Mandy Moore covers the song Umbrella, and slows it down to bring new poignancy and emotion to the song. I think I like it better than the original which was somewhat....blank. And guess what? She actually has a really good voice!
Before the world famous in New Zealand Finn brothers were Crowded House they were Split Enz, one of the greatest bands to come out of Australasia ever, period. While "Message to my girl" is not exactly new music (ahe, cough, 80s!) it's such a great song it deserves a wider audience. And if one or two of you actually click above and watch the whole thing I guarantee that by the bridge that chorus: "Though I'm frightened by the word Think it's time I made it heard
So I sing it to the world
Simple message to my girl will have you hooked.
If you like your pop a little rough and ready, with a hint of the spirit and vibe of the Beatles, you'll grow to love this song. Guarantee it.
Sophisticated, emotional and subtle singer-songwriter angst with a deft rock edge by American Idol Kelly Clarkson. Not nearly as cheesy as her last album's hits (if not as anthemic either) Chivas proves Kelly can write as well as she can sing, which, by the way, is damn well.
If you love contemporary dance you will appreciate this rehearsal footage of season 2 So You Think You Can Dance contestant Allison Holker (she should have won!) doing Jason Parson's choreography at NYCDA to the sublime acoustic version of Skye's "Love Show". Simply beautiful!