The History Book Club discussion

I am listening, over and over and over again, to the Broadway cast recording of Hamilton. You can listen to the entire recording with a free Spotify account. Here is a youtube clip of the Schuyler sisters "looking for a mind at work" at Kings College in NYC 1776.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Cj9MNCl...

Thank you Becky.

Like millions of other people in the world, I am listening to:

Hello by Adele

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQHsX...

Am enjoying the master, Pablo Casals playing Bach G Major Cello Solo,. A great performance to listen to when one cannot sleep.

Bach G Major Cello Solo by Pablo Casals

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KX1Yt...

Rod Stewart's rendition of "Auld Lang Syne" from Stirling Castle.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Al7ON...

I have been listening to Sam Cooke, The Drifters and Nat King Cole.

Sorry to hear about Natalie Cole----she like her Dad was a great singer. She will be missed.

Listening to the Isley Brothers.......'nuff said.

Who's That Lady

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RMWl...

Did you ever get a song in your head and it will not go away.......it is happening to me right now. A couple of years ago I made about 20 cds (averaging 17 songs on each one) with all the music that I like from the Stones to Chopin. I was driving today and one of the most obscure of my favorites came on and it will not leave me alone. I will be surprised if anyone knows the song or the artist.

Undivided Love by Eskew Reeder

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yG8gf...

That has happened to me when I hear a jingle - funny how music sticks with you.

I'm back to The Eagles again today. I still can't believe that Glen Frey is gone.

Lyin' Eyes by The Eagles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeNBs...

Jill wrote: "I'm back to The Eagles again today. I still can't believe that Glen Frey is gone.

Lyin' Eyes by The Eagles

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WeNBs..."

They are one of, if not my favorite band. We just saw them in concert a few months before Glen's passing. We weren't their last concert but it was near the end of the tour. I think in total we've seen them 4 or 5 times. So many great songs they have given us.

Yesterday it was Radiohead. But today I am listening to Polish blackened-death-metal band Behemoth: "Blow Your Trumpets Gabriel."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnTL1...

I am on a Fleetwood Mac binge right now. One of my favorite songs, by my favorite singer of the group, Christine McVie.

Temporary One by Fleetwood Mac

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7Ey7...

I am listening with great pleasure to the Elton John/Leon Russell duet album The Union". I was hesitant at first as maybe Leon's voice had faded due to his age and health problem Boy, was I wrong. Wonderful. And thanks to André for the tip.

If It Wasn't For Bad by Leon Russell/Elton John

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXS-I...

Reliving my floppy haired university days with Marillion's Easter:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jd0nSN9...
One of my all - time favourites

Jonny.........please use the format in my preceding post. It makes for easier reading and reference.

Thanks for the add.

Am listening to a group session made with Leon Russell and the late JJ Cale. So amazing. Here is one of my favorites. The audio is not the best but good enough to hear these icons.

Goin' Down by Leon Russell and JJ Cale

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fm-eu...

Tonight it is my man, the late Joe Cocker. The best!!!

Feelin' Alright by Joe Cocker

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RK9N...

I have been enjoying Israel Nash's latest album a lot since it came out. Today at work I'm listening to this song.

LA Lately by Israel Nash

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN2Io...

Thanks for the add, John. BTW, please put the name of the song and performer in bold.

Oh my, I do love this man. Listening to his music tonight and one of my favorites.

Smoking Gun by Robert Cray

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2gQED...

I am into opera tonight and am listening to the great Placido Domingo.

Recitar....Vesti La Giubba

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKF-6...

Oh, Jill, I love the Three Tenors!

Wasn't the original Three Tenors concert wonderful!!!!! I can't imagine those three egos on the same stage but they worked beautifully together and I treasure my CD of that concert.

They were magnificent! Every time I listen to my CD I get chills. Their voices are so pure and powerful!

I am probably on of the few that like José Carreras better than the other two. I realize his voice is not as strong but there is something about him that is appealing. I think it started with my viewing of a video about his career and subsequent illness that attracted me.

I'm like that with Pavarotti. I feel in love with him after seeing his interview on TV.

I love to listen to quiet music late at night, so I am playing music of a popular group from the 1940s, The Ink Spots. They have such a mellow sound and great harmonies. The song below was used a couple of years ago in a television commercial. Timeless.

Whispering Grass by The Ink Spots

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zBrwa...

Listening to one of my favorite young French singers, Zaz

Eblouie par la Nuit by Zaz (Dazzled by the Night)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KDcgO...

Love Steven Tyler and Aerosmith....listening to them now.

I Don't Want to Miss a Thing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkK8g...

Jill wrote: "Love Steven Tyler and Aerosmith....listening to them now.

I Don't Want to Miss a Thing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JkK8g..."

Well, I am not surprised to see that your music interest breadth is as vast as your book reading history. Aside from the whole opera thing, we are like-minded in most of the genres you mention in this thread. Listening to the Aerosmith boys well in to the evening is a sure technique for staying awake!

I love music and love to play the piano (rather badly), mostly Chopin. Rock/r&b/soul/doo wop....you name it, I like it!!!!

Right now I am listening to Dmitri Shostakovich: Symphony No. 5

Link: https://youtu.be/L__jruvYuCg

The Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47, by Dmitri Shostakovich is a work for orchestra composed between April and July 1937. Its first performance was on November 21, 1937, in Leningrad by the Leningrad Philharmonic Orchestra under Yevgeny Mravinsky. The premiere was a huge success and received an ovation that lasted well over half an hour.

January 25, 2019

I am sitting here listening to the late Bob Marley and he is sorely missed:

https://youtu.be/yaekyDktdqI

What are you listening to right now while reading, surfing the net, cooking, shopping, or just hanging out.

We would love to share our love of music...the same way we share what we are reading now.

So let us know what is making your ears happy.

I have been on a hip-hop kick lately:

Lovin' It by Little Brother (conscious hip-hop)
https://youtu.be/vLReIhRgVS8

On My S*** by Snow tha Product (Mexican-American, freestyle, explicit)
https://youtu.be/CYvA83VhPxg

My Shot by The Roots (from the Hamilton Mix-tape)
https://youtu.be/0TCVAl8j218

Wow - I never thought of you as a hip hop fan so I am surprised. But good choices.

Ha ha, with impeccable timing, I've just seen this thread.

I'm listening to an album called 'The Race for Space', by Public Service Broadcasting - perfect for this goodreads group.

They're a British band whose albums are all about great historical events and usually feature some archive audio footage mixed in with their soundtracks. So far, they've produced albums revolving around World War II, the British coal mining industry and the space race. 'Race for Space' is probably the best.

I've got the CD on at the moment but this should link you to the full album on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZyLw...

Very interesting - odd combination but it works. I guess some of the album is considered alternative rock but there were some electronic music elements too. Thank you very very much for sharing Beau.

I am sure Andre will find it interesting too.

Thanks, Bentley. I agree with your description of their music.

As I've got older, I've tried to keep an interest in contemporary bands and artists but, to be honest, sometimes find it difficult.

This is probably a poor reflection on me, rather than an accurate critique of contemporary music, but I often find it a case of 'same old, same old' or genres that just don't do it for me. Of course, I'd welcome some recommendations from you all to help cure my old fuddy-duddiness.

Anyway, PSB seem to be something different. They're a breath of fresh air and I think their music will stand the test of time. Hope Andre has a listen and enjoys it.

Recently, I came across this excellent assortment of classical music that is ideal to read by. Perhaps it has been posted here before, but in case it hasn't, here's the link below. Enjoy. https://youtu.be/mIYzp5rcTvU

Very nice - thank you.