Emily turned me into a Rufus fan years ago. I was at first hesitant, despite her ardour, sometimes I quickly judge things based on irrational variables. She burned me some discs, touted his sweet voice on long car rides and plead the case until I was sold on Men Reading Fashion Magazines. Recently, I got a little surprise – a heartbreaking tune on the airwaves of my radio station as I got ready for work. New Rufus.
Its been a stand out among my acquisitions lately. I’ve only owned it three days.
This track stopped me dead in mine the other night, and perhaps it was a little silly, but it brought with it a coupla tears. Its just so beautiful, and I miss my brothers.
Rufus Wainwright – Martha from All Days are Nights from All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu
[audio:https://theestateofthings.com/music/03 Martha.mp3]
Rufus Wainwright – Sad With What I Have from All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu
[audio:https://theestateofthings.com/music/02 Sad With What I Have.mp3]
Lastly, just look at how dreamy this is. I wanna live here, take my morning coffee with this piano, afternoon naps and sleepless nights…. in this studio with this piano!
Zebulon – from All Days Are Nights: Songs for Lulu
Zebulon by Rufus Wainwright (performance) from gary nadeau on Vimeo.
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Betsy – do you remember Sarah and I listening to Rufus way back when you were Dickie Betts (or at least you thought you were)
btw…dan just said that when he was logged in as Sarah, Sarah was not talking about Sarah in the third person.
I was ambivalent about Rufus myself
but I do like his voice and love these
new tracks. Thanks!
however Dan was talking about Dan in the third person!? haha
Yay Ami!! Hi! Thanks for stopping by. How are you!?
Dan – I think I remember that… However that immediately made me think of Jeff Buckley – were y’all trying to make me like that too….. I’m not sure why I was resistant. At the time of Dickie Betts I recall being pretty heavily wrapped up in a personal obsession with The Cure, The Replacements, The Walkmen, French Kicks – and that brand new Norah Jones album…. and some Alkaline Trio.
When I come play with y’all next weekend, let’s map out the time-line of our lives by the music we were obsessed with. I just flipped out over what a nostalgic accelerator it is to think quickly about the music of each era.
Last question – was Dickie Betts the semester we lived at 808 or was it when I was in Philly?
the end – longest comment ever.. maybe should’ve just emailed you.
cigarettes and chocolate milk…and yes email would be a better option for reminiscing
dickie betts was from Bediz’s house…that was 808 right?
bangin’