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Saturday, March 3, 2012

Musical Stories 30: Romance

So here it is, the last official issue of Musical Stories. I'll do a couple of special editions over the next couple of weeks and then we'll be moving on to our new feature, which I still don't have a name for. (Any suggestions welcome!). I'll be doing a post all about it soon, and asking for volunteers to submit, so watch out for that.

It seems fitting that we're ending with romance. After all, isn't love supposed to make the world go round? Whether you believe that or not, I hope you find something to enjoy amongst this week's selections.

The first story has been sitting on two lists for a while, this one and YA. I've included it today because I don't care how old you are, when you feel it you feel it. Boy, does this guy feel it!

The second one, perhaps as a counterpoint to the first, is proof that romance isn't the province of the young. True love is what remains when that first flush, that 'I-can't-bear-to-be-away-from-you' wears off.

The final entry for Musical Stories is one that is very special to me. It's not 'my' song, it doesn't remind me of anyone or anything in my past, I just think it is one of the most beautiful songs ever written, and although I've heard it sung by many different people, this is the singer I think does it best. This is another one of those songs that I have avoided using because I didn't think it told a full story but, thanks to Denise Covey at L'Aussie Writer I have the answer. It's a vignette. Denise says (and I hope you don't mind me quoting directly from your blog Denise):

"Vignette" is a word that originally meant 'something that may be written on a vine-leaf.' It's a snapshot in words. It differs from flash fiction or a short story in that its aim doesn't lie within the traditional realms of structure or plot.
(Originally from The Vine Leaves Literary Journal).

Thank you all for sharing my Musical Stories with me, and for all your comments and suggestions.


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54 comments:

  1. Great songs once more.

    I don't think I've ever listened properly to the last song, but it's playing right now, and really lovely.

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    1. There's just something about it that always makes me want to cry.

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  2. Hi, Sarah,

    Leave it to Denise to find just the right expression for what a vignette is... how perfectly written.

    I love your choices today Sarah... Roberta Flack's haunting love song is truly one of my favorites. No one could give it such sole like Roberta.

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  3. My vote goes to Roberta Flack. What a beautiful voice, and delivery, of that song.

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  4. Beautiful songs once again. i have heard of Plain White Tees, I thought the band also played "My head is stuck in the clouds?".

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    1. You're right. The song is called Rhythm of Love and the first line is 'My head is stuck in the clouds, she begs me to come down'. It's a really sweet song :-)

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  5. How about an entry where you play Happy Melodies with Sad lyrics?

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    1. I like this idea. I would suggest What Hurts the Most by Rascal Flatts.

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    2. I wish I'd thought of this earlier, before I announced the new feature:-)

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    3. Brooke, I'll have to check that song out.

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  6. Not my style of music, but I can think of a few rock love songs, like Ayreon's "Day Eleven: Love."

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    1. Okay, you know I'm going to have to check that out now :-)

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  7. A great way to end Musical Stories, Sarah. And you know how much I love romance. I look forward to reading your new feature!

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    1. I'm glad you loved it - I'm always nervous of how the people who write in the particular genre are going to take 'their' week :-)

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  8. I love that Delilah song. It's a story in a song.

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  9. hey Sarah it's been a blast listening to all the songs thanks....
    looking forward to what's coming next!

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    1. You're very welcome. Hope the next feature proves to be as popular :-)

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  10. Roberta Flack does it for me... a classic voice... and what a rendition of the song! *blows a kiss*

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  11. Great music especially Roberta Flack. A classic song.

    Yvonne.

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    1. Glad you liked it. I know you're a music lover too :-)

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  12. I hear "Hey There Delilah" all over the place--it's nice to find the entire song.

    Roberta Flack has an amazing voice!

    Hmmm . . . what about Musical Impressions, as a title for the new feature? Just a thought. :)

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  13. That last one always makes me tear up -- especially as performed by Ms. Flack. . .

    Sigh . . .

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  14. Oh these songs rip your heart out. You're welcome with the vignette definition, Sarah. It's originally from Vine Leaves Literary Journal.

    I'll point RomanticFridayWriters to this post as I'm starting a song series to write to - beginning with 'I Love You Because'...

    Denise

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    1. Thanks for that Denise, I've updated my post to mention them. I look forward to reading what the RFW's have in store :-)

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  15. I can remember the first time ever I heard that song by Roberta Flack. Still slays me.

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  16. I love Delilah. It's one of those songs that you can't help sing along to.

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  17. Beautiful songs! I really like the Delilah song. Thanks for sharing.

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    1. You're very welcome. Glad you enjoyed them :-)

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  18. Oh no, the last one! A great way to wrap it up though.

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    1. I know! It's a bit sad, but I'm glad you liked these :-)

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  19. I do believe love makes the world go round! (Should do as I'm a romance writer who's getting married this year)

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    1. I'm glad you of all people believe it :-) So do I, although the 'love' part took a bit of working out!

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  20. Deliliah was my fav out of the three ;)

    Ohhhh romance... love it. :D

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  21. Ha. Now I'll be singing Delilah all day.
    Sad to see this session go... But a change is good.
    Xx

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    1. Aye, it was time for something new. Who knows, it may be back :-)

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  22. I love the last one. I didn't know the other two.

    I'm at that true love stage with my hubby. :D

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    1. Good. That's where everyone should be with their hubbies (or 'honey's' in my case!)

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  23. Touching songs and a great way to end your official musical stories.

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  24. I've not heard a Lorrie Morgan song in ages and, well, Robert Flack, that's perfection.

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  25. Only know the one by Roberta Flack. I like the Hey Delilah song. First time I'm hearing it.

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