Pamela Leavey

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The Dark Nights Of The Soul

I have alluded here from time to time that I have been on a path filled with struggles in recent weeks. It has been a time that many would call, the dark nights of the soul, referring to a time in one’s life when spiritual practice and discipline suddenly loses all it’s experiential value.

This particular journey through the dark nights of the soul started for me when I had what then seemed like a minor fall in my driveway, on the last full moon, January 8 ~ the Wolf Moon.

That fall however, coupled with other concurring trials and tribulations, has managed to turn my world upside down and leave my soul weary and wondering. (more…)

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Nina Simone: I Put A Spell On You (Live)

The incomparable Nina Simone performing, “I Put A Spell On You” live:

 

 

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Sade: Nothing Can Come Between Us

A little something smooth and sophisticated tonight…

Sade performs “Nothing Can Come Between Us” Live (1988)…

I’ve always loved Sade, she’s got a style not matched by any other female singer.

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Neko Case: Don’t Forget Me

A lovely version of Neko Case singing Harry Nilsson’s “Don’t Forget Me” on Elvis Costello’s Spectacle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9KrotLtC-Y

 

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Late Night Music: Natalie Cole – This Will Be

I was listening to Natalie Cole, Snow Falls On The Sahara earlier and realized I’ve never posted any Natalie here. So, we’re going back to 1975 with this This Will Be

I had Insperable on vinyl back in the day…

 

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Etta James: Baby, What You Want Me To Do

Etta James… Baby, What You Want Me To Do (audio):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5TWwB_PCDc

Oh yeah…

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