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| Nick Lowe - Failed Christian? |
So much of what I write here is dedicated to the art of songwriting, I've lost count of how many great songs - written by incredibly talented songwriters - have featured on this blog in the last decade or so.
Imagine if Nick Lowe, one of the best in the business, wrote a made to measure song for the legendary Mavis Staples; not off the peg, but tailored to fit her very soul. Lowe may or may not be a God fearing man, I don't know, but man alive he has written a song so spiritual it's practically a hymn. And even if, like me, you can be moved to tears in an empty church but become an atheist when it's full, don't worry, this is still for you.
Mavis Staples - Far Celestial Shore [2013] (Live and choirless)
Far Celestial Shore (with the full treatment)
Love it!
ReplyDeleteHi Gerry - It's great isn't it? Not heard from you in a while; hope all is good in your world.
Delete'And even if, like me, you can be moved to tears in an empty church but become an atheist when it's full, don't worry, this is still for you.'
ReplyDeleteHow true. A fine performance and song.
I'm so glad you like it, Alyson. I have to ration my listening of this song as I find it emotionally overpowering.
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