning to let go and Kesha's own experiences.
Finding You - This song reflects that Kesha is finding a new sound but still keeps being Kesha.
Rainbow - What we all been waiting for!
Hunt You Down - Johnny Cash goes Joshua goes Swedish dance band music goes Kesha - the bad bitch she's always been.
Boogie Feet - Kesha rules!
Boots - The first line is like Miley Cyrus' "Permanent December", the story is like a Elle King song and the music is the most mainstream pop you get on this record.
Old Flames (Can't Hold A Candle To You) - OMG! Dolly is on! I shouldn't be surprised but I am!
Godzilla - Aah! Ben Harper-Kimya Dawson-Singer/songwriter-moment!
Spaceship - No one can write a song like this but Kesha!

Cash / The Autobiography Playlist

I read the book "Cash / The Autobiography" by Johnny Cash and Patrick Carr from 1997, got inspired and made a playlist of from the songs and artist mentioned in it.

Enjoy!

Dreaming of Nashville

I wanted to get some ”feelis” while planning our trip, so I’ve started to watch the Nashville TV series. Listen to the music on Spotify!

The best songs so far (s01-03):

1. Hey Ho
2. Trouble Is
3. Can’t Help My Heart
4. Don’t Put Dirt On My Grave Just Yet
5. Black Roses
6. Wrong Song
7. If Your Heart Can Handle It
8. A Life That's Good
9. Ball and Chain
10. Sideshow

Great news!

For different reasons, like sharing Hugh Lauries affections for America, there will be a fourth trip coming up in September. Until then I’ll blog about making the perfect road trip playlist.